January 16th, 2025
McIlroy five off lead after opening Hero Dubai Desert Classic round
Defending champion Rory McIlroy sat five shots off the lead after completing his opening round at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Ref Watch: Why Brooks received yellow card for Cucurella clash
Dermot Gallagher gives greater insight into why Bournemouth’s David Brooks received a yellow card for clashing with Marc Cucurella following a VAR review.
Boulter’s Australian Open hopes ended by Kudermetova
Katie Boulter’s hopes of a strong Australian Open run ended in disappointing fashion with a second-round loss to Veronika Kudermetova.
Konate: I want to help ‘unbelievable’ Salah win Ballon d’Or this year
Ibrahima Konate says he is inspired to win trophies for “unbelievable” team-mate Mo Salah in the hope that the forward can win the Ballon d’Or for the first time.
Maher: Culture shift needed to create rugby stars and grow game
Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport.
Raducanu apologised to Murray to avoid ‘bad blood’
Emma Raducanu says she apologised to fellow Briton Andy Murray over her Wimbledon mixed doubles withdrawal last year as she did not want any “bad blood” between the pair.
‘Not acceptable’ – Postecoglou on ‘thin ice’ at Spurs
With six defeats in their past 10 games, a loss to their biggest rivals and closer to the relegation zone than the top four, things are going from bad to worse for Tottenham.
Boulter suffers another early Grand Slam exit
Katie Boulter’s hopes of making a deep run at a major for the first time are ended by Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova at the Australian Open.
‘The door is ajar for Arsenal – this must be their catalyst’
Arsenal’s vital win over Tottenham must be the catalyst for both their Premier League title challenge and a striker search, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.
‘Unstoppable’ Isak gives Newcastle title chance – Shearer
Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer believes Alexander Isak’s fine form boosts Newcastle United’s chance of catching up with league leaders Liverpool.