Geoff Wightman commentates on son Jake’s heroics

1 month ago

Former bikie-turned-golf pro Ryan Peake in contention through two rounds of New Zealand Open

ABC

Former Rebels bikie gang member Ryan Peake has overcome visa issues and a hugely disrupted preparation to surge into contention after two rounds of the New Zealand Open. Loading Instagram content But due to his criminal record, the former junior prodigy and Australasian Tour rookie is only able to travel overseas if he can obtain a special direction order. South …

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1 month ago

How the tragic sudden death of her brother inspires Jillaroos star Sarah Togatuki - 'he didn't die in vain'

Daily Mail

Backrower, 27, is motivated by her late brother Junior Will play for Jillaroos against England in Las Vegas Jillaroos star Sarah Togatuki has revealed 'she made it her mission' to give her parents a better life in Australia after the sudden death of her brother Junior. The backrower - who will feature in Sunday's historic Test match against England in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Sherratt hails Andy Robinson influence ahead of first game as Wales boss

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is the G.O.A.T? Vote now with Sky Bet to help determine world sport's greatest athlete of all-time!

Daily Mail

Sky Bet is asking one of world sport's most fiercely debated questions - who is the greatest athlete of all-time? Muhammad Ali wins Group 1 of Sky Bet's G.O.A.T Tournament - receiving 65% of the vote Group 2 Lewis Hamilton - 56% Tiger Woods - 37% Don Bradman - 5% Venus Williams - 2% Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

In the 'kill zone' with England rugby's world-beating stars of the future: NIK SIMON gets access all areas with the unstoppable Under 20s being fed five meals a day

Daily Mail

The monastic setting of Bisham Abbey, once the training base of the country’s football team, is now home for a golden generation of rugby players. England's Under 20s bark orders about 'the kill zone' and 'defending their castle' during training Kepu Tuipulotu is a cousin of Mako and Billy Vunipola, Toby Faletau and Sione Tuipulotu England kicked off their Under …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie

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England Scotland Martin Curry Training Ahead

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch the emotional moment Sir Chris Hoy delivers match ball ahead of Scotland's Six Nations clash with Ireland - as cycling legend is given standing ovation at Murrayfield

Daily Mail

Former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has delivered the match ball ahead of Scotland's Six Nations game against Ireland on Sunday. The emotional moment occurred after co-captain Rory Darge expressed hope that Hoy's presence would boost the team's performance in such a significant moment for the national team. Former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has delivered the ball before Six …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sir Chris Hoy’s Murrayfield appearance can inspire Scotland – Rory Darge

The Independent

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2 months ago

Switzerland's Henry Bernet downs Ben Willwerth 6-3, 6-4 to claim Australian Open boys' final

ABC

Henry Bernet has achieved something even Swiss great Roger Federer couldn't by winning the Australian Open boys' singles title. It was Bernet's first junior major title and he becomes the first Swiss to achieve the feat in Australia, with Federer victorious at Wimbledon, and Stan Wawrinka claiming the boys' crown at the French Open. While Federer didn't win the Australian …

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2 months ago

Scottie Scheffler ready to play and commits to Pebble Beach

Associated Press

Scottie Scheffler has committed to play the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am next week, his first competition in about six weeks while recovering from a puncture wound to his right hand while preparing Christmas dinner. Scheffler had said at the start of the week the recovery was progressing well and he was eager to get back but that he wasn’t about …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Brett Ferres relishing ‘really exciting challenge’ with Goole Vikings

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Ben Shelton blasts TV interviewers after reaching semi-finals

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

Hi, Mom! 20-year-old Californian Alex Michelsen beats a second top-20 seed at the Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Alex Michelson joked that he was too busy at the Australian Open on Saturday morning to have a lengthy phone conversation with his mother back home in California. That victory put Michelsen in the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time — and was his second win in less than a week over …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Asher 'Ash Beast' Opoku-Fordjour: The Sale wonderkid out to save England's scrum - and his astonishing pre-match routine

