O’Brien hails ‘hugely special’ first Royal Ascot success as a trainer
ASCOT, ENGLAND: State of Rest gave two-time Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O’Brien his first Royal Ascot winner with an impressive victory in the Prince of Wales’ Stakes.
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LIV Golf shadow looms large over US Open, but Irish trio can make their mark
There's likely to be a sense of some relief among the leading contenders this week as soon as the first ball is struck in the 122nd US Open because that might just mark an end of question after question about the current state of the game which is in considerable flux right now.
"Would be a dream signing for Newcastle" - Journalist drops verdict on £63m-rated PIF target
Newcastle United would be making their “dream signing” if they managed to land AC Milan’s Rafael Leao this summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Saudi Arabia overcome Australia to reach 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup final
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia have reached the final of the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup after beating Australia 2-0 on Wednesday at Pakhtakor Central Stadium in Tashkent. The goals in the last-four clash came from Hussain Al-Eisa on 20 minutes and Ayman Yahya after 72 minutes.
Captains Georgia Hall and Charley Hull go for the ‘Full English’ at $1m Aramco Team Series — London
LONDON: German pair Olivia Cowan and Sarina Schmidt will defend their Aramco Team Series — London team title this week after partnering up for the second year in a row in Tuesday evening’s tournament draft, while English captains Georgia Hall and Charley Hull have gone for compatriots in their efforts to stop them. Captain Cowan chose to reunite with Schmidt in the hope of repeating their winning feat from last year’s debut Aramco Team Series event, which saw them triumph by three shots and claim the $1 million tournament’s maiden fourball title. That year India’s Diksha Dagar was their randomly assigned third team-mate.
World’s best to compete for $15m at Gamers8 in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Gamers8, the world’s biggest esports and gaming event, has revealed that six teams will compete across five titles during six weeks of action this summer in Riyadh.
Rory McIlroy backed for US Open glory by Sandy Lyle following Canadian Open win
Rory McIlroy has been backed for US Open glory by fellow Briton Sandy Lyle following his timely triumph at the Canadian Open.
Sandy Lyle backs McIlroy for US Open glory
Rory McIlroy has been backed for US Open glory by Sandy Lyle following his timely triumph at the Canadian Open.