Author: Sports News UK
Fery narrowly missed out on a seeding at the US Open, which are given to the top 32 players, leaving him vulnerable to drawing one of the leading stars in New York.Musetti, who is an excellent returner and slick mover, must be counted among the title favourites in a wide open men’s draw.A quarter-finalist in New York last year, the 25-year-old has gone a step further at both the French Open and Wimbledon in the recent seasons, and reached the Australian Open last eight in January.A thigh injury ruled him out of the French Open and Wimbledon, but he has…
“I’m here to win football matches and achieve something special.”Everything that Wrexham’s about, I’m going to throw myself into it head-first and give my all for this badge.”Worrall has been an unused substitute in each of the Clarets’ opening three Championship games of the season.His sole appearance under new boss Nicky Hayen this term came in Burnley’s EFL Cup first round victory over Notts County.”We’re delighted to welcome Joe to the club,” Parkinson said. “He’s an experienced centre-half with good leadership qualities who’s been part of promotions out of this division.”We look forward to welcoming him into the squad.”Worrall started…
The crowd began to swell in Louis Armstrong Stadium a half hour before 2pm. A fair number of fans were probably there to see Taylor Fritz and Terence Atmane practice, but it was the session after theirs that was the headline attraction on the Friday of the US Open’s fan week. The blue, red and white throughout the stands, spotted on bucket hats and posters and basketball jerseys and flags, signaled who these people were here to see.This has been the year of Alex Eala, the 21-year-old sensation who has taken the tennis world by storm. At No 18, she…
Just hours before representing Australia at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony, Rachael Gunn had a panic attack in the middle of the Olympic village.Thrust into an environment full of experienced athletes, it dawned on Gunn, whose professional background is as a university lecturer, what she had got herself into.Known as Raygun when competing, she was about to take part in the breakdancing event – or breaking – which was making its Olympic debut.”I felt like an imposter,” said the 38-year-old breaker, during a new Netflix documentary about her experience at the Games.She describes how she reacted when she saw someone…
As the scoreline continued to cascade and the prospect of Novak Djokovic winning even one match in New York this year became increasingly remote, the 24-time grand slam title winner’s suffering and toil drove the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd to its feet in the early hours of Monday morning. With Djokovic trailing 3-1 in the fifth set, thousands of spectators stood in unison to salute their champion and urge him on. The moment reduced Djokovic to tears.This was quite a familiar scene. Five years ago, the same crowd similarly offered a tearful Djokovic a standing ovation as his match against…
Be warned: Novak Djokovic has made a fool of those who have doubted him before.Some questioned if the Serb would challenge for the sport’s top honours again after he dropped out of the world’s top 20 amid a two-year major title drought in 2018.Djokovic proceeded to win four of the following five Grand Slams, doubling his tally of majors with 12 across the next six years.But three years have now passed since he landed his men’s record 24th major title at the US Open.And, as the 39-year-old fought back tears mid-match on Sunday night, this latest loss in New York…
Royce Keys and OTM have sent another warning to The Bloodline after brutally attacking The Usos and Solo Sikoa during the August 31 episode of WWE RAW. RAW started with The Usos getting suddenly attacked by Keys and OTM in the parking lot and loading dock area. Keys grabbed what appeared to be a crowbar and smashed the windshield of The Usos’ vehicle. He then pulled Jey out of the car, leaving him with a bloody face. Some of the injuries were pixelated during the broadcast. OTM then powerbombed Jimmy and chokeslammed him onto the back window and trunk of…
An elated Kim Birrell plans on paying down her mortgage after surviving a match point and a restless night’s sleep to chalk up a life-changing US Open win in New York.The gritty Gold Coaster wore down Croatian Petra Marcinko 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to finally reach the second round after losing all three of her previous Flushing Meadows openers in 2023, 2024 and 2025.Young gun Maya Joint and veteran James Duckworth also advanced on a banner day two for the Australian contingent.Joint rallied to take out higher-ranked Russian Liudmila Samsonova 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to continue her revival after a horror…
James McAtee (Nottingham Forest): He absolutely ran the game at Anfield from start to finish. Getting on the ball in the pockets, half-turn, playing forward. He was the reason they were any good, and he’s very, very good, but won’t be spoken about in the same breath as the goalscorers.Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): There’s not much more to say. Captain Fantastic, three goals, an assist, and nearly scored from the halfway line. Where would Manchester United be without him? Relegated is the answer.Rayan Cherki (Manchester City): My favourite player in world football to watch. Amazing the way he’s gifted with…
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for taking cocaine.“Pretty much expected, to be honest,” Tsitsipas said. “I am surprised it came so late, though.”Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine in June when he was playing at an ATP 250 event in Mallorca. In an Instagram post in August, the Australian said he had “made a huge mistake” and been given a provisional ban from tennis for the offence. He could be suspended for four years, though a lighter punishment is expected.Tsitsipas was asked about Kyrgios on Monday after upsetting the No 10 seed,…