7 h. ago Scott McTominay comparison insults maverick Serie A hero in scathing assessment of Napoli title winner

One former Roma and Inter Milan midfielder is not having people draw similarities between himself and the Tartan Army favourite

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10 h. 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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11 h. ago Crocker vs Donovan 2: Date, fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks

First-ever all-Irish world title fight headlines huge night of boxing at Belfast’s Windsor Park

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27 h. ago England v South Africa: first men’s T20 international gets under way after rain delay – live

Over-by-over coverage of the first T20Get in touch with Tim to share your thoughts“Shame (but very predictable) about the current weather,” says Alfie Sparrow, although his email is actually about something else. “I’ve just moved into London, living in Tooting with some old uni mates. I was wondering if any readers have local cricket club recommendations? Played alongside Bas de Leede growing up in the Netherlands, winning 3 national titles in our age group. Wish I could say I was still near his quality but that’s far from the case – just after a friendly club for next summer.” Hope you find one.“My girlfriend has very tentatively started to get into cricket,” reports Charles Aspden. “And we discussed potential telly programmes which would further entice her in. In true Alan Partridge fashion, she wants to see ‘Tea with Amol Rajan,’ a show somewhere between Bake Off and Grandstand. Amol travels the country to try the best and worst teas around the village, county and international g...

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27 h. ago England v South Africa: first men’s T20 international, start delayed by rain – live

Over-by-over coverage of the first T20Get in touch with Tim to share your thoughts“Shame (but very predictable) about the current weather,” says Alfie Sparrow, although his email is actually about something else. “I’ve just moved into London, living in Tooting with some old uni mates. I was wondering if any readers have local cricket club recommendations? Played alongside Bas de Leede growing up in the Netherlands, winning 3 national titles in our age group. Wish I could say I was still near his quality but that’s far from the case – just after a friendly club for next summer.” Hope you find one.“My girlfriend has very tentatively started to get into cricket,” reports Charles Aspden. “And we discussed potential telly programmes which would further entice her in. In true Alan Partridge fashion, she wants to see ‘Tea with Amol Rajan,’ a show somewhere between Bake Off and Grandstand. Amol travels the country to try the best and worst teas around the village, county and international g...

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31 h. ago Multiple Miss France winners 'were raped after winning the title sometimes within hours of receiving the crown'

Hubert Guérin, deputy to the contest's former president included the allegations in his new book exposing the pageant (FILE PHOTO shows 2024 competition)

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33 h. 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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36 h. ago I'm a Celtic title winner in a career flush with trophies but now I work down the sewers

Joos Valgaeren was never interested in staying in football after retiring and he's since retained in a completely different job

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50 h. ago Gerwyn Price wins Players Championship title as Welsh maestro issues brutal truth bomb

The Welsh ace grabbed his fourth Players Championship success of the campaign having not originally intended to take part

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66 h. ago Liverpool news: Hugo Ekitike gives Alexander Isak verdict as transfer statement issued

Liverpool went into the international break with three wins from three to begin their Premier League title defence, having also backed manager Arne Slot with a huge transfer window that saw more than £400m spent

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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Jannik Sinner to underline undeniable truth in US Open final

Alcaraz won his sixth grand slam title and reclaimed the world No 1 ranking, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 against his rival

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3 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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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz destroys Jannik Sinner to underline undeniable truth in US Open final

Alcaraz won his sixth grand slam title and reclaimed the World No 1 ranking, winning 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 against his rival

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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 d. ago Liverpool title winner in line for shock return to Premier League after contract ripped up

Leeds United are among clubs pursuing a deal to sign a former Premier League winner as a free agent after they saw their contract ripped up

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