Neil Robertson has made a request to Judd Trump asking his snooker rival to lift the ‘curse’ placed upon him in a bizarre video message. The 42-year-old beat Trump 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Champion of Champions last week, leading the current world No 1 to air his frustrations after a close contest. Trump […]
Alex de Minaur details ‘special’ hang out with Rafa Nadal as tennis icon calls it a day | Tennis | Sport
Alex de Minaur has revealed he enjoyed a ‘special’ meet-up with Rafael Nadal before the Spaniard hung up his racket for the final time. Both De Minaur and Nadal were in Malaga for the 2024 edition of the Davis Cup. However, for Nadal, who had announced before the tournament it would be his final-ever event […]
Daniil Medvedev retirement message leaves everyone confused as fans ask Nadal question | Tennis | Sport
Daniil Medvedev has wished a happy retirement to chair umpire Jaume Campistol on social media – but there is no record of the Spaniard planning to step down. Medvedev and Campistol have an eventful history, with the Russian tennis star laying into the official during the Australian Open semi-finals in 2022. In a match against […]
Charles Leclerc takes dig at FIA and sends money demand as F1 stars get blanked | F1 | Sport
Charles Leclerc has stuck it to the FIA by calling for more ‘common sense’ over swearing punishments and demanding ‘transparency’ over where driver fines go. But the Ferrari star claims he and his F1 colleagues are yet to be given clear answers. A row between drivers and the FIA over swearing has rumbled on in […]
Amorim has already been given a nickname by Man Utd stars after just 10 days | Football | Sport
Ruben Amorim has swiftly impressed at Manchester United, securing a flattering moniker from his players within just 10 days of his tenure. The new head coach, who took the reins on November 11, caused a stir by promptly informing Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy that his services were no longer required. He imported his own […]
Rory McIlroy comes clean on golf club memberships including one he pays for his dad | Golf | Sport
Rory McIlroy has revealed he shells out on a lavish golf club membership at an exclusive location for his dad. McIlroy is a true golf-aholic. The Northern Irishman lives and breathes the sport both on and off the course. And throughout his career as one of the world’s best, the four-time major winner has accrued […]
Jason Day sets wild target for 2025 after PGA Tour resurgence | Golf | Sport
Jason Day is setting his sights on major championship triumphs in 2025 following a resurgence in form over recent seasons. Once the world’s top golfer after clinching the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in 2015, Day’s career was hampered by injuries and health issues, including vertigo episodes that saw him collapse mid-game. However, after enduring […]
That’s a wrap on Canada’s tennis year
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Canadian tennis players experienced another tough season finale today as Canada was eliminated from the Davis Cup with a 2-0 loss to Germany in the quarterfinals of the global men’s […]
Canadian men swept by Germany in quarterfinals of Davis Cup Final 8
Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup international men’s tennis tournament with a 2-0 loss to Germany on Wednesday in Malaga, Spain. Jan-Lennard Struff rallied to defeat Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5) and clinch the victory in the second singles match of the tie. Daniel Altmaier had given Germany the first […]
Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women’s team competition. When Paolini’s win ended, she was joined on court by […]