Wimbledon prize money: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to take career earnings past $70m July 9, 2015 Serena Williams took her career earnings over $70m (£45m) with a swift straight sets semi-final win over Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon today. In an easier (and quicker) victory than against British competitor Heather Watson last week, Williams won 6-2, 6-4. Read more: Serena Williams argues women deserve greater show court time The iconic five-time champion reached [...]
Fifa bans disgraced official Chuck Blazer from football for life July 9, 2015 Disgraced US football chief Chuck Blazer has been suspended from football for life by Fifa's ethics committee. Read more: The weird and wonderful world of Chuck Blazer The former Fifa official has admitted to accepting bribes – including during bids for both the 1998 and 2010 World Cups – over a period of nearly 20 years. In [...]
Chance to see David Hockney’s iPad doodles: The octogenarian artist fearlessly embraces tech to create fresh artworks July 8, 2015 David Hockney lived in California for most of his life, but moved back to Bridlington in east Yorkshire – where he grew up – in 2005. Returning home proved beneficial for his state of mind and artistic output. Having built a glittering career on the back of sunny, semi-abstract paintings of salubrious LA living, the Briton [...]
Ashes 2015: Joe Root rides his luck to stoke England revival July 8, 2015 Centurion Joe Root admitted that he rode his luck before leading England’s recovery from a treacherous opening to the first Investec Test against Australia at Cardiff yesterday. Read more: Cook vows to go on attack to win Ashes Vice-captain Root once again proved England’s driving force after the hosts slumped to 43-3, joining forces [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Andy Murray says Federer thrashing at ATP World Finals is a distant memory July 8, 2015 Britain's Andy Murray insists the scars incurred from his humiliating defeat to world No2 Roger Federer during their last encounter have long since healed as the duo clash for a place in the Wimbledon final tomorrow. Read more: Murray is third-highest earning man at Wimbledon Third seed Murray surged into the last four of [...]
Tour de France 2015: Mark Cavendish outpaced again as Germany dominates July 8, 2015 Britain's Mark Cavendish had no excuses this time after being out-sprinted again by German Andre Greipel at the Tour de France yesterday. Read more: Froome – success stokes fire ahead of Tour de France Etixx-QuickStep rider Cavendish darted for the line with 300km to go but was denied a 26th stage win on the [...]
Open 2015: Rory McIlroy accepts defence hopes are over July 8, 2015 Open champion Rory McIlroy has admitted defeat in his battle to overcome an ankle injury in time to defend his title at St Andrews next week. Read more: Rory absence would be Major let-down McIlroy, 26, was left on crutches and in a protective boot after he ruptured ligaments in his left leg when [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Nick Kyrgios shocked by criticism July 8, 2015 Kyrgios shocked by criticism World No29 Nick Kyrgios has been rocked by the level of criticism he has received following accusations he was not trying during stages of his fourth round defeat to Richard Gasquet. He said: “I’ve read a whole lot. Comments like ‘he shouldn’t be representing Australia’. It’s tough. I’m human.” Read more: Nick Kyrgios escapes maximum [...]
Tottenham hope to reach Wembley deal by the end of the year July 8, 2015 Tottenham hope to reach an agreement with Wembley chiefs by the end of this year to temporarily relocate to the national stadium, after they yesterday unveiled revamped plans for a new home in north London. Read more: Spurs to host NFL games in new stadium Spurs expect to move out of White Hart Lane [...]
Tottenham clinch Toby Alderweireld deal July 8, 2015 Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld admits his international team-mates helped persuade him to opt for a, £11.5m switch to Tottenham over a return to Southampton. Alderweireld, 26, who spent last season on loan at the Saints from Atletico Madrid, completed a move to White Hart Lane yesterday despite a legal row over the transfer. [...]