Serena Williams has suffered her worst ever Grand Slam defeat, with France’s Virginie Razzano knocking her out of the French Open first round in a 4-6 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 upset. …
Former world number two Tommy Haas, fighting fit at 34, despite a career plagued by injuries, is determined to keep playing so his daughter will get the opportunity to see …
Aaron Cruden and Sam Cane share two of the toughest jobs in New Zealand rugby. Both are understudying two of the most high-profile All Blacks in recent years – Dan …
South African World Cup winner Francois Steyn has re-signed for his former Super 15 side Sharks, ending a three-year spell at Top 14 outfit Racing-Metro. The 25-year-old – capped 47 …
Russian tycoon Anton Zingarevich has completed his takeover of newly promoted Premier League side Reading. Zingarevich agreed to buy a 51 per cent controlling stake in the Royals in January …
Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins believes they will face the current “second-best side” in world rugby when they tackle Australia down under. It is 43 years since Wales beat the …
Spanish world No.2 Rafael Nadal, bidding for a record seventh Roland Garros crown, sped into the second round at the French Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Italian …
Maria Sharapova may have been blessed with Grand Slam glory and an A-list lifestyle which have made her the richest sportswoman in the world, but she’s most proud of her …
England prop Matt Stevens has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury, the Rugby Football Union has confirmed. South African-born Stevens, 29, who …
Eden Hazard appears to be signalling his arrival in English football – and the only real surprise is that the Belgian playmaker hasn’t made the move to the English Premier …
Out-of-contract Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame admits Kenny Dalglish’s sacking as Liverpool manager scuppered a potential move to Anfield. The 24-year-old Senegal international claims he held talks with the Scot prior …
Maria Sharapova took just 48 minutes to race into the French Open second round on Tuesday with a 6-0 6-0 humiliation of hapless Romanian Alexandra Cadantu. Russian second seed Sharapova, …
She has been likened to a young Martina Hingis, but Ashleigh Barty won’t make the French Open final as a 16-year-old like the Swiss Miss did. The Australian wildcard’s maiden …
She has been likened to a young Martina Hingis, but Ashleigh Barty won’t make the French Open final as a 16-year-old like the Swiss Miss did. The Australian wildcard’s maiden …
Australian rugby league centre Adrian Purtell suffered a heart attack following Bradford’s Super League clash with Leeds on Sunday, the club has confirmed. Purtell, 27, who played several years in …
Boom Wallabies’ back-rower and new cafe owner Scott Higginbotham has attributed his hot form on the field to keeping busy off it. The rampaging Queensland Red has been one of …
Not only has North Queensland coach Neil Henry backed James Tamou over a controversial late hit on Benji Marshall, he says he is “astounded” the New Zealand captain had not …
Boom Wallabies’ back-rower and new cafe owner Scott Higginbotham has attributed his hot form on the field to keeping busy off it. The rampaging Queensland Red has been one of …
