All change at Wimbledon's Centre Court shopping centre? - Alex Buchanan, Wilson's School

On the 20th January, Debenhams in Wimbledon closed its doors for the last time, just eight months after the debt-laden chain entered financial ...

UK enters new era after leaving the European Union

The UK faces tough negotiations with Brussels as the country reaches a “turning point” following Brexit. Almost half a century as a member of the ...

Shots fired at intruder vehicle at Trump's Florida resort

Authorities say officers fired shots at a vehicle that breached security at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The Palm ...

Bruce defends attempted move for midfielder Soumare despite Magpies goal drought

Steve Bruce has defended an attempt to invest around £35million in another midfielder rather than a striker in a bid to find a solution to Newcastle's ...

West Ham players know importance of Brighton clash, says Moyes

David Moyes insists his West Ham players have been left in no doubt about the importance of Saturday's showdown with Brighton. The Hammers lie ...

Roy happy to be back in England action with century

Jason Roy revealed he was “pretty giddy” at the prospect of representing England again after his century underpinned their 77-run win over a South ...

Manchester United clinch Odion Ighalo loan deal

Manchester United have sealed a late loan deal for former Watford striker Odion Ighalo, the PA news agency understands. Following Thursday's ...

Special relationship will grow even stronger after Brexit, says US

The US has said the “special relationship” with the UK will “grow even stronger” thanks to Brexit. Washington's ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson ...

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Northern Ireland's parties are divided over newly published regulations for a pension scheme to look after those severely injured in the Troubles.

Unai Emery says 'several problems' led to Arsenal sacking

Unai Emery has outlined “several problems” which cost him his Arsenal job after only 18 months. Emery was sacked as Arsenal manager at the end of ...

Tennis Star Novak Djokovic on Veganism: “It's More Than a Performance Reason for Me—It's a ...

The five-time Wimbledon champion explains that while a plant-based diet helps him win matches, his dedication to a vegan lifestyle is an ethical ...

Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities

The Atari arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the US.

'We are older' – Guardiola laughs off calming of Mourinho rivalry

Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Jose Mourinho as he admitted the pair's rivalry had simmered down. The Manchester City boss comes up against his old ...

West Ham seal Jarrod Bowen signing

West Ham beat the deadline to secure the signing of free-scoring forward Jarrod Bowen from Championship side Hull for a fee understood to be ...

New Hall of Famers Martinez and Ivanisevic still leaving major marks

Martinez and Ivanisevic each earned a single Grand Slam title. It happened to be the biggest prize of them all, Martinez winning Wimbledon in 1994, ...

Sisters-in-law are not always friends. Just ask Kate and Meghan

Last July, when the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex sat side-by-side in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, they looked an awful lot like ...

France agrees to end Airbus corruption probe in £3bn deal

A French court has approved an agreement with Airbus that would see the plane maker pay up to £3 billion to end years of corruption investigations by ...

Dan Childs's Saturday football tips and accumulator | EFL & FA Cup

Free football tips, best bets and acca for Saturday's EFL games including MK Dons v Wycombe Wanderers, Accrington Stanley v Wimbledon, Port Vale ...

Tokyo Olympic organisers playing down cancellation rumours

Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics are trying to shoot down rumours that this year's Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of ...

Brussels marks Brexit with Remain-supporting festivities

The UK's penultimate night in the EU has been marked by music and celebrations across Brussels, hosted by Remain-supporting MEPs. The Mayor of ...

Coronavirus declared global emergency by World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak as a global emergency. The UN health agency defines an international ...

Egyptian archaeologists unveil ancient tombs and artefacts

Archaeologists have unveiled 16 ancient Egyptian tombs filled with sarcophagi and other artefacts from a vast burial ground. Egypt's Antiquities ...

Melbourne | Reid, Hewett and Whiley into finals

World No.7 Reid, who added the Wimbledon title and Paralympic gold ... to avenge defeat to the Dutch pairing in last year's Wimbledon semi-finals.

Coronavirus spreads to more countries as death toll rises to 170

China's coronavirus death toll has reached 170 as more countries report infections. Russia is closing its 2,600-mile border with China, joining ...

