Game, set and AI

The Wimbledon Campionships is almost as well known for its green lawns, celebrity appearances and strawberries and cream, as it is for its world ...

Serena Williams' 2005 racket to be put up for auction at a stunning price

The racket that Serena Williams used in the first round of 2005 Wimbledon will be put on sale for auction starting from $8,000. With that racket ...

Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club - testing conditions in Guildford

Youngsters from Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club experienced some of the most testing conditions of their young lives when they battled through ...

Suso nets the winner for AC Milan

Substitute Suso's free-kick secured a 1-0 win over struggling SPAL as AC Milan climbed into the top half of Serie A. The former Liverpool forward had ...

The agony of Wimbledon's final Premier League season: cathartic dismissals, mad owners and an ...

For Wimbledon, tenants of Crystal Palace from 1991 until they were unceremoniously carted off to Buckinghamshire 11 years later, facing up to life ...

What the papers say – November 1

Politics, a tobacco company and divisive sombreros are among the stories on Friday's front pages. The Daily Telegraph's lead story says US President ...

Seven-year-old girl critically injured after Halloween shooting in Chicago

A seven-year-old girl out trick or treating in a bumblebee outfit has been critically injured after being shot in Chicago. The girl, who was shot in the ...

Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka 'reached boiling point' after 'repeated abuse'

Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka has revealed death threats against his wife and messages wishing his daughter got cancer pushed him to “boiling point” ...

Security service boss: Changes in technology posing 'unique challenges'

Rapid changes in technology are posing “unique challenges” to the security services which will face “enormous complexity” in the future, the boss of ...

The Christmas advert season arrives on television screens

The Christmas ad season has arrived on television screens as retailers hope to end another difficult year with some festive cheer. Big budget ...

Billings happy to see old school friend George starring for England

Sam Billings spoke glowingly of his close bond with old school friend Jamie George, describing the England hooker as “brilliant” in helping him come ...

Beevers wants rugby league to trail-blaze in women's sport

Winning the Women's Super League Grand Final one day to flying across the world the next, Caitlin Beevers is not your normal 18-year-old.

Coco Gauff Has 'No Limits' Says Serena Williams' Coach

... season on the pro tour, as she reached the fourth round of Wimbledon and the third round of the U.S. Open. Gauff finished the year as the world No.

Millionaire Mogul!: Serena Williams Serves In A $248 Suit From Her Own Collection At Forbes ...

... starting her clothing brand. “I always joked that somewhere in between winning Wimbledon's and U.S. Opens, I was in school doing fashion projects ...

Lowly Dijon 'have nothing to lose' against Thomas Tuchel's PSG

Dijon centre-back Senou Coulibaly says his side “have nothing to lose” when they host Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain on Friday. Dijon sit last in the ...

Top-ranked Djokovic reaches Paris Masters quarterfinals

He turned quickly to give his box a look of steely determination and former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic — who joined his coaching team at ...

Hatty the Labrador sworn in at state's attorney's office in Chicago

An unusual new member of the team has been sworn in at the state's attorney's office in Chicago. A Labrador retriever named Hatty has become the ...

Hillsborough match commander admitted misleading FA officials, court told

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield admitted misleading FA officials when he said a gate to the ground had been forced, his retrial has ...

Wildfire erupts near Reagan presidential library in California

A new wildfire has erupted in wind-whipped southern California, forcing the evacuation of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby homes, ...

Zidane delighted with Real Madrid's ruthless display against Leganes

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane felt his side had given the needed response after outclassing bottom club Leganes 5-0 at the Bernabeu.

Final journey of 5300-year-old iceman revealed by moss

The final journey of a 5,300-year-old corpse found in the Alps has been revealed by plants which were frozen with him at his death. Known as Otzi, the ...

Woakes takes it back to his roots for ICC Trophy Tour

After reaching the top of the world this summer, Chris Woakes got the chance to take a trip down memory lane back to humbler beginnings.

Jurgen Klopp threatens to quit Carabao Cup over fixture congestion

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has threatened to quit the Carabao Cup if the EFL do not accommodate their packed fixture schedule. A 5-4 penalty ...

Premier League exploring whether academy players should be banned from heading

The Premier League is looking into whether academy players of a certain age should be banned from heading a football and have emailed all 20 ...

Real Madrid return to form with comfortable victory over struggling Leganes

Real Madrid closed the gap to within a point of LaLiga leaders Barcelona as bottom club Leganes were swept aside at the Bernabeu. Head coach ...

Superb Marcus Rashford free-kick sends Manchester United through

Marcus Rashford's long-range missile fired Manchester United past Chelsea and into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The England striker crashed in ...

Richard Keogh has Derby contract terminated 'for gross misconduct'

Derby have terminated the contract of captain Richard Keogh “for gross misconduct” following an internal disciplinary hearing. The 33-year-old ...

Michael Appleton says Lincoln City must be ready for anything against AFC Wimbledon

Michael Appleton says he would be foolish to ignore the significance of Lincoln City's game at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. The Imps travel to the ...

Sinn Fein targets 'Brexit architect' Dodds as it aims to increase number of MPs

Michelle O'Neill has said Sinn Fein is hoping to unseat “an architect of Brexit” – DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds – as it aims to increase its number of ...

James Forrest commits to Celtic

Celtic winger James Forrest has signed a new four-year deal at the club. The 28-year-old, a Scotland international, will now remain at Parkhead until ...

Serena's smashed racket from 2005 Wimbledon hits auction block

The racket Serena Williams smashed in the first round of Wimbledon in 2005 is being auctioned off. Williams signed and gifted the broken racket to a ...

Woakes tips Silverwood for Test success

Chris Silverwood's personal touch will stand him in good stead as he bids to make England red-ball powerhouses again, according to all-rounder ...

Svitolina advances at WTA Finals as injured Andreescu eliminated

But she ended her grand slam drought by reaching back-to-back semifinals at Wimbledon -- losing to Halep, the eventual champion -- and the US ...

GB swimmer Alice Dearing on her quest to stamp out racism

Becoming the poster girl for race equality in sport is the last thing Alice Dearing wants, but at present the young swimmer can see no other way around ...

Wrecked Racket From '05 Wimbledon

Remember when Serena Williams absolutely obliterated her racket at a Wimbledon match in 2005?? That piece of history is now up for grabs, 'cause ...

Experience the key in Tokyo qualifier, says Richardson-Walsh

Rio gold medallist Kate Richardson-Walsh is bullish about Great Britain's Olympic hockey qualification chances ahead of this weekend's qualifier ...

Scotland secure T20 World Cup qualification

Scotland booked their place at the T20 World Cup in Australia with a comfortable 90-run victory against the United Arab Emirates. Shane Burger's side ...

Police appeal for help in finding Battersea man who failed to appear at Wimbledon court

Police appeal for help in finding Battersea man who failed to appear at Wimbledon court. By Riley Krause cavemankrause Reporter - Croydon & ...

Cambodian police fear missing British backpacker has drowned

Cambodian police have said they fear missing British backpacker Amelia Bambridge has drowned. The 21-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex, was ...

TENNIS.com Podcast: Eddie Elliott on helping Lauren Davis

... as she won an ITF $100K in Bonita Springs, Fla. and upset defending champion Angelique Kerber at Wimbledon. In his rookie year, Elliott navigated ...

Care home leader jailed for not giving evidence at teenager's inquest

Sentencing him at Wimbledon magistrates court on Wednesday, the district judge Andrew Sweet told him: “There is a good reason why people should ...

Sam Burgess announces rugby league retirement with immediate effect

England international Sam Burgess has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league, his club said. South Sydney Rabbitohs said their ...

Less than half of immigration centre detainees deported last year – report

Less than half of the people held in immigration detention centres last year were deported afterwards, according to a report. Of the 25,487 people who ...

Everton's Carabao Cup victory over Watford was fair – Marco Silva

Everton boss Marco Silva described the way his side's Carabao Cup tie against Watford played out as “fair” after they secured a quarter-final spot with ...

Assistant Chris Davies: Win at Burton shows Leicester's strength in depth

Assistant manager Chris Davies believes Leicester's Carabao Cup win at Burton shows how much they trust their squad. The Foxes made nine ...

AFC Wimbledon loanee attracting interest from West Ham and Southampton

The 20-year-old is on loan with the League One side from Brentford and is catching the eye of sides in the top flight, according to a report by TEAMtalk.

Oak Processionary Moth By Will Jagla, Hampton School

Over the summer period, Wimbledon and Putney common were struck with a natural phenomenon, affecting our local eco-system and even ourselves, ...

Sturgeon claims SNP general election success would confirm case for indyref2

Nicola Sturgeon has claimed a Scottish majority for the SNP after the general election will show an “unequivocal and irresistible demand” for a second ...

Leicester deny Burton another fairytale Carabao Cup run

There will be no repeat of Burton's fairytale run to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup this season after Leicester eventually proved too strong at the ...

A Chapter of Wimbledon Bookfest by Georgina Featherston

Wimbledon Bookfest took place between the 3rd and the 13th October 2019 on Wimbledon Common. It is an annual occurrence that is now in its 14th ...

Parakeet Power Ranger by Georgina Featherston

On the afternoon of Wednesday, the 28th August, local schoolboy Ryan Ward was travelling home when he came across a green parakeet lying ...

Boris Johnson on course for a pre-Christmas general election

Boris Johnson is on course for a pre-Christmas general election after MPs finally backed his demands to go to the country in an attempt to end the ...

All Yours For $8000 (Or More): The Racket Serena Williams Smashed On The Wimbledon Grass

A racket that Serena Williams smashed on the immaculate lawns of the All England Club in the first round of Wimbledon in 2005 will be put up for ...

All Yours (From $8000), The Racket Serena Williams Smashed On The Wimbledon Grass

A racket that Serena Williams smashed on the immaculate lawns of the All England Club in the first round of 2005 Wimbledon will be put up for auction ...

Queen celebrates campaign to halt avoidable blindness

The Queen and Countess of Wessex have celebrated the progress being made towards eliminating avoidable blindness through the work of a royal ...

Queen sees funny side of fancy dress-clad staff at Balmoral

The Queen joked about being dressed by “Queen Victoria” during a stay at Balmoral – telling guests her great, great grandmother helped her get ...

A touch of Wimbledon on the Terranora grass courts

THE ribbon has officially been cut at the new Terranora Tennis clubhouse, with a function and ceremony last Sunday. The clubhouse has been open ...

REPORT: Carshalton 3 Merstham 1 - FA Trophy qualifier

There was more cup cheer at Colston Avenue last weekend as Carshalton Athletic racked up another knockout victory, writes James Barrett-Sterling.

Hsieh-Strycova seal semifinal spot, Stosur-Zhang notch first win at WTA Finals

Wimbledon champions Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strycova and Australian Open champions Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai earned tight victories ...

Rising American Star and World No. 12 Sofia Kenin Joins Charleston Field

The 20-year-old American will be joined in Charleston by reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, 2019 Volvo Car Open champion Madison ...

Lisa Raymond joins 2019 “comeback kids”

20 years, from 1994 through to Wimbledon in 2013. That's a remarkable. She got to the No. 1 spot in six separate seasons. In all, Raymond won 79 ...

