Carlos Alcaraz retires hurt in first round of Rio Open
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has retired hurt after twisting his ankle in the first round of the Rio Open.
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Jim Ratcliffe echoes Alex Ferguson vow to knock rivals ‘off their perch’
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has echoed two of Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous lines by vowing to knock “noisy neighbours” Manchester City and Liverpool “off their perch” within three years as he set out his vision to rebuild the Red Devils.
Ulster confirm Richie Murphy to take over from Dan McFarland as Head Coach
Ulster and the IRFU have confirmed head coach Dan McFarland will step down from the province.
No one’s beating Phil Taylor record – Luke Littler dismisses ‘crazy’ predictions
Luke Littler has dismissed as “crazy” predictions that he could be bigger than Phil Taylor.
Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.
Toto Wolff calls for transparency in Red Bull’s Christian Horner investigation
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has called for Red Bull’s investigation into Christian Horner to be transparent – and said the controversy is “an issue for all of Formula One”.
Jim Ratcliffe – boyhood fan who has bought 27.7% of Man United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has become part owner of Manchester United as one of the UK’s richest men has bought a 27.7 per cent stake in the club he supported as a boy.
Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England
Scotland are hopeful that talismanic wing Darcy Graham will be fit enough to play a part in the Guinness Six Nations even though he will stay on the sidelines for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown with England.