Murray set for first French Open since 2020 with retirement on horizon May 8, 2024 Andy Murray is set to appear at Roland Garros this year in what could be his final French Open. The former world No1, who reached the final in Paris in 2016, has been plagued with injuries in recent seasons and has not won a Grand Slam since Wimbledon 2016. The 36-year-old is expected to retire [...]
McIlroy U-turns on PGA Tour board move over ‘old wounds’ May 8, 2024 Rory McIlroy has backtracked on plans to return to the PGA Tour policy board, saying the process had reopened “old wounds”. The four-time major winner had looked set to replace Webb Simpson on the board in an effort to help get a potential deal across the line between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour [...]
Paul Lawrie: Ryder Cup topped Open win – golf needs more cut-throat match play May 8, 2024 Lawrie champions match play golf, arguing that it shouldn’t be consigned to the Ryder Cup.
Forza Orta be in Chester Cup mix with Zanndabad May 7, 2024 WITH the first two Classics of the Flat season now behind us, attention turns to Chester’s May Meeting which will provide clues ahead of the Derby and Oaks. The Classic trials begin today with the Cheshire Oaks (3.05pm) and Chester Vase (3.40pm) providing opportunities for the fillies and colts to lay their claims for Epsom. [...]
Pearle of a chance for De Sousa to continue his fine form May 7, 2024 SILVESTRE de Souza has had a remarkable start to the 2024 season, and that was the case even before he rode Elmalka to victory in last Sunday’s Group One 1000 Guineas. I expect him to remain in the same strain of form at Ascot this Saturday aboard PEARLE D’OR in the Victoria Cup (2.40pm), who [...]
In-form Atzeni set to Boom in more winners May 7, 2024 HAPPY Valley in Hong Kong hosts another nine-race programme today, jam-packed with highly competitive handicaps and featuring the £200,000 Graham Handicap (2.45pm) over the extended mile. The unseasonably rainy weather has continued to be an important factor in determining winners over the past month, with Sha Tin last Sunday continuing the trend of favouring gallopers [...]
Chung’s claim can give Legend a Sporting chance May 7, 2024 FINDING winners at the Valley looks tricky, with a number of leading contenders having form profiles that show they are best when coming from behind and charging late on, which goes against the grain at present for producing winners. The likes of Smart Beauty in the D’Aguilar Handicap (12.40pm) over the extended mile and rejuvenated [...]
LIV Golf champion Gooch set for US PGA after invite to major May 7, 2024 The reigning LIV Golf League individual champion Talor Gooch has received an invite to the US PGA Championship at Valhalla in an interesting move for golf. Gooch has received an invitation from the PGA of America, who have invited the American based exclusively on his LIV Golf results. He was not invited to the Masters [...]
Barry Hearn: Crucible cannot be home of snooker for much longer May 7, 2024 Barry Hearn has insisted Sheffield can maintain its status as the home of the World Snooker Championship but the future of the famous Crucible is less certain. The iconic venue holds 980 spectators but the sport has come under pressure from money from the likes of Saudi Arabia and China to move the event away [...]
Toto Wolff: I’d do handstands to sign Red Bull F1 driver Verstappen May 7, 2024 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has not ruled out holding meetings with world champion F1 driver Max Verstappen about a potential move from Red Bull to the Silver Arrows. Rumours have swirled surrounding a potential swoop for the Dutchman by Mercedes amid turmoil in Red Bull following the fallout from allegations made against Christian Horner involving [...]