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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Russell rages after aborted lap in fight for pole
SAO PAULO, Nov 7 : George Russell raged over the radio after the Mercedes driver was thwarted in a bid for a morale-boosting fastest lap in Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.
Rory McIlroy two shots off leader Jon Rahm in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy is continuing his charge for a record-equalling eighth DP World Tour order of merit title with another impressive round at the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Rory McIlroy shakes off opening round penalty to swing back into contention in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy, perhaps more than anyone, knows how to close the deal when it comes to the DP World Tour’s order of merit. Swing-by-swing, the Northern Irish man advanced his cause for a record-equalling title with a superb second-round 63 at the Abu Dhabi Championship to sit 11-under-par at the midway point.
Rory McIlroy picks up two-shot penalty for rules violation in Abu Dhabi opening round
If it comes down to millimetres in his quest for a record-equalling eighth order of merit title on the DP World Tour, then Rory McIlroy could have cause to reflect on a minute of indiscretion at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship. In Thursday’s opening round, the Northern Irishman was deemed to have improved his lie, incurring a two-stroke penalty that turned his 68 into a 70.
Rory McIlroy embracing role of hunter with Race to Dubai title in sight
Rory McIlroy’s swing thoughts and execution remain a work in progress, so much so that his coach Michael Bannon is on-site with him at this week’s Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship. But the bigger picture rarely changes, with the Masters champion and world number two reaching the tail end of the DP World Tour season in the mix for another Harry Vardon Trophy, awarded to the player who tops the order of merit.
Lions will be ready for rescheduled AFC Asian Cup, safety remains top priority: FAS
SINGAPORE: The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said on Tuesday (Nov 3) that it would ensure the Lions are well prepared for the rescheduled AFC Asian Cup, which will now begin in December 2027.
Rory McIlroy still in with a chance of winning Race to Dubai
Rory McIlroy’s quest for a record-equalling eighth Harry Vardon Trophy for topping the DP World Tour order of merit remains a possibility as the world number two heads into back-to-back weeks in the United Arab Emirates. First up is this week’s Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship before heading to the Tour Championship in Dubai next week.
Seifert guides New Zealand to consolation win over India in fifth T20I
Nov 1 : A relentless onslaught from Tim Seifert helped New Zealand to get a consolation seven-wicket win over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Hamilton on Sunday, as the visitors took the series 3-2.