In a 1931 exhibition, Jackie Mitchell silenced the greats back-to-back. It sparked still-ongoing debates over legitimacy and opportunities for women in baseballThe Sultan of Swat sounded exasperated. “I don’t know what things are coming to,” Babe Ruth sighed during spring training in 1931.“I don’t know what’s going to happen if they begin to let women…
Aroma wafts over practice courts from nearby parkKatie Boulter: ‘I’ve experienced it. I’m not a huge fan’Britain’s US Open hopefuls thought they had put the grass behind them when Wimbledon finished, but the smell of it is all around Flushing Meadows and they are not happy about it.Marijuana is legal for adults in New York…
Jackson joins from Chelsea, PSG’s Mbaye poised to joinSaudi-bound Watkins says sorry for refusing to playUnai Emery said Aston Villa were embarking on a “new chapter” as he welcomed the signing of Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye poised to complete a near-£100m remake of his attack.Jackson, for whom Villa have paid an…
Norris: ‘I want my whole career to be with McLaren’F1 title holder says other teams have approached himLando Norris has said he would like to see out his career with McLaren, as the defending Formula One world champion announced he has agreed a multi-year deal until at least 2030 with the team he described as…
A dramatic start to Matchday 2 in Ligue 1. Just like last week at Rennes, Paris Saint-Germain found themselves 2-0 down, only to produce another miraculous comeback. Vitinha sparked the revival before Marquinhos rescued a point for the Parisians in Lille.
Filip Hrgovic singing to the press is a stark contrast to the brooding Briton who is grappling with the blinding lights of fame and gloryMoses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic have presented an intriguing study in contrast this week. The 21-year-old prodigy from Chatham in Kent, of Slovakian and Nigerian descent, has been a thoughtful and…
Chelsea defender reflects on spending time with refugees in Colombia this summer and her passion for helping people on and off the pitchLucy Bronze does not stop. Her brain runs a hundred miles a minute. She does not need traditional entertainment. “I’m not good at watching TV – I can’t sit still,” Bronze says, sitting…
The first day in Lausanne celebrated judo’s inclusive spirit, with adaptive judo athletes competing alongside World Tour stars. Marina Vorobeva, Yamato Fukuda, Gefen Primo, Kairi Kentoku and Eteri Liparteliani claimed gold medals
China’s Zheng Qinwen: Rebuilding from the ashes at the US Open
Unbeaten China sees off Vietnam, Iran awaits in AVC semifinals