Daily Mail

Growing up in Coventry, not so long ago, Asher Opoku-Fordjour would watch videos of Kobe Bryant on the eve of every rugby match; idolising the American basketball superstar who practised his shooting in the gym at Palisades High School until the sun came up. ‘I would get into bed and watch clips of him on YouTube,’ explains the 20-year-old, known …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

'From an athlete who didn't play global sport...': Nick Kyrgios' unfiltered reaction to being called '29-year-old child'

Hindustan Times

Nick Kyrgios once again found himself in the eye of a media storm, as he marked a return to competitive tennis after 18 months away from the sport due to chronic injury issues preventing his participation. Australia's Nick Kyrgios blows on his racket handle between points against Britain's Jacob Fearnley during their men's singles match on day two of the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nick Kyrgios hits back after footy great branded him a 'child' and 'the most disappointing Australian athlete ever'

Daily Mail

Nick Kyrgios has hit back at Kane Cornes after the footy great turned TV commentator slammed him as Australia's most disappointing sport star ever in a savage spray on Thursday. Nick Kyrgios has returned serve after being on the receiving end of a withering series of insults from footy star turned commentator Kane Cornes Cornes blasted the tennis maverick as …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Eddie McGuire's son opens up about playing in footy game watched by more than 25 MILLION fans - and he'll be facing the son of an AFL great

Daily Mail

Two Australian mates with AFL pedigrees have been texting each other before their rivalry in one of American sport's grandest games. Joe McGuire, son of AFL identity Eddie McGuire, and James Rendell, the son of late Fitzroy great Matthew Rendell, are on opposing sides in the pinnacle fixture of US college football. McGuire is Ohio State's punter and Rendell fills …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luke Littler reveals he accidentally snubbed David Beckham during his victorious World Darts Championship run - prompting Man United legend to give the teenager a six-word message

Daily Mail

Luke Littler has revealed how he accidentally snubbed David Beckham during an awkward social media exchange after the England and Manchester United legend reached out to the darts prodigy. Luke Littler has revealed how he accidentally snubbed Man United legend David Beckham Beckham gave Littler a six-word message after being inadvertently ignored by the darts star Littler's social media presence …

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Luke Littler, 17, gets 'back to normal for a few days' as teenage sensation posts social media update days after sealing record-breaking World Darts Championship win

Daily Mail

Luke Littler has shared photos enjoying some downtime after triumphing at the World Darts Championship earlier this month. Against darting legend Michael van Gerwen earlier this month Littler produced a dominant performance to secure a historic victory and walk away with £500,000 in prize money. Luke Littler shared photos on social media enjoying some downtime after his world championship victory …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacob Fearnley deletes Instagram to focus on Nick Kyrgios challenge

The Independent

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tragic Rob Burrow's family slams 'disgraceful' New Year's knighthood 'snub' for rugby legend and MND fundraiser Kevin Sinfield

Daily Mail

Rob Burrow's father has slammed the 'disgraceful' New Year's Honours system after MND fundraiser Kevin Sinfield was denied a knighthood once again. Geoff Burrow has called for the rugby legend to become 'Sir Kev' for his gruelling charity challenges in honour of his late teammate Rob. Geoff Burrow has called for the rugby legend to receive a knighthood for his …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tournament favourite Luke Littler aware all eyes are on him at Ally Pally

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3 months ago

Tiger's son makes the ace; Langer makes winning putt

China Daily

ORLANDO, Florida — Tiger Woods never had so much fun losing in a playoff. They all delivered a riveting show Sunday, from 15-year-old Charlie Woods making his first hole-in-one, to Langer hitting the shot that ultimately mattered — an 18-foot eagle putt on the first playoff hole for his record sixth title — in the tournament where everyone leaves happy. …

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Tiger Woods' ecstatic celebration, hugs son Charlie after teen's hole-in-one stuns golf world

Hindustan Times

Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie, on Monday, stole the show as he hit his first hole-in-one during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Club in Orlando. Tiger Woods of the United States with his son Charlie Woods and daughter Sam Woods walk on the first hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler is given a rousing reception for a feat, while Andrew Flintoff hails 'his finest sporting achievement' - as pair shine in the Christmas special of iconic Bullseye TV show

