Haaland signs, agent Mahrez and McIlroy’s joy – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
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Cameron Norrie knocked out by Grigor Dimitrov in Queen's first round at cinch Championships
Grigor Dimitrov beat last year's runner-up Cameron Norrie in the first round of the cinch Championships at Queen's with a 6-7(2) 6-1 6-4 victory over the British No. 1. It is the first time Dimitrov has defeated Norrie in their third meeting on tour as both players ramp up their preparations for Wimbledon, which starts on June 27.
Jack Draper kickstarts Queen's campaign with shock victory over Taylor Fritz
Jack Draper believes British tennis is a 'strong place' after a landmark win against No.4 seed Taylor Fritz on day one of the LTA's cinch Championships at The Queen's Club. Sutton's Draper — who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 – progressed through to the second round after a 6-3 6-2 victory, the biggest win of his career so far against the world No.14. Ad/> The win capped off a fine day for the talented youngster as he entered the top 100 in the ATP rankings for the first time on Monday morning.
Georgia Taylor-Brown boosts Britain to silver at the AJ Bell World Triathlon Series Leeds
Georgia Taylor-Brown dragged a depleted Great Britain to mixed relay silver as the home nation showed off their staggering strength in depth at the AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds. Deprived of Olympic gold medallists Jonny Brownlee and Alex Yee after they crashed out of Saturday's individual race, Taylor-Brown — the only remaining participant from Tokyo — led a quartet that featured Sophie Coldwell, Tom Bishop and Grant Sheldon to second place behind Germany. Ad/> Bishop produced a solid first leg to stay in touch with the leaders before Coldwell fought to the front to give Sheldon a four-second lead over Germany.
Opinion: Nottingham Forest’s Djed Spence response bodes well for their summer transfer business
It was reported late last week that the 21-year-old is set to move from Middlesbrough to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth up to £20 million.
Harry Kane insists ‘no pressure’ in quest to become England’s leading goalscorer
England captain Harry Kane insists he does not feel overburdened as he continues his quest to become the nation’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Long: Daniel Suarez completes long journey to first Cup win
Daniel Suarez learned to speak English by watching cartoons more than a decade ago. What he screamed after winning his first NASCAR Cup race Sunday at Sonoma Raceway was something that could not air on any children’s program.
Haaland can 'get better' under Guardiola's guidance at Man City
Erling Haaland believes he will only improve working under Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after completing his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to the English champions on Monday.