Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open hopes were blown away in a stunning quarter-final loss to Diana Shnaider. The world number one was the steady presence in a tournament full of shocks and looked to be easing through to the last four when she led by a set and 4-1 on Court Philippe Chatrier. But the blustery […]
Let them play — Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup
United States president Donald Trump has given his blessing to Iran competing on his country’s soil during this summer’s World Cup, stating: “Let them play.” Iran’s participation in the finals has been uncertain since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the country on February 28. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly insisted Iran […]
Norrie falls to Sinner in Madrid as Italian extends winning run
Cameron Norrie’s run at the Madrid Open ended with a fourth-round loss against world number one Jannik Sinner. Norrie had never played a competitive match against Sinner before but admitted ahead of the contest that the Italian “rips me up and smokes me” in practice. Norrie battled hard to land blows on the top seed […]
French Group One Prix d’Ispahan to be renamed Prix Aga Khan IV
France Galop has announced that the Prix d’Ispahan has been renamed the Prix Aga Khan IV. The Group One over the unusual distance of nine furlongs was won last year by Andre Fabre’s Sosie, who subsequently went on to win the Hong Kong Vase. Guillaume de Saint-Seine, president of France Galop, said: “It was the […]
Anas Sarwar condemns father for praising ‘brutal’ Iranian Ayatollah
The leader of Scottish Labour has condemned his father for praising Iran’s “brutal” Ayatollah after he was killed in US-Israeli air strikes. Anas Sarwar said Mohammad Sarwar was “wrong” to post a tribute to Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, who has killed thousands of civilians in the country. His father, a former Glasgow Labour MP […]
England survive another scare to beat Italy and reach T20 World Cup Super 8s
England are through to the next stage of the T20 World Cup but they were given another major scare in a 24-run victory over brave Italy in Kolkata. Needing only a win to guarantee a Super 8s spot, England were on 128 for five midway through the 16th over, but Will Jacks’ T20 best of […]
West Indies secure 30-run win over England
Sam Curran was unable to dig England out of a hole at the T20 World Cup again as their struggles against spin in Asia resurfaced in a 30-run loss to the West Indies in Mumbai. Curran’s nerveless death bowling meant England avoided a shock defeat against Nepal on Sunday and he was at the coalface […]
England’s Sri Lanka tour takes on significance after troubled Ashes series
England white-ball tour of Sri Lanka has taken on greater significance in the wake of their damaging Ashes series. What should have been a simple warm-up series for next month’s T20 World Cup will draw much greater focus after a trip Down Under which resulted in a bruising 4-1 defeat, questions over their preparation and […]
Anthony Joshua returns to gym following car crash
Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym as he continues his recovery from a car crash which killed two close friends. The former world heavyweight champion was injured in the crash in Nigeria on December 29 which killed Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. Joshua posted a video on Snapchat showing him working out, hitting […]
Mark Wood´s knee issue puts him in doubt for the second Ashes Test
Mark Wood looks set to miss the second Ashes Test after sitting out England’s first training session in Brisbane. The Durham pace bowler remained at the team hotel to rest an issue with his left knee while the remainder of the side returned to work with an optional session at Allan Border Field. England have […]