England new-boy Ben Spencer in profile

Saracens scrum-half Ben Spencer joined up with the England squad on Monday and is preparing for what will be the biggest and most unexpected ...

Hingis fascinated by Clijsters' comeback

Not even Serena Williams has managed to win a major since having her daughter two years ago, losing the past two Wimbledon finals and past two ...

Halep saves match point to beat her fan Andreescu at WTA Finals

It was the Wimbledon champion who ultimately had the right answers on court Monday against Canada's maiden grand slam singles winner.

Ticks that can spread brain illness have reached UK

A disease that can harm the brain and which is spread to humans by tick bites has been identified in the insects in Britain for the first time.

Historic firm wins £4m Wimbledon contract

A historic Birmingham building services provider is to help kick-start the residential phase of a multimillion-pound regeneration scheme in Wimbledon.

Garces becomes first Frenchman appointed to referee Rugby World Cup final

Jerome Garces will referee Saturday's World Cup final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama. Garces becomes the ...

Stars flee the burning hills of LA

A wildfire swept through the star-studded hills of Los Angeles on Monday, destroying several homes and forcing basketball star LeBron James, Arnold ...

Lewis Gregory backs Tom Banton to excel at top level

Lewis Gregory has backed Somerset team-mate Tom Banton to flourish at the highest level despite another low score for the opener in England's final ...

Army officer twice raised concerns over Ukraine push

A military officer at the National Security Council twice raised concerns over the Trump administration's push to have Ukraine investigate Democrats ...

England in heavy loss in T20 warm-up

England's final warm-up ahead of their Twenty20 series against New Zealand ended with an eight-wicket defeat as the tourists were undone by Colin ...

Wales success set to carry on, says Robin McBryde

Robin McBryde has admitted being jealous of his Wales coaching successors. McBryde, his fellow assistant Shaun Edwards and Wales head coach ...

English man's foot bitten off by shark in Australia

An English man has had his foot bitten off in a shark attack on the north-eastern coast of Australia, authorities have said. Another Briton has “serious ...

What the papers say – October 29

Speculation on whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson will receive his Christmas wish dominates the front pages on Tuesday. The Daily Mail leads with ...

Grenfell death toll could have been lower, report says

Fewer people were likely to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire had residents been evacuated while it was still possible and “serious shortcomings” ...

JS Wright wins Wimbledon package for Galliard

Wimbledon Grounds is a £325m joint venture between housing developer Galliard Homes and housing association Catalyst to build 632 homes and ...

Penalty decision cost QPR in 3-1 Brentford defeat says Warburton

QPR's 3-1 derby defeat to Brentford was lost by a refereeing decision according to R's boss Mark Warburton. With the game tied at 1-1 thanks to a first ...

Margaret Hodge re-selected by her local Labour Party

Labour MP Dame Margaret Hodge has been re-selected by her local Labour Party to run for the seat of Barking. Dame Margaret tweeted a picture of ...

House in Evesham goes for $323K

A 2,185-square-foot house in Evesham has changed hands. The property at 2 Wimbledon Way was sold in June 2019. The $322,500 purchase price ...

Camilla joins first British Muslim woman to win UK horse race at film premiere

The Duchess of Cornwall has joined the first British Muslim woman to win a horse race in the UK on the red carpet for the launch of a film documenting ...

Wounded dog back on the job after tracking Islamic State leader

A military working dog that was wounded while tracking down the head of the Islamic State is back on duty. President Donald Trump tweeted a photo ...

Genetic autism predisposition linked to higher self-harm rates, study suggests

People with a strong genetic predisposition to autism are more likely to report self-harm and suicidal thoughts even if they have not been formally ...

Serena Williams talks tennis, fashion and motherhood

"Somewhere between winning Wimbledon and the US Open, I was in fashion school," said Williams, who created the fashion brand, Serena, which ...

'Serious shortcomings' in fire service's response to Grenfell disaster – report

There were “serious shortcomings” and “systematic” failures by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) in its response to the Grenfell disaster, according to the ...

Youth crime prevention scheme to be rolled out across UK cities

A crime prevention scheme that helped a teenager who had committed nearly 600 offences to go straight is being rolled out to three UK cities.

Ibuprofen, statins and fish oils 'may curb depression'

Common painkillers, statins and fish oils may help curb depression, especially if taken with antidepressants, experts say. A new review found that ...

Lascelles calls on Newcastle players to ease goalscoring burden on strikers

Skipper Jamaal Lascelles is refusing to pile the pressure on £40million striker Joelinton to score the goals to ease Newcastle out of Premier League ...

Islamic State still poses threat despite death of al-Baghdadi

Eliminating the elusive leader of so-called Islamic State has given US president Donald Trump a new argument for leaving Syria, but the American ...

England ready for their Stephen Donald moment with Spencer

Eight years ago it was Stephen Donald, parachuted in at the last minute to lift the All Blacks to a famous World Cup win. The New Zealand fly-half ...

British backpacker was 'having the best time' before disappearance, says sister

A British backpacker missing in Cambodia was “living out her dream” and having the “best time ever” her sister has said. Amelia Bambridge, 21, from ...

Man in court after death of 10-year-old girl

A man will appear in court charged with causing the death of a “beautiful” 10-year-old girl in an alleged hit-and-run. Melissa Tate suffered fatal injuries ...

Tiger Woods claims record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour title

Tiger Woods has won a record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour title in the weather-effected Zozo Championship in Japan. Woods completed a final round 67 ...

Oklahoma City Thunder storm to resounding win over Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors suffered another defeat and by a heavy margin, losing 120-92 to Oklahoma City Thunder. The final deficit could have been ...

Los Angeles Rams see off sorry Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley

Over 83,000 fans watched the Los Angeles Rams heap more misery on the Cincinnati Bengals with a 24-10 win at Wembley. Cooper Kupp starred for ...

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say. The money demanded by Borussia Dortmund is significant but the Daily Mirror reports that Manchester United are prepared to ...

Jones strikes back at Gatland's criticism ahead of World Cup final

Eddie Jones has hit back at Warren Gatland after the Wales coach questioned whether England have played their World Cup final a game early by ...

The sporting weekend in pictures

England will face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final after Eddie Jones' side beat New Zealand in the semi-final. Liverpool and Manchester City ...

Alberto Fernandez set to become Argentina's new president

Conservative President Mauricio Macri conceded defeat in Argentina's election Sunday night, paving the way for the country's Peronist centre-left to ...

Solskjaer delighted to have Martial back in Manchester United fold

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he was delighted to have striker Anthony Martial back in the Manchester United fold following Sunday's 3-1 Premier ...

Lorry driver charged over Essex migrant deaths to appear in court

A lorry driver is due to appear in court charged over the deaths of 39 migrants thought to have died in a refrigerated unit during a clandestine bid to ...

Labour accuses SNP of 'political grandstanding' over election push

Labour's shadow Scottish secretary has accused the SNP of “political grandstanding” over its joint push with the Liberal Democrats for a general ...

What the papers say – October 28

The manner of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death makes headlines on Monday, as does a possible route to a December election. The Daily Express, The ...

Katie Hill resigns from Congress over ethics probe

Rising Democratic star politician Katie Hill announced her resignation on Sunday amid an ethics probe, saying explicit private photos of her with a ...

PSG deserve more praise for recent exploits after Marseille triumph – Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel insists Paris St Germain deserve more praise for their exploits after thrashing Marseille 4-0 in Le Classique. PSG's dominance in Ligue ...

Southampton players donate wages to Saints Foundation after 9-0 rout

Southampton's players and coaching staff will each donate one day's wages to the Saints Foundation, the club have announced. The offer comes after ...

Brighton's Connolly adamant VAR penalty awarded against Everton was justified

Brighton forward Aaron Connolly insists there can be no complaints about the first Premier League penalty awarded on the advice of VAR. Connolly ...

My relationship with Roger Federer played a role on Quito exho - Lapentti

The conversations started more than three months ago after the Wimbledon final. On November 24, Federer will face German Alexander Zverev.

Situation Room shots underline contrast between Obama and Trump presidencies

Photos taken in the White House Situation Room during the killings of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Saturday and of al Qaida leader ...

PeRFect 10 in Basel for Roger Federer

Solid and composed, I wish he would have played like this in WImbledon's final. Well, he has a chance to win in London, and cut some distance with ...

Tiger Woods closes in on record-equalling PGA Tour title win

Tiger Woods is on the verge of winning a record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour title in the weather-effected Zozo Championship in Japan. Woods holds a ...

Taylor overcomes swollen right eye to outpoint Prograis

Josh Taylor revealed he could hardly see from his right eye during the final few rounds of his classic World Boxing Super Series final at O2 Arena ...

Tear gas fired during police-protesters stand-off in Hong Kong

Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas on Sunday to disperse a rally called over concerns about police conduct in months-long pro-democracy ...

Painting of Dutch master's wife 'suggests love triangle involving artist'

A famous Dutch painting suggests a love triangle involving two giants of 17th century art and the wife of one of them, a Cambridge academic has ...

Russell Westbrook's triple-double helps Rockets to victory

Russell Westbrook's 139th career triple-double led the Houston Rockets to a 126-123 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Westbrook finished the ...

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are ultimate warriors, says Boris Becker

Speaking on the BBC, the six-time Major winner Boris Becker commented on the upcoming Wimbledon semifinals match between Roger Federer and ...

Vietnamese teenager feared among 39 dead migrants

A 19-year-old Vietnamese woman is feared to be among the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry in Essex. Truck driver Maurice Robinson, 25, who is ...

Kiev overrun by 'zombies' in annual Halloween tradition

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Brother of Harry Dunn calls for suspect to return to UK

The twin brother of Harry Dunn, the teenager killed in a road collision involving the wife of a US diplomat, has renewed calls for the woman to be ...

PARIS. Federer not confirmed to join Nadal, Djokovic, Medvedev, and Zverev in the last ...

The Swiss was the finalist in Indian Wells and in Wimbledon. Federer won 102 titles in his career: 47 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 20 on indoor ...

Vinnie Jones tearful after X Factor: Celebrity song dedicated to his late wife

Vinnie Jones held back tears as fans chanted his name following a performance on X Factor: Celebrity in tribute to his late wife. Tanya – Jones' wife of ...

What the papers say – October 27

A mixed bag of topics covers the front pages of the Sunday newspapers, including the deaths of 39 people in a refrigerated container in Essex, more ...

Josh Taylor beats Regis Prograis to hold two world championship belts

Scotland's Josh Taylor became the unified world champion of the super-lightweight division with a majority decision win over Regis Prograis in a ...

Bonfire Night 2019 firework displays near YOU – London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield

Wimbledon. Wimbledon Park, SW19 8AU. Bonfire, funfair and two fireworks shows plus refreshments and bar. When - Tuesday, November 5.

Welby calls on Johnson to mind his language

The Archbishop of Canterbury has taken Prime Minister Boris Johnson to task for his use of “inflammatory” language through the Brexit debate.

Max Verstappen stripped of pole position in Mexico

Lewis Hamilton's quest to secure a sixth world championship in Mexico received a controversial boost on Saturday night after Max Verstappen was ...

