Tennis

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'.

Molly Caudery extends hot streak with pole vault victory at the British trials

So superior to her rivals – a misnomer if ever there was one – that she retained her national title with her opening jump, Molly Caudery flaunted her Olympic pole vault gold-medal credentials with another display of total dominance at the British trials. A week after breaking her own British record, Caudery soared over 4.83m to extend her remarkable grip at the top of the global standings where she now holds six of the eight best jumps this...

Harry Redknapp interview: ‘When it comes to Gareth Southgate, I share Graham Taylor's view’

Harry Redknapp interview: ‘When it comes to Gareth Southgate, I share Graham Taylor's view’ - Exclusive interview: Redknapp on Southgate’s reign and England’s Euros so far

South Africa’s search for absolution continues as Kohli rediscovers formula

A quarter of a century has passed since that haunting drop of Allan Donald’s bat, that sight of canary yellow shirts in disbelief over their fortune, that run out to tie the match but eliminate South Africa from the World Cup. Heartbreak after heartbreak followed, the most affecting since 1999 coming in 2015, with Dale Steyn spread across the Eden Park pitch, hands on head under lights, consoled by Grant Elliott. New Zealand’s South African-born...

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

COLUMN: Andy Murray will hand over the British tennis baton

Alex Pereira defends UFC world title with second KO win over Jiri Prochazka

Pereira KO'd Prochazka in their first fight eight months ago and history repeated itself as he defended his light-heavyweight world title at UFC 303

Euro 2024: Our bold prediction for the knockout rounds

Andy Murray returns to court willing to risk back injury for one final Wimbledon

Andy Murray says he is willing to take a risk with his body in order to play one more Wimbledon. A week after undergoing back surgery to remove a cyst, the 37-year-old practised on Saturday for around an hour and remains hopeful, if not totally positive, that he will be able to play some part in this year’s Championships. That he was practising at all offers hope, but the next 48 hours will be crucial. If the 37-year-old is unable to play...

McLaren protest against Austrian GP qualifying results deemed inadmissible after ‘harsh penalty’

It's protest time in Austria, with McLaren having lodged one against the results of the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring...

What the Red Bull Ring sprint race and qualifying tells us about the 2024 F1 Austrian GP

Max Verstappen's domination of Formula 1 qualifying after his Austrian Grand Prix sprint win suggests one-way traffic on Sunday – but is it quite that simple?

Roy Keane blasts Man Utd star after his worrying performance against Germany at Euro 2024

A night to forget for the United star.

Managing Liverpool as Rayan Ait-Nouri signs, Mo Salah call made and huge transfer completed

What would you do if you were in charge of Liverpool this summer? We handed the keys to Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes' office over to Mirror man Mark for the day

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.

Wayne Rooney says Gareth Southgate has 'killed' two England players at Euro 2024

Rooney feels for the England duo.

Liverpool keen on Gordon but Newcastle ease worries with Minteh deal

Liverpool remain interested in signing Anthony Gordon despite talks over a deal for the Newcastle winger breaking down this week. Newcastle have been the focus of various transfer discussions because of their need to generate money to comply with Premier League profitability and sustainability regulations before Sunday’s midnight accounting deadline. On Saturday Newcastle accepted a £33m bid from Brighton for the winger Yankuba Minteh, which...

Lewis Hamilton shows his true character after George Russell beat him at Austrian GP

George Russell was happy after qualifying fourth for the Austrian Grand Prix Sprint while Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton was much more frustrated by only going sixth fastest

Wages Archie Gray Will Pick Up At Brentford After Leeds United Exit Emerge

Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray will sign a hugely lucrative contract at Premier League side Brentford. The post Wages Archie Gray Will Pick Up At Brentford After Leeds United Exit Emerge appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

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

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

Ally McCoist fumes at Michael Oliver after English ref disallows Germany goal at Euro 2024

Premier League referee Michael Oliver denied Germany an early lead against Denmark after disallowing Nico Schlotterbeck's header for a foul during their Last 16 clash at Euro 2024

Dutchman Robert de Pauw unveiled as new manager at Aston Villa

Former Bayer Leverkusen and FC Twente boss De Pauw, 42, has signed a three-year deal.

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.

