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A First Look at the Sports Stories in the Morning’s Newspapers

Tonight, Jonathan Lou from The Guardian and Heather from The Daily Mail join us to discuss the big sports stories of the day. We bring you a rundown of the front pages from across the country, with a particular focus on the Olympics, the Premier League, and more.

Olympics

Katharine Johnson Thompson won silver in the 800 meters, the story of the night according to the Daily Express. The Guardian’s front page reads "Quicks Silver the headline, with Jonathan Lou describing it as "anything you could ask for" – a thrilling finish with Katrina Johnson Thompson pushing hard for gold.

Heather duer from The Daily Mail agrees, citing the relief and achievement of Johnson Thompson, who has faced setbacks at previous Olympics. The 800 meters event is grueling, making Johnson Thompson’s silver medal even more impressive.

Premier League

Chelsea have signed Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth for £65 million, a reported record fee for the striker, according to the Star. Is this a good buy for Tottenham or a punt on a player averaging four goals a season? We weigh in on the debate, discussing the pros and cons of the move.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is insisting that Manchester City will not be held to ransom over the departure of Alvarez in the Champions League. The manager believes the club will not pay over the odds to rival teams, holding out for the right player.

Climbing

Before we move on to other news, let’s talk about the amazing ascent of climber Tony Roberts. For the first time, a British climber makes it onto the wall of fame! His incredible feat is no doubt a thrilling story and we’re honored to share some more details.

Back Page of the Mirror

The Cool Cats headline is all about Great Britain’s relay teams, who proudly secured silver in the 4X 100 meters women and bronze for the men. This is the kind of feel-good news that we love!