3 d. ago Antony a rare piece of spending for Spanish clubs unable to match Premier League’s wealth

Real Betis fans were overjoyed at the arrival of the Manchester United outcast but like many La Liga teams, the club were only able to buy by selling some of their starsA goat crossed the Guadalquivir, which was when they knew. They had been made to wait until the last day of summer and on the footage it was a CGI creature scuttling over the Isabel II bridge (no animals were harmed in the making of this announcement) but Real Betis had actually done it. There were four hours left on deadline day and they had signed Antony Matheus dos Santos, or Antonio of Triana as they call him. When they’re not calling him the Goat.Triana is the Betis neighbourhood, Seville’s artistic heart on the west bank of the river, and Antony could not be more popular there. Last season he arrived on a six-month loan and changed everything, leading them to a European place, a derby win that was celebrated like it was the World Cup, and a European final. He had been changed too, happy again, the footballer he...

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3 d. ago The moment I knew: they decorated a carrot cake to celebrate with me

When Nikki Justine met Mill, she knew they were safe, kind and thoughtful. Later, a perfectly timed gesture showed how much they caredFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesAs I approached my mid 30s, a relationship I’d been in since I was 21 reached its natural conclusion. Becoming single was a revelation; it gave me such a sense of empowerment as I was undergoing a big career change from teaching to social work.It was during my final placement in 2024 that I met Mill and was immediately curious about them. The working environment they created was really beautiful and safe, and they had this unusual balance of reserve and openness. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago US Open tennis 2025: Aryna Sabalenka v Amanda Anisimova, women’s singles final – live

The latest from the final at Flushing MeadowsAlcaraz and Sinner in world of their own | Email KatyAlready today, Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski have fallen agonisingly short in their attempt to become the first all-British pair since 1903 to win the men’s doubles title. They had three match points in the third set, before being edged out 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 by Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Argentina’s Horacio Zeballos, who also won the French Open title together this year. And look who’s celebrating:Tennis, bloody hell. 56 days ago Amanda Anisimova was whitewashed in the Wimbledon final 6-0, 6-0 by Iga Swiatek as she froze in the headlights in the biggest match of her life. It was the most public and painful of humiliations from which most of us, if put in the same position, would not recover, let alone have the character to return to the tour less than three weeks later as she started her preparations for the US Open. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho made final decision on future after managerial change

Alejandro Garnacho has had some difficult decisions to make when it comes to both his club and international future over the last few campaigns with managers sitting at the heart of things

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4 d. ago Anisimova faces battle with Sabalenka and recent demons at US Open final

The 24-year-old endured humiliation at Wimbledon but has pulled off a rapid and remarkable comebackAmanda Anisimova was struggling to maintain her composure in the days leading up to the final grand slam tournament of the year. As the American braced herself for her first round match, her high expectations became a source of significant stress. In hindsight, this was nothing out of the ordinary. “I think most players are putting a lot of pressure on themselves and those few days before the tournament are pretty stressful, just the anticipation of it,” she said after reaching round three. “I feel it was natural for me to feel that way.”However, the circumstances surrounding Anisimova on the eve of the US Open made her situation unique. The last time she appeared at a grand slam, Anisimova was beaten 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final by Iga Swiatek. Wimbledon had represented a long-awaited breakthrough after years of unfulfilled promise and under most circumstances it would have only si...

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4 d. ago Women's Tennis Rich List 2025: Here are the 17 wealthiest female tennis players in the world

These court stars are amongst the wealthiest athletes on the planet.

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6 d. ago Iga Swiatek snaps at reporter in angry exchange after surprise US Open defeat

Iga Swiatek is out of the US Open after Amanda Anisimova, who she thrashed 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final, got revenge at Flushing Meadows and booked her spot in the last four

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6 d. ago Anisimova gains revenge for Wimbledon by beating Swiatek to make US Open last four

American beats Polish rival 6-4, 6-3 to make semi-finalsMeeting with Karolina Muchova or Naomi Osaka up nextAmanda Anisimova conjured the performance of her career on Wednesday afternoon in New York, banishing the ghosts of her Wimbledon nightmare with a sensational 6-4, 6-3 quarter-final victory against Iga Swiatek in 1hr 36min. Less than eight weeks after she had been double-bagelled by the Polish star in the final at the All England Club, the 24-year-old American struck back with fearless ball-striking and nerveless resolve to reach her first US Open semi-final.Swiatek, a six-time major champion and the 2022 US Open winner, looked intent on reprising the script when she broke immediately to extend her personal run to 13 consecutive games in the rivalry. But Anisimova struck back on her third break point, finishing with a thumping forehand overhead that drew a roar from the Arthur Ashe crowd and ensured this would bear no resemblance to the rout in July. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago US Open: Amanda Anisimova exacts revenge on Iga Swiatek for Wimbledon whitewash with quarter

American was thrashed by the Pole in the Wimbledon final

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6 d. ago Amanda Anisimova finds redemption for Wimbledon whitewash by beating Iga Swiatek

The American defeated Swiatek 53 days after losing 6-0 6-0 to the same player on Centre Court in London.

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6 d. ago US Open live: Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova face off as Novak Djokovic sets up Carlos Alcaraz blockbuster

Anisimova lost 6-0 6-0 to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final and now has the chance for revenge in front of her home fans

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6 d. ago US Open live: Novak Djokovic sets up Carlos Alcaraz blockbuster as Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova face off

Djokovic escaped in four sets against Taylor Fritz to secure a final four clash with Alcaraz, with Swiatek and Sinner in action on Wednesday

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7 d. ago Iga Swiatek delivers verdict on ‘strange’ US Open hat snatching incident

The world No 2 said adults taking items intended for young fans was ‘not the point’

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8 d. ago Amanda Anisimova ‘excited’ by Iga Swiatek rematch after Wimbledon misery

The American suffered a 6-0 6-0 loss in the final at the All England Club.

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8 d. ago Coco Gauff tries to be positive after chastening US Open defeat to Naomi Osaka

Osaka is back in the quarter-finals of a grand slam for the first time since 2021

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8 d. ago Wimbledon has no plans to revamp mixed doubles after success of ‘reimagined’ US Open

Big-name pairings attracted large audience in New YorkCurrent setup seen as key part of Wimbledon fortnightThe All England Club is not looking to change the format of the Wimbledon mixed doubles competition for future editions of the Championships despite the success of the “reimagined” tournament at the US Open.This year, the United States Tennis Association opted to transform the format of the mixed doubles event in order to attract the top singles players, a move officials believe was incredibly successful and which featured partnerships such as Emma Raducanu paired with Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek alongside Casper Ruud. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US Open star responds as opponent bursts into tears in tunnel after match

Anna Kalinskaya was the picture of despair after losing to Iga Swiatek at the US Open, as she was left in tears following the straight-sets defeat at Flushing Meadows

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu believes world’s best play with ‘point to prove’ against her after one

Raducanu’s defeat to Elena Rybakina followed exits against Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka at this year’s grand slam events

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu’s US Open run ended by ruthless Elena Rybakina

The former champion was beaten 6-1 6-2 in just over an hour.

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1 week ago Iga Swiatek snaps at US Open reporter after question about her appearance

The Polish star, the World No. 2 and a US Open champion in 2022, was talking to reporters after her second-round victory over Suzan Lamens in New York in three sets.

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