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Representatives says increase is ‘signal of intent’ Tennis stars had boycotted media at French Open Wimbledon will avoid the threat of player protests at this year’s tournament after representatives of the world’s leading tennis stars revealed they recognise the significant prize money increase offered by the All England Club. “Leading players from the ATP and WTA Tours welcome Wimbledon’s 2026 p…

Had been calls for Nations League tie to be boycotted FAI agree to move contest away from Aviva Stadium The Republic of Ireland are to play their upcoming Nations League game against Israel at a neutral venue behind closed doors following protests by players and fans over the death toll of Palestinian civilians during the war in Gaza. Ireland had been set to host Israel at the Aviva Stadium on 4 …

Forward signs three-year deal with WSL champions ‘The way City plays suits me really well’ says 31-year-old Beth Mead believes Manchester City’s playing style suits her own and has described her move to the Women’s Super League champions on a three-year contract as a “no-brainer”. The 31-year-old forward, who has scored 40 times in 81 appearances for England, has become City’s first signing of th…

The Prem’s top points scorer has been rejuvenated this year as the Chiefs look to overturn their fancied hosts Bath in Saturday’s semi-final It is early afternoon in Exeter and Henry Slade is reflecting on his day so far. As a type 1 diabetic he has already injected himself “four or five times” and a training schedule change has left him playing catchup with his insulin levels. “I had a bit of a …

Frenchman was demoted to seventh for pitlane speeding F1 said it had made a mistake with its measurements Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the Monaco Grand Prix podium on Friday after Formula One stewards rescinded penalties for pitlane speeding after recognising a timekeeping error following an appeal by his Alpine team. The Frenchman had finished third on the track but dropped to seventh when the…

Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword In Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Don’t underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino were my two favourite managers. Thomas is a great communicator, he’s demanding and he articulates himself really well. I admire the way he transfers…

Platini among former players to accuse captain of creating distraction as Deschamps defends captain’s right to speak “If there’s one wish I have, it’s for you to ask my players about the opponents, about football,” Didier Deschamps told journalists after announcing France’s World Cup squad. “I understand that you might feel obliged to ask other questions, but they’re not there to answer them.” De…

‘I’ve given it my all in every match,’ says Black Caps legend Captained World Test Championship winners in 2021 Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will play no further part in the Test series against England after retiring from all international cricket with immediate effect. Williamson brings an end to a 16-year career marked by numerous accolades and by captaining his side to the title …

Jackett spent whole playing career with Watford He managed seven clubs including Millwall and Wolves The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Millwall and Wolves, has died at the age of 64. Jackett won 31 Wales caps during a playing career spent entirely with Watford before starting his managerial career with Watford in 1996. He took charge of more than 900 g…

Updates from the latest round of Championship matches Mail Tanya or comment BTL | Sign up for the Spin After a torrid spring with Kent , and losing his England place, Crawley has stepped away from CC cricket for the next two matches, despite the temptations of the Blackpool pitch A Kent statement read: “This period will allow him to recharge so he can fully commit and give his all for the remaind…

Midfielder’s meteoric climb could enter different stratosphere if he inspires World Cup glory and seals record move The numbers around Elliot Anderson are rising fast – to extraordinary levels. A little like the player himself. At the beginning of last week, when he flew to Florida with the England squad for their pre-World Cup camp, he was the Nottingham Forest midfielder who had finished a grue…

Of all the bases Scotland fans could have found for their World Cup journey, it had to be the city renowned for chasing the English out of town Sam Adams is the beer of Boston, named after the fourth governor of Massachusetts and founding father of the United States. Downtown, there’s a tap room where you can drink it all day. On Thursday lunchtime the bar was packed, full of Scotland fans, and h…

Less than a decade ago, the British GP was on the brink of disappearing but this July it will break the record for the biggest ever with 570,000 through the gates The scale of change at the British Grand Prix in recent years will be writ large come July when the meeting is poised to become the biggest in Formula One history. This year’s race is expected to sell out its new capacity of 570,000 ove…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! In case you missed it last week, there was a brilliant bit of camerawork in France’s warm-up match against the Côte d’Ivoire in Nantes. After the African side drew level through Guéla Doué, the camera immediately panned to his younger brother on the opposition bench, Desiré, as the unusued French substitute wore a wry smile as he watched the Côt…

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Barney Ronay , Jeff Rueter and Jonathan Wilson as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico Continue reading...