Author: Sports News UK
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is making “encouraging improvement” in hospital after collapsing at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.The 39-year-old American was pacing a mile group at a Sir Walter Miler pop-up event on Tuesday when she reportedly collapsed and needed CPR.Her employer Fleet Feet says she is recovering well.They said, external: “Jenny received immediate medical attention and was transported to a nearby hospital. Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer was also at the event, and stayed with Jenny at the hospital throughout the night as her family traveled to be with her early Wednesday morning.”While Jenny remains under medical care,…
Scandinavia chased down Trawlerman to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and land trainer Aidan O’Brien his 100th winner at the festival.Locked in a neck-and-neck battle with long-term leader Trawlerman – who won the race last year – Scandinavia came through at the end to win, with Sweet William in third.O’Brien, who had his first Ascot winner in 1997, called the horse “relentless”.”We felt he was very brave. He always showed that in every race,” said O’Brien.”He’s relentless. It’s an honour and a privilege for me to be involved in the team, to be the small part that I…
England face Ghana in their second group game on 23 June at 21:00 BST.Bayern Munich’s Kane gave England the lead with a retaken penalty early in the first half, before scoring a powerful header to restore his side’s lead three minutes before the break. “I’m absolutely delighted that Kane equalled my record,” Lineker continued. “His all-round game is, for me, what separates him from all the others.”Kane’s standout performance comes after Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, Kylian Mbappe opened his account for France with two goals in the win over Senegal and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland…
Starting on hole one:11:35 James Nicholas (US), Taylor Montgomery (US), Caleb Surratt (US)11:46 Ethan Fang (US*), Jayden Schaper (SA), Jackson Suber (US)11:57 Chase Kyes (US*), Matthew Jordan (Eng), Alejandro Tosti (Arg)12:08 Carl Yuan (Chn), Brandon Wu (US), Jimmy Stanger (US)12:19 Padraig Harrington (Ire), Miles Russell (US*), Cameron Smith (Aus)12:30 Brooks Koepka (US), Cameron Young (US), Chris Gotterup (US)12:41 Daniel Berger (US), Keegan Bradley (US), Rickie Fowler (US)12:52 Patrick Reed (US), Andrew Novak (US), Kurt Kitayama (US)13:03 Harris English (US), Adam Scott (Aus), Nick Taylor (Can)13:14 Mason Howell (US*), Scottie Scheffler (US), JJ Spaun (US)13:25 Sahith Theegala (US), Jackson Koivun (US),…
Northern Ireland face a difficult 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off with Portugal, while the Republic of Ireland will take on Kazakhstan. Michael McArdle’s side will be underdogs against Portugal, who beat NI twice in Euro 2025 qualifying.If they can win that game, then either Iceland or Croatia await in the second round of play-offs.Given their world ranking, even if Northern Ireland could stun two of Europe’s biggest sides they could still face an additional inter-continental play-off to make it to the finals.The Republic of Ireland, who qualified for a first World Cup in 2023, will face a first round tie…
WWE legend The Boogeyman recently reflected on his memorable feud with Booker T and revealed that Vince McMahon gave them plenty of creative freedom while working together. Back in 2006, The Boogeyman feuded with Booker T and Queen Sharmell in one of WWE’s most memorable storylines of that era. The rivalry eventually led to a WrestleMania 22 match, where The Boogeyman defeated Booker T on the grand stage. Speaking on Going Ringside, The Boogeyman was asked about his favorite people to work with during his WWE career. He named Booker T and praised his creativity and said the two often…
As Cklamovski and Fleig sit in a quiet executive area in the main stand at the Peninsula Stadium, now undergoing a repaint as the club prepares to return to its original orange colours next season, the rationale for appointing someone with no direct experience of English football is sound.In announcing his appointment, Salford said Cklamovski has a ‘reputation for having an attack-minded style that captures the imagination of supporters’. “Peter,” Salford say, “brings a fresh approach at an exciting juncture for the club.”Yet as Cklamovski knows from the experiences of Postecoglou, success outside Europe, no matter how notable, tends not…
With the final of the Men’s Owen Hart Tournament set to pit Swerve Strickland against Will Ospreay at Forbidden Door, one year on from teaming to remove the Young Bucks as EVPs of the company, this week saw them come face-to-face to hash things out. Ospreay was out first to talk about his wedding and how he was supposed to be on his honeymoon, but Alex Windsor understood how much the tournament meant to him and encouraged him to go. He then said that he “smashed her” and hopped on the flight to come and, presumably, tell us all about…
Christie has just signed a new deal with Bournemouth and will remain at the club until 2029. He is, as they say, in a good place. Messi’s exploits at 38 – he will be 39 this month – offers Christie a world of encouragement that this World Cup doesn’t necessarily have to be his last.In England, he sees players getting better with age, guys in their mid-30s who are still operating well at the top level. “Some are pushing for the high-30s and still churning out unbelievable performances week in, week out,” he said.Head coach Clarke has spoken often about…
41. Czech RepublicGroup A. Lost 2-1 to South Korea.Slow and ponderous. Squandered a lead. This is not the Czech Republic that stole hearts in Euro 96.42 UzbekistanGroup K. Lost 3-1 to ColombiaNo lack of guts and enjoyed their first-ever World Cup goal. But struggled to cope with Colombia’s dynamism.43. South AfricaGroup A. Lost 2-0 to Mexico.Could not have been more generous to their opening day hosts. Offered little in attack. Gave the ball away for fun. And finished with nine men.44. QatarGroup B. Drew 1-1 with Switzerland.A fortunate draw. They were battered by a Switzerland side who should have been…