#sport
#sport

Poker

Williams beats Higgins in final-frame shootout to make World Snooker semis

Mark Williams secured a thrilling 13-12 victory over John Higgins in a last-frame decider to reach the World Championship semi-finals.

#england

fromMail Online

18 hours ago

Soccer (FIFA)

World's oldest pitch proves football was born in Scotland, expert says

'It's Coming Home' may have Scottish roots, as evidence suggests football was played there 200 years earlier than in England.

4 days ago

France news

Aldcroft holds nerve but England will need to raise level to go all the way at World Cup | Andy Bull

England's victory over France was triumphantly hard-won despite their early lead, showcasing resilience against a narrowly avoided defeat.

fromMail Online

18 hours ago

Soccer (FIFA)

World's oldest pitch proves football was born in Scotland, expert says

'It's Coming Home' may have Scottish roots, as evidence suggests football was played there 200 years earlier than in England.

4 days ago

France news

Aldcroft holds nerve but England will need to raise level to go all the way at World Cup | Andy Bull

England's victory over France was triumphantly hard-won despite their early lead, showcasing resilience against a narrowly avoided defeat.

more#england

#boxing

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 days ago

Russo-Ukrainian War

Usyk vs Dubois 2 heavyweight fight confirmed for July 19 in London

Usyk and Dubois will face off for the undisputed heavyweight title on July 19 at Wembley, following a controversial first fight.

Miscellaneous

Stylish Scotney battles through cut to retain world titles

Ellie Scotney successfully defended her super-bantamweight titles, winning by unanimous decision despite a tough challenge from Mea Motu.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 days ago

Russo-Ukrainian War

Usyk vs Dubois 2 heavyweight fight confirmed for July 19 in London

Usyk and Dubois will face off for the undisputed heavyweight title on July 19 at Wembley, following a controversial first fight.

Miscellaneous

Stylish Scotney battles through cut to retain world titles

Ellie Scotney successfully defended her super-bantamweight titles, winning by unanimous decision despite a tough challenge from Mea Motu.

Gent-Wevelgem 2025 route

Gent-Wevelgem 2025 starts at Menin Gate and features notable climbs, making it a challenging race despite being shorter than previous years.

'Pretty unfortunate but we are not done with this Paris-Nice' - Ben O'Connor slips down GC after brutal conditions hit

Ben O'Connor's hopes in the Paris-Nice race suffer after a challenging stage impacted by severe weather.

3 days ago

Bicycling

Liege-Bastogne-Liege: Masterful Tadej Pogacar solos to third Liege victory after decisive La Redoute attack

Tadej Pogačar secured his third victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège with an impressive solo effort, marking his ninth Monument win.

fromwww.cyclingnews.com

Bicycling

Volta ao Algarve: Jordi Meeus wins bunch sprint in stage 3 frenzied finish

Jordi Meeus wins stage 3 of Volta ao Algarve 2025 in a dramatic sprint finish, despite a crash in the final kilometer.

Bicycling

Inspired by hunting the crown - Can Remco Evenepoel deny Tadej Pogacar a historic Ardennes triple in Olympic vs world champion face-off?

Tadej Pogačar faces new competition from Remco Evenepoel in the Ardennes Classics, complicating his pursuit of a historic triple victory.

Bicycling

'I thought maybe I mucked that up' - Tour Down Under stage winner Sam Welsford went early in the sprint

Sam Welsford wins the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under opening stage, narrowly avoiding defeat from rookie Matthew Brennan.

Bicycling

Gent-Wevelgem 2025 route

Gent-Wevelgem 2025 starts at Menin Gate and features notable climbs, making it a challenging race despite being shorter than previous years.

'Pretty unfortunate but we are not done with this Paris-Nice' - Ben O'Connor slips down GC after brutal conditions hit

Ben O'Connor's hopes in the Paris-Nice race suffer after a challenging stage impacted by severe weather.

