World No 1 fights back impressively to win 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 Carlos Alcaraz beats Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4) Four matches into his comeback at the Italian Open, the level displayed by Jannik Sinner had only underscored his status as the best tennis player in the world. He had...
Brock Purdy reportedly agrees to $265m extension with San Francisco 49ers
Quarterback re-ups for $265m over five years, ESPN says Purdy led 49ers to Super Bowl appearance in 2023 The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have agreed to a five-year, $265m contract extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday. The deal includes $181m in guaranteed money, solidifying Purdy’s role as...
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Skid marks, swear jars and an early night: welcome to sport’s nanny state | Simon Burnton
The big names are getting younger at the same time the infantilisation of sport grows apace A 14-year-old has been taking the Indian Premier League by storm. A 17-year-old may win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Last month another 17-year-old became the youngest winner of a Formula Two race. In darts...
Hamilton’s great expectations not yet met but Ferrari fans show patience
Team principal Fred Vasseur talks of ‘extra pressure’ for Hamilton’s first grand prix in Italy for the Scuderia On the short walk from the railway station in Imola to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, the tree-lined streets, scattering dappled spring sunshine, throng with the faithful. They come adorned in...
Aston Villa ease past Tottenham in top-five boost but MartÃnez’s future unclear
Ange Postecoglou surely felt like crying but at the final whistle emotions appeared to be running highest for Emiliano MartÃnez. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was visibly moved as he waved to supporters upon leaving the pitch and was in tears as he headed down the tunnel. Afterwards Unai Emery, mindful...
Will Steve Borthwick give untested England youth a chance in Argentina? | Gerard Meagher
With England’s Lions away in Australia, selecting a callow squad would bring pitfalls as well as opportunities When Warren Gatland named his British & Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand in 2017 he included 16 England players. Stalwarts such as Dylan Hartley, Chris Robshaw, Joe Launchbury and George Ford...
Tyrrell Hatton faces fine for US PGA outburst as Vegas leads the pack
Foul-mouthed tirade after drive found water on the 18th Matt Fitzpatrick in group behind leader Jhonattan Vegas Tyrrell Hatton’s love-hate relationship with his professional domain continues. The Englishman will inevitably be fined after a foul-mouthed tirade during his second round of the US PGA Championship was picked up on live...
FA Cup final buildup to Crystal Palace v Manchester City – matchday live
All the buildup to the FA Cup final, 4.30pm kick-off Share your thoughts with matchday live or post BTL Chat over. Will Hughes strolls across the car park to get some photographs taken. As it happens, the man emerging from the gym at that very moment is the Crystal Palace...
Twenty years later: how 2005 Ashes marked end of cricket as we knew it
England’s titanic tussle with Australia enthralled a nation but then the Test game vanished from UK free-to-air TV How are you planning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 men’s Ashes? Is it finally time to get that Kevin Pietersen skunk cut? Gather your friends for a drunken knees-up around Trafalgar Square?...