June 20th, 2022
Brilliant Inspiral has Cheveley Park on cloud nine
The Cheveley Park Stud team are still basking in the glory of Inspiral’s “sensational” return to action in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Metcalf to lead England’s title defence at Commonwealth Games
Nat Metcalf has been announced as England’s captain for the Commonwealth Games and leads an experienced squad aiming to defend their title in Birmingham this summer.
Pliskova: ‘Super difficult’ for Serena to win Wimbledon
Karolina Pliskova has shot down suggestions Serena Williams could be a contender at Wimbledon, saying it will be “super difficult for her no matter which kind of player she is”.
Warriors 2022 champions: A story of individual and collective renaissance
Lots of words have been written eulogising Stephen Curry for his stunning NBA Finals masterpiece but the Golden State Warriors roster contains more than just his incredible story.
Roy backs England captain Morgan after second duck in a row
Jason Roy backed Eoin Morgan to rediscover his touch with the bat soon after the England captain made a second successive duck against the Netherlands.
Matt Fitzpatrick: US Open champion on ‘hit and hope’ bunker shot that led to win
Matt Fitzpatrick admits that “one of the best shots” he has ever hit that led to him winning the US Open in Boston, was actually a “hit and hope”.
Nayef Aguerd: West Ham complete £30m deal to sign Rennes defender
West Ham have completed the signing of Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd from Ligue 1 side Rennes for £30m.
Canadian Grand Prix: Podium gives Lewis Hamilton ‘hope’ but Mercedes ‘managing expectations’
Lewis Hamilton says his podium in Canada gives him hope that Mercedes can return to competitiveness this year, but his team boss has urged caution.
Fina bars transgender swimmers from women’s elite events if they went through male puberty
Fina, swimming’s world governing body, votes to stop transgender athletes from competing in women’s elite races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty.
Australia v England: Eddie Jones names squad for three-Test series in July
Billy Vunipola and Danny Care are named alongside eight uncapped players in England’s squad for their three-Test tour in Australia next month.