Emma Raducanu saw her Wimbledon run come to an end in the third round despite an incredible battle with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court. In a high-quality contest from start to finish, Raducanu reminded the tennis world what a special talent she is. The 22-year-old played some electrifying tennis under the roof … Read more
There are a couple of factors that the Wales players – and, of course, their coaches – have to contend with ahead of kick-off against the Netherlands. Firstly, they’ve got to deal with the Dutch, a team that is established in the upper echelons of International football. Then they must deal with the emotion, the … Read more
Lando Norris topped second practice at the British Grand Prix from Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in an intriguing Friday at Silverstone. McLaren and Ferrari are set for a huge battle over the remainder of the weekend, despite Norris beating Leclerc by 0.222s with Hamilton 0.301s off the pace. However, Leclerc and Hamilton … Read more
It’s a Wimbledon anomaly! World No 4 and home hope Jack Draper is just one of a number of big-name casualties to fall at the All England Club as seeds continue to tumble this year, but why is that the case? Is it just a one-off or will we continue to see higher-ranked players fall … Read more
Lewis Hamilton made an impressive start to his first home British Grand Prix weekend as a Ferrari driver to outpace the McLarens in first practice. Nine-time Silverstone winner Hamilton, yet to finish on the podium at Ferrari approaching the season’s halfway mark this weekend, found an immediate groove around the circuit he has enjoyed more … Read more
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after his loan with Aston Villa officially expired on June 30. However, the forward faces no real future at Old Trafford and he would rather be at a new club than returning to Carrington this summer. So, with pre-season looming, where does Rashford go next? Barcelona Barcelona remains … Read more
England have a 16.1 per cent chance of winning this summer’s European Championship, according to Opta’s prediction model. For anyone who has followed the Lionesses ascent since 2022 that number feels low. World champions Spain are the outright favourites at 24.8 per cent. Wales, at the other end of the scale, have been offered a … Read more
We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with jumps racing from Bangor-on-Dee and Newton Abbot and Doncaster host flat action, live on Sky Sports Racing… 2.15 Doncaster – Hat-trick seeking Trefor faces five rivals Trefor bids for another success in this feature Talasey Handicap at Doncaster. Charlie Hills’ four-year-old has shown improved form this … Read more
Jack Draper’s dreams of winning his maiden Wimbledon title were ended by a shock second-round defeat to veteran Marin Cilic on Court One. Cilic rolled back the years with a sublime performance, hitting 53 winners in a 6-4 6-3 1-6 6-4 victory, but this will be a bitter pill for Draper, who has elevated himself … Read more
Britain’s Jack Draper could not fail to hide his immense disappointment after his shock Wimbledon second-round exit at the hands of 36-year-old Marin Cilic, conceding: “I really struggle on grass.” Draper, who entered the tournament this year as a lofty fourth seed and heavily fancied to challenge, was beaten 6-4 6-3 1-6 6-4 by the … Read more