Over the past four days when McIlroy built a six-stroke advantage at halfway without playing at his very best, he showed a freedom that had eluded him for much of his chase to complete a full set of majors. “I was glad last year that the whole Grand Slam thing was done because that was…
In a statement announcing the change, World Aquatics said: “Following a decision of the World Aquatics Bureau, and in consultation with the Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) and the World Aquatics Athletes’ Committee, the Guidelines for Athlete Participation in Aquatics Events During a Period of Political Conflict will no longer apply to senior athletes with Belarusian…
Away form has held Swansea back this season, but in downing ailing Leicester they showed once again some great promise under Vitor Matos – a head coach who will demand more next season. The goal that settled the contest at the King Power Stadium owed so much to a desperately misguided free-kick from Leicester’s Divine…
Scottish 200m record holder Beth Dobbin has announced her retirement following “a three-year battle with a serious and life-changing health issue”. The 31-year-old ran at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, reaching the semi-finals, and won 4x400m relay bronze for Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Dobbie also competed at three European Championships and…
West Brom did not confirm the charge, but did indicate there was an issue. “West Bromwich Albion acknowledges media reports relating to the club’s compliance with the EFL’s profitability and sustainability (P&S) rules,” a statement read. “The club considers that it has fully complied with the P&S rules. The club will continue to co-operate with…
Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin tell Gabby Logan how they think the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out – and what that would mean for the title race. WATCH: Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer READ: Man City have psychological edge over Arsenal –…
“Bottlers!” It’s the cruel taunt thrown about by rival fans. But you’ve gotta be in the Premier League title race to win it, right? It’s just when you lead for so long and don’t win it, there’s a lonely void, an ‘it should have been us’ vacuum of sorrow. Staring at the prospect of letting…
This month a man was arrested over accusations of racist abuse directed at Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida during the match at Newcastle United in March, a game that was paused by the referee, in line with the Premier League’s anti-discrimination protocol. A Sunderland statement read: “We stand firmly with Brian and offer him our full and…
A mainstay throughout Walsh’s career has been best friend and team-mate Williamson, who played alongside her in England’s youth teams. Williamson, the Lionesses captain, said Walsh was “a good person to have in your corner” and praised her consistency. “The way she plays is subtle but integral to the team that she’s in. If Keira’s…
A dedicated group of volunteers spend the year leading up to the race maintaining the cobbles to try to keep the course safe, while ensuring the unique profile remains. Preparation of the route has included the use of goats to chew away the vegetation which makes its way through the stones – especially on the…