British number one Jack Draper says he had a “difficult” time after his integrity was questioned following last week’s Cincinnati Open.

The 22-year-old beat Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in controversial circumstances when the umpire failed to spot the ball hitting the floor as Draper struck it. Replays appeared to back up Auger-Aliassime's…

Continue ReadingBritish number one Jack Draper says he had a “difficult” time after his integrity was questioned following last week’s Cincinnati Open.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he spoke to Erling Haaland during the summer about “some things” he “didn’t like” – but urged the striker to keep “pressing like an animal”.

Haaland has been the Premier League's top scorer in his first two seasons with City, with 36 league goals as they won the Treble in 2022-23. The Norwegian scored 27…

Continue ReadingManchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he spoke to Erling Haaland during the summer about “some things” he “didn’t like” – but urged the striker to keep “pressing like an animal”.

Arne Slot’s first Premier League home game in charge of Liverpool ended in victory as the Reds continued their winning start to the season against Brentford.

Luis Diaz's clinical 13th-minute finish on his 100th appearance for the club since joining from Porto in 2022 set them on their way. The goal came after a lightning break…

Continue ReadingArne Slot’s first Premier League home game in charge of Liverpool ended in victory as the Reds continued their winning start to the season against Brentford.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he turned down a move to Saudi Arabia this summer because he is “really happy” at Anfield.

The Brazilian joined the Reds in 2018 in a £66.8m move from Roma, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in the world at the time. Alisson, 31, has won the…

Continue ReadingLiverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he turned down a move to Saudi Arabia this summer because he is “really happy” at Anfield.

American McCartney Kessler stunned No. 1 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil on Saturday, shaking off a brutal first set for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory in the final of Tennis in the Land in Cleveland.It was Kessler’s first career WTA Tour title.

Kessler thrived as an underdog in the tournament, ousting No. 4 seed Xinyu Wang of China and No. 5 seed Anastasia Potapova of Russia before completing the upset of Haddad…

Continue ReadingAmerican McCartney Kessler stunned No. 1 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil on Saturday, shaking off a brutal first set for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory in the final of Tennis in the Land in Cleveland.It was Kessler’s first career WTA Tour title.

Hall of Fame designated hitter Edgar Martinez will serve as the Seattle Mariners’ hitting coach for the rest of the 2024 season.

New Seattle skipper Dan Wilson announced the hire on Friday, one day after Scott Servais was fired as the manager. Martinez, 61, played his entire 18-year career in Seattle (1987-2004),…

Continue ReadingHall of Fame designated hitter Edgar Martinez will serve as the Seattle Mariners’ hitting coach for the rest of the 2024 season.

Ipswich have signed Burnley defender Dara O’Shea for an initial £12m plus a potential £3m in add-ons.

The Republic of Ireland international has penned a five-year deal with the Tractor Boys. He is Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna's 11th signing of the summer, following the capture of winger…

Continue ReadingIpswich have signed Burnley defender Dara O’Shea for an initial £12m plus a potential £3m in add-ons.