Golf

Rory McIlroy gets eye-watering business valuation days after snubbing £1.3m payday

Rory McIlroy has endured a rollercoaster of a month following his defeat at the US Open.

Ballkids? No thanks, we’ll stick to boys and girls says Wimbledon

The slogan for this year’s Wimbledon is “Always like never before”, a nod to the All England Club’s annual balancing act in modernising while maintaining some of the traditions it holds so proud. But while the club and the tournament are expanding all the time, with the proposed development on the grounds of the old golf club across the road expected to be approved later this summer, some things stay the same. Unlike the other three Grand Slams...

Bazball 2.0 takes shape with senior England players left out of Test squad

The end of Jimmy Anderson’s remarkable Test career will also be the start of a new chapter – Bazball 2.0, perhaps – after England named a 14-man squad for the start of the forthcoming series against West Indies that sees change very much afoot. Out with the old, in with the new is the call from Rob Key, the men’s team director, having now settled the old wicket-keeping debate of Jonny Bairstow or Ben Foakes. The pair of them dropped after the...

Wimbledon 'refuses to bow down to gender-neutral terms for ball boys and girls'... as historic tennis tournament wins praise for snubbing generic 'ball kids' tag adopted by other Grand Slams

The French and Australian Open label their helpers 'ball kids' while at the US open the all-age sidekicks are called 'ball crew'.

F1 2024 Austrian Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

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Soccer-Italian media fume at Euros exit, Spalletti grasps for excuses

By Trevor Stynes LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Italy's media lambasted the country's soccer squad over their elimination from Euro 2024 at the hands of Switzerland on Saturday, while manager Luciano Spalletti threw out a host of bizarre excuses for his side's downfall. Switzerland had little trouble in dismissing the defending champions 2-0 in Berlin, a last-16 exit seen as embarrassing in the

Who are we playing? Jude Bellingham sparks fury after forgetting England’s next opponents

England star Jude Bellingham has sparked fury in Slovakia by saying he didn’t know who the Three Lions were playing against in the last 16. Bellingham, 21, has been criticised by Slovakian media after he said earlier in the week he did not realise England had been drawn against the central European country the day after the group stages finished. T...

Germany’s Havertz and Musiala shrug off storm delay to sink furious Denmark

A loose, hectic, sometimes thrilling match was disrupted first by the elements and then by the deadening technocracy that is smothering elite football. At the end of it all Germany could dream of a new summer fairytale having come through the most unseasonable of hindrances. A storm of dramatic proportions that erupted after the half-hour brought Michael Oliver to stop the game and bring the teams inside for 25 minutes. At one stage it seemed...

Mercedes F1 News: FIA hit Mercedes with punishment after strange Hamilton incident in Austria

The FIA have reached their verdict over the Lewis Hamilton incident in qualifying

Kasper Schmeichel RAGES at football's lack of 'common sense' after Denmark were stung by VAR drama in Euro 2024 KO by Germany - as he admits 'anger' with handball decision

Joachim Andersen saw a goal ruled out after Thomas Delaney was flagged for a marginal offside - before he was penalised inside his own box just moments later.

Toto Wolff gets honest and makes five-word declaration on Lewis Hamilton relationship

Toto Wolff addressed his relationship with Lewis Hamilton as he revealed his disappointment in the Briton's next team, Ferrari

'People think it will be an easy game': Jude Bellingham has his say on England v Slovakia

Gareth Southgate issues Luke Shaw and Jude Bellingham injury updates ahead of Slovakia clash

England are preparing to face Slovakia in the Last 16 of Euro 2024, with boss Gareth Southgate now issuing an injury update on his Three Lions squad ahead of that crucial clash

England overcome France but worries over international rugby league grow

England’s one and only mid-season international ended with a new-look side defeating France, but the occasion underlined the major problems international rugby league possesses. Tucked away on a streaming platform, with no televised coverage and set as a curtain-raiser to a Championship game between Toulouse and Featherstone in the French city, this Test had felt like somewhat of an afterthought for the sport’s organisers in the run-up to it....