Jamie Murray one victory away from eighth grand slam title

Jamie Murray is one victory away from an eighth grand slam title after he and American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands reached the mixed doubles ...

Sheffield United sign Sander Berge for club-record fee

Sheffield United have signed midfielder Sander Berge from Genk, breaking their club transfer record. The 21-year-old, a Norway international with 20 ...

Brexit's cast of characters: How careers of key players changed

How have the roles of the key players changed on the path to Brexit? – Boris Johnson: From the EU referendum bus to Number 10. A promise to “get ...

Police and FA investigating alleged crowd disorder during Manchester derby

Police and the Football Association are investigating a number of alleged incidents of crowd disorder during Wednesday's derby clash between ...

Wing Watson ruled out of England's Six Nations opener

England have suffered a blow ahead of their Guinness Six Nations clash with France after Anthony Watson was ruled out with a calf problem. Watson ...

Manchester United complete signing of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon

Manchester United have completed the signing of Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. The 25-year-old has signed a ...

As Novak Djokovic ominously closes in on Roger Federer's Grand Slam record, last summer's ...

Every time Roger Federer loses to Novak Djokovic at a Grand Slam, his mind will surely wander back to Wimbledon last summer and the one that got ...

Mission is to lift trophy: Muguruza

1 Ashleigh Barty, in Saturday's title match, two and a half years on from the second of the Spaniard's Grand Slam trophies at Wimbledon in 2017.

Press regulator rejects Harry's complaint about 'inaccurate' newspaper article

The Duke of Sussex's claim that a Sunday newspaper wrote an inaccurate article about wildlife pictures posted on his Instagram account has been ...

I was 'gateway drug' for Boris Johnson to be PM – Farage

Nigel Farage has said he was the “gateway drug” that enabled Boris Johnson to become Prime Minister. He insisted that Theresa May would still be in ...

French cardinal cleared of sex abuse cover-up

A French cardinal has been acquitted of covering up the sexual abuse of minors in his flock. Philippe Barbarin said he will ask the Pope to allow him to ...

Team INEOS' Vasil Kiryienka retires from professional cycling

Vasil Kiryienka, who helped Chris Froome win multiple Tour de France titles, has announced his retirement from professional cycling. The 38-year-old ...

Twitter to direct users to Government information on coronavirus

Twitter has added a prompt to search results about coronavirus to direct users to official Government information. The social media platform said the ...

EU renews efforts to resume Kosovo-Serbia talks

The European Union's top diplomat has called on Serbia and Kosovo to resume dialogue, saying it is the only way to normalise their ties and achieve ...

UK's newest MEP gives maiden speech on eve of Brexit

The UK's newest MEP Heather Anderson has given her maiden speech to the European Parliament on the eve of Brexit. The SNP MEP used her ...

NHS nurse gives birth after IVF treatment funded by £1m family lottery win

An NHS nurse who was told by doctors to have children “sooner rather than later” has given birth after funding IVF treatment with her share of a £1 ...

Man taken to hospital from York hotel amid coronavirus fears

A man believed to be Chinese has been taken to hospital from a Yorkshire hotel by masked and suited paramedics amid fears around coronavirus.

Australian Open semi-finalist Thiem mutes talk of next generation breakthrough

Dominic Thiem ensured there would be no big-three lock-out of another grand slam final, but the Austrian played down talk of a breakthrough moment ...

Nigel Farage bows out with display of flag-waving triumphalism

Brexit could mark the beginning of the end for the European Union, Nigel Farage said in his farewell speech in Brussels. As the European Parliament ...

Two defunct satellites in danger of colliding in orbit

Two defunct satellites are in danger of smashing into each other in orbit, potentially creating thousands of small pieces of space debris. According to ...

Whirlpool recalls 5000 more washing machines over fire fears

Whirlpool is to recall an extra 5,000 washing machines after finding problems in three more models, adding to a recall of more than half a million units ...

Rangers' fight with Mike Ashley might go to Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal judges might consider issues in a long-running fight between Rangers and Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley. Mr Ashley and the ...

Whole world must be on alert over coronavirus outbreak, says WHO

The “whole world needs to be on alert” over the new coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WH0) said as it reconsiders whether to ...

