Author: Sports News UK
Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna said new manager Michael McArdle has “brought a breath of fresh air” since taking over at the helm.McArdle started in the role on 1 April after being appointed in early March, and has won two of three games so far.Following NI’s defeat by Turkey in Istanbul on Friday, they can only finish third in Group B2. However, they have still secured a play-off spot for the 2027 World Cup in the autumn. “We’re still getting to know him and he’s still getting to know us but, since he’s come in, it’s been a breath of…
Kay Lee Ray was one of many talents that departed from WWE in April. For her specifically, she did not have a no-compete clause because her contract expired. While speaking with the Daily Star, Ray shared the following – “My contract was up, and I knew it was coming up, and I had the decision of whether I wanted to stay or not. I know some other people got fired, and they have the 90 days clause, but because of that, cause mine was just a contract ending. It means I didn’t have the 90 days and I was able…
Tatjana Maria, the reigning Queen’s Club women’s champion, has revealed her shock at not receiving a wildcard to defend her title this week, suggesting her achievement in winning last year’s tournament should command greater “respect”.The German was snubbed for a wildcard in favour of four lower-ranked British players, forcing her to go through qualifying in west London. A year on from winning the title aged 37, she successfully navigated back-to-back matches on Sunday to make it through to the main draw.“I was pretty sure to get a wildcard, or I was hoping to get a wildcard, because I did it…
WWE Money in the Bank will take place on Saturday, October 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. From WWE: June 8, 2026 – WWE, in conjunction with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and Legends Global, today announced that Money in the Bank will now take place Saturday, October 10 — one month later than originally announced — at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Money in the Bank features WWE’s biggest Superstars as they battle to earn a briefcase containing a contract for a championship match at a time and place of their choosing anytime…
“I don’t think the injuries they’re blaming came from the last training session. That’s not the case. It’s disappointing. It’s unprofessional. “But we have to live with that. That’s why we adjusted a bit in the game.”Norway kick-off their Group I campaign against Iraq next Tuesday, three days after Scotland face Haiti in Group C.The Scots played their final public preparation game on Saturday, when they defeated Bolivia 4-0, with Clarke utilising most of his squad.However, Norway’s team manager, former Fulham defender Brede Hangeland, said they had based their World Cup preparations on the closed-doors friendly “for many months” before…
Serena Williams has said her professional tennis return at the age of 44 is about “just having fun,” insisting winning is “not important” after earning 23 grand slam singles titles during a hugely successful career.Williams will play doubles alongside the Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko at Queen’s Club in her first competitive outing since stepping away from tennis in 2022. Although she has committed to playing doubles in Berlin afterwards, her future beyond that remains uncertain. Meetings to determine the first batch of Wimbledon wildcards begin soon but when asked whether she intends to return to singles competition, Williams said: “I…
AEW’s wrestling family came together this week to support Rebel as she continues her battle with ALS, with one current AEW star and a newly signed company figure spending time with her during an emotional visit. While Rebel’s diagnosis has already prompted an outpouring of support across the wrestling world, the latest show of solidarity highlighted just how strong those bonds remain behind the scenes. The visit also coincided with AEW’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds for ALS-related organizations. Britt Baker and Mick Foley show support for Rebel during ALS fight On Friday, Mick Foley shared a photo…
“We spoke to a lot of good people, player representatives, and I’ve pulled some players from the amateur game,” said Long.”We got beat comfortably, but it really wasn’t about that.”Crusaders had lost the game 80-0, conceding 15 tries in the process.”I’ve never come away from a game having lost by so many points [but] actually feeling like I’d won,” he added.”One day I’ll sit down and I’ll probably write a little bit of a book about this craziness.”It is a sentiment shared by the club’s former owner Jamie Elkaleh, who has returned as chairman.”The fans have had a crazy time…
Two weeks of nerves and tension across one of the most chaotic men’s grand slam tournaments in recent memory came to an appropriate conclusion as an excruciatingly tense five-set psychodrama ended with Alexander Zverev, the second seed, lifting his first grand slam title by holding off his own demons to close out a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 win over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final.For so long Zverev had won at every other level: he had triumphed at Masters 1000 events and twice at the ATP Finals, and he earned an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020.…
GUNTHER has spoken about his emotions heading into his match with John Cena and how he was looking forward to breaking the hearts of WWE fans. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion has spoken about the honor of retiring the likes of Goldberg, John Cena, and AJ Styles, explaining on “The Rich Eisen Show’s” “No-Contest Wrestling” podcast that his goal was to protect the business. “I knew, for me, that would be career-changing opportunities, and yeah, I don’t do that to be liked,” he began. “I’m here to do my thing, to fulfill this responsibility as the one that protects…