Arne Slot's first big Liverpool transfer decision shows direction he's taking the club

Liverpool held talks with Newcastle over a move for Anthony Gordon, but the Reds were unwilling to include their talented young defender Jarell Quansah as part of the deal

Stewards announce verdict on Hamilton for bizarre pit lane incident

Mercedes have been fined €5,000 for the incident in the pit lane. This is for an unsafe release out of the garage during Q3. Hamilton himself will avoid any sporting penalty for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Mercury to hit 23C as England fans flock to pubs for Euros clash

Supporters will be making the most of Britain's heatwave as Gareth Southgate's men take on Slovakia in the last-16 match at 5pm.

Bristol Rovers Promotion Hero Set For Nottingham Forest Switch

Former Bristol Rovers promotion hero Elliot Anderson is reportedly closing in on a switch to Premier League side Nottingham Forest after a bid was accepted for his services. The Scottish midfielder is currently contracted to Newcastle United, but now looks destined to swap the northeast with the Midlands, ahead of the start of the 2024/25 […]

British student Louie Hinchcliffe lands 100m Olympics spot – with help from Carl Lewis

British student Louie Hinchliffe has completed his unlikely journey from messaging Carl Lewis last year “Can you fix me?” to attending the University of Houston and now qualifying for the Olympics. After running 9.95sec and becoming the first European to win the American collegiate title earlier this month, the 21-year-old comfortably sprinted to t...

Golden boy to whipping boy: how England turned on Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate will stand once more on the sidelines on Sunday evening in Veltins arena in Gelsenkirchen, wearing his cream polo shirt and familiar ruminative expression, and watch his team attempt to beat Slovakia to advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 24. But whatever unfolds during the match, it seems increasingly likely that this tournament will be his last in charge of the England men’s football team. He’s always maintained that he...

Slovakia XI vs England: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Euro 2024 last-16 today

Slovakia XI vs England: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Euro 2024 last-16 today - Francesco Calzona has a settled, experienced line-up ready to face England

England drop three players for West Indies series as James Anderson plays final Test

Two players have been selected for the first time.

Man Utd transfer news: Casemiro handed exit route as Erik ten Hag makes Joshua Zirkzee move

Erik ten Hag is desperate to sign a new attacker in this summer's transfer window and is now taking matters into his own hands to secure top target Joshua Zirkzee

UFC 303 card: Pereira vs Prochazka and all fights tonight as Dan Ige replaces Brian Ortega

UFC 303 card: Pereira vs Prochazka and all fights tonight as Dan Ige replaces Brian Ortega - Alex Pereira defends his title in a rematch with Jiri Prochazka, as the pair step in for Michael Chandler and the injured Conor McGregor

British No.1 Jack Draper is a genuine contender at Wimbledon after making key change

Jack Draper comes into Wimbledon with a great deal of expectation behind him as the British No.1 and Laura Robson believes he can make a real impact over the coming weeks

Wimbledon star set for awkward reunion with opponent she called 'worst player on tour'

Wimbledon already looks set to throw up some intense match-ups.

Denmark’s Hjulmand attacks ‘ridiculous handball rules’ after defeat by Germany

The Denmark manager, Kasper Hjulmand, took aim at football’s “ridiculous” handball rules after they were beaten 2-0 by Germany in a controversial, storm-ravaged last-16 tie. Denmark had been well in the game against Germany and thought they had taken the lead when Joachim Andersen converted three minutes after half-time. But the goal was disallowed by VAR for a fractional offside against Thomas Delaney and, almost immediately afterwards,...

George Russell left red-faced at Austrian GP as Mercedes star pulled up live on air

George Russell enjoyed a productive sprint race in Spielberg but made a costly mistake after the chequered flag.

Gary Lineker's 'eye-watering earnings from Euro 2024 podcast' that has annoyed England stars

Gary Lineker has shared his views of England at Euro 2024 on his podcast alongside Micah Richards and Alan Shearer and the Match of the Day host has certainly earned a pretty penny

Chelsea up the ante for Alexander Isak by offering Newcastle attacker signed just last year

Chelsea could make a telling sacrifice in order to secure the striker upgrade of their dreams as they continue negotiations with Newcastle

Newcastle ‘will receive £35m’ in ‘straight sale’ of reluctant academy star to Premier League rivals

Newcastle United have agreed to sell academy graduate Elliot Anderson to Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest, according to reports.