European Parliament backs Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

The European Parliament has set the seal on Britain's departure from the EU, voting overwhelmingly to back Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. MEPs, sitting ...

Two more accusers to testify against Harvey Weinstein

Two new witnesses are expected to take to the stand to testify against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in New York. Tarale Wulff has claimed the film ...

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud could be interested in move to Tottenham

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud would be open to a move across London to Tottenham, the PA news agency understands. The France World Cup ...

Ivanisevic To Be Inducted Into International Tennis Hall Of Fame

We go back to Germany at the Niki Pilic Tennis Academy, where he was preparing for his Wimbledon title. I was amazed to have the opportunity to be ...

Manchester United agree deal to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Bruno Fernandes as their long-running pursuit of the Portugal midfielder nears a ...

Pablo Mari joins Arsenal on loan from Flamengo

Arsenal have completed the loan signing of Flamengo defender Pablo Mari. The 26-year-old became the first Spaniard to win the Copa Libertadores ...

Boeing posts first annual loss since 1997

Boeing has posted its first annual loss since 1997 as the financial fallout from two deadly crashes of the 737 Max has mushroomed to more than 18 ...

PM offers encouragement over Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan

Boris Johnson believes Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan offers a two-state solution, and urged Palestinian leaders to engage with it. The Prime ...

McDonald's wraps up tumultuous year on strong note

McDonald's ended 2019 on a high note despite internal turmoil at the company that pushed out its CEO in November. The burger chain said its fourth ...

Sajid Javid set to back controversial HS2 high speed rail project

Chancellor Sajid Javid is set to throw his weight behind the controversial HS2 rail project. Mr Javid is minded to support the high speed train initiative ...

Coco Gauff to play Indian Wells for 1st time in March

Gauff reached the fourth round at the Australian Open last week. Last year, she made the fourth round at Wimbledon and the third round at the U.S. ...

Australian Open 2020 Results: Wednesday Bracket Winners, Scores and Top Stats

Wednesday saw Halep in dominant form in a comprehensive win over Kontaveit. The 2019 Wimbledon champion is yet to drop a set at the tournament ...

Karim Benzema ends goal drought as Madrid ease into last eight

Karim Benzema broke a six-game scoring duck as Real Madrid coasted past Real Zaragoza 4-0 and into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Defender ...

Coveney: Senator calling Taoiseach autistic was offensive, ignorant and wrong

An Irish senator is to write to autism organisations after having to apologise for calling the Taoiseach autistic. Fine Gael General Election candidate ...

'Emotional' experience as Cuddly Toy singer Andrew Roachford picks up honour

Singer Andrew Roachford said his hit Cuddly Toy is mentioned to him daily, more than 30 years after it was released. The 55-year-old star, who was ...

At least seven dead in landslips and floods in Indonesia

Landslips and floods from torrential rains on Indonesia's Sumatra island have killed at least seven people and displaced thousands. Large areas of ...

Coronavirus: Britons flying home from Wuhan will be quarantined

Britons returning from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China will be put in quarantine for 14 days. Officials are looking at taking passengers to a military base ...

Newcastle supporters' groups urge Mike Ashley to end turbulent ownership tenure

Newcastle fans have joined forces to urge Mike Ashley to end a “toxic relationship” by selling the club to a Saudi-led consortium. A collective of ...

Halep warns she's in Wimbledon title form

Four months later Halep claimed the French Open and then last year the Wimbledon crown when she crushed seven-time champion Serena Williams ...

Djokovic v Federer: five classic matches

But he has not lost to the Swiss at Grand Slam tournaments since the 2012 Wimbledon semi-finals. Here are five classic matches between the two ...

Germany confirms another three cases of new virus from China

A man confirmed as Germany's first case of the new virus that emerged in central China is believed to have been infected by a Chinese colleague who ...

Novak Djokovic v Roger Federer: five classic matches

Djokovic knelt and ate blades of Wimbledon grass after he shattered ... In the longest final seen at Wimbledon, stretching 4hrs, 57mins, Federer ...

