Some have stepped to the fore during a period of uncertainty, while others appear to be struggling for form Robinson started the first Test by taking three wickets in an over, started his final bowling innings by taking two in an over, and between showed extraordinary control and consistency. His...
The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season
The Bills quarterback produced his usual thrills: a galloping touchdown run, a near game-ending mistake and a brilliant throw. Buffalo fans better hold on Having Josh Allen as your quarterback is a bit like owning a high-performance sports car with an odd mechanical flaw that can’t be repaired. Most of...
Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton
No 1 seed wins 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 American’s hopes dashed in tense final For a passing moment at the end of a rugged third set, hope sprung anew for Ben Shelton. He had been outserved and outplayed for nearly three hours, but at 6-5 in the third set,...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Controversy rules the Manchester derby, Coventry get dunked on and Tottenham still can’t score a goal The 199th Manchester derby was defined by two controversial refereeing decisions: Phil Foden’s first-half red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes, and the VAR intervention to award Erling Haaland’s winning goal despite Enzo...
‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner
Officiating body announces it will review the incident Unhappy Carrick says error was ‘as obvious as it gets’ Pro Ref admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have been allowed after the video assistant referee ruled Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play in the build-up. The...
Flying Kurt-Lee Arendse helps South Africa clinch New Zealand series
4th Test: South Africa 43-28 New Zealand De Allende scores early in each half in Baltimore South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-28 to complete a 3-1 victory in Baltimore in the fourth and final match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series. The Springboks, who led the series 2-1 after...
Mikel Arteta says penalty given to Sunderland ‘unacceptable at this level’
Arsenal manager angry: ‘This can never be a penalty’ ‘It’s a judo roll from the opponent. Ezri does nothing’ Mikel Arteta’s delight at Arsenal’s latest win was tempered by his fury with the referee John Brooks as the champions triumphed 2-0 at Sunderland on Saturday night. Before Bruno Guimarães gave...
Premier League buildup to the Manchester derby, Old Firm showdown and WSL – live
⚽️ News, discussion and reflection before Sunday’s games⚽️ This weekend’s fixtures | Mail us your thoughts And here’s a little roundup of the remaining Premier League reports from yesterday… Elsewhere, Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by high-flying Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Continue reading...
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal dramatic US Open title triumph
Rybakina wins 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 despite first-serve problems Overcomes top seed and two-time defending champion Even after she had won grand slam titles and conquered all surfaces, Elena Rybakina has always been considered lesser than the greatest players of her era. She has long been one of the most devastating...
‘I want Teófimo’: Ryan Garcia calls out rivals after two-round destruction of Conor Benn
Garcia stops Benn 1min 25sec into second round Champion floors challenger with concussive right López, Haney, Stevenson among possible fights Ryan Garcia needed less than four minutes to blow away Conor Benn before turning his sights on the rest of the welterweight division. The 28-year-old American demolished Benn inside two...