Ravens do not mention allegations in release announcement Tucker denies allegations by massage therapists The Baltimore Ravens announced on Monday that they have decided to release Justin Tucker, months after reports that he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists. The Ravens did not mention the allegations when...
Maro Itoje’s chance of Lions captaincy grows with Caelan Doris set for surgery
Injury to Ireland No 8 looks ‘serious’, says Leinster coach Andy Farrell due to name tour squad on Thursday Maro Itoje’s chances of being named British & Irish Lions captain this week have been strengthened after Caelan Doris – one of his closest rivals for the role – emerged as...
Wigan step up on Magic Weekend’s welcome return to St James’ Park
Wolves were edged out and Huddersfield picked up first win but biggest victory is word that Newcastle will host again Wherever it sits in the calendar, Magic Weekend always has the feeling of a seismic weekend in the shaping of every side’s prospects. Last year it was much more decisive...
Amorim’s eyes on Europe as Manchester United slump to defeat at Brentford
United beaten 4-3 in 16th loss of league season ‘As a club we need to understand our responsibility’ Ruben Amorim kept his focus firmly on the Europa League despite Manchester United losing their 16th Premier League match of the season in being beaten 4-3 by Brentford. “I think it’s stressful...
Idah hits Celtic leveller as Rangers denied in Old Firm showdown
A low-key Old Firm encounter preceded Barry Ferguson’s strongest public pitch yet to be made the Rangers manager. Nobody should be in any doubt that he can talk the talk. Winds of change are about to blow through Ibrox. A takeover by an American investment group is close, Kevin Thelwell...
Zhao Xintong takes 11-6 lead over Mark Williams in world championship final
Chinese player wins opening session 7-1 Williams recovers to take evening session 5-4 The Crucible qualifier Zhao Xintong took a commanding 11-6 lead over Mark Williams on day one of the final, getting the best of the three-time champion on the biggest stage of his career. Aiming to become the...
London City Lionesses survive Birmingham comeback to win WSL promotion
Birmingham 2-2 London City Lionesses Lionesses earn only promotion spot to WSL As the season ticked into its final few seconds, we still did not know who was going up. The league could scarcely have hoped for a more engrossing finale. Ultimately, by the finest of margins, London City Lionesses...
Cole Palmer takes aim at ‘idiots and trolls’ as Enzo Maresca lauds star man
‘If we want top five, we need Cole,’ says Chelsea manager Liverpool’s Arne Slot on defeat: ‘The margins are small’ “The kind of player who can do things that no one expects,” Enzo Maresca said of Cole Palmer after this game. Still, pretty much the last thing anyone expected Palmer...
Jack Draper falls at final hurdle as Casper Ruud wins Madrid Open
Britain’s Draper loses 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to 14th seed Ruud Ruud clinches his first Masters 1000 title Jack Draper’s breakthrough run on the clay courts of Madrid was halted at the final hurdle in a bruising, physical tussle against the 14th seed Casper Ruud, who held his nerve to win...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Jamie Vardy targets double century, Jérémy Doku makes his mark and Arsenal rue the absence of Gabriel Magalhães There is rarely an opportunity for champions to show a sentimental side. It is such hard work to win a title over a 38-game season, with the race often going down to...