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Jack Draper and Katie Boulter dumped out of Australian Open January 18, 2024 Jack Draper and Katie Boulter were dumped out of the Australian Open this morning in a blow to British interests in Melbourne. British No1 Boulter lost 6-3 6-3 to 12th seed Zheng Qinwen of China. Draper, 22, lost 6-2 3-6 6-3 7-5 against American 14th seed Tommy Paul. “He beat me pretty bad last week [...]
Ed Warner: In defence of the Premier League’s laudable financial rules January 18, 2024 Our columnist reflects on some of the week's big sport business stories.
Tom Pearson interview: England call-up, Saints and Munster Champions Cup tie January 17, 2024 Northampton Saints star Tom Pearson insists he will put his best foot forward over the next fortnight to earn a spot in England’s opening Six Nations matchday 23 after being named in Steve Borthwick’s training squad. The powerful back-row, who has one cap to his name, was included in a 36-strong England squad with a [...]
‘Say it to my face’: Novak Djokovic in bust-up with heckling fan during Australian Open win January 17, 2024 Djokovic had to save set points in the third before seeing off Alexei Popyrin.
Russian teen Andreeva embarks on another Grand Slam run after shocking seed Jabeur January 17, 2024 Andreeva also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon last year.
Jordan Henderson quits Saudi Pro League after six months and set to join Ajax January 17, 2024 The 33-year-old was earning a reported £700,000 per week in Saudi Arabia.
Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley: We want to continue with games in London January 17, 2024 Taking on the running of a rugby club amid the sport’s financial struggles is a brave decision. But Lance Bradley, new chief executive at Welsh region Ospreys, has not spent his first few weeks dipping his toe in the water. Instead he’s got stuck in, turning up to age-grade matches and telling his club’s landlords [...]
Nolli Waterman: Lions tour completes circle for women’s rugby January 16, 2024 England World Cup winning full-back Danielle ‘Nolli’ Waterman has hailed the announcement of a Lions Women’s team as a monumental step for the sport and a catalyst for change. The British and Irish Lions have a 136-year history of touring with a men’s team, but from 2027 a women’s outfit will set sail for New [...]
Rugby in shock after star Rees-Zammit follows American dream to NFL January 16, 2024 Rees-Zammit is to take part in the NFL's player pathway for overseas players.
Ratcliffe appeals to United fans in private meeting January 16, 2024 He told fans he wants to restore a ruthless winning culture.