8 h. ago Euro 2025: England's title defence alive as Lionesses produce performance for the ages

Defending champions will take on Sweden in the last eight

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11 h. ago Bob MacIntyre admits his 'head had gone' at the Scottish Open as he opens up on 'horrific' title defence

The Scottish star offers brutal and honest assessment of his week

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61 h. ago The moment when Bob MacIntyre brings his Scottish Open title defence to a nightmare end

The Scot suffered catastrophe on the 13th hole and all-but ended his shot at defending the crown

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3 d. ago Wimbledon briefing: Day 11 recap and order of play for men’s semi

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence continues against Taylor Fritz while seven-time champion Novak Djokovic takes on world number one Jannik Sinner.

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4 d. ago Euro 2025: Lionesses swat Netherlands aside to get title defence back on track

Defending champions take on neighbouring rivals next in St Gallen

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4 d. ago Bob MacIntyre reflects on 'rash decision' ahead of Genesis Scottish Open title defence

Oban man helps raise awareness of MND before trying to hang on to his coveted trophy

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4 d. ago Lionesses star who could be kicked out of Euro 2025 by her GIRLFRIEND tonight: Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema go from lovers to rivals for England's must

The Lionesses are in desperate need of a win in Switzerland to keep their title defence alive after their opening defeat to France, with their clash against the Netherlands a must-win.

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4 d. ago How early has a defending champion exited an international tournament?

Plus: more non top-flight teams playing in Europe, alumni of semi-finalists and England captains in one teamMail us with your questions and answers“The Lionesses will be out of Euro 2025 after two games if they lose to the Netherlands on Wednesday and France avoid defeat against Wales,” laments Sarah Cassidy. “Would that be the earliest a defending champion has been eliminated at a major international tournament?”In a less deathly group, England’s 2-1 defeat by France on Saturday would have been a wake-up call rather than a final warning. But that’s what it was, and if England lose to the Netherlands their title defence will probably be over after two games. Even a draw would leave them needing favours from other teams. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The Knowledge | How early has a defending champion exited an international tournament?

Plus: more non top-flight teams playing in Europe, alumni of semi-finalists and England captains in one teamMail us with your questions and answers“The Lionesses will be out of Euro 2025 after two games if they lose to the Netherlands on Wednesday and France avoid defeat against Wales,” laments Sarah Cassidy. “Would that be the earliest a defending champion has been eliminated at a major international tournament?”In a less deathly group, England’s 2-1 defeat by France on Saturday would have been a wake-up call rather than a final warning. But that’s what it was, and if England lose to the Netherlands their title defence will probably be over after two games. Even a draw would leave them needing favours from other teams. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Lionesses: Sarina Wiegman hints at changes to save England's Euros title defence

Lionesses are at risk of elimination from the 2025 Women’s Euros after defeat on matchday one

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5 d. ago Xander Schauffele aims to flush away swing struggles in Genesis Scottish Open

2022 winner looking for confidence boost ahead of his Open title defence at Royal Portrush

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5 d. ago England wildcard Michelle Agyemang in a hurry to make Euro 25 impact

Teenage forward scored on her debut for the Lionesses and is ready to make the difference in vital Netherlands game“It’s easy to look at the time and think there’s not enough left,” says England wildcard Michelle Agyemang. “That’s the beauty of the game. It only takes 10 seconds to make an impact. Any time is good enough for me so I’m grateful for that opportunity.” The 19-year-old forward is true to her word – it took her only 41 seconds to score on her England debut, reducing the deficit against Belgium from 3-1 to 3-2 in April. On Saturday, she was given four minutes of normal time against France to make a difference. She made an impact but, despite a battling final 10 minutes, the Lionesses couldn’t salvage a point.“There’s fire in the belly,” says Agyemang of the mood in camp since that opening-game defeat put their European title defence in jeopardy. “You can see that everyone’s willing to go and get the result that we need in the next game. It’s been the same goal from day on...

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6 d. ago ‘I want to put socks on without being in pain’: Millie Bright on missing Euro 2025

Centre-back is recovering from knee operation ‘I feel better in my mind and ready to support the girls’“There’s more than just England under consideration when it came to that decision,” says Millie Bright on stepping away from the Lionesses ahead of their European title defence. “There’s me being able to walk down the stairs after I’ve played 90 minutes of football, there’s me in the future when I have children being able to walk around properly, being able to bend down and pick up toys, there’s me being able to do normal life things like put on socks without being in pain and, for the first time in a long time, I genuinely didn’t think about the response of the public because that just wasn’t a priority.”Chelsea’s Bright is discussing her decision to step back from this summer’s Euros for her mental and physical health with the former England international and close friend Rachel Daly. The pair have recently launched a podcast that leans into the chemistry they have as friends. Co...

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8 d. ago Lionesses: Sarina Wiegman's 'new England' suffer growing pains as Euros title defence starts on sour note

The title holders were all out of sorts as they were played off the park by France

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8 d. ago Baltimore fires France to opening win against England to end Wiegman’s Euro record

The folded bodies of the players in white shirts at the close told the story. England were lacklustre and they are down, but they are not out. The Lionesses kicked off their European title defence with a 2-1 defeat by an impressive France team, delivering Sarina Wiegman’s first major tournament defeat outside of a final.After a promising and pressing start fell away, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore delivered for a resurgent France, Keira Walsh’s late strike from a corner reducing the reigning European champions’ blushes. A late charge was not enough and England have a lot of work to do to escape the tournament’s group of death. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Defending Wimbledon champion breaks down in tears as she has vitals taken and struggles with physical issues during third

Her Wimbledon title defence ended in distressing scenes as she broke down in tears and required a medical timeout during her third-round defeat by Emma Navarro.

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8 d. ago England have gamechangers galore but must find another way to win Euros again | Emma Hayes

In Beever-Jones, Hampton, Russo and James, Sarina Wiegman has a core of quality players in a squad brimful of experienceI would always rather enter a competition as champions than underdogs because you’ve got something to hold on to. Once you win, you know what winning looks like. England know how to do it and as the defence of their European title gets under way on Saturday do not underestimate how powerful that feeling is.When you are the holders, the most important thing to get right is your internal hunger and understand you’ve got a target on your back in every fixture. To counter that, you have to find another level in yourself because a title cannot be won the same way you won it before. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago England Women handed major injury boost ahead of Euro 2025 opener vs France

England begin their European Championships title defence against France on Saturday and their opponents have been sweating on the fitness of a key player before the game

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9 d. ago Lionesses: England looking to shake off nerves ahead of Euro 2025 opener, says Leah Williamson

England’s Euros title defence kicks off on Saturday night

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9 d. ago Anxiety and excitement combine for Williamson with Wiegman’s new England

Lionesses captain admits much has changed since 2022 with the manager stressing that team has to move on as they prepare for FranceLeah Williamson said she had felt anxious in the buildup to ­England beginning their European title defence against France on Saturday night, the Arsenal defender having missed the 2023 World Cup after an anterior cruciate ligament injury.“I’ve probably held some anxiety up until this moment just because I wanted to be here and I wanted to be here with the team and I wanted to experience another ­tournament with England,” said the ­Lionesses’ captain. “It’s special when you come to another country, to ­represent your country and just take ­everything in. It’s a bit different to England in 2022. I’m very excited but so much has changed, so I’m intrigued to come back and enjoy this ­tournament football.” Continue reading...

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