Daily Mail

Darts sensation Luke Littler and former cricket star Andrew Flintoff both appeared on the Christmas special of iconic TV show Bullseye. Luke Littler and Andrew Flintoff both appeared on the Christmas special of Bullseye Littler was asked by Flintoff if he was aware of how many treble twenties he has hit in his professional career 🚨 THE FINEST ACHIEVEMENT OF …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods, son in three-way top spot tie after round one of PNC Championship

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3 months, 1 week ago

Luke Littler scores big laughs at BBC SPOTY after calling out David Beckham en route to finishing second behind Olympic gold medal hero Keely Hodgkinson

Daily Mail

Luke Littler had Salford in stitches as he called out David Beckham ast the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony. Ultimately Littler had to settle for second as Keely Hodgkinson capped her golden year with a silver trophy as she became the fourth consecutive woman to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Luke Littler joked that David …

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4 months ago

More to life than just sport — Remembering Phil Hughes, 10 years on

The Hindu

Sport at its most elementary is about life at its pulsating best. A sombre note hung in the air and former cricketers like Darren Lehmann recalled the late Australian opener’s playing days and a poignant documentary did the rounds. We think about you everyday and we are so thankful you were ours.” Felled by a Sean Abbott bouncer in a …

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4 months ago

Judd Trump-Neil Robertson match briefly suspended as spectator taken ill in York

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4 months, 1 week ago

Inside Jake Paul's star-studded after party following win against Mike Tyson

Daily Mail

Jake Paul celebrated his victory over Mike Tyson by throwing a boozy after party at a private house in Dallas on Saturday. The celebrity guests in attendance included rapper 1900 Rugrat, 'Hawk Tuah' girl Haliey Welch and former NFL star Dez Bryant. Jake Paul celebrated his victory over Mike Tyson by throwing a boozy after party in Dallas The YouTuber-turned-fighter …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Youngs jibe inspired Wallabies to victory

The Telegraph

After the match, flanker Fraser McReight addressed English “negativity” towards Australian rugby, adding that it is “always great to shut critics up”. We went out there and were able to achieve something we haven’t done for almost ten years, it was pretty special to be a part of it.” Australia’s victory at Twickenham marked the Wallabies’ first stage of a …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Englishman ranked 229 hits shot of his life to close in on £1.2m – and PGA Tour card

The Telegraph

Whatever else Paul Waring gets to take from this Abu Dhabi Championship – and it is no exaggeration to say the rewards could be life-changing – the journeyman from the Wirral already has etched his name in the record books. Waring is five ahead of his nearest pursuers – a group including Tommy Fleetwood and Thorbjorn Olesen – and has …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nathan McSweeney and Cameron Bancroft's failures, Michael Neser's hamstring complicate Test selection headache

ABC

Nathan McSweeney's bid to be handed a Test debut against India has been dealt a blow after he was dismissed cheaply to end day one of Australia A's clash against India A. McSweeney was caught in the slips for just 14 and was soon joined in the sheds by fellow Test opening candidate Cameron Bancroft, who managed just three as …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jake Fraser-McGurk not prepared to curb natural attacking flair despite 'schoolyard bullies' criticism from Ian Healy

ABC

Jake Fraser-McGurk has shrugged off criticism he needs to alter his ultra-aggressive approach to opening the batting for Australia. Pat Cummins earns batting promotion calls after masterful role in another thrilling run chase Australia's Test captain is widely known for his exploits with the ball, but once again showed that he can be a steady hand with the willow in …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Marler should be commended for breaking down rugby's barriers around toxic masculinity and mental health - and he was NEVER going to go quietly, writes NIK SIMON... the journalist who knows him be

Daily Mail

It was a bank holiday weekend in 2016 when a giant lump in fancy dress barged into me at the bar of The Ship in Wandsworth. After calling time on his international career Joe Marler will go down as one of rugby's most colourful characters The hulking prop quickly made a name for himself early on with his unique sense …

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5 months ago

England winger Dom Young motivated by revenge against Samoa

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5 months ago

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ Geoff Capes after athlete and strong man dies aged 75

