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Manny Pacquiao’s WBC ranking confirmed ahead of comeback fight

Manny Pacquiao’s WBC ranking confirmed ahead of comeback fight -


Pubs and bars allowed to stay open late during Women’s Euros on one condition

Pubs and bars allowed to stay open late during Women’s Euros on one condition - The announcement is being made now ahead of the tournament so pubs can sort out stock and staffing


Harlequins fans are all calling for the same thing after Danny Care’s retirement announcement

The confirmation by Danny Care that he will retire from playing at the end of this season has resulted in an outpouring of online love for the scrum-half.


As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address

As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address - Breanna Stewart will start her ninth WNBA season in a few days


The 150th Preakness is the last at old Pimlico before demolition. Winners share their top memories

The 150th Preakness is the last at old Pimlico before demolition. Winners share their top memories - The wrecking ball is just about hovering over Pimlico Race Course, with a complete knockdown and rebuild of the grandstand and other facilities coming


Ferrari ‘relaunch’ teased with ‘bold’ upgrade set to save F1 2025 season – report

How Ferrari plan to save their season.


Alexis Ohanian buys stake in Chelsea's women's soccer team

Alexis Ohanian buys stake in Chelsea's women's soccer team - Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian says he has bought a stake in Chelsea’s women’s soccer team


Thursday’s briefing: Spurs injury blow and Ruben Amorim promises to fight on

Thursday’s briefing: Spurs injury blow and Ruben Amorim promises to fight on - Leyton Orient beat Stockport on penalties to reach the League One play-off final.


Man Utd legend Paul Scholes claims Arsenal are making £51m transfer mistake

Paul Scholes has questioned Arsenal’s £51m move for Martin Zubimendi and doubts both his ability as a midfielder and his suitability to the Gunners. Mikel Arteta has made Zubimendi, 26, one of his top targets ahead of the summer transfer window. Arsenal have been in talks with the Spaniard for several months but feared Real Madrid would hijack thei...


Anne Dunham, equestrian who won five Paralympic golds and helped professionalise disabled riding

Anne Dunham, the equestrian, who has died aged 76, was one of Britain’s most enduringly successful Paralympians, winning team gold medals in five games as well as an individual gold at Beijing 2008. Anne Dunham had been mad on horses since childhood but it was only when she was in her 40s, with a muscle disorder forcing her to use a wheelchair, tha...


Emma Raducanu lands Wimbledon coaching boost to end Andy Murray ‘dream team’ hopes

Sir Andy Murray is highly unlikely to develop a Wimbledon tie-up with Emma Raducanu this summer after ending his coaching relationship with Novak Djokovic. A British dream team was the first thought on many tennis-lovers’ minds but the explanation has nothing to do with any lingering ill-feeling from the dispute over Murray’s planned mixed-doubles ...


Postecoglou can land £2m Europa League bonus even if he leaves Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou is in line to earn a bonus in the region of £2 million if he can clinch Tottenham Hotspur’s first European trophy for 41 years. It leaves Postecoglou in a win-win position financially, whatever the outcome of next week’s Europa League final. Win or lose against Manchester United in Bilbao, he is likely to earn a pay-out from chairm...


Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of Europa League final after knee surgery

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of Europa League final after knee surgery - Spurs will play Manchester United in Bilbao next week.


Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher make predictions for Arsenal v Newcastle

A crucial match in the battle for second place.


Golf-Major coup for Australian Open as McIlroy signs up for two years

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play the next two editions of the Australian Open in a major coup for one of golf's oldest tournaments, which has struggled in recent years to get marquee names to undertake the long journey south. The Northern Irishman, who completed the career Grand Slam at Augusta last month, will vie for the Stonehaven Cup at Royal Melbourne in early


Liam Delap 'chooses next club' with Manchester United in 'pole position' for £30m summer transfer

Liam Delap 'chooses next club' with Manchester United in 'pole position' for £30m summer transfer - Striker is expected to be on the move this summer


$3M Bugatti Chiron Sport Delivered in Monaco – Hypercar Royalty Arrives

Watch the stunning $3 million Bugatti Chiron Sport make its grand arrival in Monaco — the heart of luxury and supercar culture. With its sleek design, quad-turbo W16 power, and unmistakable presence, the Chiron Sport represents the pinnacle of hypercar engineering. This rare delivery moment is a dream scene for Bugatti fans, Monaco car spotters, and supercar lovers worldwide.


