Category: Sports
Draper tackles De Minaur rematch with US Open semi-final in sight
A couple of days after sealing his first career grand slam win, at Wimbledon, in 2022, a 20-year-old Jack Draper earned himself a rare chance [more…]
Scouting, WhatsApp messages and Messi – my two weeks as Argentina assistant coach
I was in the Jardyland bar in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s biggest city, watching Manchester City beat Everton on 10 February when I was appointed interim [more…]
Women’s Champions League: Lyon and Barcelona changes leave door ajar
The time is ripe to challenge the established order. Change is afoot among the top teams in the Women’s Champions League, which gets under way [more…]
US Open 2024 day seven: De Minaur v Thompson, Haddad Maia beats Wozniacki, Medvedev breezes through – live
Jack Draper is up for grabs after the world No 25 defeated unseeded Czech Tomas Mahac 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 earlier today. Thanks Daniel, some great [more…]
‘Fully backing him’: Manchester United throw support behind Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag has received public backing from the two most senior Manchester United executives hired by Ineos this summer, as questions swirl again regarding [more…]
Arsenal turn down Al-Ittihad approach for Belgium forward Leandro Trossard
Arsenal have rejected a late attempt from Al-Ittihad to sign Leandro Trossard on an initial season’s loan and insisted they have no intention of allowing [more…]
Jack Draper overwhelms Tomas Machac to reach first grand slam quarter-final
As he navigates his first full, healthy year on the ATP tour, Jack Draper has been trying to find his identity on the tennis court. [more…]
Slot’s solid and stable Liverpool defence can be foundation for season ahead | Will Unwin
After three games in charge of Liverpool, Arne Slot has enjoyed as close to a perfect start as possible. The Dutchman’s team head into the [more…]
A miracle or divine intervention? Ángel Correa proves Atlético’s saviour | Sid Lowe
Ángel Correa’s friends like to say that his name is the only saintly thing about him but the man with the scarred heart has a [more…]
The fight is on for Earps and Miedema rested – lessons from pre-season
Success for Earps – but does a battle lie ahead? The former Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has said that a large reason why she [more…]
