62 m. ago Ricky Hatton tributes: Frank Warren remembers a ‘modern great’ as boxing mourns

Frank Warren managed Hatton’s career from his professional debut in 1997 up to his historic world title win over Kostya Tszyu in 2005.

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3 h. ago Telling twist in Premiership title odds after Hearts' seismic win over Rangers

Jambos now second favourites for league after ending Ibrox hoodoo

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6 h. ago John Terry shows his true colours by explaining why he doesn't want Chelsea to win title

John Terry revealed his surprising verdict on who he thinks will lift the Premier League trophy come the end of the season and who he wants to emerge victorious

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6 h. ago Terence Crawford addresses retirement rumours after beating Canelo Alvarez

Crawford outpointed Canelo to stay unbeaten and win undisputed titles in a record-breaking third division

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7 h. ago From Shearer to Pogba: how 10 British record signings fared in the Premier League

With £125m Alexander Isak’s Liverpool debut near, we look back at five record-breakers that flew – and five who floppedSouthampton to Blackburn, £3.6mShearer’s move to Blackburn was a pivotal moment in the Premier League’s inaugural season, backed by the ambition of their new owner Jack Walker. After an injury-hit first campaign where he scored 16 goals, Shearer exploded in the 1993-94 season with 31 goals from 40 games. The following season, he formed a formidable strike partnership with Chris Sutton and his 34 goals were crucial to Blackburn’s title win, the only major honour of his career. He broke the British and world-record fee again in 1996 after his £15m move to Newcastle. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Ally McCoist delivers new Arsenal title verdict after tipping Liverpool to win the league

Arsenal claimed a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League with TV pundit Ally McCoist making a fresh title race prediction for this season.

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24 h. ago Mikel Arteta's key decision over the summer aids Arsenal's title charge with Forest win

Mikel Arteta made a key decision at the end of last season that dictated Arsenal's summer - and it came up trumps during their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest

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52 h. ago Bernie Ecclestone believes McLaren ‘prefer’ Lando Norris to win F1 title over Oscar Piastri

Piastri currently leads Norris in the intra-team title battle by 31 points with eight races remaining

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3 d. ago Ben Proud admits ‘huge financial incentive’ is behind decision to join Enhanced Games

Swimmer is first British athlete to sign up for eventProud: ‘These are opportunities I cannot pass by at 30’Olympic swimming silver medallist Ben Proud, the first British athlete to sign up for the Enhanced Games, has accepted he risks sullying his reputation but admitted he is chiefly motivated by the potential huge financial rewards in the twilight of his career.The swimmer told the BBC Today programme on Thursday: “There’s a huge financial incentive with this and I would be lying if I said it didn’t matter. If you look at the facts it would take me 13 years of winning world championship titles just to earn what I can win at one competition at the Enhanced Games. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Premier League supercomputer gives Liverpool title verdict as clear four

Liverpool blew away their rivals to win the Premier League title by 10 points last season, but Arne Slot's side should face stiffer competition this time around

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6 d. ago Arsenal icon gives Viktor Gyokeres and Florian Wirtz comparison – 'people aren't stupid'

EXCLUSIVE Arsenal’s summer transfer window has been lauded by a Gunners legend, who insists the club did all the business they needed to do in order to finally win another Premier League title

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz savours ‘best tournament’ of his career after claiming second US Open title

New No 1 dropped just one set on way to his sixth grand slam title‘This tournament I saw that I can play really consistent,’ he saysCarlos Alcaraz described his US Open title run as the best tournament of his career after he defeated his rival Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in New York to win his sixth grand slam title.Alcaraz’s victory caps off an incredible five-month run for the 22-year-old, who has reached the final of his last eight tournaments, winning six titles including the French Open and US Open. While many of Alcaraz’s previous triumphs included numerous five-set battles and dramatic comebacks – such as his recovery from triple match point down to defeat Sinner over five sets in Paris – this was by far the most efficient tournament of his career. Alcaraz dropped just one set in his seven matches and he lost his serve just three times in the entire tournament. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz produces ‘perfect’ performance to defeat Jannik Sinner and win second US Open title

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: US Open result as Alcaraz wins thrilling final to reclaim World No 1

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz powers past Jannik Sinner in four sets to win US Open

Spaniard wins final 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4Alcaraz new world No 1 after victoryWhen Carlos Alcaraz is fully focused and his impossibly complete game is in full flow, nothing in the world can stop him. As he has spent the early years of his career collecting major titles at a breathless pace, this has been clear for a long time. On the biggest stage in tennis, he reinforced the sentiment with a stupendous performance against his greatest rival, completely outplaying Jannik Sinner, the No 1 and defending champion, to lift his second US Open title with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win.At the end of the most spectacular summer of his career, Alcaraz will replace Sinner as world No 1, returning to the top ranking for the first time in two years. The 22-year-old also continues to mark himself as one of the greatest ever young players: he is the second-youngest man in the Open era to earn six grand slam titles, trailing only Björn Borg. He is also already the fourth man to win multiple grand slam title...

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to win US Open and land SIXTH Grand Slam title

Carlos Alcaraz ran away with the US Open men's singles final, getting the better of Jannik Sinner in four sets after a devastating performance at Flushing Meadows

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy savours home win after thrilling Irish Open playoff victory

World No 2 edges out Lagergren at third extra hole‘I’m so lucky I get to do this in front of these people’Rory McIlroy savoured “a pretty cool year” after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win. The world No 2 completed the career grand slam with his triumph at Augusta in April, and on Sunday he added to that by winning his home open for the second time with a thrilling playoff victory against Joakim Lagergren.McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to take it to a playoff after Lagergren’s own stunning eagle at the 16th. After the first two extra holes were tied in birdie fours, Lagergren found the water hazard third time around to allow McIlroy to win it with two putts. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz's girlfriend truth, staggering net worth and botched new look

Carlos Alcaraz is one win away from claiming a third-straight Wimbledon title, but the Spaniard's personal life has also been a major talking point in recent years

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7 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka beats Amanda Anisimova to defend US Open title and vanquish final demons

Sabalenka vanquished her demons and earned revenge with a 6-3 7-6 win to retain the US Open title

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7 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Sabalenka overcomes American 6-3, 7-6 (3)World No 1 clinches fourth grand slam titleAfter such a bittersweet season filled with near-misses and heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aryna Sabalenka returned to the US Open final with one final chance to win the grand slam title she felt she was owed.Such an occasion could have been the source of more anxiety and stress, another reason for her to fall apart, but Sabalenka’s increasingly legendary career has been driven by her ability to learn from her losses, no matter how painful they are. This time, the No 1’s nerves perfectly held up under pressure as she maintained her composure during a late surge from Amanda Anisimova before closing her US Open title defence with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win. Continue reading...

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