Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was “lost for words” after his Republic of Ireland side “gave up” during a second-half collapse that led to a crushing 5-0 Nations League defeat by England at Wembley. After a scoreless first half in which the Irish had effectively frustrated England, Harry Kane put the hosts ahead from the spot after Liam Scales was given …
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DP World Tour Championship – Rory McIlroy feels only two players had better years in 2024
McIlroy finished two strokes ahead of Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard at Jumeirah Golf Estates after a three-under-par 69 in his final round and appeared emotional when interviewed on the 18th green. It was his third consecutive time topping the DP World Tour’s rankings, with his sixth overall title drawing him level with the mark set by Seve Ballesteros. Although many will …
Read More »Wheelchair Masters: Gordon Reid beaten by Tokito Oda in singles final
Britain’s Gordon Reid was beaten in three sets by Tokito Oda in the Wheelchair Masters singles final. Reid, who was competing in his third final and first since 2017, lost 2-6 6-0 6-2 to the Japanese world number one in the Dutch city of Arnhem. It came a day after the British number two also missed out on retaining his …
Read More »Ben Shalom: Promoter praises Chris Billam-Smith’s mentality after defeat
His journey since signing with promoter Shalom has been filled with success, fighting in his hometown of Bournemouth four times in a row as well as headlining twice in Premier League stadiums. One of those was his hometown ground the Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play and where he won his WBO title. “When I first met Chris he couldn’t …
Read More »Abbi Pulling: Eight-year-old me would be gobsmacked
Like many drivers, securing and maintaining a steady flow of money and sponsors is what Pulling cites as the main barrier to her progression. Despite the extra visibility the F1 Academy has given its drivers – with races held alongside F1 grands prix and broadcast live on Sky – Pulling says progress in securing financial backing has not necessarily made …
Read More »West Indies vs England: Hosts pull off stunning chase of 219 to win fourth T20
West Indies pulled off a sensational run-chase of 219 to earn their first win of the series in a thrilling fourth T20 in St Lucia. Openers Evin Lewis and Shai Hope blasted 136 from the first nine overs, before they lost three wickets in as many balls to allow England back into contention. Rehan Ahmed had Lewis caught for 68, …
Read More »Gilberto Ramirez v Chris Billam-Smith: Mexican unifies titles with points win
WBO champion Billam-Smith was the first to make his way to the ring at the Venue arena, a stern look on his face as he completed a lap of the canvas with his arm raised. It was far from the raucous crowd Billam-Smith is used to back home, but at ringside there was some familiar faces with Newcastle United boss …
Read More »The Annika: Briton Charley Hull leads by one shot heading into final round
England’s Charley Hull will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the LPGA’s Annika tournament in Florida after hitting a two-under-par 68 in round three. The 28-year-old made two birdies on the front nine before a mixed back nine that included three birdies and three bogeys to close on 12-under overall. China’s Weiwei Zhang and American Nelly Korda …
Read More »Turkey 0-0 Wales: Penalty miss was justice served – Bellamy
The penalty award by referee Juan Martinez Munuera and Akturkoglu’s miss provided late drama to an eventful goalless draw on Saturday. Although Turkey controlled most of the match in front of their hostile home crowd, Wales provided a threat of their own with a disallowed Jordan James goal and Harry Wilson hitting the post. It was a creditable display in …
Read More »Harry Kane: England captain says side must be ‘careful’ not to lose culture they have built
England will be promoted to League A if they beat Republic of Ireland in Sunday’s Nations League match at Wembley. “If we win, it sets us up really well for the year ahead going into the [2026] World Cup,” said Bayern Munich forward Kane. “These are the camps where you build that culture and togetherness that lead you into the …
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