France’s painful losing streak extended to four matches as they suffered a collective collapse at the Stade de France, surrendering a commanding position to lose 32-17 to a 14-man South Africa. For 40 minutes, Les Bleus looked set to...
A lethal spell of fast bowling from Marizanne Kapp, combined with a batting masterclass from her captain, propelled South Africa into their first 50-over World Cup final after a dominant 125-run win over England. Kapp's figures of five for...
The turbulent era of Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday is over after the owner placed the club into administration. This move, while celebrated by many fans, triggered an immediate and devastating 12-point deduction from the EFL, leaving the team...
After 17 years of excellence at the highest level, Emily Scarratt has decided to retire from playing rugby. The England centre, who turns 35, announced her decision to step away on her own terms, expressing pride in everything she...
In a sport often decided by inches, Argentina was left to lament a crucial missed penalty that could have changed the complexion of the Rugby Championship final. Santiago Carreras's 77th-minute attempt that struck the post was a moment of...
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin's early and blunt assessment of a 64-team World Cup as a "bad idea" has effectively become FIFA's official, albeit unstated, stance. The global governing body is not moving forward with the proposal, reflecting the widespread...
A civil war has erupted in the Super League, pitting the ambitious, long-term vision of the Rugby Football League (RFL) against the harsh, day-to-day financial reality faced by its member clubs. The battleground is the proposal to expand to...
The fairytale run of Amanda Anisimova at the US Open met the harsh, dominant reality of World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The American’s inspiring journey was brought to an end by a clinical 6-3, 7-6 (3)...
Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the US Open semi-finals with a dominant and "almost perfect" performance against Jiri Lehecka. The Spaniard, who has been in scintillating form, cruised to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory, showcasing his immense talent and...
The second-round match between Emma Raducanu and Janice Tjen was a tale of two vastly different experiences. For Raducanu, it was a story of dominance and control; for Tjen, it was a tale of being overwhelmed by a level...