British Horseracing Authority rejects Animal Rising ultimatum ahead of Royal Ascot
The British Horseracing Authority refuses to be "coerced into any activity by threats of protests" ahead of Royal Ascot, which gets under way next week.
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John Higgins says staying in top 16 in the world at 50 is his big target - 'I don’t know if there is a finish line'
John Higgins has admitted thoughts of retirement have entered his mind, but his aim is to remain in the elite top 16 when he turns 50. The Scot, 48, had a tough time in the 2022/23 season, as his form dipped and he suffered a series of early exits from tournaments. Ad Things turned around in the second half of the campaign, as he won the Championship League and looked good in the opening couple of rounds at the World Championship.
Spain Strike Late Against Italy To Reach Nations League Final
Spain's Joselu pounced with two minutes remaining to snatch a 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday and set up a Nations League final clash against Croatia. Luis de la Fuente's side shaded a tight battle in Enschede to progress to Sunday's final, where Zlatko Dalic's outfit are lying in wait after beating hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. Yeremy Pino sent La Roja ahead after three minutes but Ciro Immobile netted from the penalty spot to level and the game seemed destined for extra-time before Joselu prodded home from point-blank range to win it.
Mikey Johnston ready to make his mark with Republic of Ireland
A player who can keep the fans on the edge of their seats; a very rare commodity in the modern game.
Ireland's Barry McCarthy under no illusions about cut-throat World Cup Qualifier
Ireland all-rounder Barry McCarthy is acutely aware that the upcoming Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament will be a "cut-throat" affair.
Britain's Cycling Time Trials bars transgender women from competing in female category
Britain's Cycling Time Trials (CTT) banned transgender women from competing in the female category of competitive events on Wednesday, while renaming the men's category to 'open' to "promote inclusivity and fair competition" in the sport.
Premier League 2023-24 fixtures: Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime TV picks timescale
The Premier League 2023-24 fixtures are announced on Wednesday morning ahead of the new campaign.
Spain's confidence boosted by Italy win, coach De la Fuente says
ENSCHEDE, Netherlands : Spain's 2-1 victory over Italy in the Nations League semi-finals on Thursday will give them a lot of confidence after a shaky start to the year, head coach Luis de la Fuente said.