Accusers say inaction over Speaker bullying claims proves Commons 'not safe'

Senior figures who worked closely with Speaker John Bercow and accused him of bullying say there has been an “establishment stitch-up” in failing to ...

Police clash with protesters amid fresh unrest over jailed Catalan leaders

Police and protesters in Catalonia have clashed after a massive rally in Barcelona against the imprisonment of nine separatist leaders for their roles in ...

Lampard hails Pulisic after stunning hat-trick

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said Christian Pulisic had “showed the full package” after the winger's hat-trick in the 4-2 win at Burnley. Pulisic scored ...

EDF appointed to take on customers of collapsed energy firm Toto

The energy supply and credit balances of the 134,000 customers of now-defunct Toto Energy will remain unaffected after the industry regulator ...

Halep excited for first match against Andreescu

I just have a very big up during the Wimbledon [winning her second major], and the rest was not that great. "I'm not thinking about winning or losing ...

Silva hits out at VAR as Everton beaten by Brighton

Marco Silva criticised the inconsistency of VAR after Everton conceded a contentious late penalty during their dramatic 3-2 loss at Brighton.

Man wanted in connection with 39 migrant deaths held in Dublin

A man wanted by Essex Police as part of the investigation into the 39 lorry trailer deaths has been arrested at Dublin port. Gardai said the man, who is ...

What Roger Federer said about the French Open in 2010 discredits Rafael Nadal

... at the top of the rankings after his victories at both the US Open and French Open, with Federer in third after losing at Wimbledon to Novak Djokovic.

Guardiola admits injury concerns but is not expecting January reinforcements

Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City's injury list could could prove their undoing this season. The Premier League champions have had a number of ...

Fires die down but strong winds forecast

Howling winds fuelling wildfires across California began to die down on Friday, but residents in the north of the state braced for another round of ...

US moves to protect Syrian oilfields from IS

The United States will send armoured vehicles and combat troops into eastern Syria to keep oil fields from potentially falling into the hands of Islamic ...

Hundreds to walk through London overnight to raise awareness of suicide

Nearly 1,000 people are expected to walk across central London overnight on Saturday to raise awareness of suicide. The Lost Hours walk, organised ...

Children as young as six found with bladed weapons at school

Young children are being caught with weapons at school but are immune from being taken to court because of their age, an investigation has found.

What the papers say – October 26

The probe into the deaths of 39 people in a refrigerated container in Essex continues to dominate the nation's front pages on Saturday. The Times, The ...

Locally listed Wimbledon building dating back to 1885 WILL be turned into a hotel

A locally listed building in Wimbledon will be turned into a 76 room hotel. The site, on the corner of Wimbledon Hill Road and Alwyn Road, is known as ...

Flood warnings in place for England and Wales

More than a dozen flood warnings are in place and weather warnings have been issued as much of England and Wales face heavy rain on Saturday.

Hundreds take the shortest tube trip each week

Hundreds of people spend £2.40 making the 45-second Tube journey between two central London stations every week, it is reported. Covent Garden ...

Swansea City condemns 'shameful' Sala image

Swansea City have condemned a “shameful” image which appears to mock the death of striker Emiliano Sala. Sala, 28, had just signed for Cardiff City ...

Hasenhuttl apologises to Saints fans after Leicester rout

Ralph Hasenhuttl apologised to Southampton's fans and took full responsibility for the “disaster” of being thrashed 9-0 by high-flying Leicester on a ...

Pochettino admits concerns over Tottenham documentary

Mauricio Pochettino admits he has concerns over Tottenham agreeing to feature in an Amazon documentary. Cameras are being allowed into the club ...

Wind of change could bring Gayle back into contention at Newcastle

Steve Bruce could be ready to turn to a man Newcastle tried to sell this summer as he looks solve his team's goal-shyness. Dwight Gayle, who scored ...

Arsenal can cope with 'very motivated' Wilfried Zaha – Unai Emery

Unai Emery insists he has the players to cope with Wilfried Zaha as the Crystal Palace winger heads to Arsenal this weekend for the first time since a ...

US judge orders secret Mueller probe evidence to be released

A US judge has ordered the Justice Department to give secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation to ...

WTA Elite Trophy Semifinals Odds & Pick: Muchova vs Sabalenka

Muchova also reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon this year, her best performance in a Grand Slam event. She defeated American Sofia Kenin, the ...

Lorry trailer deaths: what we know so far

The discovery of 39 dead migrants in the trailer of a lorry has sparked the largest murder case in Essex Police history. Here is what we know so far:.

Jelena Dokic on Coco Gauff's Restricted Schedule "She Will Make it Work"

71 in the rankings after reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon, the third round of the US Open and winning her first WTA tour title in Luxembourg.

California power company admits equipment may have sparked wildfire

California's biggest utility company has admitted its electrical equipment may have ignited a devastating wildfire despite blackouts imposed to prevent ...

Cyprus seeks answers after state gift to Thatcher sold at auction

Cyprus is to seek an explanation from the British Government as to how an ancient vase given to the late prime minister Margaret Thatcher as a state ...

Foster blames Varadkar for setting precedent over violent resistance

The DUP leader has blamed Leo Varadkar for setting a precedent that has led some loyalists to contemplate violent resistance to the Brexit deal.

Arlene Foster: DUP has no regrets about backing Brexit

The leader of the DUP has said her party has no regrets about backing Brexit, insisting it can still be delivered in a way that protects the Union.

Dave Hunt-Jackson's verdict as Dons fail to score for first time under Glyn Hodges – and why Wally ...

Wimbledon were so slow out of the blocks that the only surprise when David Templeton found his shooting boots was that they weren't already a ...

Fires forces thousands to flee homes in California

Fast-growing fires throughout California forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes on Thursday as hot weather and dry winds fed ...

It's a Long, Tiring Road to the WTA Finals

A two-time Wimbledon champ, she was runner-up to Naomi Osaka at this year's Australian Open before being forced off the tour for six weeks in the ...

Getting ready for Halloween with #LadyWimbledon

There is a poetry in the trees as their deep red leaves fall to their death after a brief fling with summer. As the clocks go back, our homes become ...

England put faith in Jones' masterplan to beat the best

Beating the All Blacks at rugby is one of the toughest feats in all of sport. Beating them at a World Cup? Even harder. Beating them at a World Cup ...

Trump golf course set to have alcohol licence revoked

One of Donald Trump's golf clubs might have its alcohol licence revoked, according to US media reports. New Jersey state authorities this week ...

Getting ready for Halloween with #LadyWimbledon

Luckily Wimbledon 2019 is a much calmer affair, yet the same rules often apply; if there is a pumpkin lit up outside the front door then the house ...

Henderson Tennis Open Women's Professional Event Debuts At DragonRidge Country Club

Former Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard highlights a talented field of women's professional tennis players who will compete in the Henderson ...

Glyn Hodges: Wally Downes has been class over me taking AFC Wimbledon job

richard@slpmedia.co.uk. Glyn Hodges says getting the AFC Wimbledon job feels “sweeter” because it comes with the blessing of Wally Downes.

Margaret Atwood to receive rare honour at investiture ceremony

(Amends par 3, adds pars 5 and 6). Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood is to receive an honour at a royal investiture at Windsor Castle.

'Perfect' Pepe spares Gunners' blushes with Europa League brace

Nicolas Pepe's match-winning cameo for Arsenal was hailed as “perfect” by Unai Emery as the club-record signing spared the blushes of his head ...

Inquest into soldier who died on Army test march to conclude

A coroner is due to give her conclusions at an inquest into the death of a soldier on an Army test march. Corporal Joshua Hoole, described as “fit, ...

Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl calls for 'dirty win' against Leicester

Ralph Hasenhuttl wants Southampton to halt their dreadful home form by grinding out a “dirty win” against high-flying Leicester. Saints have taken a ...

Wales blow: Williams out of World Cup

Liam Williams will miss the rest of Wales' World Cup campaign after suffering an ankle injury in training. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed his ...

Police begin moving 39 bodies from trailer as man held on suspicion of murder

Police have begun the task of moving the 39 bodies found in a refrigerated trailer attached to a lorry in Essex as a 25-year-old man remains in custody ...

School exclusion can be tipping point to knife crime, report warns

Being excluded from school is often the “tipping point” that leads to children picking up knives, a group of MPs and peers has warned. Youngsters who ...

Boris Johnson seeks December election in bid to break Brexit impasse

Boris Johnson has launched a fresh bid to break the Brexit deadlock with a push for a pre-Christmas general election. The Prime Minister threw down ...

Extended pub opening hours proposed for VE Day anniversary bank holiday

Bank holiday pub-goers will be able to enjoy a few extra hours until last orders under plans announced by the Home Secretary to mark the 75th ...

Nuno Espirito Santo knows Wolves must start games better

Nuno Espirito Santo insisted he must find the cause of Wolves' slow start despite their Europa League victory at Slovan Bratislava. Raul Jimenez's ...

Raul Jimenez nets the winner as Wolves fight back in Bratislava

Raul Jimenez capped Wolves' Europa League comeback as they laboured to a 2-1 win at Slovan Bratislava. The striker's penalty fired Nuno Espirito ...

Hire company 'shellshocked' after 39 found dead inside trailer

A hire company has said it is “shellshocked” and “gutted” after 39 Chinese people were found dead in one of its trailers. A spokesman for Global ...

Government eyes first December general election since 1923

If MPs vote to hold a general election on December 12, it would be the first time in nearly 100 years that the country has gone to the polls so close to ...

In Pictures: UK awash in autumn splendour

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Frank Lampard urges Chelsea to build on brilliant Ajax display

Frank Lampard has told his Chelsea youngsters they have set the standard for the rest of the season after their stunning 1-0 win at Ajax.

United hopeful football – not racism – makes the headlines in Partizan clash

Manchester United players have discussed UEFA's racism protocol ahead of the trip to Partizan Belgrade – but Harry Maguire is hopeful there will be ...

De Jong relieved after 'lucky' win for Barca

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong said his side were “lucky” to come away with all three points after a 2-1 win at Slavia Prague. Lionel Messi put ...

Lawyers call for charges against ex-Nissan chief to be dismissed

Lawyers for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is awaiting trial in Japan, said they have requested that financial misconduct charges against ...

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain inspired to return by Liverpool's Champions League triumph

Midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits watching Liverpool win the Champions League in June provided the inspiration he needed fight his way ...

EU leaders continue to ponder a fresh Brexit delay

EU leaders are continuing to consider whether to grant a further extension to Brexit against the objections of Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister has ...

Lower pay rises predicted for year ahead

Pay rises are forecast to fall in the coming year, with a going rate of 2.1%, a new report has predicted. Wage analysts XpertHR said the figure will fall ...

Office workers could be left permanently hunched, report warns

The office worker of the future could have a permanently hunched back, varicose veins and red eyes if changes to work environments are not made, ...

Researchers consider roll-out of 'standing' GP appointments

“Please take a seat” may stop being the greeting of choice at GP surgeries, as a study will look at whether standing appointments should be rolled out ...

Syrian refugee develops technology to identify gender of war victims

A refugee who fled war and built a new life in Scotland has developed technology to help identify the gender of war victims who have few remaining ...

