Andy Murray admits grand slam chances may never improve after US Open defeat
Andy Murray admits he may have to accept his days of competing in the latter stages of grand slams could well be over.
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Rugby is in the blood for Wales co-captain Morgan
Jac Morgan has emerged as one of Wales’ top performers in the last year, a dynamic back-row forward with leadership qualities that have earned him the co-captaincy of the squad at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Argentina mindful that red cards could prove their undoing at World Cup
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina, wary of red cards and mindful of how crucial it can be to win an opening match, have worked hard to ensure a serious error does not mar their chances at the World Cup in France.
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World Cup in France without ambitions of claiming the ultimate prize.
With Springboks looming, Scots turn to mercurial Russell for World Cup miracle
Scotland need some magic from a reformed Finn Russell if Gregor Townsend's men are to upset the odds just by making it out of a devilishly difficult World Cup pool.
Max Verstappen bids for record-breaking 10th straight Formula 1 win at Monza on Sunday
MONZA, Italy: For Max Verstappen it’s not about records, it’s about winning. The Red Bull driver could do both at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday as he looks to firmly etch his name in the Formula One record books. Having equaled Sebastian Vettel’s F1 record of nine straight victories at the Dutch GP last weekend, Verstappen can break it on the famous Monza track. But the 25-year-old is focused on one sole thing: the victory. “I mean, I never thought that I would win nine in a row, first of all,” Verstappen said. “But yeah, now that we are here, of course I’ll try to win 10, but it’s more about that I want to just win.” Vettel set the consecutive wins record in 2013 with Red Bull during its first dominant era — when he won four straight titles — and Verstappen remembers how astounded he was as a teenager when he saw the German driver achieve that feat. “I remember when he did it, I said ‘Wow, that’s just a crazy number.
Champions Al-Ittihad host Al-Hilal in first Classico of the Saudi Pro League season
The new Roshn Saudi League season is slowly getting into gear and, with world class talent on display and the planet watching, it seems as if every game is a massive one.
Tottenham take pursuit of Brennan Johnson to deadline day
Tottenham head into transfer deadline with their pursuit of Wales forward Brennan Johnson, 22, from Nottingham Forest continuing, according to the Evening Standard. The Daily Telegraph reports Chelsea’s England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, could also be a late target for Spurs.