Teenager beats Dutchman 7-1 in one-sided final Littler clicks into gear after losing opening set The winning moment seemed to drain all the strength from his body. He leaned against the drinks table and let it take all his weight, clasped his face in his hands, cried a little. As...
Emma Raducanu ruled out of United Cup opener in false start to new season
British No 1 withdraws from clash with Naomi Osaka Katie Swan replaces Raducanu but loses 7-6 (4), 6-1 Emma Raducanu remains hopeful that she will be able to compete this week at the United Cup after her 2026 season began with a concerning false start when she was forced to...
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash in Nigeria
British boxer was injured in collision that killed his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami Nigerian police have charged Anthony Joshua’s driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash that killed two people. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a...
Another year, another manager – but it is unfair to paint Chelsea’s project as a flop | Jacob Steinberg
Enzo Maresca got the sack because of his actions. That does not mean the club’s structure needs a complete overhaul Some clubs build around their manager. Eddie Howe is hugely influential at Newcastle and Aston Villa are pretty much Unai Emery FC these days. Chelsea, though, have adopted an alternative...
Thomas Frank admits ‘it’s difficult to enjoy’ being Tottenham head coach
Frank likens challenges at Spurs to running a marathon Tottenham booed off after goalless draw at Brentford Thomas Frank has admitted he is not enjoying his job at Tottenham. The head coach is dealing with numerous problems as he navigates what always stood to be a transitional season, the most...
Callum Chick revels in Northampton’s chase of lost causes after culture shock
With Saints riding high, back-rower explains how being recognised in the street makes it different from Newcastle To see what Callum Chick brings to any side he plays in, watch the 55th minute of Northampton’s electrifying win at the Rec last Saturday. Henry Arundell is speeding down the Bath right,...
Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim
The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his career More than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the...
Gian van Veen denies Gary Anderson in epic to set up final against Luke Littler
Van Veen wins classic against Gary Anderson 6-3 World No 1 Littler swats aside Ryan Searle 6-1 It’s barely a couple of years since a 16-year-old Luke Littler and a 21-year-old Gian van Veen came through a 96-player field at Milton Keynes to qualify for the final of the world...
Will Carlos Alcaraz prosper after split with coach as new tennis season looms?
Spaniard resumes intense rivalry with Jannik Sinner, while Sabalenka and Swiatek remain at the top of women’s game Amid the endless flood of Instagram photo dumps and gushy captions from social media users around the world saluting another year gone by, Carlos Alcaraz’s efforts were particularly interesting. The candid photos...
Green shoots no laughing matter as Ben Stokes insists fifth Ashes Test is ‘big game’
England yet to settle on XI to play at SCG amid uncertainty over pitch Captain concedes Australia bowlers ‘put us under heaps of pressure’ “I don’t think a groundsman has ever been under as much pressure as the guy here this week.” Ben Stokes had a smile on his face...