It felt like nothing would top Tiger Woods’s Masters win, but then the Northern Irishman completed his career grand slam on an extraordinary final day at Augusta At 7am on 14 April in an Augusta rental home, Rory McIlroy awoke and immediately spotted a Green Jacket draped over a chair....
Kobbie Mainoo is ‘the future of Manchester United’, insists Amorim
Midfielder has not started a league match this season Head coach says ‘everything can change in two days’ Ruben Amorim has claimed that Kobbie Mainoo is “the future of Manchester United” and that the 20-year-old’s versatility increases his chances of breaking into the team soon. Mainoo has a calf problem that...
Eddie Howe challenges Newcastle owners to end ‘limbo’ over stadium plans
Manager would like ‘clarity’ on future of facilities He wants show of ambition over academy setup Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle’s owners to end the club’s “limbo” by declaring whether they intend building a new training ground and stadium and to show their ambition by revamping the academy facilities. Although...
Better late than never: fans relive watching their teams end a long wait for a trophy
Several teams got their hands on silverware at last in 2025. Here supporters talk about the pain and pleasure of finally winning 16 March 2025: Won Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley, their first trophy in 56 years Continue reading...
Prescott leads Cowboys past skidding Commanders as Lions eliminated with loss
Prescott ties Romo with fourth 30-TD season Lions eliminated after error-strewn loss to Vikings Broncos’ defense shines in win over Chiefs Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23 Thursday. Dallas (7-8-1)...
Australia edge wild Boxing Day with England as 20 wickets fall in fourth Ashes Test
Fourth Test, day one: Australia 152 & 4-0; England 110 Bowlers feast on green-tinged pitch on day one at MCG A record 94,199 spectators turned up to the MCG on Boxing Day and none will forget what they witnessed. An extraordinary 20 wickets tumbled on a pitch offering lavish movement...
John Robertson, Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, dies aged 72
Winger was described by Clough as ‘Picasso of our game’ Scored in Scotland’s 1981 win over England at Wembley John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend, has died at the age of 72. Robertson was a hugely important part of the great Forest team that under Brian Clough rose...
Premier League and EFL to hold talks over ending Saturday 3pm blackout
Leagues eager to sell all games in next rights cycle Auction for televised rights expected in 2027 The Premier League and EFL will hold talks early next year about combining to permit 3pm Saturday kick-offs to be broadcast live each week for the first time. The UK is the last...
Australia mull over spin question as Todd Murphy enters mix with plenty to play for
Off-spinner not guaranteed spot in XI but may have key role against a side that will try to clear the boundary It would really be something. A Victorian spin bowler – one from St Kilda Cricket Club, no less – walking out on Boxing Day to play an Ashes Test...
The big sports quiz of the year 2025
Have you followed the football, rugby, basketball, NFL, cycling, F1, tennis, horse racing, sumo, athletics and golf? Continue reading...