Barmy Army boss: England can still win T20 Cricket World Cup June 11, 2024 Chris Millard, the managing director of England cricket’s Barmy Army, is standing next to the 9/11 World Trade Centre memorial in the heart of New York City watching India beat Pakistan in the world’s biggest cricket match. “It’s great. It is amazing, it is very good to see cricket in a new market being consumed [...]
Raducanu: Felt I had to beat opponent and umpire June 11, 2024 British tennis star Emma Raducanu lashed out at the Nottingham Open despite winning her first match on grass for almost two years. The former US Open champion beat Japanese player, and doubles partner of Heather Watson at the Nottingham Open, Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-4 and will play Ukraine’s Daria Snigur in round two. But Raducanu, [...]
Buttler: England cannot be consumed by World Cup permutations June 11, 2024 England cricket captain Jos Buttler has said that his side must not be “consumed” by permutations as the defending T20 Cricket World Cup champions face being dumped from the competition. Having drawn against Scotland due to the rain, England suffered a heavy loss to Australia to leave their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. [...]
Kane set for goal-den summer June 11, 2024 WITH ONE Golden Boot already in the bag this year, another one beckons for HARRY KANE at Euro 2024. Kylian Mbappe may be the 9/2 favourite to finish up as the tournament’s top scorer like in the 2022 World Cup – and with a summer move to Real Madrid sealed we may see a generational [...]
Germany to rival Euros favourites with home advantage June 11, 2024 IS FOOTBALL finally coming home? After 58 years of hurt, that’s what the bookies would have you believe. Whisper it quietly, but Gareth Southgate’s England side head into Euro 2024 as favourites. Whether supporters feel quite as confident is another question, but it feels like something of a now or never moment for Southgate’s England. [...]
Rahm concerned about foot injury ahead of US Open June 11, 2024 Former US Open winner Jon Rahm has said he is concerned about whether he can compete at Pinehurst this weekend. The Spaniard withdrew from the LIV Golf League event at Houston last weekend due to an infection in his left foot. “It’s a concern,” the 2021 winner Rahm said. “It’s doing better. But definitely still [...]
Caspar Fownes’ Jumbo seems primed to become a Legend June 11, 2024 THERE will be plenty of interest in newcomer Magic Control, who lines up in the Violet Handicap (3.15pm) over five furlongs. This former Australian import landed in Hong Kong with a huge reputation, having won three of his five races, including a Group Three victory at Moonee Valley. There will be high expectation that the [...]
Deeply talented Cruz runner fast Out of the Gate June 11, 2024 RACING in Hong Kong is back at Happy Valley today, with the city track hosting a nine-race programme, featuring The Ewo Challenge Trophy (1.40pm), a handicap over the extended mile. This intriguing Class Two contest sees the return of progressive Danny Shum-trained galloper Moments In Time, last seen at the track when winning over the [...]
The 2025 Formula E calendar in full as Monaco double-header confirmed June 11, 2024 Formula E have announced their 2025 calendar with back-to-back races in Monaco featuring for the first time. The season will get underway in Brazil before races in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Monaco, Japan, China, Indonesia, Germany and Great Britain. London maintains its position as host of the season finale. Round five is as yet to [...]
I’ll go if England don’t win Euro 2024, says Gareth Southgate June 11, 2024 Southgate’s contract is due to expire this year and he has postponed any discussions over his future.