Irish fight legend can cap a special career by retiring as the undisputed super-lightweight champion with victory against Flora Pili on Saturday “I won’t be like Tyson Fury, coming back again and again,” Katie Taylor told me with a little smile a few years ago as she explained how, when...
Katie Boulter crashes out of US Open after Karolina Muchova nightmare
British No 1 outclassed 6-1, 6-0 in second round Francesca Jones claims big win over Magda Linette With the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre at a standstill in the middle of a furious downpour and all eyes on the only two stadium courts under retractable roofs,...
Maro Itoje ready to ‘come back better’ for England after taking mini sabbatical
Itoje rested for Nations Championship games in July Captain has had a rare full pre-season with Saracens Maro Itoje says it felt “very weird” watching England play from afar this summer but he believes more top players should consider taking a break to prolong their careers. The British & Irish...
England omit Brydon Carse again for third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston
Carse also missed second Test after incident in Derby bar Matthew Fisher absence is only change from Lord’s squad Brydon Carse has been left out of England’s squad for the final Test of the summer, against Pakistan at Edgbaston next week, with police still investigating allegations of an assault connected...
Premier League paradox: midfielders are more and more expensive, yet more and more mediocre | Jonathan Liew
Enzo Fernández and Sandro Tonali had big-money summer moves, but can they hold a candle to past greats? Perhaps the only thing you really need to know about the modern midfield role is that Enzo Maresca reckons that Marc Guéhi can play it better than Mateo Kovacic. Guéhi, in reality...
Which footballer has had the most glittering club career? | The Knowledge
Plus: brothers playing in England’s top four tiers, shirt-hogging sponsors, and goalkeepers sent off upfield Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Marquinhos won his 40th trophy in club football when Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Super Cup,” notes Paul Gage. “Has any player won...
Everton left with only one striker after Balogun deal collapses late on deadline day
25-year-old walks away from £40m deal at last moment Beto and Ndiaye already sold by club to raise funds Everton’s £40m move for US international Folarin Balogun collapsed late on deadline day to leave manager David Moyes with only one striker for the first half of the season. Everton had...
Grown-up version of Ollie Robinson must seize chance to earn shot at Ashes redemption
Taking on more responsibility as Sussex captain has helped revitalise the bowler’s career, but he cannot afford to take his foot off the gas Last winter, Ollie Robinson and England were living separate lives on the same continent. To the cracking of crockery and gnashing of teeth, England played five...
Arthur Fery sunk by Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets on US Open debut
British Wimbledon semi-finalist loses 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 Elena Rybakina into second round with 6-3, 6-2 win Six weeks on from the fortnight that changed his life, Arthur Fery’s first grand slam appearance since his semi-final run at Wimbledon came under considerably different circumstances. He is now the 33rd best men’s...
Fernández completes record-equalling £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City
Fernández: ‘This is a club built for success’ Chelsea’s move for Monaco’s Camara falls through Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record with a £125m deal to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, who were left raging after their attempts to replace the Argentina midfielder were dashed by Monaco reneging...