Justin Rose interview: I don’t know why I was praised after losing to Rory McIlroy

“Heartwarming” is one word Justin Rose uses to describe the outpouring of goodwill that surged in his direction after his act of sportsmanship following the play-off defeat against Rory McIlroy at last month’s Masters. “Baffled” is another. “I have had as many, if not more, messages than after Merion [when he won the US Open in 2013] or Rio [when h...


Sophie Ecclestone left out of first England squad under Charlotte Edwards

Sophie Ecclestone has been left out of Charlotte Edwards’s first England squad for the white-ball series against West Indies. Telegraph Sport understands the selectors’ decision to omit Ecclestone was mainly because of a knee injury sustained by the player over the winter. Ecclestone, who tops the ICC’s T20I and 50-over bowling rankings, returned t...


Chelsea owners agree deal to sign former Manchester City player on a free transfer

The Chelsea owners have agreed a deal to sign a former Manchester City player on a free transfer for the summer window. The news comes after Chelsea went down 2-0 against Newcastle United away from home on Sunday lunch time in a crucial game for the race for Champions League football next season.


Chelsea FC launches "world's first football-themed residences" in Dubai

English football team Chelsea Football Club has unveiled plans for four residential skyscrapers in Dubai's Maritime City, which will feature a rooftop football pitch. The towers will house 1,400 homes and are the first branded residential project from Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea FC) . Dubbed "the world's first football-themed branded residences" by property development company The post Chelsea FC launches "world's first football-themed...


Jack Draper vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Italian Open result and reaction from blockbuster quarter-final

Jack Draper vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: Italian Open result and reaction from blockbuster quarter-final - The British No 1 takes on the four-time grand slam champion in a mighty last-eight meeting


Rory McIlroy’s newfound strength puts PGA Championship rivals on notice

Rory McIlroy’s newfound strength puts PGA Championship rivals on notice - McIlroy, the Masters champion, enters this week’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow as the joint-favourite with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler


Premier League confirms earlier closure of summer transfer window

Premier League confirms earlier closure of summer transfer window - The transfer window traditionally closes at 11pm BST, but has been pushed forward this summer


Motor racing-FIA reduces penalty for swearing after driver backlash

(Reuters) -The maximum penalties for drivers swearing has been reduced by 50% while stewards will also be given more discretion on deciding penalties, the governing FIA said on Wednesday. Competitors in Formula One and rallying have been at loggerheads with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over a crackdown on bad language during events. Ben Sulayem said last month that he was considering "


Arsenal: Kai Havertz and Declan Rice provide double injury boost but Jurrien Timber absent ahead of Newcastle

Arsenal: Kai Havertz and Declan Rice provide double injury boost but Jurrien Timber absent ahead of Newcastle - Havertz closing in on first appearance in more than three months


Arsenal pitch Gyokeres contract as Romano confirms offer: FootballTransfers recap

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Arsenal made Viktor Gyokeres a contract offer.


Liverpool open talks to sign £126m midfielder after Man City approach

Liverpool have held talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to reports in Germany. The 22-year-old has been one of Leverkusen’s standout players with 21 goals and 23 assists over the last two Bundesliga campaigns. Wirtz has attracted interest from several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, with Bayern Munich and M...


Rory McIlroy determined not to ‘burden’ himself with numbers after Masters glory

Rory McIlroy determined not to ‘burden’ himself with numbers after Masters glory - The Northern Irishman is seeking back-to-back major titles this week at Quail Hollow.


Man Utd Transfer News: Not just Rasmus Hojlund! Red Devils to sell Joshua Zirkzee as return beckons

Joshua Zirkzee could leave Manchester United after just a year at the club.


Ruben Amorim 'steps in to pay for staff' after Manchester United ticket decision for Europa League final

Ruben Amorim 'steps in to pay for staff' after Manchester United ticket decision for Europa League final - United staff had been told they could pay for two tickets for friends and family


West Brom can forget Mason by hiring incredible seven-time promotion winner

West Bromwich Albion could move on from appointing Ryan Mason by gifting this serial promotion winner the job.


Reading ownership nightmare finally over after Dai Yongge sells club to Rob Couhig

Dai Yongge has sold Reading to Rob Couhig, ending the Chinese businessman’s turbulent reign. Couhig, the 76-year-old former Wycombe owner, has acquired the League One club, their stadium and training ground. The English Football League said it wished Reading and their supporters “a successful future following a difficult period for all associated with the club”. A deal had been agreed for several weeks and has now been ratified by the EFL. The...


