Lydia Ko captured her third major title — and first in eight years — by breaking free from a logjam of world-class talent to win the Women’s British Open by two strokes at the home of golf on Sunday, capping a summer when she also took gold at the Olympic Games. The 27-year-old New Zealander […]
Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey sells at auction for over $24 million US
The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hitting a home run to centre field, sold at auction early Sunday for over $24 million US. Heritage Auctions said the New York Yankee slugger’s jersey went for a record-breaking $24.12 million after a bidding war that lasted over six hours […]
Rain and a trade means ex-Jay will become 1st in MLB history to play for both teams in same game
Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is enjoying his odd slice of baseball history as he prepares to become the first major league player to appear in the same game for both teams. Jansen was in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays when they faced Boston on June 26, a game that was suspended […]
Japan thrashes Canada 55-28 to open Pacific Nations Cup
It was a tale of two halves for Canada’s men’s rugby team on Sunday. Up against Japan to open the Pacific Nations Cup tournament, Canada faltered early. Thirty-one minutes into the game, the Brave Blossoms held a 31-0 lead. “(Japan) were so efficient, the speed of ball,” said Canada’s head coach Kingsley Jones. “It was […]
Rory McIlroy snaps driver as freak accident at BMW Championship leaves star red-faced | Golf | Sport
Rory McIlroy inadvertently snapped his driver in two during the final round at the BMW Championship on Sunday. A freak incident took the Northern Irishman completely by surprise in Colorado as he looked to fight his way towards a top-10 finish. It’s been a bad week for McIlroy’s driver. On Friday, a tee shot at […]
Neal Maupay dragged into ugly confrontation with Everton fans as tempers boil over | Football | Sport
Neil Maupay was involved in an altercation with Everton fans as the players boarded a train back from London on Saturday night. Maupay was an unused substitute as the Toffees were hammered 4-0 at Tottenham on Saturday, prompting an angry reaction from visiting supporters. And their frustration lingered long after the final whistle, culminating in […]
Katie Boulter hits back at Emma Raducanu remark with Andy Murray theor | Tennis | Sport
Katie Boulter has insisted Andy Murray’s “legacy lives on” at the US Open after Emma Raducanu dismissed the double Wimbledon champion as “old news”. And fellow British No.1 Jack Draper said he will miss the smell of the Scot’s “rancid, stinking shoes” at the first Grand Slam since his retirement. Raducanu’s wrist injury denied Murray […]
Max Verstappen’s dad Jos restarts Horner feud with Dutch GP verdict | F1 | Sport
Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, has risked reopening with feud with Christian Horner after claiming the team ignored his son’s warning about the car following a disappointing Dutch Grand Prix performance. The Dutch star could only finish second behind race winner Lando Norris, which is where he started on the […]
Man Utd ‘agree £25m Scott McTominay transfer’ as INEOS include special | Football | Sport
Napoli have agreed a £25million deal to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, according to reports. INEOS are thought to have included a sell-on clause in the transfer, which is expected to clear the way for the arrival of Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte. Erik ten Hag was willing to retain McTominay’s services beyond Friday’s summer […]
Martin Brundle fires Max Verstappen accusation after Red Bull star’s Dutch GP mind games | F1 | Sport
Martin Brundle believes that the gap between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix may have something to do with some mind games from the reigning world champion. Verstappen crossed the line over 20 seconds behind his championship rival, despite taking the lead from Norris at Turn One after the polesitter endured […]