The Latest: Navratilova, McEnroe sorry, but not for message

Wimbledon champion Halep, who reached the final here in 2018, needed only 53 minutes and dropped only two games in her quarterfinal win over ...

Trump peace plan delights Israelis but enrages Palestinians

US president Donald Trump has unveiled his long-awaited Middle East plan, winning immediate praise from Israeli prime minister Benjamin ...

Trezeguet scores late winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley

Aston Villa reached their first league cup final for a decade with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park.

Djokovic wary of Federer despite Grand Slam winning streak

Federer has not defeated Djokovic at a major since their Wimbledon semi-final meeting in 2012. Despite five grand slam wins over Federer since then, ...

This is my house: Djokovic's warning

As if crushing his Wimbledon dream wasn't enough, now Novak Djokovic has warned Roger Federer that Rod Laver Arena is his house ahead of their ...

Midfielder Melvin Sitti joins Norwich from Sochaux

Norwich have signed midfielder Melvin Sitti from French side Sochaux. The 19-year-old has signed a contract at Carrow Road until the summer of ...

Almost 100 people in UK test negative for coronavirus

Almost 100 people in the UK have tested negative for coronavirus, the Department of Health and Social Care has said. The latest results show that 97 ...

Donald Trump unveils two-state peace plan for Middle East

President Donald Trump's long-awaited Middle East peace plan calls for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east ...

Tribute to 'best person' Jordan Sinnott after Matlock midfielder's death

Non-league footballer Jordan Sinnott, who died on Saturday after being assaulted, has been described as “the best person” by his brother Tom, who ...

Pep Guardiola clarifies comments about empty seats during Fulham cup clash

Pep Guardiola has attempted to clarify his remarks about supporters after calling for fans to turn out in larger numbers for Tuesday's clash against ...

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep books berth in Aussie Open semifinals

Wimbledon champion Simona Halep needed only 53 minutes to beat Anett Kontaveit 6-1, 6-1 and seal a place in the Australian Open semifinals for ...

Lord Berkeley identifies alternative rail schemes to HS2

A list of potential improvements to mainline rail services as an alternative to HS2 has been unveiled by the deputy chairman of a ...

Catalans Dragons condemned for controversial Israel Folau signing

Catalans Dragons have been widely condemned for their signing of controversial Australian outside back Israel Folau. The 30-year-old dual-code ...

Charles tours power research lab working on eco-friendly planes

The Prince of Wales has said that time has “run out” to save the planet from man-made emissions as he stressed the importance of acting quickly to ...

Djokovic Sets Up Federer Showdown With Raonic Rout

... Djokovic renews his Grand Slam rivalry with Federer, six months after fighting off match points to beat the Swiss in Wimbledon's longest ever final.

Novak Djokovic unable to explain his Grand Slam dominance over Roger Federer

Since then he's lost to Djokovic five times in the slams, four of them coming in finals, including most recently at Wimbledon 2019 when he squandered ...

Erik Lamela the last man standing from Tottenham's 'Magnificent Seven'

Christian Eriksen's departure to Inter Milan means that Erik Lamela is the only remaining member of Tottenham's 'Magnificent Seven'. Eriksen and ...

Saka confident Arteta will restore attacking philosophy at Arsenal

Bukayo Saka has backed Mikel Arteta to restore the “Arsenal passing way”. Teen star Saka impressed again in Monday's 2-1 FA Cup win at ...

Huawei risk can be mitigated, cyber security experts say

The Chinese state could find easier and more effective ways to launch a cyber attack on the UK than exploiting any “backdoor” through Huawei ...

Kenin barges into semis to face Barty

Nadal prevailed 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) in a duel that was rich in both razzle-dazzle and grit, just as it was when they faced each other at Wimbledon ...

Coronavirus death toll reaches 106

The death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 106, China's National Health Commission has said. Authorities reported 25 deaths on Tuesday, with ...

The Latest: Barty advances to Australian Open semifinals

Next up on Rod Laver Arena is another women's quarterfinal between top-ranked and French Open champion Ash Barty and two-time Wimbledon ...

Investigators work to recover victims from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

Officials are working to recover victims' remains from a hillside outside Los Angeles where a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others crashed ...

