Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton to advance to the quarter-finals at the French Open. The Spanish star beat Shelton in four sets, winning 7-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 at Roland Garros. That victory put the defending champion through to a quarter-final against another American, Tommy Paul. Shelton has not yet won a Grand Slam tournament but … Read more
Lewis Hamilton blamed himself for a “terrible” Spanish Grand Prix after he finished sixth in Sunday’s race. Hamilton enjoyed his joint-best qualifying on Saturday and started fifth but quickly came under pressure from Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, and let him through after just nine laps. The Ferrari driver then ran in a lonely fifth until … Read more
Camille Pissarro was given a fine ride by Ryan Moore to provide trainer Aidan O’Brien with his second Qatar Prix du Jockey Club. From a position on the inside rail, his pilot had to be patient once the race started to unfold up the home straight, but Moore found the gaps at the right time … Read more
Oscar Piastri re-extended his world championship lead over Lando Norris after beating his McLaren team-mate to victory in the Spanish Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen was penalised for a controversial late collision with George Russell. Claiming his fifth victory in nine races this season, Piastri always looked in full control at Barcelona after converting his … Read more
David Beckham has criticised Manchester United’s players for their ‘unacceptable’ behaviour in their post-season tour of Asia. United had no break after their worst Premier League season ever, jetting straight off to Malaysia and Hong Kong for two friendly matches, intended to connect them with their fan base and raise some much-needed cash. Spirits were … Read more
Two people are dead, a police officer is in a coma and nearly 560 people were arrested after disorder broke out in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final, the French authorities have said. The ministry added 192 people were injured and there were 692 fires, including 264 involving vehicles. A 17-year-old … Read more
It’s the French Derby on Sunday as Chantilly hosts a quality day of racing with competitive Group action live on Sky Sports Racing… 3.05 Chantilly – Camille Pissarro and Ridari headline Classic cracker A cracking renewal of the Group One Prix du Jockey Club sees Camille Pissarro headline a field of 18. Aidan O’Brien’s son … Read more
Chantelle Cameron is determined to make the case for her own trilogy fight with Katie Taylor. Cameron boxes Jessica Camara on the undercard of Taylor’s third fight with Amanda Serrano for the undisputed super-lightweight championship in New York on July 11. In 2023 Britain’s Cameron beat and then lost to Taylor, surrendering the unified 140lb … Read more
Lewis Hamilton is setting his sights on the first Grand Prix podium of his Ferrari career after qualifying as their lead car in fifth for Sunday’s race in Spain. Rebounding from a “not fun” Friday around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Hamilton equalled the best grid sport of his Ferrari career after outqualifying team-mate Charles Leclerc … Read more
Scottie Scheffler produced a stunning late birdie burst to capitalise on a mid-round wobble from Ben Griffin and take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Memorial Tournament. The world No 1, who opened with 13 consecutive pars on Saturday, birdied four of his five holes to post a four-under 68 and card … Read more