UK Championship 2023: Ronnie O’Sullivan wins but Neil Robertson makes early exit
Ronnie O’Sullivan is looking to win a record-extending 22nd Triple Crown event in York Seven-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed a comfortable 6-2 first-round victory over Anthony McGill in the UK Championship in York. A 116 clearance and a half-century had given McGill an early 2-0 lead. However, world number one O’Sullivan then took charge – […]
NWSL final: Megan Rapinoe forced to leave farewell game early due to Achilles injury
There were no other players near Megan Rapinoe as she went down injured at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium Megan Rapinoe suffered a painful end to her football career as the American star had to leave the field just three minutes into her farewell game. The two-time World Cup winner, 38, said the National Women’s Soccer […]
Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 Barcelona: Barca miss out on early chance to reach Champions League knockouts
Shakhtar Donetsk last beat Barcelona in December, 2008 Barcelona missed out on becoming the first side to reach the Champions League knockout stages as they were stunned by Shakhtar Donetsk. Danylo Sikan scored the game’s only goal, meeting Giorgi Gocholeishvili’s cross with a looping header. Newerton thought he had added a late second, but the […]
Eddie Jones: Australia head coach resigns following early Rugby World Cup exit
Eddie Jones succeeded Dave Rennie as Australia head coach in January Eddie Jones has stepped down from his position as head coach of Australia. The Wallabies exited the recent Rugby World Cup in the pool stage – the first time in the tournament’s history they failed to reach the knockout stage. Jones, who began a […]
Cricket World Cup 2023: England facing early exit as Sri Lanka inflict latest sorry defeat
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Bengaluru: England 156 (33.2 overs): Stokes 43 (73); Kumara 3-35 Sri Lanka 160-2 (25.4 overs): Nissanka 77* (83), Samarawickrama 65* (54) Sri Lanka won by eight wickets Scorecard. Table. England’s World Cup is all but over after a shambolic eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The defending champions are […]
Vincent Kompany: Burnley boss’ adversities in early career helping keep his side calm
Vincent Kompany led Burnley to the Championship title last season Vincent Kompany says the adversities he suffered early in his career are helping him keep Burnley calm on their Premier League return. The Clarets have just one point from their five games so far and travel to Newcastle on Saturday. In an emotional interview before […]