3 days ago

Bicycling

Liege-Bastogne-Liege: Masterful Tadej Pogacar solos to third Liege victory after decisive La Redoute attack

Tadej Pogačar secured his third victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège with an impressive solo effort, marking his ninth Monument win.

fromwww.cyclingnews.com

Bicycling

Volta ao Algarve: Jordi Meeus wins bunch sprint in stage 3 frenzied finish

Jordi Meeus wins stage 3 of Volta ao Algarve 2025 in a dramatic sprint finish, despite a crash in the final kilometer.

Bicycling

Inspired by hunting the crown - Can Remco Evenepoel deny Tadej Pogacar a historic Ardennes triple in Olympic vs world champion face-off?

Tadej Pogačar faces new competition from Remco Evenepoel in the Ardennes Classics, complicating his pursuit of a historic triple victory.

Bicycling

'I thought maybe I mucked that up' - Tour Down Under stage winner Sam Welsford went early in the sprint

Sam Welsford wins the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under opening stage, narrowly avoiding defeat from rookie Matthew Brennan.

Bayern Munich vs Celtic: Preview, predictions and lineups

Bayern Munich leads 2-1 against Celtic heading into the second leg, indicating a competitive edge in their matchup.

English Premier League

AZ v Tottenham, Fenerbahce v Rangers: Europa League last 16, first legs live

Fenerbahce is undefeated in 18 matches and strong at home, but Roma faces challenges due to key player absences.

Arsenal

fromFox Sports

Former champs relegated; more misery for Man Utd as Liverpool on the brink - Premier League Wrap

Trent Alexander-Arnold's late goal secures Liverpool's victory over Leicester, pushing them closer to the Premier League title.

FC Barcelona

Barcelona Femeni vs Chelsea Women: Preview, predictions and lineups

Chelsea seeks redemption against Barcelona in Women's Champions League semi-finals after past defeats in crucial matchups.

Chelsea

Why Chelsea quadruple hopes remain - Anita Asante

Chelsea seeks revenge against Manchester City after their first defeat in 31 matches, aiming to secure a place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals.

English Premier League

How Liverpool's next five fixtures compare to Arsenal's after nervy Wolves win

Liverpool's victory against Wolves secured their title lead but tough upcoming fixtures loom.

The win against Wolves was hard-fought, showcasing Liverpool's resilience in the title race.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich vs Celtic: Preview, predictions and lineups

Bayern Munich leads 2-1 against Celtic heading into the second leg, indicating a competitive edge in their matchup.

English Premier League

AZ v Tottenham, Fenerbahce v Rangers: Europa League last 16, first legs live

Fenerbahce is undefeated in 18 matches and strong at home, but Roma faces challenges due to key player absences.

Arsenal

fromFox Sports

Former champs relegated; more misery for Man Utd as Liverpool on the brink - Premier League Wrap

Trent Alexander-Arnold's late goal secures Liverpool's victory over Leicester, pushing them closer to the Premier League title.

FC Barcelona

Barcelona Femeni vs Chelsea Women: Preview, predictions and lineups

Chelsea seeks redemption against Barcelona in Women's Champions League semi-finals after past defeats in crucial matchups.

Chelsea

Why Chelsea quadruple hopes remain - Anita Asante

Chelsea seeks revenge against Manchester City after their first defeat in 31 matches, aiming to secure a place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

English Premier League

How Liverpool's next five fixtures compare to Arsenal's after nervy Wolves win

Liverpool's victory against Wolves secured their title lead but tough upcoming fixtures loom.

The win against Wolves was hard-fought, showcasing Liverpool's resilience in the title race.

more#football

5 days ago

London politics

Full list of all the celebrities running the 2025 London Marathon

Celebrities including actors, singers, and radio hosts are participating in the 2025 London Marathon alongside everyday runners this Sunday.

#golf

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Travel

The ultimate golf club travel cases for any golfer

Using a golf club travel case is essential for protecting clubs while traveling.

Soft-sided cases are more flexible but offer less protection than hard-sided cases.

Hard-sided cases are recommended for air travel due to their durability.

Consider travel method when choosing a golf club travel case.

Major League Baseball

'It's been an amazing few days' - Rory McIlroy's well-wishers included two US presidents after Masters success

Rory McIlroy achieved his lifelong ambition by winning the Masters, a feat accomplished by only five players before him.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Travel

The ultimate golf club travel cases for any golfer

Using a golf club travel case is essential for protecting clubs while traveling.

