There is no mystery that the number 24 ranks high among the reasons Serena Williams still wants to do this, even at a stage of her life where tennis and motherhood both occupy her time and her body isn’t as cooperative as it was even a few years ago when she was cranking out Grand Slams at a record pace.  Right […]

Naomi Osaka's winning grand slam run came to an end with a straight-sets defeat by Katerina Siniakova in the third round of the French Open. The world No.1 had won 16 consecutive slam matches, taking in titles at the US Open and Australian Open and two victories in Paris. Japan’s Naomi Osaka gets up after slipping during her third round […]

SERGIO RAMOS was persuaded to stay at Real Madrid after boss Zinedine Zidane "personally intervened". The legendary Los Blancos captain signalled his intention to leave the Bernabeu this summer after clashing with president Florentino Perez. But according to ESPN, the 33-year-old, linked with a sensational switch to Manchester United, changed his mind after the gaffer got involved. It is reported […]

MOTOGP heads to Tuscany for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend. Marc Marquez has won three of the first five races and now holds an eight-point advantage over home favourite Andrea Dovizioso. When is MotoGP Italy? MotoGP Italy will be held on Sunday, June 2, commencing at 1pm. The full race weekend schedule is as follows: Friday, May 17 Free […]

AIDAN O'BRIEN's Sir Dragonet heads the market with Ryan Moore set to ride the well-fancied three-year-old in Saturday's Investec Derby. He has been well supported along with stablemate Broome but who will our top tipsters be backing? Who is running in the Derby? What are the top tips for the race? Templegate: BROOME should help Aidan O’Brien clean up in […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Mamiko Higa of Japan birdied three of her final six holes after a weather delay of nearly two hours, shooting an even-par 71 and maintaining a one-shot lead Friday in the suspended second round of the United States Women’s Open. A day after shooting a 65 for the lowest debut round in tournament history, Higa was a […]

The owners of Maximum Security have asked a federal judge to summarily order their horse reinstated as winner of the 145th Kentucky Derby. In a motion for summary judgment filed Friday in U.S. District court in Lexington, Gary and Mary West allege that stewards failed to follow the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s own rules when they disqualified Maximum Security as the victor. […]

The Edmonton Oilers have parted ways with assistant coaches Trent Yawney and Manny Viveiros after one year each with the team. The move leaves Glen Gulutzen as the only member of the 2018-19 coaching staff, still working under new head coach, Dave Tippett. Related Edmonton Oilers extend contract with Joseph Gambardella Swedish winger Joakim Nygard signs with Edmonton Oilers Edmonton […]

Media playback is not supported on this device BBC coverage Hundreds of extra flights have taken off from the UK, an estimated 70,000 fans are descending on Madrid – and two managers without a trophy to their name at their current sides joked easily with reporters as they prepare to compete for the biggest prize in club football. Tottenham and […]

Phil Mickelson’s unease with the USGA is no secret, and he once again voiced his displeasure with golf’s governing body over U.S. Open setups. “I’ve played, what, 29 U.S. Opens,” Mickelson told reporters after firing off a first-round 70 at the Memorial. “One hundred percent of the time they have messed it up if it doesn’t rain. Rain is the […]