Sampras and Federer – Passing the baton

It was 2001, it was the 4th Round at Wimbledon and it was the kind of day that games at SW19 are made for. A static heat hung in the air. There would ...

My critics have short memories, insists Arsenal boss Emery

Unai Emery has suggested his critics have short memories after launching an impassioned defence of his Arsenal tenure. The Spaniard was criticised ...

More history for Messi as Barca battle past Slavia Prague

Lionel Messi made Champions League history as Barcelona scraped an unconvincing 2-1 success at Slavia Prague to move top of Group F.

Lautaro Martinez and Antonio Candreva on target as Inter down Dortmund

Inter Milan claimed their first Champions League win of the campaign with a 2-0 home victory against Borussia Dortmund. Lautaro Martinez scored for ...

Oxlade-Chamberlain marks Champions League return with Liverpool brace at Genk

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain announced his return to the Champions League after an 18-month absence with two goals in a 4-1 win ...

Conte urges Inter to continue Champions League journey after Dortmund win

Antonio Conte declared Inter Milan are “alive and kicking” in the Champions League after beating Borussia Dortmund at the San Siro. Goals from ...

Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg calls for legalisation of marijuana

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has said he used marijuana “a handful of times a long time ago”, and that it is time for the US to ...

Bob Geldof says Parliament is 'betrayal of Churchill'

Irish singer and songwriter Bob Geldof called current political activity in Westminster a “betrayal of Churchill”, at a forum on Wednesday. Geldof, who is ...

Brexit deal could lead to loyalist disorder, PSNI chief warns

A Brexit deal which is seen to threaten the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland could lead to civil disorder by loyalists, the head of the ...

Serena Williams Opens Up About Her 'Opinionated' Daughter, BFF Meghan Markle, and New ...

“I went to fashion school somewhere in between winning Wimbledon and U.S. Open, so this is something that I actually know about.” ...

Andrés Gimeno obituary

In August 1967 the charismatic partnership of Andrés Gimeno and Pancho Gonzales walked on to Wimbledon's Centre Court to contest an epoch- ...

Expert group to explore feasibility of concussion substitutes in football

An expert group has been set up to investigate whether concussion substitutes could be introduced to football. The football and technical advisory ...

Vagina Museum's bid for alcohol licence sparks stag party concerns

The “world's first” vagina museum is facing opposition from residents' groups over concerns its alcohol licence will attract “rowdy” stag and hen parties.

Hong Kong withdraws unpopular bill that sparked protest chaos

Hong Kong's government has formally withdrawn an unpopular extradition bill that sparked unruly protests, which morphed into a broader campaign ...

Neil Jenkins pays tribute to 'incredible' Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones

Neil Jenkins has paid Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones a glowing tribute as he prepares to lead his country in Sunday's World Cup semi-final against ...

Allies and Morrison to masterplan major Wimbledon expansion

Allies and Morrison has been picked to oversee the expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club into the neighbouring Wimbledon Park Golf Club.

Monitors concerned by Bolivian election

International monitors expressed concern over Bolivia's presidential elections on Tuesday after an official quick count showed President Evo Morales ...

What the papers say – October 23

More machinations around Prime Minister Boris Johnson's attempts to achieve an exit from the European Union and a cardboard cutout of one of ...

Football rumours from the media

Jadon Sancho, who already has three goals for Borussia Dortmund this season, is top of Liverpool's transfer wishlist, reports the Daily Mirror. Sancho ...

Manchester City boss hails 'extraordinary' Sterling after emphatic Atalanta win

Pep Guardiola praised the “extraordinary” Raheem Sterling after his 11-minute second-half hat-trick in Manchester City's 5-1 Champions League ...

Take blood pressure drugs at night, researchers say

Patients are being urged to take blood pressure drugs in the evening rather than the morning to cut their risk of an early death. A new study published ...

Trump held back Ukraine aid: diplomat

Donald Trump was holding back military aid for Ukraine unless the country agreed to investigate Democrats and a company linked to Joe Biden's ...

Trump faces backlash over “lynching” comment

US President Donald Trump's comparison of the impeachment inquiry being conducted against him to a “lynching” sparked a heated backlash on ...

Hard work is the key to Sheffield United's success – Fleck

John Fleck insists Sheffield United's meteoric rise under Chris Wilder is down to one simple thing – hard work. Since becoming manager of his ...

Zidane buoyed by win over Galatasaray

Zinedine Zidane said he was “delighted” to achieve a 1-0 win over Galatasaray after recent criticism of his Real Madrid side. Toni Kroos scored the ...

England's Tree of the Year announced

The winner of England's Tree of the Year contest has been announced as the “spectacular” Allerton Oak in Liverpool. The tree in Calderstones Park ...

Tottenham launch investigation as Red Star fans 'illegally' enter stadium

Tottenham have launched a “full investigation” into how a large group of Red Star Belgrade fans got into their Champions League clash on Tuesday ...

England point finger at New Zealand amid spying claims in Tokyo

England have wished New Zealand “good luck” after suggesting they have spied on one of Eddie Jones' training sessions. Jones was overseeing an ...

Mailbag: Breaking Down the Importance and Impact of Andy Murray's Antwerp Title

For the record, she was still unmarried when she reached the second week of Wimbledon, beating the top seed and taking a set off of Serena Williams ...

Brentford finding their form after 3-0 Swansea win says Frank

Thomas Frank beleives people are seeing the fruits of Brentford's labour after their 3-0 win at Swansea on Tuesday night. After a slow start to the ...

Where does Sterling's hat-trick rank amongst Champions League's fastest?

Raheem Sterling scored a quickfire hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Atalanta 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. The England forward ...

Burton 1-0 AFC Wimbledon: David Templeton earns Brewers victory

AFC Wimbledon's three-match winning run in Sky Bet League One came to an end at Burton as David Templeton's first-half goal gave the Brewers a ...

REPORT: Swansea 0 Brentford 3 - Benrahma delights at the Liberty

Brentford thumped Swansea 3-0 with a ruthless deisplay of counter-attacking football at the Liberty Stadium. A first win in Swansea since 1995 looked ...

Pension plan for injured victims of N Ireland Troubles

Severely injured victims of the Northern Ireland Troubles will receive almost £10,000 a year under Government pension proposals. The payment scale ...

South Pole ozone hole shrinks to smallest size since discovery

The ozone hole near the South Pole is at its smallest since it was discovered, but that is more due to freakish Antarctic weather than efforts to cut down ...

Manchester United ban supporter for alleged racist abuse during Liverpool game

Manchester United have identified and banned a supporter over alleged racist abuse during Sunday's Premier League game against Liverpool.

Cast announced for European premiere of Richard Foreman's Zomboid!

Casting has been announced for Zomboid! by multi award-winningwriter Richard Foreman, directed by Patrick Kennedy at the New Wimbledon ...

115 people taken off North Sea platform after structural inspection

More than 100 workers have been taken off a North Sea platform as a precaution following a subsea structural inspection. EnQuest said it evacuated ...

Wimbledon Tickets Ballot Registration Closes – What's Next in Store for Wimbledon Fans?

The last day of registering for the Wimbledon ballot to stand a chance to purchase tickets for the 2020 Wimbledon elapsed on Monday, October 21.

Football rumours from the media

Manchester United may be thwarted in their efforts to bolster their midfield with James Maddison, reports the Daily Mail. The paper says Ole Gunnar ...

WATCH: Nick Kyrgios takes subtle dig at Rafael Nadal through Instagram post

Kyrgios posted a clip from his encounter against Nadal at the Wimbledon earlier this year, when he hit one shot straight at the Spaniard and refused to ...

Caroline Flack named most dangerous celebrity for UK online searches

Caroline Flack has been named the most dangerous celebrity name to search for online in the UK by a leading cybersecurity firm. According to the ...

Harleston Magpies Ladies give early pacesetters a good run for their money

Harleston Magpies Ladies gave high-flying visitors Wimbledon a good run for their money in Saturday's National League Division One South ...

Meghan to attend opening ceremony of One Young World summit

The Duchess of Sussex is to attend the opening ceremony of the One Young World summit at London's Royal Albert Hall. The event is described as a ...

Can Serena Williams Reach No. 1 Again?

Finally comes Wimbledon and Serena made her way through ranks all of the way to the Finals where she was beaten by Simona Halep in two straight ...

Law change decriminalising abortion in Northern Ireland comes into effect

Abortion has been decriminalised in Northern Ireland after a landmark law change came into force at midnight. The legal reforms voted in at ...

Playmobil pirate ship brothers launch adventure book

Two brothers whose Playmobil pirate ship sailed across the Atlantic are starring in their own book which aims to inspire other children to have ...

What the papers say – October 22

Boris Johnson's big day ahead in Parliament leads Tuesday's papers. The Guardian notes the PM is seeking to win “two crucial votes” in today's vote, ...

Facebook steps up anti-election meddling security in UK

Facebook has set out fresh commitments to protect elections from interference and misinformation should the UK go to the polls. But it maintains that it ...

Four killed as storms hit US states

A tornado has torn homes and businesses apart in a densely populated area of Dallas, and four people were killed in Arkansas and Oklahoma as a ...

One man dead and two people injured following incident at woods

A man has died and two people are seriously injured following an incident at woods in Moray. Police were called to reports that three people had ...

Zidane believes Real Madrid can ignite Champions League campaign at Galatasaray

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is refusing to bow to the pressure as he targets Champions League victory at Galatasaray amid speculation that ...

Emery admits Pepe miss cost Arsenal in defeat to Blades

Arsenal boss Unai Emery felt Nicolas Pepe's first-half miss proved decisive in his side's 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United. Pepe, a £72million summer ...

Another defeat means Arsenal's Sheffield hoodoo goes on

Sheffield United continued their city's stranglehold over Arsenal with a 1-0 win over the Gunners at Bramall Lane. Arsenal fans have to go back into the ...

Liverpool players dominate Ballon d'Or nominations

Liverpool's Champions League winners dominate the nominations for the Ballon d'Or after seven of Jurgen Klopp's men were included on the 30-man ...

2014 US Open runner-up Nishikori to have right elbow surgery

... Garros before losing to 12-time champion Rafael Nadal, then followed that up by also reaching the round of eight at Wimbledon in July before losing ...

Israeli PM Netanyahu gives up on forming new coalition

Benjamin Netanyahu says he has failed to form a majority government in Israel's parliament, marking a major setback for the embattled leader that ...

Manchester United ejected fan for alleged racist abuse against Liverpool

Manchester United threw a fan out of Old Trafford for alleged racist abuse during Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool, rounding off a ...

Chris Sutton reacts angrily to dementia figures

Former England striker Chris Sutton has accused Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor of failing his members and their ...

Men arrested after FA Cup racism allegations

Two men have been arrested over racist abuse during an FA Cup match between Haringey Borough FC and Yeovil Town on Saturday. The men ...

Kenny Jackett: Portsmouth must be more incisive after 22 goal attempts at AFC Wimbledon

Kenny Jackett rued Pompey's final-third quality after failing to register with 22 goal attempts at AFC Wimbledon. The subject of the Blues boss' future ...

Hong Kong descends into chaos as protesters defy rally ban

Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes following an unauthorised pro-democracy rally on Sunday, as protesters set up roadblocks and ...