The Latest: Barty Advances to Australian Open Semifinals

Barty beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 7-6 (6), 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena and will next play Sofia Kenin. Barty was helped when ...

Chelsea to host winners of Shrewsbury-Liverpool FA Cup replay

League One Shrewsbury have the perfect incentive to see off a youthful Liverpool side in their FA Cup fourth-round replay with the winner facing ...

Barnier: Frictionless trade impossible after Brexit

Frictionless trade after Brexit will be impossible, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator has said. Michel Barnier made the comments to an audience at ...

The winter break's winners and losers

The mid-season player break for Premier League players will take place next month, with one round of top-flight fixtures staggered over two weekends ...

Parkinson's disease may start before birth, study suggests

People who develop Parkinson's disease before the age of 50 may have been born with disordered brain cells, new research suggests. Scientists say ...

Varadkar and Martin clash with McDonald in RTE leaders' debate

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin have clashed with Mary Lou McDonald during a pre-election leaders' debate. The live RTE debate ...

Lakers-Clippers game postponed following Kobe Bryant's death

The Los Angeles Lakers' NBA game against city rivals the Clippers has been postponed as a mark of respect following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant ...

Triple threat Stokes joins elite company

Ben Stokes joined an elite group with his all-round displays in England's series win over South Africa. England's World Cup and Ashes hero in 2019, ...

Former Wimbledon champion and Australian Open runner-up elected to International Tennis Hall ...

An ex-Wimbledon champion and also a former Australian Open and French Open finalist, Martinez will join Croatian star Goran Ivanisevic in the 'Class ...

Tennis Today: Nick Kyrgios hasn't changed – tennis has, and Wimbledon hero given huge honour

In Tennis Today, Nick Kyrgios continues to be the star of the Australian Open, even after he is knocked out of it, and one Wimbledon legend is set to ...

Conchita Martínez elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame

Hoy se cumplen 2⃣5⃣ años de mi mayor triunfo: reinar en #Wimbledon. ... Martínez joins fellow former World No.2 and Wimbledon champion Goran ...

Magna Carta 'theft bid' accused questioned document's authenticity, court told

A 47-year-old man attempted to steal a priceless version of the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral after “doubting its authenticity”, a court has ...

Muguruza credits mentor's return for revival

Muguruza, who won Wimbledon 2017 with Martinez in her corner, said she was happy to renew the arrangement with the Spanish great. "I think being ...

Novak Djokovic cruising through Australian Open with little fuss and almost no hype

It was last summer that Djokovic added Goran Ivanisevic to his team, and the former Wimbledon champion had an immediate impact as the Serb won ...

Turkish rescuers find last quake victims as death toll hits 41

Turkish emergency teams have recovered the bodies of the last two missing quake victims from the rubble of a collapsed building, raising the death ...

Wimbledon Champions Goran Ivanisevic, Conchita Martinez To Be Inducted Into Tennis Hall of ...

Croatia's Goran Ivanišević and Spain's Conchita Martínez, each a Wimbledon champion and former world No. 2, among their many career accolades, ...

In Pictures: Auschwitz survivors bear scars that are visible and invisible

Auschwitz survivors still have blue tattoos still imprinted on their arms, lifelong evidence of their suffering and loss – one of many ways they continue to ...

Jones planning to test France youngsters with 'brutal physicality and intensity'

Eddie Jones has warned France their youth policy could backfire in Paris on Sunday when England plan to launch their Guinness Six Nations with a ...

Tributes paid to 'extraordinary' and 'inspirational' Kobe Bryant

Tributes have poured in for Kobe Bryant from around the world after the basketball great died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41. The five-time NBA ...

The Latest: Kontaveit into Australian Open quarterfinals

The 28th-seeded Kontaveit will next play Wimbledon champion Simona ... Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has reached the quarterfinals at the ...

BORIS BECKER: Nick Kyrgios is already a winner... the Australian finally seems to be making the ...

At Wimbledon last summer, I offered the view that Nick Kyrgios had perhaps one year to make the changes that would allow him to fulfil his potential.

Rodgers highlights Iheanacho's importance to Leicester

Brendan Rodgers has talked up the importance of Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg at ...

