August 20th, 2024

Hull handed star-studded group with Korda and Vu at St Andrews

Charley Hull has been grouped alongside world No 1 Nelly Korda and defending champion Lilia Vu for the first two rounds of the AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews.

How realistic is Norris chasing down Verstappen for F1 title?

As the 2024 Formula 1 season resumes with Max Verstappen holding a 78-point lead over Lando Norris, Sky Sports F1 assess the Brit’s chances of chasing down the world championship leader.

Pope: Stokes will let me do my own thing as England captain

​​​​​Ollie Pope says Ben Stokes will allow him to captain England his way as he steps up to lead the side for the first time in the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Preston appoint Heckingbottom as manager

Preston North End have appointed Paul Heckingbottom as their new manager.

ParalympicsGB name Paris squad with record number of female athletes

ParalympicsGB has confirmed a squad of 215 athletes for the Paris 2024 Games, with a record 46 per cent of the team female.

England still Stokes’ team, says stand-in skipper Pope

Ollie Pope says England are still Ben Stokes’ team despite the batter taking charge for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Sutton warns ‘peak’ Toney against Saudi move

Brentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

Wolves make loan bid for Arsenal keeper Ramsdale

Wolves submit an offer to sign Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal.

Visser hits six sixes as Samoa add record 39 runs in over

Samoan cricketer Darius Visser sets a new men’s Twenty20 International record when he hit 39 runs in a single over during a 2026 T20 World Cup regional qualifier on Tuesday.

East v West – Germany’s drug-fuelled Cold War for medals

At the end of the Cold War, East Germany’s systematic doping secrets spilled out. The truth on the other side of the Berlin Wall has taken longer to emerge.
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