Category: Sports

The Chile Open was interrupted after the Chilean government declared a national emergency on Tuesday night. The country was impacted by its worst blackout since 2010, with Chilean officials declaring that eight million homes and 14 of 16 regions in Chile were affected by the power outage. Play continued at the ATP 250 event in […]

John Higgins has revealed the unusual secret behind his epic comeback win in the third round of the World Open. The Scot was 4-2 down to Yuelong Zhou and heading for an exit before winning three frames in a row to book his place in the quarter-finals.  Pressure breaks of 60, 74 and 72 left […]

A radio presenter in Australia has been sacked after making obscene comments about women’s sport, namely the country’s national football team. Marty Sheargold was given his marching orders after his comments on Triple M’s drivetime show prompted a significant backlash. On the topic of Australia hosting the Women’s Asian Cup next year, he said: “I […]

Didier Drogba has issued a statement of support towards Jose Mourinho amid the ongoing racism row in Turkish football. Mourinho, who is in charge of Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce, was accused of racism by the Istanbul-based outfit’s biggest rivals Galatasaray earlier this week. Galatasaray accused Mourinho of making “racist statements” and revealed they intend […]

Lewis Hamilton was caught up in an awkward moment on the first day of pre-season testing while driving for Ferrari. The seven-time champion got behind the wheel for the morning session, with Charles Leclerc taking over in the afternoon. He looked mostly assured but had a couple of nervy moments, running wide on two occasions. […]

Tyson Fury appears to have taken up a new role with his wife Paris since calling time on his professional boxing career. Last month, the Gypsy King announced that he was retiring from the sport following his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. He previously claimed to have retired in 2022 but came back six months […]

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has been handed a touchline ban and slapped with a heavy fine by the Football Association. The Dutchman has been banned for two matches and fined £70,000 after admitting a charge of improper conduct relating to his behaviour in the 2-2 draw against Everton on February 12. Slot was sent […]

Jockey James Bowen won’t compete at this year’s Cheltenham Festival after being hit with a whip ban. Bowen was a fancied jockey heading into the week-long meet and was a leading candidate for the JCB Triumph Hurdle. But his hopes of leaving a mark on the Cheltenham Festival were dealt a fatal blow after it […]

Aston Martin used Max Verstappen’s interest in their GT3 car to “lure” the four-time reigning world champion, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has claimed. Verstappen has been routinely linked with a move to Red Bull’s Formula One rivals over the past few months. Wide-ranging reports claim that Aston have raised the prospect of signing the […]