Monday night could be the coldest of this winter

The coldest night of winter so far could be approaching, with some areas forecast to hit temperatures as low as minus 10C (14F). Scotland and ...

Worsley at Aussie Open 2020: Newcomers show potential for greater things at Melbourne

A fourth-round finish at last year's French Open hinted at promise that had already been foreshadowed as a junior, where she won Wimbledon singles, ...

Migrants defy freezing weather in bid to cross English Channel

Despite near-freezing temperatures nearly 200 migrants risked their lives to try and cross the English Channel in the past week. Border forces on both ...

The Latest: Muguruza into Australian Open quarterfinals

Muguruza won the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon. She is unseeded at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since the 2014 French ...

Thiem, Kontaveit reach Aussie Open quarters for the 1st time

He lost first-rounders at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, but has put together a run so far in Melbourne Park, where he'd previously reached the fourth ...

What the papers say – January 27

The sudden deaths of Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter in the US lead Monday's papers. The Daily Mirror reports the “basketball legend” was ...

Funeral mass for former deputy first minister Seamus Mallon

The funeral mass for Seamus Mallon, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, is being held in Co Armagh. Mr Mallon, who as SDLP deputy ...

Manchester Arena bomber's brother faces trial accused of 22 murders

The younger brother of the Manchester Arena bomber is due to go on trial this week accused of mass murder. Hashem Abedi, now 22, was allegedly ...

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 80

The death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 80, China's National Health Commission has said. There were 769 new cases confirmed on Sunday, ...

The Latest: Kontaveit into Australian Open quarterfinals

The 28th-seeded Kontaveit will next play Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, who advanced over Elise Mertens in straight sets. ___. 3:05 p.m..

The sporting weekend in pictures

Shrewsbury stunned unbeaten Premier League leaders Liverpool to fight back for a 2-2 FA Cup draw and force a fourth-round replay at Anfield.

Kyrgios solves Rafa riddle ahead of grudge match

"That's what he did at Wimbledon. He had some pretty good success there," Kyrgios said. "I thought he played really well at Wimbledon. "Yeah, I feel ...

Stars of politics and entertainment lead tributes to Kobe Bryant

US President Donald Trump and the stars of show business have paid tribute to retired basketball player Kobe Bryant after his death in a helicopter ...

Police officer dies in motorway crash

A police officer has died in a motorway crash. Cumbria Constabulary said the 47-year-old man, who worked for the force's mobile support group, was ...

Over 50 people tested for coronavirus but still no UK cases

More than 50 people have now been tested for coronavirus in the UK, according to the Department of Health, although all tests have returned negative ...

Tributes pour in for five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant

Tributes have poured in for Kobe Bryant after the former basketball star has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41. The likes of US president ...

Holocaust survivors photographed by Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge has taken photographs of Holocaust survivors which will form part of an exhibition marking 75 years since the end of the ...

Arteta insists Mustafi can eliminate errors and improve as a defender

Mikel Arteta believes he can help Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi improve and cut out his lapses in concentration. The German's mistake at ...

Basketball great Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash, according to reports

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has died aged 41, according to reports. The point guard, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball ...

Sofia Kenin stops Coco Gauff in the 4th round of the Australian Open

Just before Gauff emerged as the youngest qualifier in Wimbledon's history last season and defeated Venus Williams on the way to round four, Kenin ...

What the papers say – January 26

Controversies connected to the HS2 high-speed train project feature amid a wide array of stories making headlines on Sunday. The Sunday ...

Bet365 boss was UK's biggest taxpayer last year

The woman at the head of one of the UK's biggest betting websites was the country's largest taxpayer last year, according to new figures. The founder ...

Kyrgios v Nadal head to head

2019 Wimbledon, grass, R64, Nadal 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-3) 2019 Acapulco, hard, R16, Kyrgios 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (8-6) 2017 Beijing, hard, F, Nadal ...

Mikel Arteta keen not to burden Gabriel Martinelli with added pressure

Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli to continue developing in the same way and warned not to burden the teenager with ...

Nick Kyrgios lashes out at Australian Open chair umpire: 'What are you, stupid?'

