City seize summit as Arsenal’s nine-point advantage crumbles away
Football
City seize summit as Arsenal’s nine-point advantage crumbles away
Manchester City have claimed top spot in the Premier League for the first time over eight months after a commanding 1-0 victory over relegated Burnley at Turf Moor. Erling Haaland's solitary goal was sufficient to send the champions to the summit, with jubilant City supporters chanting "we are top of the league" within five minutes of kick-off. The result caps a remarkable turnaround in fortunes, with Arsenal's once-commanding nine-point advantage evaporating in just 11 days following their shock home defeat to Bournemouth and City's three wins on the bounce, featuring a pivotal victory over the Gunners on Sunday. The title...
Apr 16
Football
City seize summit as Arsenal’s nine-point advantage crumbles away
Manchester City have claimed top spot in the Premier League for the first time over eight months after a commanding 1-0 victory over relegated Burnley...
Apr 16
Football
Chelsea’s Crisis Deepens as Rosenior Demands Radical Change
Chelsea's crisis has worsened significantly following a embarrassing 3-0 loss to Brighton at the Amex Stadium, with manager Liam Rosenior enduring angry chants from his...
Apr 15
Football
Four Clubs Battle for Survival as Spurs Face Grim Relegation Reality
Tottenham confront a desperate fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League for the first occasion since 1977 as multiple teams fight for their place...
Apr 14
Football
City’s Settled XI and Arsenal’s Mounting Pressure Set Title Decider
Manchester City's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League encounter has heightened the title race, with the result leaving the Gunners facing mounting...
Apr 13
Football
Spurs’ Heartbreak Deepens as Relegation Battle Intensifies
Tottenham Hotspur's fight for survival worsened on Saturday as they were robbed of a vital win by Brighton & Hove Albion in a cruel twist...
Apr 12
Football
Coventry’s Remarkable Rise Back to Premier League Glory
Coventry City have achieved their return to the Premier League for the first occasion in 25 years, ending one of football's most remarkable turnaround narratives....
Apr 11
From Visa Rejection to WNBA Glory: Kenyan Star’s Remarkable Rise
Basketball
From Visa Rejection to WNBA Glory: Kenyan Star’s Remarkable Rise
Madina Okot sat nervously in the venue on 13 April, her pulse racing as she waited to hear her name called at the Women's National...
Apr 17 · Brekin Calbrook
James Defies Age as Lakers Seize Control of Play-off Series
Basketball
James Defies Age as Lakers Seize Control of Play-off Series
LeBron James defied his 41 years to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 101-94 win over the Houston Rockets, stretching their NBA play-off...
Apr 16 · Brekin Calbrook
Wembanyama shines as Spurs, Thunder and Celtics dominate opening play-off fixtures
Basketball
Wembanyama shines as Spurs, Thunder and Celtics dominate opening play-off fixtures
Victor Wembanyama announced himself on the NBA playoff stage with a commanding display as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98 in...
Apr 14 · Brekin Calbrook
Lakers overcome injury setbacks to claim opening playoff victory
Basketball
Lakers overcome injury setbacks to claim opening playoff victory
The Los Angeles Lakers made a convincing start to their NBA playoff run on Friday, dealing with substantial injury challenges to claim a 107-98 win...
Apr 13 · Brekin Calbrook
Doncic and Cunningham win NBA awards eligibility appeals
Basketball
Doncic and Cunningham win NBA awards eligibility appeals
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham have appealed successfully their way back into contention for major NBA season-ending honours, the league has announced. The Los Angeles...
Apr 11 · Brekin Calbrook
Cricket
Former England Selector Ed Smith Joins ECB Board as Non-Executive Director
The England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed Ed Smith, the former England selector who oversaw the nation's 2019 World Cup victory, to its board...
Apr 20
Cricket
Bellingham joins cricket ownership ranks with Birmingham Phoenix stake
England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham has secured a 1.2% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, the Edgbaston-based cricket franchise participating in The Hundred. The 22-year-old's...
Apr 19
Cricket
Rew’s Rising Form Poses Selection Puzzle for England
Three weeks into the county season and Somerset's James Rew is making a strong case for England selection before the first Test against New Zealand...
Apr 17
Cricket
Rew’s Masterclass Puts Somerset on Brink of Hampshire Victory
James Rew has put Somerset within touching distance of a County Championship victory over Hampshire, with the in-form batsman scoring 58 not out on the...
Apr 17
Cricket
Rew Poised to Challenge England’s Opening Order This Summer
James Rew is set to test England's established opening partnership this summer after an strong beginning to Somerset's domestic first-class campaign. The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has...
Apr 16
Cricket
Lancashire Bemused by Injury Replacement Rule Rejection
Lancashire have shown their frustration after their application to substitute injured seamer Ajeet Singh Dale with fellow fast bowler Tom Bailey was rejected under the...
Apr 14
Alcaraz’s French Open participation hinges on crucial wrist assessment
Tennis
Alcaraz’s French Open participation hinges on crucial wrist assessment
Carlos Alcaraz's participation in the French Open has been thrown into serious doubt after the world number two suffered a right wrist injury that he...
Apr 19 · Brekin Calbrook
Venus Williams Extends Losing Streak to Decade at Madrid
Tennis
Venus Williams Extends Losing Streak to Decade at Madrid
Venus Williams has extended her losing streak to ten years after suffering a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Spanish wildcard Kaitlin Quevedo at the Madrid Open....
Apr 18 · Brekin Calbrook
Fils claims Barcelona crown in triumphant return from injury
Tennis
Fils claims Barcelona crown in triumphant return from injury
Arthur Fils has claimed the Barcelona Open title in a impressive comeback from a prolonged back problem, defeating Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2 7-6 (7-2) in...
Apr 16 · Brekin Calbrook
Draper sidelined from Madrid and Rome with persistent knee troubles
Tennis
Draper sidelined from Madrid and Rome with persistent knee troubles
Jack Draper has pulled out of the upcoming Madrid Open and will also skip the forthcoming Italian Open due to a knee tendon injury that...
Apr 16 · Brekin Calbrook
Fils and Rublev Set for Barcelona Open Showdown
Tennis
Fils and Rublev Set for Barcelona Open Showdown
Arthur Fils and Andrey Rublev will contest the Barcelona Open final on Sunday after both players mounted impressive recoveries from a set down in their...
Apr 15 · Brekin Calbrook