Via Sistina swoops late to land Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh
Via Sistina led home a one-two for the British raiders when storming to a Group One triumph in the Yulong Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.
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Rishi Sunak discusses 'sting' of racism following fallout from damning cricket report
The Prime Minister has spoken about the “sting” of racism, as he reflected on his love of cricket in the wake of a damning report into the sport. Rishi Sunak, an avid cricket fan, joined the BBC’s Test Match Special programme for an interview during a break in today's Ashes action.
Adam beats Simon in Yates twins one-two on Tour stage one
BILBAO, Spain :Britain's Adam Yates pipped his own twin brother Simon to claim the opening stage of the Tour de France and don the first yellow jersey of this year's race at the end of a 182.5-km loop around Bilbao on Saturday.
UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Jackson Goldstone wins Val di Sole downhill thriller as Valentina Holl dominates
Jackson Goldstone (Santa Cruz Syndicate) won his first elite UCI Downhill World Cup after a thrilling and unpredictable race in Val di Sole, while Valentina Holl (Rockshox Trek Race Team) stormed to an imperious victory in the women’s elite race. The Canadian recovered from an early error to produce a spectacular run on the technically demanding Italian course, with compatriot Finn Iles (Specialized Gravity) and Frenchman Thibaut Daprela (Commencal/Muc-Off by Riding Addiction) completing the podium.
Madison Keys claims Eastbourne title without dropping a set after overcoming Daria Kasatkina
Madison Keys claimed her second Eastbourne title nine years after the first by beating Daria Kastkina 6-3 7-6(13) on Saturday in a major boost ahead of Wimbledon. The American has enjoyed a superb run at the grass-court WTA 500 event, not dropping a set in wins over Tereza Martincova, Wang Xiyu, Petra Martic, Coco Gauff and world No. 11 Kasatkina.
Rangers STILL in Danilo transfer hunt as Cyriel Dessers arrival won't stop Ibrox striker shopping
Danilo is still in Rangers' transfer sights, even with Cyriel Dessers closing in on a move to bolster the Ibrox striker department.
England 'Bewildered' By Umpire's Decision To Ask Injured Ollie Pope To Field
The on-field umpire's decision to ask an injured Ollie Pope to field in Australia's second innings during the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord's has left hosts England "bewildered". Pope, who left the field on the opening day after having injured his shoulder during a diving effort while fielding, was declared fit enough to bat in his usual position at No.3 in England's first innings after receiving treatment.
"Reckless...": Ex-England Captain Minces No Words In Describing Ben Stokes And Co.'s Ashes Display
Former England captain Michael Atherton thinks that England's 'bazball' brand of cricket is not about all-out aggression but a calculated one and added that it has felt that England are not in control of what they are doing. "If you go back to last summer, England's approach is one of calculated aggression. Here, it seems to be all-out aggression, no matter what," Atherton told Sky Sports.