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5 months, 1 week ago

Inside Mike Tindall's birthday weekend in Barcelona as he shares snaps on a yacht with Zara on TikTok

Daily Mail

The former rugby player spent quality time with wife Zara for his 46th birthday Mike Tindall celebrated his 46th birthday in Barcelona over the weekend, as the former rugby player was joined by wife Zara to mark the occasion. Mike Tindall celebrated his 46th birthday in Barcelona over the weekend, as the former rugby player was joined by wife Zara …

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6 months ago

Charlie Ewels INTERVIEW: Bath star on an unwanted world record

Daily Mail

Two red cards in two Test matches makes Charlie Ewels sound like someone from a young offenders list but the reality is far from it. ‘I watched it back in the changing room with the KC, Richard Smith, and thought, “Yeah, that’s a red card”,’ recalls Ewels. England and Bath star Charlie Ewels sat down with Mail Sport for an …

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6 months ago

Watch: Scottie Scheffler loses his cool as tempers boil over in Presidents Cup

The Telegraph

As if Scottie Scheffler’s year has not been lively enough, the unassuming world No 1 was involved in an on-course flare-up with his great friend Tom Kim as the one-sided Presidents Cup turned all Ryder Cup for a while. However, Kim, 22, was evidently keen to get under the skin of Scheffler, as the home side at Royal Montreal attempted …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Why Steve Borthwick MUST pick England's forgotten man to do battle with the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY

Daily Mail

It's time to make more noise about a quiet man. Since he became captain of our club, he’s become better and better.’ Steve Borthwick was in attendance for the Premiership opener and Spencer surely made a powerful point to the England head coach. Bath captain Ben Spencer has been backed for an England recall against the All Blacks England coach …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Brian Huggett dead aged 87: Golf pays tribute to former Great Britain and Ireland Ryder Cup captain

Daily Mail

Former Ryder Cup captain and DP World Tour player Brain Huggett has died aged 87. Former Ryder Cup captain and DP World Tour player Brain Huggett has died aged 87 Huggett was born in Porthcawl, Wales, in 1936 and turned professional in 1951, winning 16 titles in Europe, including two titles on the European tour My darling Dad passed away …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Josh Warrington hints at retirement with gesture in defeat to Anthony Cacace

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6 months, 1 week ago

He Guoqiang stuns Ronnie O’Sullivan again at English Open

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

DANNY MURPHY: My cousin Ben Futcher is a chip off the old block of his famous father Paul - he would be so proud of his son's debut in charge of England's under-21s tonight

Daily Mail

It'll be a super-proud moment when my cousin Ben Futcher manages England under-21s for the first time on Friday, and poignant too with his dad Paul sadly no longer here to see it. Ben Futcher - Danny Murphy's cousin - will take charge of his first match as England under-21 head coach Futcher is stepping into Lee Carsley shoes', who …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen set for Diamond League clash with Olympic champion Cole Hocker

The Independent

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7 months ago

As Jack Draper takes over as Britain's main man, Mail Sport visits his first club - and he was so good at six, he was already giving out autographs!

Daily Mail

Mail Sport visits the clubhouse in Sutton on one of the busiest weeks of season Draper became British No 1 in June when he won the Stuttgart Open in Germany Jack Draper became British No 1 on June 17 after winning the Stuttgart Open, but it feels like he only truly became the face of men's tennis in this country …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Finn Russell's partying days may be over but Scotland and Bath star still aims to be the entertainer - with the No 10 having the World Cup and Lions selection in his sights

Daily Mail

In summers gone by, Finn Russell would have spent his off-season in the likes of Ibiza or Monte Carlo enjoying, by his own admission, the fruits of his labour. ‘We had our second child in the summer and it’s obviously a big lifestyle change having kids,’ said Russell, as the countdown gets started to the 2024/25 season. Finn Russell admits …

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7 months, 1 week ago

England pay tribute to Graham Thorpe with commemoration at Old Trafford

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7 months, 1 week ago

English cricket to honour Graham Thorpe ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka

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