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Emma Raducanu told to ‘work harder’ during defeat by world No 82

Emma Raducanu’s unpredictable season continued to swing from lows to highs and back again as she went down by a 6-2, 6-2 scoreline in the first round of the Madrid Open to Maria Lourdes Carle, a 24-year-old Argentine with just one previous WTA Tour victory to her name. While the nature of tennis is that you will win some and lose some, it was still...

LIV Golf praised for what PGA Tour couldn't do as Cameron Smith braced for homecoming

Australia is hosting a LIV Golf event in Adelaide for the second straight year after the league's boss, Greg Norman, pushed for its inclusion on the Saudi Arabia-backed tour

Barry Hearn issues Crucible ultimatum over World Championship future

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Wilcox orders Ten Hag to make one major Man Utd change against Sheff Utd or face the sack

Ten Hag could lose his job if he fails to implement one major change Man Utd's new technical director Jason Wilcox has instructed him to make

Ferrari announce ‘historic’ new deal as Fernando Alonso lifts lid on Aston Martin dynamic – F1 news round-up

As part of Wednesday's F1 news, we welcome F1's newest official team name to the grid. Sorry, it's not Andretti...

T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures, schedule, groups, results and more – a complete guide

The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – formerly, simply the World T20 – is the ninth edition of the tournament in only 17 years and the biggest ever with 20 teams taking part. It is taking place jointly in the Caribbean, for the second time, and the United States which is hosting its first matches in either limited-overs World Cups. England go into the...

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal gives sad update on hopes of playing at 2024 French Open

Rafael Nadal is very quickly closing in on retirement following a glittering career and made a downbeat prediction ahead of this year's Paris Open that gets underway next month

Next Liverpool manager: Five players Arne Slot could target from Feyenoord

Slot has shot up the shortlist to become the next Liverpool manager and the Feyenoord coach has several players at his disposal who could be useful for the Reds to target too

Tiger Woods set to receive £80.4m from PGA Tour for turning down LIV Golf

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are among the biggest winners in PGA Tour loyalty bonuses following the £2.4 billion investment into a new non-profit company PGA Tour Enterprises

Mock Draft 13.0 picks 1-16: Lucky for some!

Growing Frustrations Threatening To Boil Over At Ferrari

“Sparks” between Ferrari’s current drivers could soon become “a fire”, according to a well-known Italian F1 insider. Over at struggling Mercedes, an awkward situation is…

Stuart Broad rates England's T20 World Cup chances and names 'key player'

Much is expected of the defending champions.

Mercedes apologise to Lewis Hamilton after forcing disastrous ‘very uncharacteristic error’

Lewis Hamilton suffered a shock Q1 elimination at the Chinese Grand Prix...

Christian Horner issues fearful Lewis Hamilton warning to Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is an unstoppable force in F1 at the moment, but Christian Horner has a warning for his star driver.

Kansas City Chiefs were ‘calling’ Louis Rees-Zammit daily, NFL IPP head states that Wales star is no ‘marketing’ gimmick

Head of the NFL International Player Pathway, James Cook, reveals that the Kansas City Chiefs actively recruited Louis Rees-Zammit.

Sheffield United boss slams referee over Man Utd penalty and free-kick

Sheffield Utd have broken the record for most goals conceded in a Premier League season.

FA lures RFU financial chief to head up women’s football – a year before home Rugby World Cup

The Rugby Football Union will lose one of its most senior figures less than a year before the Women’s World Cup when Sue Day joins the Football Association. The RFU’s chief operations officer and chief financial officer has been appointed as the FA’s next director of women’s football and will replace Baroness Sue Campbell in December. Day, who has ...

Celtic plotting move for 6,000 p/w international who fits Rodgers' profile

Celtic are thought to be preparing an offer to sign an in-demand player, according to a new report.

Sergio Perez on thin ice as Red Bull star at risk of being banned from F1 race

Sergio Perez has enjoyed a strong start to the 2024 campaign, but the Mexican could soon be in for an unwelcome surprise.

Emma Raducanu told she 'didn't show up' in heavy Madrid Open loss after fortunate draw

Emma Raducanu enjoyed some impressive wins in Stuttgart and in the BJK Cup, but the 21-year-old Brit admitted she was exhausted after losing in the first round in Madrid

Greg Norman's admission speaks volumes after clarifying £672m Rory McIlroy LIV Golf talks

Greg Norman has insisted Rory McIlroy has never been made an offer to join Saudi-backed breakaway league LIV Golf - and he has opened up on potential talks between the pair

How would a second consecutive NBA title shape the Denver Nuggets’ legacy?

Andrew Flintoff’s son makes century for Lancashire second XI

Andrew Flintoff’s son makes century for Lancashire second XI - Rocky Flintoff, 16, hit 116 against Warwickshire in the Second XI Championship.

Ian Wright says two Chelsea stars 'disappeared' during Arsenal thrashing

'There’s something massively wrong in that dressing room.'