Lee Brown on letting Kenny Jackett down and why Portsmouth players should shoulder as much of ...

Lee Brown on letting Kenny Jackett down and why Portsmouth players should shoulder as much of the blame after Wimbledon loss ...

The sporting weekend in pictures

England and Wales reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals in Japan, while Andy Murray won the European Open in Antwerp. Elsewhere, Premier ...

Boeing says it regrets concerns over internal 737 Max messages

Boeing says it regrets concerns raised about internal communications it recently handed over to the US Congress and federal regulators investigating ...

Canada's election could see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lose power

Canadians go to the polls on Monday after a tight election campaign that has raised the threat of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being knocked from ...

Football rumours from the media

Chelsea, who have been banned from signing players until summer 2020, are drawing up a wishlist with Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi ...

Arsene Wenger's memorable quotes

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger turns 70 on October 22. The Frenchman spent more than two decades with the Gunners and during that time ...

South Africa must improve on perfection to combat Wales's lineout – Vermeulen

Duane Vermeulen believes South Africa have to find a way to improve on perfection to combat Wales's “talisman” Alun Wyn Jones' lineout threat.

Police to be given powers to combat illegal use of drones

Police will be given more powers and resources to crack down on illegal drone use in a bid to avoid a repeat of the chaos this caused at airports.

WATCH: Nick Kyrgios takes another dig at Rafael Nadal via Instagram

The incident happened during the third set of their Wimbledon clash, with ... Nadal won their Wimbledon showdown in four sets on the way to a ...

Gayle, Malinga and Bravo go unsold in The Hundred draft

The new era of The Hundred will begin without three of Twenty20 cricket's most decorated veterans after Chris Gayle, Lasith Malinga and Dwayne ...

Brentford 3 Millwall 2 - Five things we learned

Here are five things we learned from Brentford's stunnig 3-2 comeback win over Millwall at Griffin Park. Ollie Watkins - Not the centre forward we want ...

Exeter 22 Harlequins 19 - Gustard sees positives in Sandy Park defeat

Paul Gustard's Quins side showcased the brand of rugby they want to play this season despite a 22-19 Gallagher Premiership opening fixture defeat ...

Former Ireland international Quinlan says side must not hit 'panic button'

Alan Quinlan believes Ireland must not hit the “panic button” after their seventh quarter-final defeat in nine World Cups. The former Munster and ...

Former World No. 1 junior Liu captures singles championship

I mean, she's younger,” added Liu, who also was part of the 2016 Wimbledon junior girls' doubles championship team with Usue Arconada. “I don't ...

Harry: I love brother William but we are on different paths

The Duke of Sussex has said he and his brother are “on different paths” and have “good days” and “bad days.” He was answering a question from ...

REPORT: Richmond 14 Cinderford 19 - first defeat of the season

Richmond suffered their first defeat of the 2019/20 season going down 19-14 to an impressive Cinderford side. For just under 80 minutes, Richmond ...

Australian newspapers campaign against government secrecy

Australia's major newspapers published redacted front pages on Monday in a coordinated campaign to highlight government secrecy that is often ...

Lebanese stage massive protest against leaders in rare sign of unity

Hundreds of thousands have thronged public squares across Lebanon in the largest protests the country has seen since 2005, unifying an often ...

New imaging technology to help show how tumours form

New imaging technology has been developed to help picture how tumours form. Early diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer could be helped ...

Bencic and Rublev victorious in Moscow

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 6, 2019 Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in action ...

Michael Cheika stepping down as Australia head coach

Michael Cheika is stepping down as Australia head coach following their World Cup quarter-final exit against England. The Wallabies' campaign in ...

Trump cancels plan to host G7 at his golf resort

Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump on Saturday abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next Group of Seven world leaders' ...

AFC Wimbledon 1 Portsmouth 0: Neil Allen's verdict - Ghosts of managers past return to haunt ...

The Kingsmeadow ghosts hadn't been exorcised, merely conserving their spirits for another chilling blast. AFC Wimbledon's home had once been an ...

AFC Wimbledon 1-0 Portsmouth: they said what at the final whistle?

Pompey's poor start to the season continued with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. Terell Thomas' last-gasp winner ...

Galliford CEO Prothero plans to quit to join Bovis Homes - Sunday Times

Galliford is known for projects ranging from the redevelopment of the Wimbledon tennis venue to hospitals and city bypasses. Bovis Homes and ...

Unemployed construction worker turns love of bees into thriving brewery business

A construction worker turned his beekeeping hobby into a thriving niche brewery business after finding himself unemployed. Matt Newell, 30 ...

What the papers say – October 20

The front page headlines on Sunday range from despair to delight that the UK is still part of the EU. The Sunday Times leads with a story saying Prime ...

Leeds legend Tony Yeboah admits Wimbledon wonderstrike is not his favourite ever goal

The Ghanaian had an incredibly difficult decision to make, having to pick between the Liverpool strike and another iconic volley against Wimbledon.

Charles hopes climate change does not 'destroy' his green efforts

The Prince of Wales has spoken of his love for planting trees and said he hopes climate change does not “destroy” his efforts to make the Duchy of ...

Gascoigne describes sex assault allegations as 'year of hell'

Former football star Paul Gascoigne has described his sex assault accusation and trial as a “year of hell”. The 52-year-old was cleared of sexual ...

'Cannot be allowed to continue... the final straw... Jackett has to go' - how Portsmouth fans reacted ...

'Cannot be allowed to continue... the final straw... Jackett has to go' - how Portsmouth fans reacted to 1-0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon ...

Unai Emery bracing Gunners for 'very difficult' trip to Bramall Lane

Unai Emery is well aware of the “big motivation” driving Sheffield United this season ahead of Arsenal's battle with the newly-promoted side at Bramall ...

Kenny Jackett: I understand Portsmouth supporter frustration after AFC Wimbledon defeat

'We had the lion's share of the game (against Wimbledon) and had the ball in very good areas, with opportunities and chances to score, but ultimately ...

Roger Federer picks his favorite Wimbledon matches

Roger Federer picked the best matches he played at Wimbledon throughout his career. The Swiss indicated the 2001 fourth round against Pete ...

Zidane bemoans Real Madrid's lack of consistency following Mallorca upset

Zinedine Zidane complained of Real Madrid's inconsistency after his side lost their unbeaten LaLiga record to Real Mallorca and top spot to Barcelona ...

Reus returns to haunt Monchengladbach again as Dortmund win Borussia battle

Marco Reus scored his ninth goal against former club Borussia Monchengladbach as he secured a 1-0 Borussia Dortmund victory. Gladbach, who ...

City slickers keep pressure on Liverpool with victory at Crystal Palace

Manchester City bounced back in the Premier League to win 2-0 at Crystal Palace and cut the gap at the top to five points ahead of Liverpool's match ...

Foxes paid fitting tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha – Brendan Rodgers

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers felt his side's second-half performance against Burnley was a fitting tribute to the club's late chairman Vichai ...

Scottish politicians react to Prime Minister's Brexit defeat

Scottish politicians have reacted to Boris Johnson's Brexit defeat, which the First Minister described as a “severe blow to his plan to bludgeon his bad ...

Even Manchester City would struggle with our defensive crisis – Farke

Norwich manager Daniel Farke claimed champions Manchester City would struggle to cope with his side's defensive injury problems after grinding out ...

Neil Lennon impressed with Celtic's display in rout of Ross County

Neil Lennon hailed the “most complete” performance since his return to Celtic after the 6-0 rout of Ross County took them top of the Ladbrokes ...

Serious Fraud Office closes Libor rigging investigation

The Serious Fraud Office has closed its long-running investigation into the rigging of the benchmark Libor rate. The probe, which was announced in ...

Animal activists stage gruesome 'experimentation' protest

Activists locked themselves in a cage and were “experimented” upon in a gruesome demonstration against animal testing. Two protesters, dressed in ...

Wilder defends Blades approach

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has dismissed suggestions his side have been too defensive since winning promotion to the Premier League.

Poor record against Manchester United not significant for Klopp

Jurgen Klopp insists his – and the club's – poor record at Old Trafford has no bearing on Sunday's match against Manchester United. The German has ...

Wales deserve favouritism, says French coach

France head coach Jacques Brunel accepts that Wales are favourites to win Sunday's World Cup quarter-final between the Six Nations rivals.

Police use rubber bullets, tear gas, against Barcelona protesters

Masses of flag-waving demonstrators demanding Catalonia's independence and the release from prison of separatist leaders jammed downtown ...

Wimbledon chairman reveals funny anecdote about Andre Agassi

In an interview to Tennishead, the former Wimbledon chairman Philip Brook revealed a funny anecdote involving Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf dated ...

England hammer Australia to reach World Cup semi-final

England stormed into the World Cup semi-finals as two tries from Jonny May underpinned a record-equalling 40-16 victory over Australia at Oita ...

Billy's cracking gags with Mako back for the big one

A bit of gallows humour seems to come with the territory for England No.8s at World Cups. First there was Lawrence Dallaglio labelling the 2007 ...

What the papers say – October 19

Brexit dominates Saturday's front pages, while there are also stories on a 33-year-old murder case and a television host. The Times says Downing ...

Shapps wants 'earlier extinction of diesel trains'

The phasing out of diesel trains from Britain's railways could be intensified as part of the Government's bid to cut carbon emissions. Transport ...

Rochford facing their title rivals on the road

ROCHFORD Hundred face Wimbledon in the battle of London & SE Premier Division's two unbeaten teams tomorrow. Both sides have won all six of ...

AFC Wimbledon vs Portsmouth live streaming: Watch the League One match online, preview ...

If you want to watch AFC Wimbledon vs Portsmouth live streaming, these are the match details. Match: AFC Wimbledon vs Portsmouth. Competition: ...

Super Saturday: What is it and what will happen?

The Halloween Brexit day is fast approaching but the stakes are high and the drama is not over yet. First up is what is expected to be a historic House ...

Tuchel unhappy despite PSG's win over nine-man Nice

Paris St Germain coach Thomas Tuchel will demand improvements despite seeing his side extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 with a 4-1 win at ...

Palace boss Hodgson hoping Benteke can build on Belgium goal

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is hopeful Christian Benteke's goal for Belgium can act as a turning point for the striker, but warned he will need ...

Tottenham captaincy will come naturally to Kane – Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino expects “natural leader” Harry Kane to manage the responsibility of the captaincy without a problem.

Nasa astronauts complete historic all-female spacewalk

Two astronauts have completed the first-ever female-only spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS) after more than seven hours.

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Tottenham players blame intensity of Mauricio Pochettino's training ...

Wimbledon suspended Downes when he was charged last month and he has already missed four matches, with the 28-day ban taking the total ...

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD COCO GAUFF WINS WTA TITLE WITH SKILL AND ADVICE FROM HER DAD

Upon winning Austria's Linz Open, Gauff became the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon. In addition to qualifying for Wimbledon, her trophy, the ...

Lady Gaga falls off stage while dancing with fan

Lady Gaga is recovering after falling off the stage while dancing with a fan at a concert. During her Las Vegas show on Thursday night, the pop star ...

Almost 2900 jobs at risk as Bonmarche collapses into administration

High street retailer Bonmarche has collapsed into administration, putting almost 2,900 jobs at risk. The retailer has become the latest victim of the high ...