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

Iga Swiatek stopped from attending second Taylor Swift concert ahead of Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek has been stopped from seeing her favourite musician Taylor Swift for a second time this month just days before Wimbledon.

Why Andy Murray should not feel guilty about last-minute Wimbledon decision

ANDY DUNN COLUMN: Let's just hope the injured Andy Murray can somehow defy the odds one last time, make it for one final singles campaign… and get the send-off he deserves

Germany vs Denmark Euro 2024 clash suspended due to extreme weather

Germany's last 16 clash with Denmark has been suspended 10 minutes before half-time by referee Michael Oliver after a thunderstorm hit the stadium in Dortmund, with the game goalless

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.

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

THE SHARPE END: Sir Alex Ferguson said defences win trophies. England's is the best. Will that be enough?

JAMES SHARPE:How would a defensive line of Marc Guehi, John Stones and two right-backs keep England solid? That was England's weak spot. And yet it's been the attack that's struggled.

Mercedes insider has already made Lewis Hamilton and George Russell treatment clear

Mercedes insider Anthony Davidson previously lifted the lid on the driver dynamic in the team amid suggestions one gets preferential treatment over the other

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

'A Daniel Levy deal' – Ben Jacobs shares exciting update on striker with 26 goals and 9 assists

Tottenham might succeed in their pursuit of Lille striker Jonathan David. Spurs are set to sign a new striker this summer and have been linked with several players, including Jonathan David.

Italy’s shambolic Euro 2024 title defence shows how much football can change in three years

The great Gianluigi Buffon enjoyed one of the finest moments of his career in Berlin’s Olympiastadion. The former goalkeeper was part of the Italy side that won the World Cup here in 2006, and this week he was regaling the current crop with stories of that tournament. “He discussed it with everyone,” said Luciano Spalletti, the Italy head coach, a ...

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.

Chelsea in 'advanced talks' to sign USA international as divisive transfer strategy continues

Chelsea is in advanced talks to sign U.S. left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United, aiming first to use their ownership at Strasbourg as grounds for development before making a Premier League debut

Anthony Joshua could get last laugh over Tyson Fury in Daniel Dubois fight

Anthony Joshua's upcoming fight with Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium could break a record set by Tyson Fury in 2022.

Rangers star agrees astronomical offer to leave Ibrox and join Gerrard

Reports claim there could be a huge departure from Ibrox in the coming weeks.

Toto Wolff sums up Lewis Hamilton relationship after ‘bruising’ incident

Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari after agreeing a deal with the Scuderia earlier this year, with Toto Wolff set to lose his star driver

Switzerland outclass Italy to reach last eight and end the torment for Spalletti

Scarcely can a crown have weighed more heavily. Italy, the defending champions, are out, and perhaps the most crushing disappointment of all was that they barely seemed to throw a punch in the process. Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas scored the goals either side of half-time for Murat Yakin’s magnificent Swiss team, and perhaps the most damning indictment of Italy was that by the end, it didn’t even feel like a shock. For the first hour of this...

F1 2024 Austrian Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

All the details here!

Lando Norris in 'pretty stupid' Max Verstappen comment at Austrian Grand Prix

Lando Norris lost out to Max Verstappen in the Austrian Grand Prix sprint.

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.

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,...

Harry Kane issues Jude Bellingham verdict as England star endures difficult Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham has endured a difficult time at Euro 2024 since scoring against Serbia in England's first game and captain Harry Kane has now spoken out on the midfielder's struggles

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

George Russell snaps at Max Verstappen after Red Bull star's "difficult" claim

Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team have been so used to having things their own way that the current situation, with their rivals piling on the pressure, is unfamiliar

Anatomy of a jaw-dropping World Cup-winning catch by Suryakumar Yadav

With 16 runs to get from the final over, and secure South Africa’s first ever World Cup crown, David Miller launched Hardik Pandya straight down the ground for six. The shot showcased the power that has made Miller one of the most devastating finishers in the Indian Premier League and beyond. But as the ball sailed over the boundary rope at the Ken...

Salah BOOST, Alisson's moment, Gordon TALKS - Liverpool FC news recap

Here’s our Liverpool FC news recap for Saturday, 29 June.

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

England-France was an embarrassment: international rugby league could disappear unless someone actually acts

The international game finds itself in a pathetic state of affairs..