Former England international Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease. Burrow spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles. He retired in 2017 but two years later it was revealed Burrow had been diagnosed with MND...
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French Open wrap: Djokovic, Zverev, and Medvedev claim victory on day seven
Thanks to another rain-wrecked day in Paris, Novak Djokovic won an early-hours tussle with Lorenzo Musetti in five sets at 3.08am. Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev also came through tough third-round encounters. Meanwhile, there were straightforward wins for Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the women’s two and four seeds. Here, the PA news agency looks...
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Andy Murray considers Wimbledon doubles campaign with brother Jamie
Andy Murray is considering playing doubles with his brother Jamie at Wimbledon. Murray and Dan Evans’ scratch pairing was shortlived after they were beaten in the first round of the French Open. But the two-time Wimbledon champion fancies another crack at SW19 this summer and might reprise his Davis Cup-winning partnership with his elder sibling....
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BBC yet to secure rights to show the European Athletics Championships NEXT WEEK… with Great Britain sending 72 athletes to Rome ahead of the Olympics
The BBC does not have the rights for the European Athletics Championships Great Britain will have 72 athletes in Rome next week, but it may not be shown By David Coverdale Published: 16:22 BST, 31 May 2024 | Updated: 18:23 BST, 31 May 2024 The BBC are yet to secure the rights to broadcast the...
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Andy Murray’s limp French Open exit was a blessing in disguise
ROLAND GARROS — There was some debate about whether Andy Murray had tears in his eyes as he left Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday night. If he did, it could have been sadness, for what seems likely to have been his last French Open, but it could also have been embarrassment after having been, frankly,...
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British equestrian rider Georgie Campbell dies competing at event in Devon
Georgie Campbell, the British professional horse rider, has died while competing at an equestrian event in Devon. Campbell, 37, suffered a fall from her horse during an international competition at Bicton on Sunday. Governing body British Eventing said in a statement: “It is with deepest regret that we announce that Georgie Campbell (GBR) suffered a...
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Tour of Britain saved as British Cycling secure ‘one of biggest deals in British sport’
British Cycling has announced “one of the biggest deals in British sport in recent years” with Lloyds Bank becoming its new lead partner, effective immediately. The “multi-year deal”, which is thought to be worth around £20 million over the next five years, secures the future of the men’s and women’s Tour of Britain, both of...
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Katie Boulter eyes world’s top 10 as she bids to continue rapid rise
Katie Boulter has her sights set on the world’s top 10 and is hoping her success can help inspire more female coaches in tennis. The 27-year-old is enjoying the best period of her career, having soared from outside the top 150 to a high of 27 in the rankings in less than a year, winning...
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Richard Whitehead says Paralympians should be in the spotlight for longer
Two-time Paralympic champion Richard Whitehead believes disability is “lagging behind” other minority groups and needs more than just fleeting moments in the spotlight. With 99 days until the start of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, the British runner called for greater disabled representation within the boardrooms of national governing bodies and the media. Whitehead...
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Jack Draper plans to tap into Andy Murray’s experience when he retires
Jack Draper will be straight on the phone to Andy Murray asking for more regular advice when the two-time Wimbledon champion calls time on his career later this year. The 37-year-old is in the final throes of an outstanding career, having confirmed earlier this year that he is unlikely to play past the summer. Murray...
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The best online casino sites in Canada – your top 10 guide
Presenting the ultimate guide to online casinos in Canada Trusted advice on which casinos should you join and trust with your money The top online games for you to play today Canada is one of the world’s biggest markets for online gambling. Filled to the brim with hundreds of gaming sites, picking the right platform...
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Team GB spark fury with traditional Union Jack colours DITCHED to follow England’s football shirt ‘woke’ row
The backlash Nike received for their ‘woke’ rebrand of the Union Jack for England’s new football kit hasn’t put off designers for Team GB it seems. The sportswear giant sparked anger and dismay after the release of England’s new strip featured an altered St George cross on the collar. Instead of using the traditional red...