Author: Sports News UK
Coco Gauff said she did not receive an apology or response from the Australian Open after she was broadcast letting off steam by breaking a racket in a private area after her quarter-final loss earlier this year.“I mean, I didn’t get anything from my email that I know of,” Gauff said, smiling. “I know that WTA sent something, but obviously they’re different from the grand slams, just them wanting to reiterate and that they are going to talk to the slams about different private areas and things like that.”Gauff was speaking after beginning her title defence at the French Open…
Bath flanker Ted Hill says he feels his performances are “turning a corner” as the business end of the Prem season approaches.Speaking before Friday night’s clash with Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, Hill believes he has put an injury-plagued start to the campaign behind him.”I think I am starting to build some better form which is good,” the 27-year-old told BBC Radio Somerset.”It’s not been quite where I wanted it in the earlier part of the season but I have kept training, kept working hard and it’s looking like it’s turning the corner.”Hopefully my performances can keep improving and improving.”The…
Captain Rajat Patidar thrashed 93 not out from just 33 balls as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered into the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League with a 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans.RCB were 94-3 in the ninth over, veteran Virat Kohli out for 43, but Patidar hit nine sixes in addition to five fours to power his side to 254-5.The total was the highest in an IPL play-off with 126 runs coming from the last seven overs.Gujarat, who were only pipped to top spot in the league phase on net run-rate by RCB, lost key openers Sai Sudharsan…
Wildcard Adam Walton has pulled off the biggest victory of his career at the French Open, staying cool in the Paris heat to shock a frazzled Daniil Medvedev for the second time in nine months.His victory came as Alex de Minaur was given an unexpected but welcome free pass into the last 32 because of an injury to his dangerous second-round opponent.Amid sweltering heat in Paris, the Australian No 1 will not be unhappy about being able to bypass the round after Belgium’s rising star Alexander Blockx had to withdraw on Monday with a right ankle sprain.The 21-year-old Blockx, who…
England and Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell has sustained another hamstring injury which has left him doubtful for the remainder of the season.Mitchell injured a hamstring during England’s Six Nations defeat to Ireland at Twickenham in February, and made his domestic return to action in Saints’ Champions Cup defeat at Bath two months later.But while away with England for a three-day training camp before the summer internationals against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina in July, Mitchell pulled his other hamstring.It is a blow to the title aspirations of Prem leaders Northampton, who host Gloucester on Saturday before concluding their campaign…
The NWO almost returned to television? Ideas get thrown at the wall all the time in the WWE writers’ room, and many don’t make it to television. Appearing on the Public Enemies Podcast, former WWE writer Chris Dunn revealed a pitch during the COVID era that nearly got done. “A lot of ideas were thrown against the wall. It was discussed at one point bringing back the NWO, a new version. The pitch was Sheamus, Cesaro, Nakamura, and Lars Sullivan. It was really close to happening. I forget which legendary NWO member was supposed to fly to Orlando to introduce…
Rugby originated in England where it found a niche as a “barbaric game played by gentlemen” at universities in the 19th century. From there it was exported to most parts of the world where it has maintained various levels of popularity. These days the game is most prominent in Europe and former British Empire territories. In North America changes to older versions of the game eventually led to distinct sports that evolved into modern US and Canadian rules “gridiron” football. By the early 20th century the newer game was the more popular sport in North America, but there is still…
Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp have announced the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.Udoh spent six months in Saints’ academy from February 2025, featuring in eight games for their Under-21 side in Premier League 2. Before his move to the south coast of England, he played in Belgian side Antwerp’s academy and made 28 appearances in their first team.After leaving Southampton in September, the Nigerian left-winger joined Czech second tier side Ceske Budejovice.”We are devastated by the tragic passing of former player Victor Udoh at the age of 21,” Southampton posted on X., external”The…
John Dobson says that Stormers aren’t in the business of signing marquee players despite the confirmed arrivals of heavyweights Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe. The two double Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks stars return to their old stomping ground next season, along with world-class tighthead prop Wilco Louw. While all three new additions are massive coups, Dobson explains that sacrifices and circumstances have been made to make their deals possible. Dobson and the Stormers have set the lofty ambition to transform the club into a powerhouse with the ultimate goal of winning both the United Rugby Championship and the Investec Champions…
The 2026 USA Rugby U23 15s All-Star Tournament will occur Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21 in Clearwater, Minn. Eight regionally based teams will come together for two days of competition, next-level rugby and potential identification for the USA Pathways and senior national team programs. [lead photo: Mike Conners @mikeconnersphoto23] https://nextphaserugby.com Each region uses different selection methods, ranging from in-person tryouts, to film-based reviews and coaching recommendations, to the full-blown Midwest LAU all-star tournament that features eight state-based teams and Thunderbird selection. The Pacific South Griffins are the first to publicly name their roster heading to Minnesota in a…