... on the court, he drilled Rafael Nadal with the ball at Wimbledon and he smashed two rackets and yelled at the chair umpire at the Cincinnati Open.

Peterborough United's season has been rescued by a defeat at Wimbledon, some top signings and ...

Some of us were daft enough to write the obituary after last Saturday's (January 18) defeat at AFC Wimbledon, but the last half-an-hour of that game ...

Boris Johnson: Britain will become global, trail-blazing country after Brexit

Boris Johnson has said Britain will become a global, trail-blazing country after it leaves the European Union as he unveiled the Government's full ...

Sir David Attenborough warns climate action hindered by short government terms

Sir David Attenborough has warned politicians may not prioritise climate action due to the short lifespan of governments. Speaking at the first UK-wide ...

Chelsea boss Lampard calls on Batshuayi to fill Abraham's boots

Frank Lampard hopes Michy Batshuayi will fill the injured Tammy Abraham's boots after the striker put Chelsea on course for victory at Hull in the ...

Footballer Jordan Sinnott dies in hospital after late night assault

Non-league footballer Jordan Sinnott has died in hospital after being assaulted. Mr Sinnott, who played for Matlock Town on loan from Alfreton Town, ...

Celebrating the centurion: the best of Federer's 100 AO wins

Martina Navratilova (Wimbledon), Chris Evert and Serena Williams (US Open) have also notched up centuries at the majors, but Federer is out on his ...

Drama guaranteed: Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios to meet in fourth round of 2020 Australian Open

The first was a startling, fourth-round upset at Wimbledon, where Nadal was the second seed and Kyrgios was just 19 years old and ranked 144 in the ...

Tomori returns to torment Hull as Chelsea reach fifth round

Chelsea secured safe passage to the FA Cup fifth round as Fikayo Tomori's header helped end his former club Hull's hopes of an upset. After last ...

Analysis: Nadal vs. Kyrgios in Australia, as good as it gets

The dichotomies provide an incredibly intriguing aspect of their rivalry, which dates to when a teenage Kyrgios shocked Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014.

“I Will Internally Be Grateful to Andre Agassi” – Novak Djokovic

He retired from Wimbledon 2017 and later called off his tennis season. The same year Novak Djokovic parted ways with his former team, Marian Vajda ...

Robinson's men frustrate Newcastle but Oxford boss is not relishing replay

Oxford boss Karl Robinson called for FA Cup replays to be scrapped after his League One battlers secured a second chance to dump top flight ...

Moyes thinks West Ham lacked quality against West Brom

David Moyes pulled no punches after his West Ham side were dumped out of the FA Cup by West Brom. Conor Townsend's early goal condemned the ...

Valencia inflict first defeat of Setien reign on Barcelona

Quique Setien suffered his first defeat as Barcelona boss as Valencia secured a 2-0 victory at Mestalla to preserve their unbeaten home record in ...

Newcastle given stern test as Oxford earn FA Cup replay

Marcus Browne passed up an opportunity to dump Newcastle out of the FA Cup as League One outfit Oxford secured a deserved fourth-round replay ...

Blades too strong for Lions

Mo Besic and Ollie Norwood provided two moments of rare class as Sheffield United ground out a 2-0 FA Cup win at Millwall. Everton loanee Besic ...

Wood runs and wickets put England in complete control

Mark Wood moved England into an impregnable position on day two of the fourth Test against South Africa, scoring important late runs before helping ...

Norwich progress in FA Cup after beating Burnley

Second-half goals from Grant Hanley and Josip Drmic sent Norwich into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in eight years with a 2-1 win at Burnley.

NatWest apologises to customers following complaints of 'disappearing money'

NatWest has apologised to customers following complaints of their money “disappearing” in transfers over their mobile banking app. The bank said ...

Australian Open 2020: Halep eases into last 16

But the 28-year-old Halep, last year's winner at Wimbledon, said: “I am not focusing on other players, just on myself. At this level, every match is really ...

The Latest: Kerber advances to 4th round at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local):. 1:20 p.m.. Three-time major champion Angelique Kerber has ...

