Peerless Paddington earns Aidan O'Brien Royal Ascot record
Aidan O'Brien became the most successful trainer in Royal Ascot history after Paddington ran out a brilliant winner of the St James’s Palace Stakes.
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Chelsea Sign France Forward Christopher Nkunku From RB Leipzig
Chelsea sealed their swoop for France forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in a deal worth a reported £63 million ($80 million) on Tuesday. Nkunku had already agreed a pre-contract with the Premier League club in December and has now rubber-stamped his move to Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a lucrative six-year contract with the Blues, who are embarking on a close-season overhaul as they look to bounce back from a dismal campaign. "Chelsea is delighted to announce Christopher Nkunku will join the club from RB Leipzig ahead of the 2023/24 season," a statement on the Blues' website said.
Peniston reveals comfort was key in continuing Queen's win over Humbert
Ryan Peniston revealed comfort was the key to continuing his Queen's Club love affair after an outstanding 6-4 6-2 over French No.1 Ugo Humbert at the LTA's cinch Championships. Peniston, 27, defied the 228-place rankings gap between the pair with a dominant performance on centre court as he bids to replicate his run to the quarter-finals a year ago. Ad The Southend-born player overcame current world No.4 Casper Ruud and world No.19 Francisco Cerundolo on his breakthrough surge to the last eight 12 months ago, before winning his first Grand Slam match at Wimbledon just weeks later.
Primoz Roglic to miss Tour de France and World Championships as he targets fourth Vuelta a Espana win
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) has confirmed he will not ride the Tour de France and is set to target the Vuelta a Espana again. Roglic is coming off the back of winning the Giro d’Italia, where he overhauled Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) in dramatic fashion. Ad With the Tour starting in a few weeks, it was always unlikely that Roglic would return so soon for another Grand Tour.
French police raid Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee office
French investigators searched the Paris Olympic organizers' headquarters on Tuesday as part of corruption investigations into contracts linked to the Games, according to officials, the third straight time graft allegations have dogged a Summer Olympics.
Springboks embrace Elton 'insurance policy' at No 10: 'Great to fall back on a guy like him'
Not many international teams would be able to call upon a 47-Test, Super Rugby flyhalf of the past decade to alleviate an injury crisis in the No 10 jersey, which is why the Springbok setup is embracing Elton Jantjies' return.
Abu Dhabi developer announces partnership with Kelly Slater Wave Company
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi developer Modon Properties has partnered with Kelly Slater Wave Company — world experts in wave technology — to create Surf Abu Dhabi, the most advanced facility of its kind in the world.
Five decades on, King says birth of WTA among her greatest moments
BENGALURU : For trailblazer Billie Jean King, her leading role in the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) half a century ago ranks above the many successes she enjoyed on court as a standout moment in her life.