Zidane focused solely on Mallorca amid 'El Clasico' postponement chaos

Zinedine Zidane insists his focus rests squarely on Saturday's LaLiga trip to Mallorca despite the controversy over the postponement over 'El Clasico' ...

Matip targeting more silverware after committing long-term future to Liverpool

Liverpool defender Joel Matip is targeting more trophies after signing a new five-year contract with the club. Matip, whose existing deal was due to ...

Bulgaria head coach Krasimir Balakov resigns

Krasimir Balakov has quit as Bulgaria coach in the wake of the 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying defeat to England which was marred by racist abuse.

Alexander Zverev exclusive interview: “I always think I can go further”

I reached the boys' final at the French Open and I made the final at Roehampton in the tournament before Wimbledon. I was playing really good tennis ...

Merton Council needs to make FIVE TIMES more savings than expected

Merton Council will have to make five times more savings than expected, partly caused by uncertainty around Brexit. On Monday night (October 14) ...

2 in, 2 out: The likely Portsmouth XI Jackett will field v AFC Wimbledon

Kenny Jackett's Portsmouth head into this weekend's away clash at AFC Wimbledon off the back of a three match unbeaten run which has included ...

WTA Luxembourg Open Quarterfinals Predictions Including Monica Puig vs Julia Goerges

Ostapenko recently started working with former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and the pair appear to have established a productive working ...

Boxing has to do more, says Hearn

An emotional Eddie Hearn believes “there's so much more we can do” to make boxing safer but reasoned there was no one to blame for the death of ...

Woman living in van gives up her 320 pet rats

A woman living in a van in San Diego with her pet rats has agreed to give them up – all 320 of them. Authorities in the California city found rats had ...

Emery may throw Ozil back into action when fixtures stack up

Unai Emery is focused on the present at Arsenal and says that if the Gunners need Mesut Ozil they will use him during a busy period of the season.

William and Kate miss Khyber Pass visit after thunderstorm flight delay

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been forced to reschedule the last day of their Pakistan tour after their plane got caught in a thunderstorm.

County lines gangs: 700 arrested and £400000 worth of drugs found

More than 700 people have been arrested and £400,000 worth of drugs confiscated during a UK-wide operation against so-called county lines gangs, ...

Davies, Biggar named for Wales

Centre Jonathan Davies and fly-half Dan Biggar have been named in the Wales starting line-up for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against ...

What the papers say – October 18

Britain moving a step closer to a departure deal with the European Union nearly has a clean sweep of Friday's front pages. Pictures of Boris Johnson ...

Extinction Rebellion to stage 'red handed' march

Extinction Rebellion is planning a “red handed” protest for the penultimate day of its latest campaign that will see it spray-paint hand prints around ...

Kim Kardashian West urges clemency for death row inmate

Kim Kardashian West has joined a chorus of voices calling for clemency for a black man on Oklahoma's death row who has exhausted his appeals.

Andreescu believes the best is yet to come after win vs Serena Williams

... hoping I could carry my win into Miami, the French Open and Wimbledon, sadly I couldn't, so during that time I looked at other aspects of my life and ...

Pochettino plays down team unrest after WhatsApp dinner invite

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed an invitation for dinner with his players next week shows they are still behind him. Spurs' wretched ...

US and Turkey agree on Turkish ceasefire with Syrian Kurds

The US and Turkey have agreed to a ceasefire in the Turks' deadly attacks on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. The ceasefire requires the Kurds to ...

Mars lander's digger is burrowing again after setback

A Mars lander's digger is burrowing into the red planet again after hitting a snag seven months ago. Nasa said the mechanical mole has penetrated ...

WTA roundup: No. 1 seeds Svitolina, Bertens ousted

Svitolina, from Ukraine, was a semifinalist at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open this year and entered the week ranked No. 4 in the world.

England stars front Premier League anti-racism campaign

England star Raheem Sterling will be part of a Premier League campaign to combat racism this weekend. It is understood the Manchester City star, ...

David Cameron gives his backing to Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

David Cameron has said that he would back Boris Johnson's Brexit deal if he were still an MP, during a talk which was repeatedly interrupted by ...

Tory MP Mark Field to step down over Brexit 'divisions'

Tory MP Mark Field has announced he will be stepping down at the next election due to the “fractious and febrile” political atmosphere and the ...

On the Irish border, people give Brexit deal cautious welcome

“Euro = Pound” say numerous signs for fireworks on the way into Newry in Co Down just five miles from the Irish border. The shopping centre in Newry ...

Plane carrying Kate and William turns back amid thunderstorm

A “pretty serious storm” has forced the RAF Voyager plane carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to abort two landings in Islamabad. Despite ...

Hong Kong assembly session halted by new opposition protest

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has again been forced from the legislative chamber because of protests by opposition members following a violent ...

Football rumours from the media

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could face the sack within two weeks, with Manchester United to replace him with Massimiliano Allegri, according to Italian ...

Ireland fly in Herring as Cronin exits World Cup

Rob Herring has flown to Japan to replace the injured Sean Cronin in Ireland's World Cup squad. Leinster hooker Cronin has suffered a neck injury ...

Two men jailed over death after high-speed pursuit

Two men have been jailed for a “senseless” high-speed pursuit which caused the death of a mother-of-five travelling in the opposite direction.

'My worst match' – Dayana Yastremska on tearful experience of playing against Serena Williams ...

Yastremska, the winner of three WTA titles, said that despite reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon, she is not satisfied with her performance this ...

Gary Lightbody proposed for freedom of his home borough

Gary Lightbody has been proposed to receive the highest honour of his home borough in Northern Ireland. The Snow Patrol frontman's name has ...

Life begins at 50 for Jonny May after his sober start

Jonny May will win his 50th England cap on Saturday, but the winger will never forget how he won his first. On tour to Argentina back in 2013, the ...

England drop Ford, name Farrell at fly-half

England have sprung a major surprise for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Australia by dropping George Ford and naming Owen Farrell at ...

What the papers say – October 17

The prospect of a Brexit deal leads a number of the papers on Thursday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson due to head to the continent for a crunch ...

O2 begins rollout of its 5G network

O2 has become the latest mobile operator to launch its 5G network in the UK, starting its introduction of the new high-speed network in six towns and ...

Lyra McKee's sister 'devastated' over reaction to her Stormont return plea

The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee has said she is devastated at criticism of a Government video she featured in, calling for the Northern ...

2025 target for gigabit broadband across the UK, Digital Secretary says

Plans to achieve nationwide coverage of gigabit capable broadband is targeted for 2025, the Digital Secretary has said. The roll-out came into ...

Boris Johnson acknowledges 'outstanding issues' ahead of crucial Brexit summit

Boris Johnson has acknowledged that “outstanding issues” to get a Brexit deal remain on the final day before a crucial EU summit, but said there was ...

Obama endorses Trudeau in unprecedented move

Barack Obama has urged Canadians to re-elect Prime Minster Justin Trudeau. The intervention is an apparently unprecedented endorsement of a ...

Boxer Patrick Day dies of head injuries sustained in fight

Boxer Patrick Day has died at the age of 27 after sustaining head injuries in his fight in Chicago on Saturday, promoter Lou DiBella has confirmed.

Wawrinka outlasts Lopez to reach Antwerp quarter-finals

FILE PHOTO - Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 3, 2019 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka in action ...

Tarzan actor Ron Ely's wife and son killed in California

Authorities say Tarzan actor Ron Ely's wife was stabbed to death in their southern California home by the couple's son, who police subsequently shot ...

Bury suffering 'death by a thousand cuts'

A Bury supporters' group says the club is suffering “death by a thousand cuts” after a winding-up petition against the Shakers was adjourned. Bury had ...

Paul Pogba out of Liverpool clash and David De Gea doubtful

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been ruled out of Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool while goalkeeper David De Gea faces ...

My Short Story

He had come to Los Angeles for the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, and was looking forward to seeing his favourite tennis player, Tom Holland.

Arrests on Whitehall as Extinction Rebellion activists defy protest ban

A Green Party co-leader is among the latest people to be arrested as Extinction Rebellion protesters continued to defy a police ban. The fresh wave of ...

Asda workers stage protest over new contract

Hundreds of Asda workers have marched on the company's headquarters and handed over a petition opposing a new contract described as “a stain ...

The dangled carrot of a new home and a month without a manager — a seaside story

The fans' frustration towards the lacklustre performances manifested itself within the first ten minutes of the Wimbledon fixture. Piercing chants of ...

Tennis: Anjalika Kurera aims Junior Wimbledon

The story of Anjalika Kurera has been an incredible one. Her journey started when she was 8-years-old. From that day onwards, she dreams of ...

Empire WR Jones selected in XFL draft

It was the two-time Wimbledon champion's first victory on European soil since beating Stan Wawrinka at Eastbourne in June 2018. Murray will face ...

Investigation finds child, four, among thousands caught with weapons at school

Thousands of children have been caught carrying weapons in school, an investigation has found, with suspects as young as four years old.

De Gea aggravated injury during draw in Sweden

David De Gea received treatment for an injury at half-time during Spain's 1-1 draw in Sweden before aggravating the problem and withdrawing in the ...

Testosterone boosts women's ability to run and increases muscle mass – study

Women with higher levels of testosterone are able to run for significantly longer and have more lean muscle mass, research suggests. The new study ...

Connolly eyeing “cup final” qualification for Ireland

Aaron Connolly is targeting a “cup final” victory over Denmark to see the Republic of Ireland through to Euro 2020. Tuesday night's 2-0 Group D defeat ...

Athletics: Hercules Wimbledon - youngsters shine in Reigate gloom

Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club's youngsters were the standout performers on a weekend of league cross country racing. They provided both ...

How Much Do Professional Tennis Coaches Make?

Tony Pickard is a British tennis coach. He's best known for his tutelage of the Swedish player Stefan Edberg. Pickard helped Edburg win at Wimbledon ...

Harry Dunn's parents arrive in Washington ahead of rumoured Trump summit

The parents of Harry Dunn have arrived at the White House amid reports they are due to meet with Donald Trump about their son's case.

Emotional Harry hails 'inspirational' children at WellChild awards

The Duke of Sussex broke down as he paid tribute to “inspirational” children, citing how his own journey into fatherhood meant learning about those ...

Experts not convinced Pixel 4's camera is enough to sway buyers

Google's new Pixel smartphone has impressed experts and analysts but some believe star features like the camera may not be enough to lure people ...

The key players in the UK's hunt for a Brexit deal

Boris Johnson has just days to secure a new Brexit deal with the EU summit starting on Thursday in Brussels. Talks between the bloc and the UK are ...

Tennis News: Here's How Serena Williams Can Qualify For The WTA Finals

But the Ukrainian found her mojo back in the second half of the season by reaching the semi-finals at Wimbledon (where she fell to Halep) and the US ...

Royal Mail workers vote in favour of strikes amid dispute

Royal Mail workers have voted massively in favour of strikes in a dispute over job security and employment terms and conditions, raising the threat of ...

McCarthy happy Republic have another chance despite loss to Switzerland

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was refusing to be downhearted as he contemplated a winner-takes-all clash with Denmark with a trip to the ...

