Nordqvist to captain Team Europe in 2026 Solheim Cup
Three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist will succeed Suzann Pettersen as Team Europe captain in the 2026 Solheim Cup, the Ladies European Tour said on Monday.
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Newcastle resist Nottingham Forest fightback to triumph in seven-goal thriller
Alexander Isak’s double helped ease Newcastle firmly back into the race for Champions League qualification by denting Nottingham Forest’s hopes in a seven-goal thriller.
Biathlon-Norway dominate as Stroemsheim strikes gold in Boe’s farewell
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland : Norway celebrated a clean sweep of the podium in the men's 15km mass start at the International Biathlon Union World Championships on Sunday with Endre Stroemsheim securing gold with a tremendous burst on the final lap to cruise to victory.
Nottm Forest felled by Isak as Newcastle bolster top four bid
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle blew Nottingham Forest away with four goals in 11 minutes as Alexander Isak’s double inspired a vital 4-3 win in the race to finish in the Premier League’s top four. Eddie Howe’s side recovered from Callum Hudson-Odoi’s early opener to run riot with a first half goal spree at St. James’ Park on Sunday. Lewis Miley bagged Newcastle’s equalizer, sparking an astonishing spell of dominance as Jacob Murphy put the hosts ahead. Isak netted twice in less than two minutes to reach 50 Premier League goals and leave Forest in tatters. The Sweden striker has 19 league goals this season, taking him level with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in second place behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in this season’s scoring chart. Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates scored for Forest in the second half, but it was too late for an incredible escape act. After three defeats in their previous four league games, fifth-placed Newcastle are back in the hunt to qualify for next season’s Champions League via a top four finish. The Magpies are behind fourth-placed Manchester City on goal difference, with third-placed Forest just three points above them. “I’m trying to control my thoughts and stay positive.
Newcastle boost Premier League top four hopes at Nottingham Forest's expense
Alexander Isak's double helped ease Newcastle firmly back into the race for Champions League qualification by denting Nottingham Forest's hopes in a seven-goal thriller.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin gets record 100th World Cup win
American Mikaela Shiffrin won a record-extending 100th Alpine skiing World Cup victory on Sunday in the Italian resort of Sestriere.
Biathlon-Strong shooting gives Oeberg mass start gold at world championships
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland : Sweden's Elvira Oeberg hit a sensational series of five final shots to snatch the gold medal in a thrilling finale to the 12.5km mass start on Sunday, the final women's race of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Championships.
Shiffrin wins slalom for historic 100th World Cup victory, ties Stenmark's record for most podiums
Mikaela Shiffrin is 100 per cent the best in skiing's World Cup history book.