Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn
Toothless Spurs’ draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
USA survive Spain scare to set up Olympic final rematch with France at Fiba World Cup
Four-time defending champions beat Spain 76-66Stewart scores 16 as USA pull away in fourthAmericans to face France in rematch of Paris finalThe United States advanced to the Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup final for the fifth consecutive time, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday in Berlin.Breanna Stewart scored 16…
Hodgkinson second to Werro after hamstring tear
Keely Hodgkinson is again denied a major prize by rival Audrey Werro – but reveals she had to overcome a torn hamstring to make the start line at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
Ben Shelton faces date with destiny against Zverev in US Open final
World No 4 will become the first Black American man to win the singles title at Flushing Meadow since Arthur Ashe if he can beat German for the first timeAs Ben Shelton lapped up the explosion of joy and adoration from a full Arthur Ashe Stadium after reaching a grand slam final for the first…
More dropped points at Anfield – is it too early for Liverpool to worry?
Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?
Inspired Lowry takes four-shot lead into Irish Open final round
Shane Lowry produces an inspired display on the greens to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open and close in on his first individual win since 2022.
Farke’s blueprint for revitalised Leeds continues upward trajectory
Leeds manager embraces bravery and is encouraging ambition after leading a remarkable turnaround in fortunesEleven years have passed since Daniel Farke mounted a magnificent palomino horse and rode round the perimeter of the pitch at Lippstadt, waving farewell to a capacity crowd. It seemed a fun way for the lower-tier German club’s centre-forward turned manager…
GB's Hewett beats Oda to win fifth US Open title
Great Britain’s Alfie Hewett beats Japanese top seed Tokito Oda to win a fifth US Open title and his 11th Grand Slam singles crown overall.
Werro prevails over rivals in close 800m battle
Audrey Werro beats Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in a commanding women’s 800m final victory, becoming the Ultimate Champion after charging clear at the final stretch.
'I'm still in shock' – GB's Skupski wins US Open doubles title with Harrison
Britain’s Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison win the US Open men’s doubles to secure their second Grand Slam title together.
