Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury
Former Wales captain Ken Owens has announced his retirement from the game after failing to recover from a back problem.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan heads to Crucible with chance to cement status as best ever
Ronnie O’Sullivan may claim not to care about records, but the magnitude of his quest to eclipse Stephen Hendry and claim a record-breaking eighth world snooker title in the modern era cannot be understated.
Rob Baxter urges Premiership to match Leinster pulling power after Barrett coup
Exeter boss Rob Baxter insists the Gallagher Premiership should aim to match Leinster’s ambition by developing their own ‘Fortnum and Mason’ recruitment policy.
Jude Bellingham demands more anti-racism measures but ‘doubts’ it will happen
Jude Bellingham has demanded football’s authorities – particularly in Spain – do more to combat racism but admitted: “I doubt that will happen.”
Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up despite huge win
Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul in Chelsea’s thumping 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called “unacceptable” behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty.
Alejandro Garnacho spoken to by Erik ten Hag over social media activity
Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been spoken to by Erik ten Hag after the winger liked social media posts criticising the manager’s handling of the player.
Rory McIlroy dismisses report that he was on verge of shock move to LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy has dismissed a report that he was on the verge of a shock move to LIV Golf.
Delighted it’s finally happening – Katie Taylor relishing Amanda Serrano rematch
Katie Taylor is relishing “the rematch the world has waited to see” after it was announced she will defend her status as undisputed world light-welterweight champion against Amanda Serrano on July 20.