Soft-sided cases are more flexible but offer less protection than hard-sided cases.

Hard-sided cases are recommended for air travel due to their durability.

Consider travel method when choosing a golf club travel case.

Major League Baseball

'It's been an amazing few days' - Rory McIlroy's well-wishers included two US presidents after Masters success

Rory McIlroy achieved his lifelong ambition by winning the Masters, a feat accomplished by only five players before him.

more#golf

Miami Heat

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Memphis beats Dallas to face top-seeded Oklahoma City in the NBA playoffs

Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies to a playoff victory over the Mavericks, securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

fromESPN.com

2 weeks ago

Washington Wizards

Bueckers' competition for Rookie of Year? Seattle's pick at No. 2? Five questions heading into WNBA draft

Paige Bueckers, fresh off an NCAA championship win, is poised to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.

#resilience

Mental health

Sport must step up and be part of the social revolution to reach lost boys' | Cath Bishop

The article emphasizes the urgent need for better role models for young men through sport, highlighting their social responsibility.

4 weeks ago

UK news

'Football is doing the talking for me' - Ireland and Celtic hot-shot Saoirse Noonan

Saoirse Noonan embodies a breezy outlook on life and sport, reflecting her name's Irish meaning of freedom.

Mental health

Sport must step up and be part of the social revolution to reach lost boys' | Cath Bishop

The article emphasizes the urgent need for better role models for young men through sport, highlighting their social responsibility.

4 weeks ago

UK news

'Football is doing the talking for me' - Ireland and Celtic hot-shot Saoirse Noonan

Saoirse Noonan embodies a breezy outlook on life and sport, reflecting her name's Irish meaning of freedom.

more#resilience

UK news

Ireland's Kate O'Connor on track for first global medal at World Indoor Championships

Kate O'Connor shines with multiple personal bests, currently second in the pentathlon standings as she targets a medal at the Championships.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid Femenino vs Arsenal Women: Preview, predictions and lineups

Real Madrid and Arsenal will compete in a pivotal match for women’s football in the 2025 Women's Champions League.

#rugby

Six Nations judgment day has enough riding on it to be an all-time classic

This year's Six Nations combines high stakes and entertainment, making it a compelling tournament.

Miscellaneous

Ireland player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park shines as Dan Sheehan makes stunning return

Ireland's second-half performance secured a thrilling victory against England.

Miscellaneous

'It doesn't annoy me at all' - Finn Russell on Johnny Sexton's views of 'flashy' Scotland out-half

Finn Russell's unique talent and vision for rugby create extraordinary plays that astonish coaches and fans alike.

London

Munster move above Saracens with Thomond Park win

Munster revitalized their Champions Cup campaign with a decisive second-half win over Saracens, crucial for their standings.

Miscellaneous

Caelan Doris and Aoife Wafer take home player of the year honours at Rugby Writers Awards

Leinster players Wafer and Doris recognized for their exceptional contributions to rugby, influencing national team successes.

Six Nations judgment day has enough riding on it to be an all-time classic

This year's Six Nations combines high stakes and entertainment, making it a compelling tournament.

Miscellaneous

Ireland player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park shines as Dan Sheehan makes stunning return

Ireland's second-half performance secured a thrilling victory against England.

Miscellaneous

'It doesn't annoy me at all' - Finn Russell on Johnny Sexton's views of 'flashy' Scotland out-half

Finn Russell's unique talent and vision for rugby create extraordinary plays that astonish coaches and fans alike.

London

Munster move above Saracens with Thomond Park win

Munster revitalized their Champions Cup campaign with a decisive second-half win over Saracens, crucial for their standings.

Miscellaneous

Caelan Doris and Aoife Wafer take home player of the year honours at Rugby Writers Awards

Leinster players Wafer and Doris recognized for their exceptional contributions to rugby, influencing national team successes.

more#rugby

English Premier League

Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens chase PWR history

Gloucester-Hartpury aims for a third consecutive title against Saracens in the Premiership Women's Rugby final.