Italy boss Mancini sets sights on European Championship glory

Roberto Mancini will not consider himself among the greatest Italy managers of all time until he has delivered a couple of World Cups – but winning ...

Boothroyd hopes to see more of rising star Hudson-Odoi

England Under-21s manager Aidy Boothroyd hopes that he gets to see more of Callum Hudson-Odoi, even if it might be wishful thinking. The Chelsea ...

Republic face uphill battle after Switzerland sink them in Euro qualifier

A Haris Seferovic strike and Shane Duffy's own goal left the Republic of Ireland needing to beat Denmark to secure automatic qualification for the Euro ...

Coco Gauff joins Tennis Legends with First-Ever Baha Mar Cup

In July, Gauff made headlines for beating Venus Williams during round 1 of Wimbledon. Days before the competition, the teenager Venus and her ...

FIFA president Infantino calls for new effective ways to eradicate racism

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for “new, stronger and more effective ways to eradicate racism in football” in the wake of the abuse suffered ...

Leicester plan to mark anniversary of helicopter tragedy with memorial garden

Leicester plan to mark the anniversary of their late chairman's death later this month with the opening of the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial ...

Nicola Sturgeon declares SNP 'winning the case for independence'

Nicola Sturgeon has declared that the SNP is “winning the case for independence” as she revealed more detail about plans for Scotland to have a ...

Frampton ready to draw line under 'horrific year' against McCreary

Carl Frampton will look to draw a line under what has been “a horrific year” when he faces unbeaten American Tyler McCreary at The Cosmopolitan of ...

Officer resigns after fatal shooting of black woman playing video game

A white police officer accused of the fatal shooting of a black woman in her home in Texas has resigned, according to officials. Interim Police Chief Ed ...

Michel Vorm returns to Tottenham

Tottenham have re-signed goalkeeper Michel Vorm on a deal until the end of the season. The 35-year-old was released in the summer but, having ...

Parenthood a motivating factor for para archer MacQueen

PROVING his selection for the Rio Paralympics and the birth of his son are two driving factors for para archer Nathan MacQueen as he builds up to ...

Gareth Southgate laments 'unacceptable' racist abuse of England players

Gareth Southgate credited England's players after they came through an “unacceptable situation” in Bulgaria having “raised the awareness of ...

Ben Davies backs 'proper team' Wales to reach Euro 2020

Ben Davies believes Wales can book a spot at Euro 2020 next summer because they are a “proper team” again. The Euro 2016 semi-finalists have ...

England hammer Bulgaria in Euro 2020 qualifier marred by racist abuse

Gareth Southgate's men stood firm in the face of sickening racism as England thrashed Bulgaria on a night of shame in Sofia. The Three Lions took a ...

All About Fai Khadra, Kendall Jenner's Go-To Wedding Date

In July, they sat court side at Wimbledon and were spotted boating on her Instagram Stories. Khadra has actually been linked to high-profile love ...

Here's the advice 15-year-old tennis phenom Coco Gauff got from her dad before winning her first ...

Gauff, who in July became the youngest player to ever qualify for Wimbledon, beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in three sets to ...

Roberto Moreno urges Spain to win final three Euro 2020 qualifiers

Spain coach Roberto Moreno has set his side the target of winning their final three Euro 2020 qualifiers despite needing only a point in Sweden to ...

Demand for David Attenborough tickets outstrips Glastonbury, Wimbledon and Olympics

The extraordinary demand suggests Sir David is a greater lure than some of the country's most popular events of recent years, including Wimbledon, ...

Trump knows World Championship win takes the pressure off

LIFE as world champion is a weight off the shoulders for Judd Trump after an impressive start to his 19.com English Open campaign. Trump ruled the ...

The final say: Southend United could take quite some time to turn things around

The Shrimpers welcomed AFC Wimbledon to Roots Hall. And it realistically appeared a game Blues could be in with a chance of winning. After all, the ...

Chase for the Championships: Where the ATP and WTA races stand

But she's had a breakthrough second half of the season, reaching her first two Grand Slam semifinals at Wimbledon, where she fell to Halep, and the ...

Toni Nadal sad after Federer lost the Wimbledon final against Djokovic

Toni said that Roger's loss in the final at Wimbledon this year had felt him feeling sad. “You know, Federer's loss in Wimbledon after 40-15 made me ...

Update on the latest in sports:

Federer will turn 39 shortly after the Olympic tournament. He had previously planned his schedule up to Wimbledon, which ends two weeks before the ...

Rafael Nadal resumes practise after injury ahead of replacing Novak Djokovic as world No 1

Nadal has opted to not play competitive matches on the grass before Wimbledon in recent years but the possibility of playing at his uncle and former ...

Sanchez could miss three months, says Chile coach

Alexis Sanchez could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury, Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda has said. The Inter Milan forward, who is ...

PM accused of 'voter suppression move' with photo ID plan

Boris Johnson has been accused of attempting “voter suppression” with proposals to make photographic identification compulsory when voting.

Medvedev's Rise On ATP Tour Record, Controversies And Triumph In 2019

Daniil Medvedev record in 2019 speaks for itself improving to 29-3 on hard courts since his third round loss at Wimbledon winning two ATP Masters ...

The key questions as Great Britain announce touring squad

Wayne Bennett has announced his squad for the first Great Britain tour to New Zealand since 1996. Here the PA news agency answers a few ...

Watford striker Troy Deeney fined for driving Mercedes on North Circular with 'dangerous' tinted ...

A footballer has been fined £865 for driving a car with dangerously tinted windows. Watford striker Troy Deeney was pulled over in his Mercedes Benz ...

Parents prepare to move disabled daughter Tafida to Italian hospital

A couple are preparing to move their severely disabled five-year-old daughter to an Italian hospital after winning a life-support treatment battle.

Watford star Troy Deeney pleads guilty in Wimbledon court over his car's 'dangerous' tinted windows

Watford star Troy Deeney pleads guilty in Wimbledon court over his car's 'dangerous' tinted windows. Screengrab taken from PA Video of Watford ...

South Western Railway cancellations through Wimbledon due to 'operational incident' - live updates

No trains can currently leave the Wimbledon depot to begin their schedules, affecting services between Guildford and London Waterloo. The incident ...

Football rumours from the media

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona as they bid to bring midfielder Ivan Rakitic to Old Trafford in the January transfer ...

What the papers say – October 14

Demands from Brussels and the Prime Minister's allies are on Monday's front pages. The Independent says the PM has been told he must move ...

The sporting weekend in pictures

Scotland were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after being beaten by hosts Japan in Yokohama. Elsewhere, St Helens lifted silverware, Wales ...

Lewis Hamilton thinking of Niki Lauda after Mercedes clinch title

Lewis Hamilton dedicated Mercedes' historic constructors' championship to the team's late non-executive chairman Niki Lauda. Mercedes clinched ...

Scientists develop robot inspectors for offshore wind farms

Scientists have developed fully autonomous robots which are able to inspect wind farms for damage. Unlike many drones, these do not require a ...

Cancer patients show their scars in photoshoot

The scars of cancer patients will be put on display as part of a new project showing the “gritty and raw reality” of the disease. Sixteen men and women ...

Gauff needs a team who can tell her what to do and what not to do - Schett

The former world No. 7 Barbara Schett gave some key advice to the 15-year-old American Cori Gauff who reached Wimbledon fourth round, US Open ...

Shankland earns Clarke praise after scoring on full Scotland debut

Scotland boss Steve Clarke was impressed by Lawrence Shankland's overall performance as the Dundee United striker scored on his first ...

Ireland ready to peak for All Blacks: Sexton

Johnny Sexton has questioned the “strange” negativity around Ireland's World Cup campaign, insisting Joe Schmidt's men are ready to peak for the All ...

William and Kate begin tour as Pakistan bolsters security

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will begin their tour of Pakistan today as the country heightens security provisions for the couple's five-day visit.

Ailing Southend United seek sense of direction

The size of the task for whoever takes over as Southend manager this week was laid bare as fellow League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon took them ...

The traditions of the Queen's Speech and State Opening of Parliament

Traditions surrounding the State Opening of Parliament and the Queen's Speech can be traced back to the 16th century. Filled with pomp and ...

Bale saves Wales as Croatia draw keeps Euro 2020 dream alive

Gareth Bale was Wales' saviour again as Ryan Giggs' side kept alive their Euro 2020 qualifying hopes with a 1-1 draw against Croatia in Cardiff.

Extinction Rebellion to 'swarm' City of London

Eco-activists Extinction Rebellion have vowed to “swarm” the City of London and cause “maximum disruption” to financial institutions like the Bank of ...

Johnson under pressure from Brussels as Brexit deadline looms

Boris Johnson is coming under pressure to concede more ground to Brussels as hopes for an early breakthrough in the Brexit talks appeared to falter.

Pc Andrew Harper described as a 'hero' ahead of his funeral

Police officer Andrew Harper who died while responding to reports of a burglary has been described as a “hero” ahead of his funeral. The 28-year-old ...

Ecuadorians return to streets ahead of talks to end protests

Residents of Ecuador's capital have ventured out into the streets despite a 24-hour military curfew. They picked their way through piles of burnt tyres, ...

Ryan Giggs hails Wales' character for keeping Euro 2020 hopes alive

Ryan Giggs saluted the character of his Wales team after a 1-1 draw against Croatia kept alive their Euro 2020 qualifying chances. Gareth Bale's 33rd ...

Joachim Low praises Germany response to Emre Can dismissal

Germany coach Joachim Low reflected on a job well done in Tallinn after his side overcame the early dismissal of Emre Can to beat Estonia 3-0 in ...

Kane and Southgate promise England will bounce back against Bulgaria

Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane vowed to bounce back from England's shock defeat to the Czech Republic by getting their Euro 2020 qualification ...

5 talking points ahead of England's Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria

England face Bulgaria on Monday night looking to get back to winning ways having lost to the Czech Republic on Friday. There will be almost as much ...

Joanna Cherry: 'Real possibility' that Boris Johnson secures Brexit deal

There is a “real possibility” that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could secure a Brexit deal by allowing Northern Ireland to stay in the single market, ...

England hold full-blooded training session making up for France game

England have sought to overcome any loss of momentum caused by the cancellation of their World Cup group decider by engaging in a full-blooded ...

William and Kate preparing for first official visit to Pakistan

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to embark on a royal tour of Pakistan on Monday amid political tensions and security concerns in the ...

Johnson urges Turkish leader to end military assault on northern Syria

Boris Johnson has urged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to halt Turkey's military assault on Kurdish-held northern Syria. In a telephone call to the ...

Mercedes clinch title despite Hamilton's frustration as Bottas wins in Japan

Lewis Hamilton took aim at Mercedes' strategy after finishing third at the Japanese Grand Prix. Valtteri Bottas won for the first time since April to reduce ...

British triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay wins silver at World Championships

British triathlete, Lucy Charles-Barclay has battled to second place at the 2019 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. After leading for the ...

Sebastian Vettel takes pole position for Japanese Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel put his Ferrari on pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix after beating Charles Leclerc to top spot in Suzuka. Vettel ended a run of ...

