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Wenger’s Arsenal future remains uncertain after FA Cup triumph
The future of long-serving Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is expected to be decided this week as the Frenchman savours his side’s 2-1 FA Cup final...
Anthony Joshua ‘could emulate Muhammad Ali’ and become sporting icon
Promoters believe Anthony Joshua could go on to be as popular as his hero Muhammad Ali, as they hatch plans to make him one of sport’s biggest stars.
Serena Williams Snapchat pregnancy reveal was an accident
Serena Williams has admitted she accidentally revealed her pregnancy to the world with a swimsuit photo on Snapchat.
West Ham United and Newcastle’s offices raided by tax officials
West Ham and Newcastle United have been raided as part of a huge football tax fraud investigation involving 180 HMRC officers across the UK and France.
London Marathon stars targeting new world record
Athletics fans have been advised to watch out for a potential men’s world record time in Sunday’s London Marathon.
Champion cyclist Scarponi killed in training crash
Italian cycling great Michele Scarponi has been tragically killed following a crash with a van during a training ride.
Ice-cool Van Avermaet claims Paris-Roubaix title
Olympic champion Greg van Avermaet needed a thrilling sprint finish to claim his first win at Paris-Roubaix, the race known as the ‘Hell of the North’.
Fiji wins Hong Kong Sevens title for 17th time
Fiji won the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens for a record-extending 17th time on Sunday, beating South Africa 22-0 in a lopsided final to win their first tournament...
Lewis Hamilton coasts to victory at Chinese Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton steered clear of a chaotic start to the Chinese Grand Prix and coasted to victory on Sunday, claiming his fifth title in...
France dump GB out of Davis Cup quarters
France advanced to the Davis Cup semi-finals after veterans Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut won a tight doubles in Rouen on Saturday.
One For Arthur wins the 170th Grand National
Derek Fox rode 14-1 shot One For Arthur to victory in the 170th running of the Grand National.
Federer sets up classic Miami Open final against Nadal
Roger Federer’s season of resurgence took another thrilling turn on Friday night when he won a three-tiebreaker semi-final against Nick Kyrgios at...
Tiger Woods will be at the Masters, but not to play
Tiger Woods has confirmed he will not be playing in the Masters next week as he is not “tournament ready” following further back problems.
‘Beautiful day’ for Sebastian Vettel as breaks Ferrari’s F1 drought with victory in Australia
An ecstatic Sebastian Vettel reflected on a “beautiful day” after winning the Australian Grand Prix, but suggested it was too early to start...
Hamilton roars onto pole position in Melbourne
Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying for the first Grand Prix of the season, posting the fastest lap ever at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne.
Former England footballer Adam Johnson loses appeal against conviction
Ex-footballer Adam Johnson has lost an appeal against his conviction for sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan.
Muirfield golf club votes to allow female members for the first time
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (HCEG), who play at Muirfield, have voted to allow women members.
Mourinho tells goading Chelsea fans: ‘Judas’ is still your number one
Jose Mourinho has hit back at a section of Chelsea’s fans who called him “Judas”, insisting he remains No.1 at Stamford Bridge until...
Kickboxer Scott Marsden, 14, dies after suffering injuries during title fight in Leeds
A 14-year-old kickboxer who collapsed during an English title fight in Leeds has died.
Man City ease past Sunderland to keep up title chase
Manchester City maintained their pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea with a comfortable 2-0 victory at bottom club Sunderland on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy surprised by criticism after round with US president Trump
World number three Rory McIlroy says he was “taken aback” by the extent of the criticism he received for playing golf with US President Donald...
Tennis star Bouchard goes on date with fan after losing bet
Tennis player Eugenie Bouchard was as good as her word when she went on a blind date with a man who challenged her to go out with him if the New England...
Swimming legend Grant Hackett found safe after going missing
Former Olympic swimming champion Grant Hackett has been found by police in Australia’s Gold Coast after going missing.
Usain Bolt stripped of historic Olympic gold after teammate doping case
Usain Bolt has been stripped of his relay gold medal from the 2008 Olympics in the doping case of relay teammate Nesta Carter.
Djokovic stunned in 2nd round at the Australian Open by wildcard
Defending champion Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat by world number 117 Denis Istomin in the second round of the Australian Open.
Man Utd see off Barca and Real Madrid to top football clubs rich list
They may be struggling to rediscover past glories on the pitch - but Manchester United are back on top of football’s money league for the first time...
‘Sir Andy’ seeks end to Australian Open agony
Having snatched Novak Djokovic’s world number one ranking in a thrilling late-season raid, Andy Murray will bid to storm the Serb’s Melbourne...
UFC president offers $25m apiece to Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather
UFC president Dana Whitehas said that he would pay $25m apiece to Floyd Mayweather Jr and and MMA star Conor McGregor for a fight between them, presumably...
Barcelona sack chief over controversial Lionel Messi jibe
Barcelona have surprisingly sacked Pere Gratacos as head of Sports Institutional Relations with the Spanish Football Federation over controversial comments...
FIFA decides unanimously to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026
FIFA has unanimously decided the World Cup will be expanded to feature 48 countries from 2026.
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