20 h. ago Prince Harry takes swipe at Royal Family with Downton Abbey 'drama' quip

The Duke of Sussex has taken aim at the Royal Family while delivering a speech, as he called out the “drama and intrigue” of the Firm as he spoke to business leaders in Los Angeles

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31 h. ago Rory McIlroy’s Australian Open hopes slip on discarded banana skin

World No 2 hits double bogey after playing under peel on second hole Grand slam winner five-under after third round at Royal MelbourneThe luck of the Irish has deserted golfing superstar Rory McIlroy, with Royal Melbourne tossing up a banana peel in the latest obstacle to his second Australian Open title.The world No 2 was hoping to maintain the momentum of three birdies late in his second round when he arrived on course for an early tee time on Saturday, seven shots off the pace. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago From ‘terrorist’ to national treasure, renowned Māori activist finally tells his own story

Tāme Iti’s colourful memoir covers his decades-long fight for Indigenous rights in New Zealand and takes aim at ‘saboteurs’ in the governmentThere are so many ways to begin telling the story of Tāme Iti, arguably New Zealand’s most recognisable Māori rights activist, who was once branded a terrorist by the state and is now considered by many a national treasure.You could begin with his formative school years at the foot of Te Urewera ranges, where he was made to write the lines “I will not speak Māori” as punishment for speaking his language – lines that have since become a prominent feature of his art and activism. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago I sat with Max Verstappen as he flew around an F1 track at 160mph. My stomach detached from my body... but this is the one foolish mistake I'll never make again: JONATHAN McEVOY

Privilege is what money can't buy. In this case a lap with Max Verstappen on the track where he hopes to win a fifth consecutive world title on Sunday.

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47 h. ago Vladimir Putin takes aim at UK as he claims he 'hardly understands' why its 'great'

The Russian leader argued that most of Europe is edging towards recession while countries outside the traditional Western bloc are surging ahead

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49 h. ago Martin Kemp reignites Spandau Ballet feud with snide comment after jungle axe

Jungle evictee Martin Kemp has taken aim at his former Spandau Ballet bandmate Tony Hadley after getting the jungle axe

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69 h. ago Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault

The collaborative report said a lack of clear standards across borders creates confusion for big events like the World Cup and OlympicsWith the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup set to take place on Friday, a report examining the participation of athletes convicted of sexual offences at major sporting events has highlighted significant distrust of international sports governing bodies in how they deal with these situations.The report, titled No One Wants to Talk About It, is the result of interviews with elite athletes directly affected by sexual abuse and is intended to gauge attitudes around the eligibility and accreditation criteria for athletes with prior criminal sexual convictions and their participation at mega sporting events. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Everything to know from Rory McIlroy's 'roller coaster' first day at Australian Open

Masters champion and grand slam winner Rory McIlroy finished his opening round at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday on one over par after a tricky first day of action

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy put on notice as Sir Nick Faldo delivers grim verdict on Masters winner

Rory McIlroy finally won The Masters in April to complete his career Grand Slam, but Sir Nick Faldo has expressed doubts about his ability to win another major championship

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy reveals one of remaining goals in golf is on Scottish soil

Masters champion opens up on what he still wants to achive in game after completing career grand slam

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4 d. ago Serena Williams breaks her silence on shock report tennis legend is set to unretire three years after last match

The tennis icon, 44, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in an historic career, has been inactive since September 2022 but a report claimed on Tuesday that she's considering a comeback.

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4 d. ago Serena Williams is UNRETIRING: Tennis legend set for stunning return three years after last match

The tennis icon, 44, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in an historic career, has been inactive for the past two years but has now officially applied for reinstatement, according to a new report.

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5 d. ago Horse racing tips: ‘Unlucky not to win last time and this track suits’ – Templegate’s Tuesday NAP

TEMPLEGATE tackles Tuesday's racing confident of swelling the coffers for Tingle Creek weekend at Sandown. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. KIRKDALE (6.45 Newcastle, nap) Ed Bethell’s three-year-old has hit the crossbar here the last twice and can make amends in what looks a good opening. He lost ground at the start on...

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6 d. ago Mondo Duplantis takes aim at Grand Slam Track after winning World Athletics award

The Swedish pole vaulter won after another dominant year, while the similarly dominant American runner and hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone took home the women’s prize

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6 d. ago Serena Williams says conversations around black women in sport have ‘changed’

The 44-year old, who won 23 grand slam titles over a 27-year career, opened up about the resilience she showed.

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6 d. ago Duplantis wins top award and takes aim at Grand Slam Track’s exclusion of field events

Duplantis named World Athletics’ male athlete of yearSydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins top female awardArmand Duplantis has capped a remarkable 2025, in which he broke four world records and won another world title, by being named World Athletics’ male athlete of the year.Immediately after picking up the award, the Swedish pole vaulter took aim at Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which collapsed in the summer and is still yet to pay athletes their full prize money. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Lucas Paqueta takes aim at FA in extraordinary social media rant after red card against Liverpool

Lucas Paqueta was sent off in the closing stages of West Ham’s 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday

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6 d. ago London Stock Exchange takes a stand on ‘abuse’ of Aim companies

London Stock Exchange takes a stand on ‘abuse’ of Aim companies  The Times

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8 d. ago Manchester City look to bounce back in Premier League, Lionesses in action – matchday live

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s actionPremier League things | Get in touchPremier League: Matchday 13 where has the time gone? Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?Our writers ponder all these talking points and more in our 10 things to look out for this weekend. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Watch the tennis at the Australian Open and take in a cruise of the dazzling South Pacific

ENJOY the trip of a lifetime by combining the Australian Open with a five-star cruise. While Britain shivers through another bleak, grey January, the world’s sporting elite will be heading Down Under for the blistering sunshine and electric atmosphere of the Australian Open. If you’re planning on getting tickets to the first Grand Slam of...

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