Australian golfer continues to carry a troubled history and a prison sentence with him even as a New Zealand Open title sends him on to the world stage “I’ve done what I’ve done, I’ve been sentenced to do my time,” says Australian professional golfer and former Rebels bikie Ryan Peake....
Hong Kong in frame to host Nations Championship finals and Lions matches
Kai Tak Sports Park favourite to stage event post-2028 Stadium to host Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool in July Hong Kong has emerged as a candidate to stage future Nations Championship finals at its new Kai Tak Sports Park and would be an ideal British & Irish Lions stopover, according to...
ECB has hit a winner by fast-tracking Charlotte Edwards to England role | Raf Nicholson
Appointing a coach whose world revolves around women’s cricket is an ideal first step after a woeful Ashes Last time the England head coach role became available, in August 2022, Charlotte Edwards did not even apply: she believed that she did not yet have enough experience under her belt. Less...
MPs deliver warning over DCMS chase to recoup tens of millions in Covid loans
Loans scrutinised by public accounts committee ‘Gap in oversight’ over £123.8m paid to rugby teams There remains a “high degree of uncertainty” over whether tens of millions of pounds paid to rugby union clubs and other sports teams during the Covid-19 pandemic will ever be repaid, the House of Commons’...
Wolves take another step towards safety after Strand Larsen sees off West Ham
“Three points means three beers,” according to Vítor Pereira. The Wolves head coach and fans can enjoy a few righteous pints after his side moved 12 points clear of the relegation zone with a hard-fought victory over West Ham. Jørgen Strand Larsen scored the only goal to open up a...
‘Four players in one week’: Arteta rues Arsenal’s injury nightmare at the back
Gabriel and Timber add to White and Calafiori blows Saka’s goal against Fulham was ‘a beautiful moment’ Mikel Arteta enjoyed a “beautiful” goalscoring comeback from Bukayo Saka in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory against Fulham in the Premier League but felt the gloss come off the evening as Gabriel Magalhães and Jurriën...
Amorim admits he is under pressure and laments United’s lack of forward quality
‘I will not have the time. We have to get it right, fast’ Manager put Harry Maguire up front as late substitute Ruben Amorim bemoaned Manchester United’s toothless attack as Nottingham Forest completed a Premier League double over his side and reiterated he is under pressure to ensure his team...
Who Liverpool should sign if Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold leave
Liverpool could lose three of their best players this summer. Who should they target in the transfer window? By WhoScored Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to leave for Real Madrid this summer, with Liverpool likely to dip into the market to secure a new right-back. They will need to sign a...
County Championship 2025: team-by-team guide to the new season
Surrey look primed to make it four titles in a row and Lancashire have enough to jump back to Division One Continue reading...
Amorim insists Fernandes not leaving Manchester United amid Madrid reports
Manager says captain is crucial to challenge for titles Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro fit for Forest trip Ruben Amorim has said Bruno Fernandes is “not going anywhere” this summer after Manchester United’s captain was linked with a move to Real Madrid. Fernandes has again been United’s standout player this...