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The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top
Rodri is already playing a key role at Barcelona after turning down Real Madrid this summer. Guillem Balague looks at his journey so far.
October 3, 2026What happens when an athlete has a life-changing accident?
Saffron Cresswell was a promising eventer before a fall left her paralysed. Just eight months after first sitting in a canoe, she is heading to the Worlds.
August 26, 2026The gold medal-winning Para-swimmer competing in non-disabled race
Faye Rogers turned to Para-swimming after an accident. Now she is back where she started and is quicker than ever.
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The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top
Rodri never wanted to be interesting. While a generation of players build personal brands and chase clicks, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder stays away from social media and avoids the spotlight, t
What happens when an athlete has a life-changing accident?
What happens when an athlete has a life-changing accident? After four months in hospital, Saffron Cresswell was dreading coming home. She knew the field would be empty. Before she had the fall that
The gold medal-winning Para-swimmer competing in non-disabled race
For most athletes at these Commonwealth Games, winning a gold medal on the opening night could not be eclipsed. But when Scotland's Faye Rogers returned to the pool at Tollcross on Wednesday, what ha