A frantic London derby, built on instinct and emotion, naturally propelled Marc Cucurella to the forefront. Enzo Maresca refuses to recognize Chelsea as title contenders, but for long periods, amid such intensity from Thomas Frank’s excellent Brentford, they thrived and eventually held on for a valuable victory, closing the gap with leaders Liverpool just two … Read more
Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin can win the F1 world championship in 2026 as the Spaniard ‘dreams’ of a third world title. The 43-year-old won two world titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006, but has endured frustrating seasons since, including a couple of near-misses with Ferrari. Alonso finished ninth in this year’s drivers’ standings, … Read more
Is Naomi Osaka back? (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images) If Naomi Osaka wants to re-enter tennis’ elite, the US Open is a natural place for her. The two-time US Open champion defeated No. 10 seed Jeļena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 in the first round on Tuesday, marking her first victory against a top 10 opponent in … Read more
The track and field star won the gold medal in the women’s 200 meters final at the Paris Summer Olympics. Michael Steele/Getty Gabby Thomas on August 6, 2024 Athletics star Gabby Thomas basked in her success after winning gold at the Paris Olympics this summer – but she finally thought about speaking out to a … Read more
Sign up for Miguel Delaney’s free Reading the Game newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up for Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up for Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter A frantic London derby, built on instinct and emotion, naturally propelled Marc Cucurella to the forefront. Enzo Maresca refuses to recognize Chelsea as title … Read more
NAPLES, Fla. — The Grant Thornton Invitational provides a rare opportunity for the many top players on the LPGA and PGA Tours to see each other’s matches up close. It’s a week of mutual admiration and, in many cases, an opportunity to learn something new. With so many different teams on the field this time … Read more
Max Verstappen has defended his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez after what he described as “very harsh” criticism of the Mexican driver. The Dutchman, who won his fourth consecutive world championship in 2024, finished 285 points ahead of Perez in the drivers’ standings. A torrid run of results for Perez has led to speculation over … Read more
Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the NHK Trophy, while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko took second place for the first American double in ice dancing at a Grand Prix other than Skate America. Chock, 32, and Bates, 35, extended their ice dancing records with a 25th career Grand Prix podium and qualification for their … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz is trying to regain his title of world No. 1. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) His first opponent was more feisty than expected, but Carlos Alcaraz is ready to compete at the US Open. The world number 3 beat Australian qualifier Li Tu 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the first round at Flushing Meadows … Read more
MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Shaun Norris of South Africa came from behind to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship by one stroke on Sunday. Norris was six shots ahead going into the final round but shot a 5-under 67 at Leopard Creek Country Club, giving him a total of 13-under 275. Norris, 42, overcame a … Read more