Lewandowski recalls his own mask 'problems' after tussle with Mbappe

Alonso stunned by stewards' decision in Austria: 'I just don't get it'

Fernando Alonso disagrees with the decision to give Nico Hulkenberg two penalty points for a move undertaken on the Spaniard during the sprint race in Austria. It's not the first time during the 2024 Formula 1 season that Alonso has voiced his opinion against the stewards.

Sha'Carri Richardson fails to qualify for Paris Olympics in 200 meters after finishing in FOURTH place behind winner Gabby Thomas

American track star Sha'Carri Richardson will not race in the 200 meters at the Olympics after finishing fourth at US track trials Saturday in a race Gabby Thomas won in 21.81 seconds.

Mary Earps leaves Man Utd to become highest-paid goalkeeper in world

Manchester United have announced that England goalkeeper Mary Earps will be leaving the club on a free transfer, with the 31-year-old expected to complete a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain

PSG aim to break world transfer record again with £211m bid for Euro 2024 star

Paris Saint-Germain signed Neymar from Barcelona for a world record transfer fee back in 2017 and they are reportedly preparing to break their own record with an offer for Lamine Yamal

Wimbledon order of play and Monday’s schedule

Wimbledon order of play and Monday’s schedule - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff take to Centre Court on the opening day of the Championships

Alan Shearer doesn't hold back with foul-mouthed verdict on Euro 2024 controversy

Alan Shearer has hit out at the handball law after Germany benefited from a controversial penalty decision to beat Denmark 2-0 in their last-16 match at Euro 2024

FIA reach verdict after Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hulkenberg summoned to stewards

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hulkenberg were both required to report to the stewards after qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Germany penalty labelled 'ridiculous' as Denmark boss explodes over VAR controversy

GERMANY 2-0 DENMARK: Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala were on target to book Germany's place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 but the game was dominated by more VAR controversy

England team news: Alan Shearer agrees with Gareth Southgate in Slovakia line-up demand

Gareth Southgate is under pressure to deliver an improved performance from England as they face Slovakia on Sunday evening for a place in the quarter-finals at Euro 2024

Virgil van Dijk hits back at harsh comments over his Euro 2024 performances

Lewis Hamilton handed FIA penalty to compound NIGHTMARE weekend

Lewis Hamilton is in action at the Austrian Grand Prix

David Moyes Targets Club Return Amid Scotland Links

David Moyes has revealed he is keen on a swift return to coaching following his departure from West Ham United at the end of the season, but while he has been linked with the Scotland job following their early exit from Euro 2024, he is keen to stay in the domestic game. Scotland suffered a disappointing campaign in Germany, finishing bottom of Group A with just one point and scoring two goals across their three matches. This has led to...

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen under investigation after Austrian GP qualifying

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are both facing investigations after qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris crash into each other to hand F1 Austrian Grand Prix win to George Russell

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris crash into each other to hand F1 Austrian Grand Prix win to George Russell - Norris retires as time penalty and tyre puncture kick Verstappen to fifth place

Gareth Southgate explains why he dropped Conor Gallagher after one game for England

Conor Gallagher has been overlooked for England's last 16 clash with Slovakia as Gareth Southgate opted to pick Kobbie Mainoo ahead of him despite the Chelsea star only getting 45 minutes in midweek

Has F1 managed to snatch defeat from victory on Austria track limits?

OPINION: Oscar Piastri’s post-qualifying fury at his track limits penalty raised eyebrows but shows that there remains work to be done to fully solve the problem here

Postponed Kazakhstan GP set to be axed, replaced by second Qatar MotoGP race

Third race of 2024 to be cancelled outright

Andy Murray set to hand Wimbledon baton over to new British superstar

COLUMN: Andy Murray will hand over the British tennis baton