8 h. ago Ricky Hatton dead aged 46 as three time boxing world champion found at home

The three-time light welterweight and welterweight world champion was a firm favourite amongst British boxing fans

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5 d. ago Cardiff City player dazzles after transfer call as club make 'massive statement'

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

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5 d. ago Wales' rugby players refuse to support WRU as official statement rocks two

WalesOnline understands the vast majority of players would also consider opportunities outside of Wales

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1 week ago Wimbledon reject Emma Raducanu's plea for controversial tournament change

The US Open broke with tradition by staging the mixed doubles over two days in the week before the main tournament and offering one million US dollars to the winners

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Football fan STORMS into dressing room and sparks altercation with players before being restrained as non

This latest incident comes just over two years after Chester banned eight fans indefinitely for violent disorder during a play-off semi-final defeat against Brackley Town.

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2 w. ago David Moyes gives honest statement on Everton player 'people think I don't want'

Everton head to Wolves on Saturday with David Moyes now pushing both Beto and Thierno Barry as his No.9 options, and the Scot a huge believer in the ex-Udinese man who he believes is fast improving

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2 w. ago David Gray in Hibs 'belong' statement as gutted boss urges player to book return to Europe

Hibees were floored by an injury time equaliser and extra time winner away to Legia Warsaw to leave them out of Europe just when it looked like they were about to make history by reaching the league phase.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu drops comment on Carlos Alcaraz's new look after romance rumours

Emma Raducanu has spoken about Carlos Alcaraz's new haircut after her US Open mixed doubles partner recently chose to switch to a buzzcut

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3 w. ago Inspired Cantlay challenges Fleetwood in bid for Tour Championship glory

Home hope Cantlay birdies four of last five holesFleetwood tied for East Lake lead after 67Keegan Bradley, Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay? Just when Tommy Fleetwood looked to have a firm grip on this Tour Championship, Cantlay emerged from the shadows in a bid to become the third member of the United States Ryder Cup contingent in the course of this season to deny Fleetwood the win he is long overdue on American soil. It feels poetic that Cantlay was front and centre as Fleetwood and Europe triumphed over the US in Rome two years ago. If it is to be Tommy’s time, he will have to scrap for it. Cantlay might be in his home country but so many of the Atlanta gallery will root for the hugely popular Fleetwood on day four.Cantlay birdied four of his last five holes at East Lake to produce a back nine of 31 in an overall 64. Cantlay’s 16 under par topped Fleetwood until the Southport golfer rolled in a birdie putt from 10ft at the 17th. Fleetwood’s 67 meant he is tied at the leaderboa...

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3 w. ago Emma Raducanu calls for huge Wimbledon change after Jamie Murray criticism

Emma Raducanu has just taken part in the US Open's new look mixed doubles tournament and she wants Wimbledon to follow suit despite criticism from some within the sport

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3 w. ago Swiatek the one to beat in New York while Alcaraz and Sinner dominate men’s draw

Wimbledon champion faces strong list of women’s US Open title rivals, but the men’s draw is still dominated by Sinner and AlcarazIga Swiatek has finally had a brief moment to catch her breath. Her life has been on fast-forward for the last few hectic yet rewarding weeks, emerging from the heat and humidity of the Cincinnati Open with another significant title. Fourteen hours later she was on court in New York, throwing herself into two long days of competition alongside her new partner, Casper Ruud. The stakes were low for singles players in the mixed doubles this week but every point she played meant more mental energy expended.There is still little time for Swiatek to reflect on how the summer has developed, but with the final grand slam tournament of the year starting on Sunday it is clear the past few months have become a defining moment in her career. Swiatek started the season swimming upstream, still reeling from her doping case last year. She emerged from that difficult peri...

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3 w. ago Andy Murray's brother Jamie slams US Open for change involving Emma Raducanu

The US Open's new mixed doubles format has caused a stir this year after bringing in big name players, with shorter games and higher prize money - and four-time Grand Slam doubles champion Jamie Murray wasn't impressed

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3 w. ago US Open draw live: Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic discover first round opponents

Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner faces a race to be fit after withdrawing from the mixed doubles through illness

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3 w. ago Divisive US Open mixed doubles was a surprise success but must change to survive

Fans flocked to New York and mixed doubles was the star of the show — but there remains a fundamental flaw with the new-look tournament

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3 w. ago Jack Draper's partner turns air blue as duo blow chance of $1m US Open mixed doubles jackpot

Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula stormed their way through to the US Open mixed doubles semi-finals but Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud proved too much for them as they beat them in a tie break

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3 w. ago Jack Draper’s mixed US Open run ends in defeat as doubles specialists claim $1m prize

The British No 1 and American partner Jessica Pegula lost out to Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud before Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their crown

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3 w. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcome singles stars to win US Open mixed doubles final

Defending champions beat Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6Italians went up 4-0 in tiebreak before Swiatek double fault sealed winItalians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the competition’s reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritised singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori reaffirm supremacy to win US Open mixed doubles final

In a draw filled with many of the best singles tennis players in the world, the Italians made a decisive case for the importance of teamwork in this disciplineAcross two frantic days in New York, Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani repeatedly made their intentions clear. As the only doubles specialist team in a tournament that had banished the rest of their kind, they were on a mission to prove their worth by succeeding on the court.Shortly before midnight on an Arthur Ashe Stadium still filled with raucous spectators, the mission was complete. They triumphed in spectacular fashion at the reimagined US Open mixed doubles championship by closing out the star singles pairing of Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, the third seeds, 6-3 5-7 (10-6) in a supreme, intense tussle to defend their title. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori win ‘reimagined’ US Open mixed doubles final – as it happened

Errani/Vavassori win 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 over Swiatek/Ruud $1m prize at stake in revamped US Open mixed doublesFirst set: Pegula/Draper 3-3 Swiatek/Ruud* (*denotes next server)Pegula caps a love hold with a sharply angled volley into the tramlines. Still on serve in the opener. Continue reading...

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