‘Horses were her first love, the cheekier the better’: BBC presenter Clare Balding reveals how the Queen enjoyed the scientific challenge of breeding racehorses The set-up at the royal stud at Sandringham was state of the art  The Queen bred rare ponies and was interested in their ability and breed  BBC presenter Clare Balding says […]

Melanie Jackson is a Senior Editor at ESPN.com. Pick any women’s Final Four since 1993. Or just about every WNBA Finals in history. From chronicling how UConn and Tennessee transformed into the greatest rivalry in women’s college basketball to capturing the evolution of the WNBA, ESPN reporter M.A. Voepel has been a constant courtside presence, […]

Rory McIlroy on the 18th hole at Wentworth Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Rory McIlroy took full advantage of a major stroke […]

CONOR McGREGOR believes Khamzat Chimaev should have been AXED from UFC 279. That’s after “smirking” on the scales as he failed to make weight before securing a “more favourable bout.” Chimaev was due to fight Nate Diaz in tonight’s main event in Las Vegas. But the unbeaten welterweight came in almost eight pounds over the […]

‘That referee has got a CHIN’: Boxing official is hailed after being struck in the face by a left hook from Mexican fighter Mario Aguilar as fans laud him for ‘eating’ the fierce punch A boxing official was hit square in the face during a fight on Saturday night  Mexican Mario Aguilar punched him after […]

NEWCASTLE are planning a £2.5million raid for Sunderland super-teen midfielder Chris Rigg. The England youth ace, 15, is starring for club and country and rated the best young prospect in the UK. He is impressing for the Black Cats’ Under-21s side and was the Young Lions’ skipper for a recent game in Italy. Sunderland are […]

MANCHESTER UNITED summer signing Antony has hailed team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo's "extraordinary mind" after receiving advice from the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Brazil star, 22, joined the Red Devils for £85.5million on transfer deadline day. He went on to score on his debut in the 3-1 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford. Antony says he […]

GRAEME SOUNESS has opened up on why he felt it was right to honour Queen Elizabeth II as one of his first acts as Ibrox boss. The Rangers legend was made first team manager in 1986 and straight away ordered the presence of Her Majesty to be clear in the dressing room. He has now […]

CHELSEA have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Rafael Leao. That’s because AC Milan are refusing to meet his wage demands for a new contract. The versatile striker, 23, was a deadline day target for the Blues. But ex-boss Thomas Tuchel was unable to complete a deal when Milan pointed to Leao’s £127million […]

NEYMAR has named the toughest defender that he's played against. The Paris Saint-Germain star is used to taking plenty of hits from defensive enforcers due to his style of play and flair. Usually the Brazilian can still bamboozle those trying to stop him – but he finds some defenders more difficult than others to outdo. […]