Jannik Sinner defeats world No 3 6-3, 7-6 (4) in semi-final Jiri Lehecka beats Fils 6-2, 6-2 to reach maiden Masters 1000 decider For one intense, gripping hour inside Miami Open’s stadium court, Alexander Zverev outperformed the modest expectations of his sceptical audience. Under sustained, suffocating pressure from the best...
Kimi Antonelli on F1 Japanese Grand Prix pole in Mercedes lockout with Russell
Italian finishes 0.298sec ahead of George Russell Piastri qualifies third with McLaren teammate Norris fifth Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, completing another dominant display for Mercedes who have yet to be beaten to pole in the three opening races of the new Formula One season....
‘I’m not a superhero. I’m just a boxer’: Moses Itauma on racism, identity and living on £7 a week | Donald McRae
Britain’s heavyweight prospect puts his unbeaten record on the line against Jermaine Franklin on Saturday Moses Itauma might represent the glittering future of heavyweight boxing but right now he is locked in the present. In the back seat of a car, while being driven from one swanky hotel to another...
Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI
Tiger Woods arrested after Florida rollover crash Golfer charged with DUI after Jupiter Island incident Woods to be held eight hours under Florida DUI law Trump laments arrest of ‘close friend’ in remarks Tiger Woods was released on bail on Friday, hours after the golf star’s Land Rover clipped a...
Sports quiz of the week: a fight, a joke, a gift and a Liverpool legend
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, snooker, baseball and athletics? Continue reading...
Aryna Sabalenka sinks Rybakina to set up Miami Open final showdown with Gauff
World No 1 wins semi-final 6-4, 6-3 at Hard Rock Stadium American beats Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to continue domination of rival Aryna Sabalenka believes she is ready for the challenge of facing her rival Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final as she stands one win away from winning Indian...
Why Max Verstappen gave me my marching orders from a press conference | Giles Richards
Former world champion’s ultimatum blindsided me, but there are more serious issues than an F1 driver being cross with you for doing your job In the grand scheme of things I enjoy a remarkably privileged career, paid to cover Formula One, a sport I have loved since 1976. So I...
Castleford’s sensational spell blows Bradford away to kick off birthday celebrations
Castleford 40-28 Bradford Bulls had led before Tigers’ run of 28 unanswered points It is fair to assume neither Castleford Tigers nor Bradford Bulls will be in title contention later this year, not least based on what we saw here from both teams. However, in terms of an appetiser to...
Chess: iconic Reykjavik Open sparks memory of Bobby Fischer from 1973
The US legend declined a $25,000 offer from shoe firm Clarks to meet the cream of England’s juniors The nine-round Reykjavik Open, which began on Wednesday afternoon at the Harpa Conference Centre and which continued with two rounds on Thursday, is an iconic event. It was first played as an...
Ireland dreams end in shootout heartbreak after Krejci’s late goal rescues Czechs
A familiar tale of World Cup playoff agony awaited the Republic of Ireland in Prague, but this was no hard luck story. Heimir HallgrÃmsson’s team twice had the Czech Republic where they wanted them, in normal time and in a penalty shootout, and twice they let them off the hook....