Mental health

fromenglish.elpais.com

Can sport make us smarter?

Recent research questions the long-held belief that exercise directly enhances cognitive function.

Manchester United

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Manchester United report: 62m Victor Osimhen swoop is '95 per cent' completed, ahead of summer move

Manchester United has nearly finalized a £62 million transfer for Victor Osimhen to address their scoring issues.

Miscellaneous

David Kelly: This is Luke Littler's world now and everyone wants to live in it

Belfast's vibrant night symbolizes the sport's deep connection to working-class roots, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration.

fromCageside Press

Miscellaneous

Quillan Salkilld "Singing and Dancing" Ahead of Debut at UFC 312

Quillan Salkilld is eager for his UFC debut, focusing on his opponent and the potential for a performance bonus.

#cyclocross

Bicycling

Wout van Aert admits 'stupid mistake' takes him out of much-hyped World Cup contest versus Van der Poel

Wout van Aert's error during a race allowed Mathieu van der Poel to secure victory, emphasizing the critical nature of decision-making in competitive sports.

Soccer (FIFA)

Mathieu van der Poel solos to third World Cup victory in icy Besancon

Mathieu van der Poel wins UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Besançon, showcasing dominance and skill in challenging conditions.

Bicycling

Wout van Aert admits 'stupid mistake' takes him out of much-hyped World Cup contest versus Van der Poel

Wout van Aert's error during a race allowed Mathieu van der Poel to secure victory, emphasizing the critical nature of decision-making in competitive sports.

Soccer (FIFA)

Mathieu van der Poel solos to third World Cup victory in icy Besancon

Mathieu van der Poel wins UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Besançon, showcasing dominance and skill in challenging conditions.

Keys regroups, upsets Swiatek in 3rd-set tiebreak

Madison Keys staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open semifinal, saving a match point in the process.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.dw.com

'From one hell to another:' Ex-Germany gymnast details abuse DW 01/17/2025

The dark side of elite gymnastics in Germany involves severe mental and physical abuse, sparking a movement of former gymnasts sharing their stories.

fromItsnicethat

Miscellaneous

Yana Boyko's illustrative scenes are a refuge from the world around her

Yana Boyko uses traditional materials to create art that serves as a refuge from the realities of war in Ukraine.

Soccer (FIFA)

A quarter of a century on: what we got right and wrong about sport's future

Predictions of the 21st century range from fantastical technological advancements to warnings of societal collapse.

The rise of women's sport was largely overlooked in early predictions for the millennium.

#hurling

Miscellaneous

'I'd give my right hand for Teddy to be here today, but I think he's looking down on us and I'm sure he's the proudest angel in the sky'

Sarsfields advanced to the All-Ireland club SHC final with a narrow victory over Slaughtneil, marking a historic moment for the club.

Miscellaneous

Na Fianna's late run pips Loughrea to All-Ireland club SHC final berth

Na Fianna overturned a 4-point deficit in the second half to clinch victory against Loughrea, marking their place in the All-Ireland senior club final.

Miscellaneous

Paddy Tally adds renowned strength and conditioning coach to Derry backroom team

Ó Cairealláin's extensive coaching history will significantly enhance Derry hurling's competitive edge.

Miscellaneous

'I'd give my right hand for Teddy to be here today, but I think he's looking down on us and I'm sure he's the proudest angel in the sky'

Sarsfields advanced to the All-Ireland club SHC final with a narrow victory over Slaughtneil, marking a historic moment for the club.

Miscellaneous

Na Fianna's late run pips Loughrea to All-Ireland club SHC final berth

Na Fianna overturned a 4-point deficit in the second half to clinch victory against Loughrea, marking their place in the All-Ireland senior club final.

Miscellaneous

Paddy Tally adds renowned strength and conditioning coach to Derry backroom team

Ó Cairealláin's extensive coaching history will significantly enhance Derry hurling's competitive edge.

more#hurling

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Miscellaneous

A labrador had the best FPL gameweek 13 in the world

A Labrador named Rosie has outperformed many Fantasy Premier League players, achieving the highest score for Gameweek 13 with carefully chosen red-shirted players.