Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson left doctors in tears as the seriousness of his health issues became clear. The 76-year-old announced in January that he had around a year left to live after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Eriksson, who managed the Three Lions between 2001 and 2006, became a well-loved figure within English […]
Jannik Sinner spent ‘a lot of money’ to avoid tennis drugs ban as coach opens up | Tennis | Sport
A provisional suspension did come into effect but Sinner’s lawyers scrambled to get it lifted so it didn’t interfere with his competition schedule. “What happens from there is you go to Sports Resolution because they give a suspension straight away so to get that suspension lifted, Jannik’s team had to go to Sports Resolution and […]
Novak Djokovic backed to retire at US Open on one condition and fulfil parents’ request | Tennis | Sport
Novak Djokovic has been backed to retire from tennis if he wins an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam at the US Open next month. The 37-year-old is currently level with Margaret Court at the top of the all-time major standings. Djokovic moved level with Court after winning last year’s US Open but has been unable to […]
Lewis Hamilton set to be replaced at Italian Grand Prix as Mercedes hand out debut | F1 | Sport
Mandatory practice sessions for junior drivers have been part of the F1 programme for some time, with it little surprise Mercedes are choosing to put Antonelli behind the steering wheel. However, given Mercedes – and specifically Hamilton – have been in fine form prior to the summer break, the decision to run Antonelli’s practice session […]
Raheem Sterling stripped of Chelsea shirt number as No.7 reallocated to team-mate | Football | Sport
Raheem Sterling’s miserable time as a Chelsea player might be coming towards an end, but the club’s final act has rubbed even more salt in the winger’s wounds. Sterling, who joined the Blues for £50million in 2022, looks set to depart the club this summer having been exiled from Chelsea training by Enzo Maresca. However, […]
F1 team banned from using official name at Dutch Grand Prix as new title given | F1 | Sport
At this weekend’s Zandvoort race, the Stake F1 team has been dealt a blow by Dutch officials, who have imposed a ban on the team’s branding. After acquiring the naming rights from the outgoing Alfa Romeo sponsorship, gambling company Stake linked up with the Switzerland-based Sauber team starting this season. Despite betting advertising being legal […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa pocket £192k for pre-US Open ‘date night’ | Tennis | Sport
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa enjoyed their most lucrative date night yet ahead of the US Open. The tennis power couple took part in the Mixed Madness event at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Centre, beating the likes of Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton to lift the trophy. Although it was only an exhibition, […]
Chelsea banish Raheem Sterling from first-team squad after fresh transfer twist | Football | Sport
Raheem Sterling has been training away from Chelsea’s first-team squad as his Stamford Bridge future continues to look bleak. Head coach Enzo Maresca has encouraged the forward to leave the club after excluding him from the matchday squad for the Blues’ Premier League defeat by Manchester City on Sunday. Sterling was a surprising omission against […]
Tennis star takes subtle jab at Jannik Sinner days before US Open begins | Tennis | Sport
Tommy Paul made a subtle hint at Jannik Sinner’s two failed drugs tests by sharing a picture of his physiotherapist’s gloves on social media. Sinner has been cleared of wrongdoing despite twice testing positive for the banned substance clostebol. The Italian successfully argued that the positive tests, which were administered in March, were caused by […]
Lewis Hamilton faces major F1 change as Mercedes confirm decision that impacts Brit | F1 | Sport
Lewis Hamilton and Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington’s long association will come to a close at the end of this season. Mercedes have promoted race engineer Bonnington to end speculation around hiss future following Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025. The pair are midway through their 12th season as a driver-engineer partnership, with Hamilton winning six of his […]