In the face of severe criticism, particularly from the tennis fraternity, Sabalenka and Kyrgios attempted to justify the event by insisting it would attract a new audience to the sport. Despite the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ moniker, it had little in common with Billie Jean King’s seminal match against self-confessed chauvinist Bobby Riggs in 1973…
“It’s something we have to improve. I would say at least 75% of the time or even more, it’s not even about the first contact. It’s the second phase that is the killer. “Is it a mental thing? I hope not. If that’s in your head then it’s an issue. Personally, it’s not in my…
In the late game, Henry set an NFL record with his seventh career 200-yard game as the Ravens beat the Packers 41-24 at Lambeau Field. The Ravens (8-8) play at the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) in week 18 and the contest will be for the AFC North title if the Steelers lose to the Cleveland Browns…
This is not the first time the Melbourne pitch for an Ashes Test has been criticised. In the drawn match of 2017, the surface did not offer enough assistance for the bowlers, resulting in a dull contest. Only 24 wickets fell across the match as England’s Alastair Cook piled on an unbeaten 244. Melbourne Cricket…
In an opening half that featured just one solitary try, the dominant theme was Leinster’s superiority in the scrum. With former Leinster player Michael Ala’alatoa appearing to struggle on their tight-head side, Munster could not get to grips with their opposing front row, who were able to use the set-piece to relieve pressure time and…
Arne Slot says Liverpool are doing enough things right to be winning their matches more comfortably following a nervy 2-1 victory against Premier League bottom club Wolves. MATCH REPORT: Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Available to UK users only. Source link
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is set for a further spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery. The New Zealand striker has been out since mid-October with a knee problem and is yet to feature under Sean Dyche since he replaced Ange Postecogolou as manager. The 34-year-old excelled at the City Ground last term, scoring…
Image source, AFP via Getty Images ByGary Rose BBC Sport journalist Impressing in one of Europe’s biggest leagues is a strong way to make a name for yourself as a promising youngster – but there are plenty of exciting players coming through in the less heralded leagues too. The CIES Football Observatory, a research group,…
Travis Head gets a higher pitched Brydon Carse delivery wrong as the Australian batter is bowled for 46 runs to leave his side 82-4, with a lead of 124, on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne. FOLLOW LIVE: The Ashes fourth Test – day two Available to UK users only. Source link
Manchester United considering move for James Garner, Chelsea want to offload Raheem Sterling, Axel Disasi and Sandro Tonali targets for Juventus. Manchester United are considering a surprise January move for their former England Under-21s midfielder James Garner, 24, whose contract at Everton expires next summer. (Mail, external) Chelsea are monitoring Rennes’ French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet,…
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