Lewis Hamilton retirement rumours as he returns to Canadian Grand Prix's first win scene
Retirement rumours are continuing to swirl as Lewis Hamilton returns to the scene of his first-ever Formula 1 win at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Nigel Owens column: People say we'll never see the likes of Phil Bennett again but I hope we do - on and off the field
It was Phil Bennett who first invoked my own love of rugby. Without him, I guess, I might not have got involved in the sport and would never have ended up with the privilege of refereeing the World Cup final and indeed the 100 Test matches.
England and Scotland make dominant starts to their World Cup of Darts campaigns
The left-hander provided an effective foil for Smith, who fired in three of England's four 180s, and the Premier League duo reeled off the final three legs to advance in emphatic style.
Simona Halep beats Britain's Katie Boulter in straight sets in Birmingham Classic quarter-finals
Simona Halep is into the semi-finals of the Birmingham Classic after getting past Britain’s Katie Boulter in straight sets. The No. 2 seed had already knocked out Harriet Dart in the previous round, and Boulter started well in a bid to avoid suffering the same result as her compatriot.
Wimbledon 2022: When does it start, when is the draw and who are the wildcards?
Wimbledon has announced record prize money for this summer’s tournament as it seeks to avert a player boycott after being stripped of ranking points over its ban on Russians and Belarussians.
All eyes are on Phil Mickelson for everything but his golf
BROOKLINE, Mass. — The chain-link fence to the left of the driving range had been bent to below eye level. Fans in attendance at The Country Club on Tuesday wanted to get a glimpse of Phil Mickelson while he warmed up for his practice round — his return to a stateside course after a four-month hiatus. Some were quiet, whispering among each other about the democratic and moral implications of what Mickelson had done by joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. Others were loud, calling out to Mickelson directly about how glad they were to have him back. One fan stood out: «How's the pockets looking?!» the fan yelled. Mickelson smiled, gave a thumbs up and pulled out a wad of cash. Laughs ensued.
Sights, sounds and best moments from Round 1 of the 2022 U.S. Open
BROOKLINE, Mass. — Perhaps the talk of LIV Golf vs. the PGA Tour will subside for a few days, with the start of the U.S. Open at The Country Club officially here. Or, at least, until Phil Mickelson returns to the course Friday. Mickelson, the face of LIV Golf, is still searching for that one missing piece of his Grand Slam résumé: a U.S. Open win.
Katie Boulter through to quarter-finals after beating former world number four Caroline Garcia at Rothesay Classic
Katie Boulter believes victory over former world No.4 Caroline Garcia at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham demonstrates that her recent sacrifices have been worth it writes Oli Dickson Jefford. Leicester star Boulter, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — beat Garcia 7-6 (5) 6-1 to reach the last eight in Birmingham for the first time.