Mathieu Bastareaud once wanted to ‘slap’ Kyle Sinckler, now he is paying him ‘Jonny Wilkinson-like’ compliments

Ex-England prop Kyle Sinckler has received a ringing endorsement from Mathieu Bastareaud, the retired France midfielder who now works as manager at Toulon.


Henry Pollock’s ploy to avoid B&I Lions blunder which sent Louis Rees-Zammit ‘to the NFL’

Henry Pollock reveals smart ploy to avoid embarrassment with British & Irish Lions responsibility.


Sinner hears Pope Leo's tennis confession

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner had an audience on Wednesday with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, himself a keen tennis player, the Vatican said. Sinner was invited to the Vatican along with his parents and a delegation from the Italian Tennis Federation. Leo joked earlier this week that he didn't want to meet the world number one, at least not behind the net. Asked by


Man Utd set to strike loan-to-buy deal to send £105,000-a-week ace to Inter

According to reports, Inter Milan are now ready to table a loan-to-buy proposal to sign a struggling Manchester United player this summer.


Boxing-Paul aims to 'embarrass' former world champion Chavez Jr

By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jake Paul acknowledged his upcoming fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be a step up from his previous opponents but the former Disney star said on Wednesday he would embarrass the Mexican in the ring and make him quit. Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) has mainly boxed mixed martial arts fighters and a 58-year-old over Mike Tyson since making the switch from


Willie John McBride ‘bothered’ by number of foreign-born Lions players

British and Irish Lions legend Willie John McBride says he is “bothered” by the number of foreign-born players that Andy Farrell selected in his squad to tour Australia. Widely considered the greatest Lion of all time owing to his five tours, including the undefeated 1974 visit to South Africa when he captained the side, McBride bemoaned the fact t...


Lewis Hamilton effect strikes again with major new F1 deal signed

Lewis Hamilton landed a lucrative individual sposnsorship deal with a company that had been looking for an F1 team partner.


WTA Strasbourg 2025 Entry List: Emma Raducanu’s potential opponents

Emma Raducanu is the lowest-ranked player in the WTA 500 Strasbourg draw.


Kimi Antonelli’s F1 ascension appears a masterstroke – have Mercedes found their answer to Max Verstappen?

Kimi Antonelli’s F1 ascension appears a masterstroke – have Mercedes found their answer to Max Verstappen? - A Netflix documentary gives an insight into the 18-year-old Italian star after a terrific start to his rookie season


Talks opened: Liverpool now make approach to £19m "wizard" likened to Messi

The Reds have made contact over a potential deal for an attacking midfielder, who has now been told he can leave his club this summer.


McIlroy hits back at DeChambeau: I’m not trying to be his mate

Rory McIlroy has hit back at Bryson DeChambeau, expressing bemusement that the American called out his silent treatment in the final round of the Masters. The world No 2 was alongside DeChambeau in the last group at Augusta and on his way to the Green Jacket, outscoring his playing partner 73 to 75, with the latter trailing in a tie for fifth. But ...


Frank Lampard clashes with Sunderland fan after Championship play-off semi-final defeat

Frank Lampard was involved in an altercation with a Sunderland supporter in the aftermath of Coventry City’s Championship play-off semi-final defeat on Tuesday night. Ephron Mason-Clark scored for Coventry in the 76th minute to take the match to extra time at the Stadium of Light. But with a penalty shootout looming, it was Sunderland who booked th...


Rory McIlroy sends blunt message to Bryson DeChambeau as Masters drama resurfaces

Rory McIlroy admitted he was left confused by Bryson DeChambeau’s comments about his demeanour during the final round of the Masters last month. Paired together in the final round at Augusta National, McIlroy would go on to end his long-running major drought and complete the career Grand Slam with a gripping playoff victory over Justin Rose. The Am...


Champions League and Europa League final coverage plans confirmed

Champions League and Europa League final coverage plans confirmed -


McLaren warned of ‘critical Norris v Piastri decision’ timeline by Mario Andretti

Another voice has urged McLaren to drop the equality between their two drivers and focus on a title winner.


Fears two more Arsenal stars will leave if Real Madrid sign William Saliba

Emmanuel Petit fears two more Arsenal stars will leave the club if Real Madrid manage to prise William Saliba away from the Gunners. Saliba, 24, has emerged as a transfer target for Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window. The Frenchman has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the world over the past three seasons and has ...


Henry Pollock rubbishes ‘conspiracy theory’ about ‘pulse check’ celebration against Leinster

Henry Pollock has revealed the inspiration behind his try celebration against Leinster.