Alexander Zverev ends long wait for grand slam title with French Open triumph
Alexander Zverev ended his long wait for a first grand slam title with a five-set victory over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final.
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Pedro Neto double at Everton leads Chelsea to victory marred by Emi Martínez head injury
Chelsea have returned from the international break with an authority that augurs well for Xabi Alonso. Two goals from Pedro Neto condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season as the visitors climbed to fourth on the back of their first Premier League clean sheet since January. A head injury sustained by Emi Martínez, who was carried off on a stretcher after seven minutes of treatment, was the only concern from a mature display in the Merseyside sunshine for Alonso’s team.
Rory McIlroy says his driver ‘will stay in the hotel room’ as he plots victory at India Championship
If Rory McIlroy were to pick a golf course tailored to his strengths, then – most likely – it wouldn’t be the short and tight examination posed by Lodhi Course at Delhi Golf Club, India.
Lille consider legal action after defender suffers ruptured ACL in tackle
Oct 13 : French club Lille said they are considering legal action after defender Tiago Santos suffered a serious knee injury following an "uncontrolled and dangerous" tackle in Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Le Havre.
Different Strokes: Rory McIlroy’s Order of Merit push takes him to Delhi
Rory McIlroy will play three of the four remaining tournaments on the DP World Tour as he pushes to match Colin Montgomerie’s eight European Tour Order of Merit titles. It starts with this week’s India Championship in Delhi.
NBA, FIBA set on 2027 European competition despite Euroleague rejection
LONDON, Oct 8 : The National Basketball Association and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) say they remain committed to building a league in Europe despite the Euroleague having turned down their collaboration offer at a shareholders' assembly on Tuesday.
New Leinster SHC format to bring eight teams into expanded championship from 2028
A little like the budget, the proposal for a new Leinster SHC structure appears to offer something for everybody.
Ireland under-21s beat Slovakia to keep European qualification hopes alive
Ireland kept their European Championship qualification hopes alive with a composed and deserved victory over Slovakia in Kosice, a result that moves Jim Crawford’s side to within two points of the second-placed hosts with two matches remaining.
Rory McIlroy closing in on Order of Merit: ‘It would be amazing to match Monty’s record’
Rory McIlroy will put the clubs away again for a few weeks, at least competitively. The world No 2 does so happy in the knowledge that his tied-second-place finish in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth sets him up for a strong finish to the season. As it stands, an eighth DP World Tour Order of Merit title is very much in his sights.