Japan: at least seven dead in 'immense' typhoon floods

At least seven people are dead and 15 missing after a powerful typhoon unleashed heavy rainfall on Tokyo and surrounding areas. Helicopters ...

Support for Scottish independence hits 50%, poll suggests

Support for Scottish independence has risen to 50%, according to a new poll. The Panelbase survey for The Sunday Times Scotland also found more ...

Andy Murray keeps third child's gender secret from family as new baby due in coming days

Kim sparked pregnancy rumours in July after appearing at Wimbledon in a maternity top to watch her husband play mixed doubles with Serena ...

Transgender athletes – the controversy that could bring down women's sport

With cyclist Rachel McKinnon's win stirring up heated debate on social media, the former Wimbledon champion tweeted: “You can't just proclaim ...

Canada's PM Trudeau wears protective vest after unspecified threat

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has worn an armoured vest and appeared with a heavy security detail at an election rally. Officials would not ...

TSITSIPAS. Why beating Novak Djokovic in Shanghai was special

Tsitsipas struggled on the grass court this season. He did not advance past the quarterfinals in the tournaments leading up to Wimbledon. He lost to ...

Controversies and security scares of past royal tours to Pakistan

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge head to Pakistan for an official tour, here's a look at some of the other royal visits to the region that have hit the ...

Who was Cardinal Newman and why is he becoming a saint?

Cardinal John Henry Newman, the 19th century Anglican cleric who scandalised Victorian Britain when he converted to Catholicism, will be declared ...

What the papers say – October 13

Where Boris Johnson and the European Union go next is making headlines on Sunday, as is a story on waiting times in the NHS. The Sunday Times ...

Johnson puts Brexit delivery at heart of first Queen's Speech

Boris Johnson is to put the delivery of Brexit at the heart of his legislative programme to be set out on Monday in the first Queen's Speech of his ...

Darcis Announces Retirement Plans

“I made a successful comeback in 2019, but after Wimbledon, I got problems again with my shoulder. Mentally and physically, I'm no longer at my best ...

Whitlock wins third world title as Downie sisters make podium

Wimbledon 12°c. Our Facebook feedsWimbledon Guardian. Our Twitter feeds@wimbledonnews ... Wimbledon Times · Register Sign in · News · Jobs ...

Josh Warrington cruises past Sofiane Takoucht in title defence

Josh Warrington cruised to a dominant second-round knockout victory in his IBF world featherweight title defence against France's Sofiane Takoucht in ...

Mancini lauds second-half display as Italy seal Euro 2020 spot

Italy boss Roberto Mancini praised Italy's second-half improvement as they booked their place in the Euro 2020 finals with a 2-0 victory over Greece.

England boss Southgate considering return to three-man defence

Gareth Southgate is considering returning to the three-man backline that served England so well at the World Cup in a bid to shore up their leaky ...

Wijnaldum worried about 'difficult night' at Windsor Park

Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum will be braced for a tough night when Holland visit Windsor Park next month after Northern Ireland threatened to pull ...

One dead and two missing after hotel collapse in New Orleans

One person has died and two people are missing after a Hard Rock Hotel under construction at the edge of New Orleans' historic French Quarter ...

Heather Watson turns on the style to reach Tianjin Open final

Heather Watson continued her impressive form this week by storming into the Tianjin Open final with a straight-sets victory over Veronika ...

Eliud Kipchoge makes history in Vienna

Eliud Kipchoge has become the first runner to finish a marathon in under two hours. The 34-year-old Kenyan completed the course in Vienna, Austria, ...

Key highway reached in Syria offensive, Turkish media reports

Turkey-backed Syrian opposition forces have reached a strategic highway in northeastern Syria as the offensive against Kurdish fighters enters its ...

Jackie Brown star Robert Forster dies aged 78

Robert Forster, the character actor who saw a career resurgence and Oscar nomination for playing bail bondsman Max Cherry in Jackie Brown, has ...

What the papers say – October 12

The possibility of a Brexit deal being done makes the front pages of many of Saturday's newspapers, while the WAG war of words also rolls on.

Southend United vs AFC Wimbledon live streaming: Quick link

Bag a VPN to watch Southend United vs AFC Wimbledon live streaming. This match can be seen on official international sources – including iFollow, ...

Hogg challenges Scotland to play biggest game of their lives

Stuart Hogg says Scotland must be ready to play their biggest game of their lives as they bid to reach the last eight of the World Cup.

London man sentenced to 15 years for firearms offences

A man has been jailed for firearms offences after shots were fired in Leyton, east London. Daniel Fakoya, 18, of Priory Court, E17 was sentenced to 15 ...

Europe's cheapest ski destination revealed

Bansko in Bulgaria is Europe's cheapest destination for family skiing, according to new research. Prices for ski essentials, meals and drinks at the ...

Scotland becomes first part of UK to ban plastic cotton buds

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban the sale of plastic cotton buds. New regulations have come into force prohibiting the manufacture ...

NHS pledges to cut plastic in canteens and across catering

The NHS is pledging to cut more than 100 million plastic straws, cups and cutlery items from hospitals across England each year. The use of ...

Southgate accepts reality Czech in Prague and promises better in Bulgaria

Gareth Southgate says England got what they deserved after the Czech Republic inflicted their first qualifying defeat in a decade. The Three Lions ...

Deschamps ready to talk Turkey after inching past Iceland

Didier Deschamps admitted France had needed to dig deep after taking another step towards Euro 2020 with a hard-fought win in Iceland. Chelsea ...

England stunned as Czechs come from behind to win in Prague

England fell to their first qualifying defeat in a decade as debutant Zdenek Ondrasek secured the Czech Republic a deserved victory against Gareth ...

Donald Trump says Kevin McAleenan is out at Homeland Security

President Donald Trump has said Kevin McAleenan is out as the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Mr Trump said he will be ...

A Big Step by Coco Gauff, Huge Leaps for a Tennis Youth Movement

Her run to the fourth round at Wimbledon, in her Grand Slam singles debut this summer, certainly made a deeper impression; the Linz Open is not ...

Visa and Mastercard pull out of Facebook currency project

Visa and Mastercard have announced their departure from Facebook's Libra project in a potentially fatal blow to the social network company's plan for ...

Suspect held over Manchester stabbings detained under Mental Health Act

A terror suspect arrested after three people were stabbed at Manchester's Arndale shopping centre has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

100000 flee as Turkey pushes further into Syria

Turkish forces faced fierce resistance from Kurdish fighters on the third day of Ankara's offensive in northern Syria, as casualties mounted and the ...

St Helens happy to spoil the party, says Holbrook

IT may be a case of St Helens versus the world at the Betfred Super League Grand Final but that sits just fine with head coach Justin Holbrook.

Fati could have bright future with Spain, hints Moreno

Spain head coach Robert Moreno insists Barcelona's teenage star Ansu Fati could yet force his way into the squad ahead of next summer's European ...

Tennis star Coco Gauff recognized at Atlantic High Eagles football game

Gauff, 15, who had a bright summer playing professional tennis at Wimbledon and the US Open, said she wanted to attend a high school football ...

Franklin: Not much scares me, apart from being Olympic champion

Every day she's paddlin' - and Mallory Franklin, it seems, wouldn't have it any other way. The former canoe slalom world champion confesses to being ...

NATIVIDAD: Knocking players who want to jump ship is hypocritical

We want to see Venus Williams pound a looping backhand down the the line to win Wimbledon. We enjoy those magical moments that seem unreal.

Bottas shades Hamilton as typhoon delays Japan qualifying

Valtteri Bottas edged out Lewis Hamilton in opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. The Finn, who trails Hamilton by 73 points in the ...

MPs demand clarity over drone risks and penalties for improper use

More must be done to understand the risks posed by drones to public safety and privacy, with clearer penalties, the Government has been told by a ...

Barclay meets Barnier in Brussels as Brexit deadline looms

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay is holding key talks with the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Friday as the chance of a breakthrough on ...

In Tennis, Another Battle Over Prize Money Looms

For now, the Grand Slam tournaments, the most successful events in tennis, are not engaging with the new group. Wimbledon and the United States ...

Tipuric handed Welsh captaincy for Uruguay match

Justin Tipuric will captain Wales for the first time in Sunday's World Cup clash against Uruguay. Ospreys flanker Tipuric leads a team showing 13 ...

Coco Gauff makes history in Linz to also qualify for Australian Open main draw

The 15-year-old impressed many this year when she reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon. She defeated seasoned professionals in the tournament ...

Increase in black students admitted to Cambridge University

More black students are being admitted to Cambridge University, figures from the prestigious institution show. For the first time, black students made ...

Raheem Sterling knows England's forwards still have plenty to prove

Raheem Sterling is excited by England's attacking options, but does not believe they can be considered great until they shine on the biggest stages.

Metal Mouth! Photos of Celebs Before & After Braces

Serena has won over 20 major tourneys, including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. The younger Williams sister has ...

Turkey presses on into Syria as terrified residents flee

Turkey is continuing its assault against Kurdish forces in northern Syria for a second day, pounding the region with air strikes and an artillery ...

Suspect in rapper Mac Miller's drug death pleads not guilty

A man charged with selling rapper Mac Miller the drugs that killed him last year has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Los Angeles. Cameron Pettit ...

Boxer Errol Spence Jr recovering after car crash

Boxer Errol Spence Jr is expected to make a full recovery after a car crash. The WBC and IBF welterweight champion was taken to intensive care after ...

Both sides work to seal up votes ahead of Saturday St. George election

Broome went door-to-door in the Wimbledon Estates neighborhood Thursday to speak with some of the 50,000 registered voters eligible to vote on ...

Teenager stabbed to death in east London

A teenager has been knifed to death in broad daylight outside a busy shopping centre in east London. The Metropolitan Police were called to ...

Film about 3700 Troubles victims comes at apt moment, directors say

A film encapsulating the lives of everybody killed during the Northern Ireland Troubles comes at an apt moment in history, its directors have said.

Late heartbreak for Northern Ireland as Dutch hit back for victory

Northern Ireland suffered heartbreak in Rotterdam as Holland scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 3-1 victory which leaves Euro 2020 ...

Jones: Scotland have only themselves to blame

Eddie Jones insists the blame is Scotland's alone if they are knocked out of the World Cup by Super Typhoon Hagibis. The Scots will miss out on the ...

Scotland defeated again after second-half capitulation in Russia

Scotland's miserable European Championship qualifying campaign continued as a second-half capitulation resulted in a 4-0 defeat in Russia.

An Up-And-Coming Tennis Legend

SARA DILLON | SPORTS COLUMNIST. Venus Williams was subject to most of the media attention due to a controversy over her loss at Wimbledon in ...

Body found in woodland confirmed as missing student Joy Morgan

Human remains found in woodland have been confirmed as those of missing midwifery student Joy Morgan, police said. The 20-year-old was ...

More than 1000 arrested in Extinction Rebellion protests in London

More than 1,100 Extinction Rebellion activists have been arrested since Monday as it was revealed a British billionaire is a major financial backer of ...

Cuba Gooding Jnr facing new charge in sex misconduct case

Cuba Gooding Jnr is facing a new undisclosed charge in his sexual misconduct case. At a court hearing in Manhattan on Thursday, Assistant District ...