Keely Hodgkinson continued her impressive form ahead of next month’s World Championships by leading a British one-two in the women’s 800 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo. The 20-year-old triumphed in the battle of the British Olympic silver medallists, finishing comfortably ahead of compatriot Laura Muir in a season’s best time of 1:57.71. […]
Rory McIlroy makes promising US Open start despite frustrating moments
Rory McIlroy struggled to keep his emotions in check despite making an excellent start to his bid for a fifth major title in the 122nd US Open. McIlroy carded a three-under-par 67 at Brookline to share the early clubhouse lead with England’s Callum Tarren, Sweden’s David Lingmerth and American Joel Dahmen, with defending champion Jon […]
Karunaratne helps Sri Lanka level ODI series vs Australia
Kandy, Sri Lanka: Seamer Chamika Karunaratne claimed career-best figures of 3-47 as Sri Lanka evened the five-match, one-day international series against Australia with a 26-run win on Thursday. Chasing a revised target of 216 in 44 overs, Australia were bowled out for 189 with more than five overs remaining to level the series at 1-1. […]
Singapore Slinger, 68, plays at World Cup 31 years after historic nine-darter
Offbeat news from the world of sport The Falklands War dominated the news, Pace-Man was all the rage and Eye of the Tiger topped the charts. Also, a little-known Singaporean was making his debut at the World Darts Championship. Paul Lim went out in the first round of the 1982 tournament, losing to Dave Whitcombe. […]
Royal Ascot horse racing tips: Red-hot Ryan Moore on a 14-1 shot looks overpriced on day four | The Sun
SUN Racing goes in search of some big winners on Friday of Royal Ascot. Read on for our top tips and back a horse by clicking their odds. OFFERS OF THE DAY William Hill: Bet £10 GET £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE Betfair – Money Back as Cash up to £20 if your […]
Juventus offer up three players to Atletico Madrid including Moise Kean in swap deal for Alvaro Morata | The Sun
JUVENTUS are reportedly offering Atletico Madrid their choice of three players in exchange for Alvaro Morata. Gazzetta claims Max Allegri is keen to keep the Spaniard permanently after his loan move. Morata has spent the last two seasons on loan in Turin, scoring 32 goals in 92 games. But Juventus, who have already paid an […]
Mauricio Pochettino snubs Athletic Bilbao offer as he holds out on return to Premier League after PSG 'sacking' | The Sun
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has snubbed Athletic Bilbao as he'd rather work in England, according to reports. The Argentine is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days, after reportedly agreeing to depart by mutual consent. Pochettino, 50, needn't be out of the game long, with Bilbao keen to offer him an instant route back in. […]
'We will benefit' – Harry Kane claims England playing in winter World Cup will give them better chance of winning | The Sun
HARRY KANE believes having a winter World Cup will be a game-changer for England’s chances in Qatar. But the Three Lions skipper has warned his teammates to get their heads around being favourites at a major tournament. Gareth Southgate’s men have come off the back of some torrid Nations League results this month, including being […]
Beterbiev vs Smith time: When are ring walks in UK and US for fight this weekend?
Unified light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev is unbeaten at 17-0 Three light-heavyweight world titles will be up for grabs this Saturday, as Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr meet in a main-event contest in New York City. Unbeaten Artur Beterbiev has 17 knockouts from 17 wins, and the Russian will defend his WBC and IBF belts […]
Rory McIlroy shows frustration by attacking bunker after bad luck at US Open
Rory McIlroy reacted furiously to a stroke of bad luck in the first round of the 122nd US Open, despite getting off to a good start at Brookline. After starting from the 10th, McIlroy had covered his first 13 holes in two under par to lie just a shot off the lead as he played […]