7 h. ago Tatjana Maria crowned queen of Queen’s as women’s tournament celebrates triumphant return

A resoundingly successful opening week for the new women’s tournament was capped off by Maria winning the biggest title of her career

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13 h. ago Rangers saved my career and then I won 5 titles with Celtic but here is the real truth why I never moved to Ibrox

The Hearts No1 admits he had to be SELFISH and look after himself despite the Light Blues hard work to get him back playing

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3 d. ago Andy Murray calls out tennis chiefs over Coco Gauff's TINY French Open trophy the champion was sent home with

The win marked the second Grand Slam of Gauff's career, having also claimed the 2023 US Open title. The world No 2 became the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams.

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1 week ago The Knowledge | Players from one nation winning the men’s ‘big five’ leagues in a season

Plus: late-career goalscoring centurions, huge gaps between league title wins and trees on pitches• Mail us with your questions and answers“The success of Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Harry Kane and Eric Dier means that British players have won three of the ‘big five’ leagues this season. Has that happened before? And have any countries managed five out of five?” wonders Philipp Lohan.To answer the first question, yes, it has happened before and not too long ago. Robbie Dale emailed in to highlight the 2020-21 season, when Kieran Trippier (Atlético), Ashley Young (Inter) and Phil Foden, John Stones and few others (Manchester City) also ticked three of the five boxes for British players. If we move on to nations who provided players who won all of the ‘big five’ leagues then we had better get busy making a list. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Players from one nation winning the men’s ‘big five’ leagues in a season | The Knowledge

Plus: late-career goalscoring centurions, huge gaps between league title wins and trees on pitches• Mail us with your questions and answers“The success of Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Harry Kane and Eric Dier means that British players have won three of the ‘big five’ leagues this season. Has that happened before? And have any countries managed five out of five?” wonders Philipp Lohan.To answer the first question, yes, it has happened before and not too long ago. Robbie Dale emailed in to highlight the 2020-21 season, when Kieran Trippier (Atlético), Ashley Young (Inter) and Phil Foden, John Stones and few others (Manchester City) also ticked three of the five boxes for British players. If we move on to nations who provided players who won all of the ‘big five’ leagues then we had better get busy making a list. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The 'truth' behind Blake Lively's shock move to drop 'emotional distress' claim against Justin Baldoni... as she worries legal battle is turning into 'a show'

Blake Lively has revealed why she chose to drop her emotional distress claim against Justin Baldoni after his lawyers claimed that she refused to provide medical proof. 

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1 week ago The 'truth' behind Blake Lively's shock move to drop 'emotional distress' claim against Justin Baldoni...as she worries legal battle is turning into 'a show'

Blake Lively has revealed why she chose to drop her emotional distress claim against Justin Baldoni after his lawyers claimed that she refused to provide medical proof, in their latest legal battle. 

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2 w. ago Mike McCallum dead: Boxing legend 'The Bodysnatcher' dies at 68 after pulling car off road

Mike McCallum was a Hall of Fame fighter who was the first Jamaican to win a world title, and secured titles at three different weight classes in his career

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2 w. ago Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel take England players out to the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona during their VERY warm

Kane, fresh from winning the first major trophy of his career in the form of the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich, was among the England stars present at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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2 w. ago England stars' big bonding day out: Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel take players to the Barcelona Grand Prix

Kane, fresh from winning the first major trophy of his career in the form of the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich, was among the England stars present at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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2 w. ago Tom Daley reveals final time dying dad squeezed his hand and his heartbreaking response

Olympic champion Tom Daley candidly reveals highs and lows of his career in emotional new film, titled Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds, which is set for release on June 1

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2 w. ago Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, fires 66 to clinch first career AJGA title

Charlie Woods wins first AJGA title by three shotsTiger’s son shoots final-round 66 to claim victory16-year-old finishes 15 under at Streamsong ResortCharlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of golfing great Tiger Woods, earned his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) win on Wednesday with a three-shot victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Bowling Green, Florida.Woods, playing in his fifth AJGA event, began the final round one shot behind overnight leader Luke Colton and mixed two bogeys with eight birdies for a six-under-par 66 on the Black Course at Streamsong Resort that brought him to 15 under on the week. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Djokovic has ‘good feeling’ about Roland Garros as he cruises into second round

Serbian dismantles Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-3, 6-318-year-old João Fonseca beats 30th-seed Hubert HurkaczNovak Djokovic says he has “a good feeling” about his form and level at the start of his French Open campaign as he took his first step forward in Paris with a comfortable 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 first-round win against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States.On Saturday, Djokovic won the 100th tour-level title of his career at the Geneva Open by beating Hubert Hurkacz in a tough final after trailing by a break in the final set. Rather than celebrating another significant milestone, the 38-year-old’s focus had to shift immediately towards recovering physically and adjusting to the conditions at Roland Garros with just a few days to spare before his first-round match. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic beats Hubert Hurkacz at Geneva Open for 100th title

Djokovic beats Polish sixth seed 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) Only Connors (109) and Federer (103) have more men’s titlesNovak Djokovic claimed his long-awaited 100th career title after producing a spectacular comeback to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) in a three hour, five minute battle at the Geneva Open final. “Incredible match,” said Djokovic. “7-6 in the third with a full stadium, beautiful atmosphere, so I’m just grateful to clinch the 100th here.”Djokovic becomes only the third man in the open era reach the landmark, a distinction achieved by Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103). He is also the first to win titles in 20 different seasons. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I won titles with Man United – I now wake up in pain every day and feel like an old man

Former Manchester United keeper Fabien Barthez has spoken on his battle with injuries, admitting that he wakes up in pain every day on the back of a career that saw him win two Premier League titles

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3 w. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brendan Rodgers 'quietly pleased' Rangers didn't appoint Barry Ferguson as Celtic told they escaped real challenge

John Hughes reckons that Ibrox icon Ferguson should have been given the gig for the long haul

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4 w. ago Rangers Women vs Hibs SWPL LIVE as Kirsty Howat effort saved

It's set up for a thrilling climax to the SWPL season with the top two going head to head in Govan

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last month Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Lorenzo Musetti to reach Italian Open final

No 3 seed masters windy conditions to win 6-3, 7-6Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner or Tommy Paul in finalCarlos Alcaraz will attempt to complete his set of clay-court Masters 1000 titles on Sunday after reaching the Italian Open final for the first time in his career with a demonstration of his improving discipline and consistency in windy conditions to defeat the home favourite and eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4).Alcaraz is the fourth active player to reach the finals of all clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments, after Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Stan Wawrinka. Alcaraz, the reigning Roland Garros and Monte Carlo champion alongside his two previous Madrid Open titles, will contest his 25th career ATP final in Rome. He will either renew his rivalry with Jannik Sinner, the No 1, or face the 11th seed Tommy Paul in the final. Continue reading...

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