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Rory McIlroy explains putting struggles after unusual Truist Championship round
Rory McIlroy insisted he felt no frustration despite requiring 30 putts during his opening round at Quail Hollow, attributing his struggles to misreading the greens rather than poor stroke quality.The Northern Irishman's round at the Truist Championship proved remarkably unusual, with the 36-year-old recording 17 consecutive pars before finally breaking through on his final hole.When he finally sank a 15-footer on his closing hole, the Northern Irishman raised his arms overhead in mock triumph,...
Littler: I'm not even practising but I'm getting in my rivals' heads
Luke Littler has revealed he's "not practising" at the moment despite three nightly Premier League Darts wins on the trot, adding he feels he is getting in rivals Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen's heads. 
Man City dealt new title race blow as Arsenal tighten grip on Premier League trophy
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John Harbaugh has a history of UDFA success stories. Who in this Giants class is next?
An undrafted rookie made the 53-man roster in 17 of John Harbaugh’s 18 seasons in Baltimore, so the New York Giants should be an attractive destination for undrafted free agents.Those Harbaugh UDFAs include three players who are on the Giants’ roster: six-time Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard, safety Ar’Darius Washington and safety Beau Brade. Two undrafted free agents signed by the Giants last offseason saw action as rookies — wide receiver Beaux Collins and wide receiver Dalen Cambre, who appeared...
Who will be the 2026 WNBA MVP? And who's winning the league championship?
Acquiring shelf space might be one of A’ja Wilson’s toughest life tasks. Her trophy collection is so large, it’s hard to imagine where she puts it all.Among her stockpile of honors, the Las Vegas Aces forward is already the WNBA’s first four-time MVP after being awarded the top individual honor for the second year in a row last season.Advertisement
A question for all 15 WNBA teams: Can the Aces be caught? Can the Fever make a run?
The WNBA has more teams than it has had since 2002. In the more crowded landscape of 15 franchises, thanks to an expansion explosion in the league, we have questions for each team.The Aces seem like the favorites, but intrigue abounds. How will the new teams perform? Will free agency pickups have an influence? Will new fits work out?Let’s see what our experts have to say before the season kicks off Friday.Advertisement
Supremacy at the Six Nations: is England’s dominance an issue for women’s rugby?
Red Roses are reaping rewards of investment with call for others to follow their lead to increase jeopardyA world record winning streak stretched to 36 matches, no defeats in the Six Nations since 2018 and none at all since the 2022 Rugby World Cup final: England’s dominance of women’s rugby is undeniable but is it bad for the game?Before addressing that question as England prepare for their penultimate 2026 Six Nations match against Italy in Parma on Saturday, another needs to be answered – why...
Ranking the Colts' undrafted free agents: Can Indy find another diamond in the rough?
The Indianapolis Colts begin their two-day rookie minicamp on Friday. It will be the first opportunity for their eight draft picks, headlined by former Georgia linebacker CJ Allen, to take the field at West 56th Street.The team’s rookie minicamp also gives a slew of undrafted players the chance to prove they belong in the NFL. A handful of undrafted players have made the Colts’ 53-man roster in recent years, and that trend could continue as Indy tries to end its five-year playoff drought in 2026...
Thirty-five days to tipoff: Inside the Toronto Tempo’s mad dash to opening night
TORONTO – From the window-wrapped 68th-floor lounge atop Scotia Plaza, the view is the point. Maybe some people come for the coffee or the halibut with lemon risotto. It’s more likely that meetings take place here so everyone can take a load off, talk quietly and gaze upon the sprawl of the city and Lake Ontario, contemplating vast horizons. And here comes Monica Wright Rogers, phone pinned to her ear, asking about a photo shoot across town, very much accustomed to looking around and ahead in al...
Sky Sports pundit held back by stewards after taunting Nottingham Forest fans in Aston Villa win
Lee Hendrie found himself restrained by security staff after goading Nottingham Forest supporters during Aston Villa's emphatic Europa League semi-final second leg triumph on Thursday evening.The former Villa midfielder, now 48, was captured on video enthusiastically waving towards dejected away fans as the home side romped to a commanding lead.Footage showed the ex-England international laughing whilst pointing out the scoreline to devastated Forest supporters as the match drew to a close.With...
Ruben Amorim's transfer rule that Man Utd must keep with new manager
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim outlined a crucial part of the club's recruitment plans last year
Gavaskar calls for major cricket rule tweak, urges Ganguly to help pacers
Gavaskar calls for major cricket rule tweak urges Ganguly to help pacers
Nottinghamshire v Surrey, Glamorgan v Somerset, and more: county cricket – live
now10.21 BSTAs some possibly cheap wickets arrive at Hove in the form of Leicestershire, Ali ponders an England return for Ollie Robinson.Ollie Robinson is English cricket’s biggest enigma who could make an unlikely Test comeback | Ali MartinRead moreShare
Virgil van Dijk to receive imminent offer with Liverpool star 'ready to leave'
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a surprise move away from Anfield this summer, despite his contract still having one year left to run
Swiatek's new coach tears Achilles as she and Osaka progress at Italian Open
Iga Swiatek is through to the last 32 of the Italian Open, winning a third-set decider against unseeded American Caty McNally 6-1 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 to progress.At 6-1 3-1 ahead, the three-time Rome champion Swiatek appeared to be cruising through her opener, but she squandered three break points for a 4-1 lead with cheap unforced errors, and from that point on the match turned into a battle.
Fabian Hurzeler says new contract important for Brighton 'clarity': 'There are always noises'
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler says he resolved his future with Brighton & Hove Albion to provide clarity in the push to qualify for Europe.The club confirmed on Thursday that Hurzeler has signed a new contract until 2029, replacing a deal that expired in 2027, with the 33-year-old having attracted interest from Bayer Leverkusen.Advertisement
Analysing the relegation battles across Europe's top leagues
The Premier League’s first genuine relegation battle in two seasons has narrowed to two London clubs that have both won European silverware in the past three years. Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League last May; West Ham lifted the Conference League in 2023. Nottingham Forest have pulled clear under Vitor Pereira, and the final place above the line is a straight fight between the two.Advertisement
Barcelona XI vs Real Madrid: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for El Clasico
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How a driver with one hand became a racer who Formula 1 legends didn't want to pass
Spa-Francorchamps was where Archie Scott Brown’s story ended. A British sports-car driver of the 1950s, he won famous races, helped form an automotive marque and defeated several legendary drivers in the first decade of the Formula 1 world championship.“If you passed him, you really had to make sure he wouldn’t get you back,” Stirling Moss, widely considered the best F1 driver never to have won the world championship, told Motorsport News in 2015. “He was a racer, not just a driver.”Advertisemen...
Newcastle: Eddie Howe responds to Anthony Gordon transfer talk as 'Bayern begin talks'
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