Rangers in pole position to sign "terrific" striker in permanent deal

According to reports, Rangers are now in pole position to sign Abdallah Sima in a permanent deal this summer.

Liverpool lineup: Jurgen Klopp forced to ABANDON his plan as star withdraws

Cody Gakpo was supposed to start for Liverpool against Everton on Wednesday evening.

Tottenham attacker has ‘flatly refused’ to go out on loan next season

Tottenham winger Bryan Gil is reportedly looking to leave North London this summer due to his limited playing time in the current campaign. The youngster has made the decision to return to his former club, Sevilla, for the next season.

Greg Norman 'very open-minded' to huge LIV Golf change despite glaring problem

With the debate over a major change to LIV Golf having been mooted by leading stars including superstar recruit Jon Rahm, it remains to be seen whether key dissenters will be listened to

F1 News: Christian Horner admits Red Bull at MAJOR disadvantage with new rules

Red Bull principal concedes reigning constructors' champions are playing catch-up to Ferrari

Emma Raducanu 'emotionally exhausted' as Brit speaks out on brutal Madrid Open defeat

Emma Raducanu appeared fatigued as she lost to a qualifier at the Madrid Open.

Celtic Offered Charles Pickel Who Wants Parkhead Move

Celtic have money in the bank from last summer's sales and a European tour - being offered a midfielder ahead of the window

‘It does mean that much more’ – Dan Biggar on the Springboks’ two per cent edge in the Rugby World Cup

Dan Biggar believes that the Springboks' mantra of giving South Africa 'hope' played a major role in their success.

Female Grand Slam champion refuses to watch rivals as 'men's tennis is more interesting'

One reigning Grand Slam champion has made some candid comments about the female game.

Emma Raducanu exits Madrid Open to Argentine who claims her first ever WTA 1000 win

Emma Raducanu fell to a straight sets defeat at the Madrid Open.

‘A Real Honour’ – Sky Sports Presenter Joins England Golf As Independent Director

Sky Sports Golf presenter Sarah Stirk hopes to use her knowledge and experience to make the sport more open and accessible

Explained: Why Lionel Messi has become a ‘nightmare’ for MLS & has Inter Miami rivals running scared

Lionel Messi has become a “nightmare” for the rest of MLS, says Sacha Kljestan, with the Inter Miami superstar finding his mojo in 2024.

Tennis-Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open after pushing through the pain barrier in his comeback from injury. The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom - It is clear Chelsea have made mistakes but how long are is the club prepared to show faith in the process?

Madrid farewell for king of clay: Rafael Nadal bids for one last miracle

Towards the end of last week, before most of the 192 players in the Madrid Open main draw singles had even touched down in the Spanish capital, Rafael Nadal was already pounding balls on the courts of the Caja Mágica in preparation for the coming tournament. The four-time champion’s early arrival made sense. He is, after all, in a race against time to find at least a semblance of form before it’s too late. Not only is he tasked with somehow...

Jamie Carragher shares concern over Arne Slot becoming Liverpool boss

'It's a huge jump.'

Erik ten Hag told he made 'big mistake' letting Man Utd star leave

'I think he made a mistake there.'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe urged to sign Premier League pair in £80m Man Utd transfer spree

Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are set to be of interest to several big Premier League clubs this summer and former United striker Dwight Yorke believes they should be high on his old club's wishlist

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge - Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header wrapped up a first Merseyside derby win at Goodison Park in almost 14 years as the Reds were all but knocked out of the title race

Nico Rosberg was forced to pay £360k because of Lewis Hamilton F1 crash

Nico Rosberg has opened up about his 2016 Spanish GP crash involving Lewis Hamilton.

Head-to-head stats highlight why Test cricket is greatest sporting format

Let’s start, as all bad pieces of writing should, with a cliche: cricket is an individual sport dressed as a team game. Every match comprises hundreds or thousands of contests between a batter and a bowler. That unusual gameplay is one of the main reasons why Test cricket, in particular, touches the parts other sports cannot reach. But never mind all that soulful, meaning-of-life stuff; we’re here to talk about the joys of the humble statgasm....

Jurgen Klopp's title dream dies as Everton dominate Liverpool in Merseyside derby - 5 talking points

EVERTON 2-0 LIVERPOOL: Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals as Sean Dyche's side took a big step towards safety - and may well have ended Jurgen Klopp's title hopes

Australian Tennis icon dies aged 93

An icon of Australian tennis has died at the age of 93.

Wayne Rooney slams Liverpool star over what he said after Everton defeat

'That’s part of your job, get on with it!'

Everton move closer to safety after ruining Liverpool’s title pursuit

Everton move closer to safety after ruining Liverpool’s title pursuit - The Reds are three points behind leaders Arsenal.

I hope he is OK – Gary O’Neil sympathises with referee Stuart Attwell

Attwell has been in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.