Huge US Open shock as Swiatek dumped out September 4, 2023 Flushing Meadows felt tremors last night as world No1 and favourite for the US Open Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Grand Slam. Jelena Ostapenko toppled the Polish No1 seed 3-6 6-3 6-1 in one of the biggest tennis shocks of the year. “I’m surprised that my level changed so drastically,” said 22-year-old Swiatek. [...]
Frank Smith, Matchroom Boxing CEO, interview: ‘I’m living the dream’ September 4, 2023 Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith on rising the ranks from Leyton Orient mascot to running the world-leading promotion.
The Premier League £2.36bn club: £228m worth of signings score at weekend September 4, 2023 Summer signings with a value of £228m scored goals at the weekend as the Premier League returned for the first round of games since the transfer window closed on 1 September. Declan Rice (£105m), Dominik Szoboszlai (£60m) and James Maddison (£40m) were among the five goal scorers who had changed clubs this summer. The 20 [...]
Premier League: Home wins for Palace, Liverpool and Arsenal September 3, 2023 Sunday’s Premier League action saw two late goals for a victorious Arsenal, a dominant display from Liverpool and a win for Crystal Palace. Here’s what happened. Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United Marcus Rashford put the visitors ahead in the 27th minute of their Premier League tie after being released by Christian Eriksen after Kai Havertz lost [...]
England lose to New Zealand in third T20 as decider awaits September 3, 2023 England’s dominant start to their T20 series with New Zealand hit an obstacle today as the Black Caps batted first and eased to a 74-run victory. It looked like a good toss to win at Edgbaston as England aimed to seal the four-match series with a game to spare on Sunday. The Black Caps won [...]
Exclusive: Middle East and United States bid to host Champions Cup final September 3, 2023 European rugby chiefs are considering bids which would see the Champions Cup final staged in the Middle East or the United States, City A.M. can reveal. The finals weekend of the world’s premier club rugby competition, the Champions Cup, and its sister competition the Challenge Cup have traditionally housed themselves in core rugby regions. But [...]
Aberg gets first pro golf win as Fitzpatrick earns Ryder Cup spot September 3, 2023 Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg won his first ever professional tournament at the European Masters in Switzerland as Brit Matt Fitzpatrick tied for third to earn him an automatic qualification spot for this month’s Ryder Cup. Aberg finished on 19-under-par with compatriot Alexander Bjork second on 17 under. Fitzpatrick and playing partner Connor Syme tied for third [...]
Verstappen wins record 10th consecutive F1 race in Monza September 3, 2023 World championship leader Max Verstappen won a record 10th consecutive F1 race today as he claimed victory in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday. The Dutch Red Bull driver finished ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez in what was the constructor’s sixth one-two finish – a record number for the team in any [...]
Farah fourth in London racing swansong September 3, 2023 British athletics legend Mo Farah finished fourth in his final ever race in London as the former Olympic track champion competed in the Big Half. Farah will conclude his career next weekend at the Great North Run having won four Olympic gold medals across the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. Jack Rowe was first [...]
Mason Greenwood will begin to rebuild career with loan move to Getafe September 2, 2023 Mason Greenwood has joined Spanish club Getafe on loan in a move that Manchester United say will allow the player to rebuild his career away from Old Trafford. Greenwood was suspended by United on January 30, 2022 over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online. The 21-year-old faced charges [...]