Carlos Alcaraz had to battle through “difficult moments” to reach the first indoor final of his career. The Spaniard defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the Rotterdam Open, setting up a crunch showdown with Alex de Minaur. Alcaraz struggled to a 6-4 6-7 6-3 victory over Hurkacz and found himself 4-1 down in the second set, only […]
Chelsea player ratings vs Brighton: 4/10 duo let down Enzo Maresca in FA Cup loss | Football | Sport
Chelsea have been dumped out of the FA Cup after Brighton came from behind to win their fourth-round clash at the Amex Stadium. Kaoru Mitoma’s clever finish midway through the second half was enough to win an all-Premier League tie and place the Seagulls in the fifth round. Enzo Maresca’s side had led in the […]
England player ratings vs France: 5/10 ace’s blushes spared in epic last-gasp win | Rugby | Sport
England came from behind to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive during a Saturday night epic against France at Twickenham. After a scrappy start to proceedings, Louis Bielle-Biarrey opened the scoring for France when he latched on to a stunning Damian Penaud pass splitting the England backline. It felt as if the floodgates could […]
Eddie Jones makes abrupt ITV exit as update shared after England Six Nations win | Rugby | Sport
Eddie Jones has left ITV’s coverage of the Six Nations after England’s sensational victory over France. The Australian provided punditry for Saturday’s game at Twickenham but will not be involved in the broadcaster’s schedule for the remainder of the tournament. Jones was a marquee hire by ITV for England’s Six Nations fixtures, having been sacked […]
Birmingham City star Tomoki Iwata ‘might be getting bill from BBC’ after FA Cup screamer | Football | Sport
Birmingham City midfielder Tomoki Iwata scored an FA Cup wondergoal against Newcastle United – only minutes after inflicting costly damage on a piece of pitchside equipment. Magpies man Bruno Guimaraes sent Iwata flying into a broadcast camera in the 37th minute, with the Birmingham star tumbling down the ground, rolling over and cracking the lens […]
John Cooney dead: Irish boxer dies aged 28 after suffering brain injury during fight | Boxing | Sport
John Cooney has died from the injuries he suffered during his defeat against Wales’ Nathan Howells last weekend. The Irish boxer underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain after he suffered an intracranial haemorrhage. Cooney was just 28 years old. “It is with complete devastation that we have to announce that after a week […]
Ex-Wales skipper suggests Warren Gatland could be sacked mid-Six Nations after Italy loss | Rugby | Sport
Ex-Wales skipper Dan Biggar suggested Warren Gatland could be sacked during the Six Nations after Saturday’s defeat away to Italy. It marked Wales’ 14th consecutive defeat in a row, with Gatland’s side having now sunk down to 12th in the world rankings – their lowest-ever position. A Tommaso Allan penalty and Ange Capuozzo try put […]
Wales slump to new world ranking low after 14th straight loss as Italy pile on misery | Rugby | Sport
Warren Gatland’s position as Wales head coach was left hanging by a thread after his team lost 22-15 against Italy at Stadio Olimpico and lurched towards a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon. Wales’ 14th successive Test match defeat could be the final straw for Gatland’s Welsh Rugby Union bosses. They have promised a detailed […]
Arsenal have one distinct title advantage over Liverpool despite Gabriel Martinelli injury | Football | Sport
Arsenal are six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool and will be without the injured Gabriel Martinelli for more than a month, but there is one thing working in Mikel Arteta’s favour with regards to the title race. Domestic cups have been a source of disappointment for the Gunners this season. Their Carabao Cup campaign […]
Man City player ratings vs Leyton Orient: Three 4/10s as City avoid huge FA Cup upset | Football | Sport
Manchester City managed to avoid a shock upset to book their spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup against Leyton Orient on Saturday. The League One side took the lead against the Premier League champions in the 16th minute when Jamie Donley latched onto a loose pass and looped a strike from distance […]