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Burrage admits sympathy for injured opponent in Surbiton victory

Kingston's Jodie Burrage admitted she had sympathy for her opponent and sixth-seeded Mihaela Buzarnescu, who was forced to pull out of their quarter-final match at the LTA's Surbiton Trophy due to injury. Burrage — who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — was trailing 3-6 2-1 when former top 20 player Buzarnescu was forced to retire after injuring her knee two points earlier. Ad/> Having also suffered an injury at this tournament previously, Burrage admitted it was difficult to see her opponent struggle despite her delight at moving onto the last four.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Wheelchair basketball ace James MacSorley relishing the chance to make history in Birmingham

Northern Ireland star James MacSorley is relishing the opportunity to make history as wheelchair basketball prepares to take centre stage this summer.

TT 2022: ‘All feeling good out there’ - Johnston

With qualifying for TT 2022 almost complete, Lee Johnston’s name has again been at the sharp end in the Supersport and Supertwin classes with the latter, in particular, catching the eye.

The Smile at Manchester Academy - review and gig pictures

The Smile is the new brainchild of Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and acclaimed drummer Tom Skinner. With their debut album well received by an adoring and loyal fanbase the trio have embarked on their first European tour, the UK shows ending here tonight in Manchester.

Ryanair boss suggests bringing in army to deal with airport chaos

The boss of budget airline Ryanair has suggested the army should be brought in to help at UK airports struggling to cope with half-term demands. Michael O’Leary said it could help amid widespread disruption - and warned of more problems over the summer.

Madrid wants answers after Champions League final disorder

MADRID: Real Madrid said Friday they want an explanation for the causes of the disorder that left their fans “abandoned and defenseless” at the Champions League final. The club’s call for answers came six days after problems occurred outside the Stade de France in suburban Paris, where Madrid won the European title by defeating Liverpool 1-0.

"I Don't Follow The Records, The Records Follow Me": Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo may be 37, but he continues to break records and create history. Ronaldo is the highest goal-scorer in the history of men's international football and also holds the record for most goals in the history of football - a feat he achieved with his hat-trick against Tottenham in the 2021-22 Premier League season. The Portuguese forward, in a video shared on Manchester United's social media, claimed that he does not chase records, but the records follow him.

SFA referee Craig Napier 'humbled' at response after coming out as gay in 'self-acceptance' journey

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Burrage admits sympathy for injured opponent in Surbiton victory

Commonwealth Games 2022: Wheelchair basketball ace James MacSorley relishing the chance to make history in Birmingham

TT 2022: ‘All feeling good out there’ - Johnston

The Smile at Manchester Academy - review and gig pictures

Ryanair boss suggests bringing in army to deal with airport chaos

Madrid wants answers after Champions League final disorder

"I Don't Follow The Records, The Records Follow Me": Cristiano Ronaldo

SFA referee Craig Napier 'humbled' at response after coming out as gay in 'self-acceptance' journey