Plans in place for Paris Olympics opening ceremony amid terror concerns April 15, 2024 There are multiple plans in place for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games should the security risk be too high to host the curtain raiser on the Seine, according to the French president Emmanuel Macron. Europe, especially Champions League football, has been at the heart of security threats recently. Terror group ISIS said they’d [...]
England spinner Derek Underwood dies aged 78 April 15, 2024 England’s most prolific spin bowler Derek Underwood has died aged 78. The Test bowler took 297 scalps in 86 matches for the national team and was affectionately known as Deadly. The Kent player started his career in 1966 with his county and played his last match in 1982. He took 108 wickets at the Oval [...]
Everton appeal latest points deduction for breaking Premier League spending rules April 15, 2024 The Toffees were docked the points last week after they admitted exceeding permitted losses.
Athletic Ventures: Private sector partners with UK Athletics to underwrite major events April 15, 2024 Athletic Ventures will deliver the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
Sam Torrance: Scottie Scheffler was sublime but Ludvig Aberg has arrived April 15, 2024 Scheffler is the full package but a new challenger emerged at the Masters.
‘I was shaking’: Masters debutant Ludvig Aberg conquered nerves to win £1.7m April 15, 2024 The 24-year-old Swede, who only turned professional last summer, was winner Scottie Scheffler’s nearest challenger.
‘Golf will be fourth in line’: Masters champion Scottie Scheffler reveals change in priorities April 15, 2024 The world No1 raced to be with his pregnant wife after wrapping up victory at Augusta National.
‘A kick in the teeth’: Arsenal Premier League title bid checked by Aston Villa April 14, 2024 Late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins inflicted the Gunners’ first top-flight loss of 2024.
Toulouse too good as they book Investec Champions Cup home semi April 14, 2024 A second-half surge saw Toulouse cruise past Exeter Chiefs 64-26 to book themselves a place in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals today. The French Top 14 side are on the hunt for a record-extending sixth title in the most prestigious club rugby competition in the world. Les Rouge et Noir, as they’re known locally, put [...]
Hayes denied Wembley wave off after Chelsea lose in FA Cup April 14, 2024 Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was yesterday denied a Wembley wave-off after her side were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United in the semi-final of the FA Cup. Already out of the Conti Cup and with the Champions League final being held on the continent this year, departing boss Hayes’ last game at Wembley would have been [...]