Selby’s defeat was compounded by fellow Leicester star Joe O’Connor, who yesterday saw out his first-session commanding lead, completing a stunning victory over the four-time world champion on his debut at the tournament. There are six more matches in-store today, with Mark
Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will represent Europe at the Laver Cup in September in what could be his final competitive event as a tennis player. Nadal has been confirmed in the line-up alongside fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Masters 1000 on the eve of the tournament, after doubts were raised over he would participate in the pre-French Open event. The Serb has endured a difficult start to the 2024 season and withdrew
The 35-year-old was in men’s doubles action later on Wednesday, but defeat to Fils was his final men’s singles match of a career that twice took him to the fourth round of a Grand Slam and previously saw him ranked inside the
The Miami Open tournament director is hoping that Andy Murray can end his career on his own terms after picking up a serious injury. The Brit ruptured multiple ankle ligaments during his third-round defeat to Tomas Machac and will be out for
The Augusta National Invitation Tournament in Georgia teed off for the first time on this day in history, March 22, 1934. “A tradition unlike any other,” in the now-famous words of CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz, the golf competition was renamed the Masters
March is here, which means just one thing for college basketball lovers: March Madness. The annual NCAA college basketball tournament begins on March 19, 2024, when 64 collegiate teams will take their turns playing for the championship title. This year, games will
A fire has broken out in Acapulco not far away from the city’s Mexican Open tennis venue. British contender Jack Draper will hope the issues don’t affect his upcoming semi-final against Alex de Minaur, having exceeded expectations to make it to the
Ireland are on course to land another Six Nations following their 31-7 victory over Wales in Dublin over the weekend. Andy Farrell’s side will be hoping to make it four wins from four when they face England in the next round on
Marcus Smith faces a race against time to be fit for England’s crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland on March 9. The fly-half suffered a calf problem during pre-tournament training and has subsequently missed all three rounds of matches. England also hope