5 h. ago Jannik Sinner breaks golden rule in epic French Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz

The Italian had three championship points to win his first French Open title, but ultimately fell to defeat to Alcaraz

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5 h. ago 5 things we learned from the 2025 French Open following two epic finals

The dawn of a new era in men’s tennis finally arrived, and in some style.

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5 h. ago John McEnroe claims Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner would beat Rafael Nadal ‘at his best’

The pair contested an epic French Open final and have shared the last six grand slam singles titles

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15 h. ago ‘The level was insane’: Alcaraz did not stop believing in epic French Open final triumph

Defending champion saves match points before winningJannik Sinner: ‘I have improved as a player since last year’Carlos Alcaraz says he never stopped believing he could find a way to fight back against his great rival Jannik Sinner and win the French Open despite facing three championship points in an incredible five-hour-and-29-minute battle.“The match is not finished until he wins the last point,” said Alcaraz. “It’s just one point away from losing the match, yeah, but a lot of times people came back from match-point down in the final of a grand slam or even in other matches. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz saves three match points to beat Sinner in epic French Open final

Alcaraz wins 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2)Spaniard wins fifth grand slam title against world No 1As he faced up to the excruciating reality of trailing three championship points against the best player in the world, Carlos Alcaraz started his service preparation from the Court Philippe-Chatrier baseline with a deep, long breath. For most other players in the history of tennis, there was no reason to believe in any outcome other than defeat.In his short time competing in the biggest matches of his sport, ­however, Alcaraz has made it clear that he is different to anyone who has come before him, both in the way he approaches his tennis and the unwavering belief that underpins his ­success. Alcaraz recovered and pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport, in an otherworldly confrontation, spectacularly toppling the world No 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) after five hours and 29 minutes to defend his French Open title in Paris. Con...

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18 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: French Open final result as Alcaraz saves match points to win epic

Alcaraz came from two sets down and saved three match points in the fourth to win an all-time classic 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6

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45 h. ago Coco Gauff claims first French Open title after fightback floors Aryna Sabalenka

American wins epic final battle 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4Gauff wins second slam after 2023 US Open titleIn her half-decade competing at the highest level of her sport, Coco Gauff has built an impermeable reputation for her toughness. No matter the significance of the occasion or the state of her strokes, she will fight with everything at her disposal until the very last point. More often than not, she will find a way through.Across the net from the best player in the world in one of the most important moments of her career, Gauff showed the full breadth of her grit and durability as she somehow plotted a path to victory, holding her own in a gripping match between the two best players in the world to topple Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 and win her first French Open title. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Premier League Darts: Luke Humphries claims triple crown after beating Luke Littler in epic final showdown

Humphries gains a measure of revenge over Littler after defeat last year

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2 w. ago Haliburton and Pacers stun Knicks with epic comeback in Game 1 of East finals

Indiana rally for 138-135 OT win over New York in Game 1Pacers tie game on Halburton’s shot at end of regulationNew York suffer historic collapse in spite of Brunson’s 43The ghosts of Reggie Miller were alive and well at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night – and Tyrese Haliburton once again played the role of Garden villain to perfection.Haliburton helped Indiana complete an unprecedented 14-point comeback in the final reel, tying the game with a wild jumper at the buzzer in regulation, to beat the New York Knicks 138-135 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven-games series for a trip to the NBA finals after pulling off one of the most improbable finishes in playoff history. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Fortnite is finally back on iPhone App Store as Epic Games says ‘we back fam’

Fortnite has finally returned to Apple devices, including the iPhone, after a court judgement five years in the making – here's all you need to know about the latest update

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3 w. ago Crystal Palace hero Geoff Thomas went from beating leukaemia to riding Tour de France route

WALLY MEETS: Geoff Thomas captained Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup final and is now undertaking epic charity bike rides - with the football legend giving his thoughts on Saturday's Wembley match

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3 w. ago Show me the tummy! Tom Cruise doesn’t need sleep, help or clothes in Mission: Impossible

The Hollywood icon defies age and Arctic climes to save the world in the epic messianic spectacle The Final Reckoning. But why won’t he bare his soul?Tom Cruise spends about 30% of the final Mission: Impossible movie in his knickers. It being a very long film, that’s a lot of time spent looking at his body, glossy and gnarled and expensive as a walnut armoire, possibly in high-definition Imax and, even if not, certainly as big as a bus.In The Final Reckoning, Cruise unbuttons to wallop goons (twice), wriggle from the Arctic seabed towards the waves, hop on a treadmill and take a long hot shower in front of the crew of a strikingly camp US military submarine. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago El Clásico, Liverpool v Arsenal and FA Trophy final buildup – as it happened

Previewing the day’s Premier League action and beyond as the season draws to a climax1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago El Clásico, Liverpool v Arsenal and FA Trophy final buildup – matchday live

Follow all the latest news and buildup to Sunday’s gamesNewcastle v Chelsea live | Mail matchday live or post BTL1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Newcastle v Chelsea and El Clásico headline crucial set of games – matchday live

Follow all the latest news and buildup to Sunday’s gamesLive scores | Tables | And mail matchday live or post BTL1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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