June 5th, 2022
More Paris heartbreak for Gauff as French pair win doubles
Coco Gauff suffered more Paris heartbreak after losing the French Open women’s doubles final with her partner Jessica Pegula 2-6 6-3 6-2 to Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic.
Inspiral set for key course gallop ahead of Royal Ascot return
Inspiral is set to step up her work in the coming days as she closes in on her intended return to action in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Root: Captaincy was becoming unhealthy
Joe Root gives his reaction after leading England to victory with a Test century and surpassing 10,000 Test career runs. He also reflects on a tough couple of years as captain and looks to the future under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Kingscote: I’m no normal Derby-winning jockey
Derby-winning rider Richard Kingscote is happy to stand out from his weighing room colleagues and accepts he is “not everyone’s cup of tea”.
England v New Zealand: Joe Root hundred seals win at Lord’s
Joe Root’s masterful century leads England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against New Zealand on the fourth morning at Lord’s.
Qatar World Cup 2022: Wales and Ukraine set for momentous play-off final in Cardiff
Wales aim to end their 64-year wait for World Cup qualification as they host Ukraine in Sunday’s play-off final in Cardiff.
Joe Root: England batter passes 10,000 Test runs
Joe Root has become the second England batter to score 10,000 Test runs after scoring a century on day four of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
French Open: Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff represent Gen Z in speaking out
Iga Swiatek uses her French Open victory speech to urge Ukraine to “stay strong”, days after her opponent Coco Gauff calls for an end to gun violence.
French Open: Rafael Nadal bids for 14th Roland Garros title against Casper Ruud
Rafael Nadal bids for a record-extending 14th French Open title against Casper Ruud on Sunday – in a meeting between master and “student”.