Olympic medal-winning sprinter Mike McFarlane dies aged 63
Mike McFarlane, a former sprinter who helped Great Britain to Olympic silver in the 4×100 metres relay at Seoul 1988, has died aged 63. Alongside Elliot Bunney, John Regis and Linford Christie,...
View ArticleCameron Norrie brushes aside Lucas Pouille to reach French Open third round
Cameron Norrie reached the third round of the French Open for the third year in a row with a comfortable win over home hope Lucas Pouille. Ranked down at 675 after injury and personal problems, Pouille...
View ArticleLondon Irish given one-week extension to try and secure their financial future
London Irish have been given a one-week extension in their battle for survival with the Rugby Football Union setting a final deadline of June 6 to prove they have a future. Irish will be suspended from...
View ArticleSmiling the key for Carlos Alcaraz after French Open win over Taro Daniel
A lost set was not enough to take the smile off Carlos Alcaraz’s face as he defeated Taro Daniel to move through to the third round of the French Open. Taking on the Japanese player on a breezy...
View ArticleCameron Norrie calls for video replays after latest umpiring controversy
Cameron Norrie called for video replays to be used in tennis after another umpiring controversy in his second-round victory over Lucas Pouille at the French Open. The British number one was fuming at...
View ArticleFrench Open under fire again over no women’s matches in night sessions
Attention is ramping up again on the French Open’s scheduling, with the night session so far exclusively featuring men’s matches. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo had to apologise last year after...
View ArticleNovak Djokovic keeps focus on court to see off Marton Fucsovics at French Open
Novak Djokovic kept his focus on the court amid his latest controversy as he saw off Marton Fucsovics in the second round of the French Open. The French sports minister weighed into the continued...
View ArticleNovak Djokovic driven by ‘drama’ as Kosovo message fall-out continues
Novak Djokovic admitted he is fuelled by drama as the fall-out continued from his controversial message about Kosovo. The French sports minister weighed into the debate on Wednesday over Djokovic’s...
View ArticleFrench Open day four: Cameron Norrie plays the role of villain again
Cameron Norrie played the villain’s role again by taking out his second French opponent, this time Lucas Pouille, to reach the third round at Roland Garros. After his five-set victory over Benoit...
View ArticleJames Vince becomes Blast’s leading run-scorer but Will Jacks spoils his night
James Vince became the Vitality Blast’s all-time leading run-scorer but Will Jacks spoiled his night with 83 not out off 57 deliveries as Surrey beat Hampshire by six wickets. Vince overtook former...
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