Category: Sports

The ‘Hitman’ was extraordinary in his fleeting prime with his career bringing adoration and the demons of fame Ricky Hatton used to look like a ghost-faced urchin as he slipped into an old hat factory on the edge of Stockport. It was easy then to imagine him in a past...

Norrie beats Olaf Pieczkowski as GB see off Poland Germany, France and Argentina reach final eight Cameron Norrie defeated Olaf Pieczkowski of Poland 6-4, 6-4 to secure Great Britain’s place in next year’s Davis Cup qualifiers. Norrie’s assured victory over the world No 484 established an unassailable 3-1 lead for...

Marquand stood in for Ryan Moore and Wayne Lordan Delacroix gives Aidan O’Brien 17th Group One win Aidan O’Brien’s pre-eminence in European racing over the last 20 years has been so unrelenting that it can sometimes be taken for granted, but even by Ballydoyle’s standards, the 2025 season is turning...

Striker does the simple thing well and gives Mikel Arteta an alternative to the robot parcel delivery droids at his disposal Control. Fixed planes of movement. Positive metrics. Data victory. Safety in order. Strength through no joy. This is all good stuff. This is a matrix for winning at sport....

Somerset, 195-4, bt Hampshire, 194-6, by six wickets Will Smeed smashes 94 in highest Finals Day chase Will Smeed, with the help of some late-night umpty from Sean Dickson and Lewis Gregory, carried Somerset to a thrilling victory in the T20 Blast final, as they hauled in a record-breaking run-chase...

Black Ferns are gathering momentum and pose the biggest threat to the Red Roses’ hopes of lifting the World Cup The Black Ferns were slow leaving the pitch at half-time, but very quick coming back on to it once the break was over. With 40 minutes to play, the scores...

Pidcock: ‘It’s the biggest performance of my career’ Leader takes 1:16 advantage into Sunday’s final stage Tom Pidcock stands to finish on the podium of the Vuelta a España on Sunday after surviving the final mountain test as Jonas Vingegaard rode away to take a stage 20 win that all...

Crawford wins unanimous decision in Las Vegas Official judges score it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 Round-by-round report: Crawford beats Álvarez Terence “Bud” Crawford made history on Saturday night in Las Vegas, outpointing Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world. Before a record crowd...

Burnley v Liverpool opens Sunday’s Premier League slate Live scores and fixtures | Tables | And mail matchday live Jonathan Wilson thinks it might be over for Pep Guardiola. Is Jonathan Wilson right about it being over for Pep Guardiola? Two current Premier League managers worked as Guardiola’s assistants, Enzo...

Peres Jepchirchir denies Tigst Assefa to claim gold Julia Paternain learns of medal after crossing the line Julia Paternain wasn’t sure where she had finished after a punishingly hot women’s marathon at these World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. So, as she crossed the line, she asked an official. The answer...