The champion explains how he learned from his previous win against the Briton and introduces ‘Ivan’, the left hook that closed the show Just before midnight on Saturday, in the depths of Wembley Stadium, Oleksandr Usyk stroked his moustache as he listened to a question arising from his magisterial destruction...
This Open belonged to Rory McIlroy, even if he wasn’t the winner this time | Andy Bull
Scottie Scheffler won the title but it was the Northern Irishman who had the unequivocal backing of the crowd at Royal Portrush The loyalist bands were out in force in Portrush on Saturday evening, for a two-hour parade that shut down all the traffic in and out of town. The...
Mikel Arteta ‘100%’ sure Arsenal followed right processes over Thomas Partey
Manager addresses situation regarding former midfielder Partey has been charged with rape and sexual assault Mikel Arteta has said he is “100%” confident Arsenal followed the correct processes in dealing with Thomas Partey, who was charged this month with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Partey...
Owen Farrell to captain Lions for first time in historic First Nations & Pasifika clash
Coach Andy Farrell names son as skipper ahead of Jamie George Blair Kinghorn returns from injury as tourists swing the changes Andy Farrell has named his son Owen as captain of the British & Irish Lions for the squad’s final midweek fixture against a First Nations and Pasifika XV on...
England condemn racist ‘online poison’ aimed at Jess Carter during Euro 2025
FA working with authorities to track down abusers Lionesses to stop taking the knee in wake of attacks England have condemned the “online poison” of racist abuse directed at the defender Jess Carter during the European Championship in Switzerland and said they would stop taking a knee before matches because...
Paul Gascoigne in hospital, personal assistant says, after reported collapse
Hospital is ‘best possible place for him’, Steve Foster says Former footballer reported to be in stable condition Paul Gascoigne is in hospital, his personal assistant has said, after the former England midfielder was reportedly found semi-conscious in his bedroom. Gascoigne was said by the Sun to have been admitted...
‘I don’t think I’m special’: Scheffler plays down latest major win after Open cruise
American wins fourth major in three years at Portrush ‘A cool feeling … but it doesn’t fulfil deepest desires’ Scottie Scheffler has insisted that he does not think he is anything special despite winning his fourth major in three years after a dominant Open victory at Portrush. The 29-year-old American...
Euro 2025 power rankings: Spain still the team to beat but England in hunt
World champions set up Germany semi-final after Swiss success while England play Italy following shootout drama Spain’s quest to win their first European title continues at full pace. Their quarter-final victory against Switzerland was more difficult than expected and required significant patience. They were not at their best – the...
‘The Lions built this club’: watching the first Test at Ballymena RFC, home of Lions legends
The Northern Irish club that produced Willie John McBride and Syd Millar is steeped in the history of the Lions even if it has no players in the 2025 squad An hour before kick-off, and I’m beginning to wonder if watching the first Test at Ballymena RFC was such a...
In the crazed transfer trolley dash, the next glossy off-the-shelf solution is all the rage | Jonathan Wilson
Early moves in the market are revealing about the state of the Premier League title contenders and their priorities The transfer window at this stage is essentially fan fiction. What if Dr Frankenstein had turned up at Pemberley and conducted a waspish romance with Elizabeth Bennet? What if Akela was...