Team tries to recover bodies of US plane crew killed battling Australian wildfires

A tanker plane that crashed and killed its three American crew members as they fought wildfires in Australia had just dropped liquid to suppress the ...

The Latest: Monfils beats qualifier Gulbis at Aussie Open

3:20 p.m.. Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has beaten Yulia Putintseva 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the fourth round at Melbourne Park. Halep was the ...

The Latest: Pavlyuchenkova into 4th round at Australian Open

Kerber won the 2016 Australian Open for her first major, then followed that up with the U.S. Open later that year and Wimbledon in 2018. Giorgi has ...

Do shocking results at Australian Open signal a changing of the guard?

... points, a format this tournament adopted last year, instead of ending at 7 like the match-ending tiebreakers used at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon.

Coronavirus reaches Europe as France confirms two cases

France has announced two cases of coronavirus, the deadly new virus from China. The two confirmed cases, the first in Europe, were announced by ...

Eriksen 'to travel to Southampton despite Inter Milan transfer reports'

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is expected to travel to Southampton for Saturday's FA Cup match, despite reports suggesting he is about to ...

Rebecca Long-Bailey wins backing of Unite in Labour leadership race

Rebecca Long-Bailey's campaign to lead the Labour Party has been given a significant boost after she won the backing of a major trade union.

The Latest: Kerber advances to 4th round at Australian Open

Giorgi has never advanced past the third round of any major except Wimbledon. ___. More AP Tennis: https://ift.tt/2SOHTkK and ...

Graham adds to Scotland woes after Russell exclusion

Scotland have suffered a fresh Six Nations blow after Darcy Graham was ruled out of their opener with Ireland just 24 hours after Murrayfield chiefs ...

Coronavirus: British grandmother with respiratory disease trapped in Wuhan city

A British grandmother is trapped in the Chinese city of Wuhan and unable to return home following the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus. Veronica ...

Charles lays flowers on tomb of grandmother Princess Alice in Jerusalem

The Prince of Wales has paid his respects at the tomb of his grandmother Princess Alice – famed for harbouring a Jewish family during the Second ...

Sonny Bill Williams allowed to cover up Super League sponsor's logo

Sonny Bill Williams will be allowed to cover up the Super League sponsors' logo due to his opposition to betting. The 34-year-old former All Black, ...

Chelsea still waiting to learn severity of Abraham injury

Chelsea are still sweating on the severity of Tammy Abraham's ankle injury. Boss Frank Lampard confirmed the England hitman will miss Saturday's ...

Coronavirus: WHO decision divides experts

The World Health Organisation's decision that it is too early to declare an international public health emergency over the coronavirus outbreak has ...

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Coronavirus reaches Europe as France confirms three cases

France has announced three cases of coronavirus, the deadly new virus from China. Authorities said all three people had travelled to China.

Australian Open: Federer finds 'super breaker' to his liking after escaping defeat

We got that,” Federer, who became the first player to clock up 100 match wins at two different slams after achieving the same feat at Wimbledon last ...

Coco Gauff Defeats Reigning Champion Naomi Osaka at Australian Open

It seems like just yesterday when Cocomania started on those hot afternoons at Wimbledon, then continued through to that tough loss to Osaka in New ...

KHL keen to add British ice hockey franchise to global portfolio

Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) president Dmitry Chernyshenko hopes to add a British franchise to his global brand. The KHL is based is Russia ...

At least 14 dead as earthquake shakes eastern Turkey

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has rocked eastern Turkey, killing at least 14 people, injuring more than 300 and leaving several ...

South Wimbledon gas works: SGN and Merton Council have their say

Earlier this week SGN began what will be three months' worth of gas works in South Wimbledon. This is part of a £417,000 upgrade to the gas network ...

Eric Dier dismisses rumours of dressing room unrest under Jose Mourinho

Eric Dier scoffed at rumours that Tottenham's players are already growing tired of life under Jose Mourinho. Reports have emerged that the Spurs ...

Hercules Wimbledon AC round-up: McDowell overcomes handicaps to compete in masters event

Runners from Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club had another busy weekend with athletes in action as far afield as Reigate, Chepstow and Cardiff.

Barty's next opponent beat her at Wimbledon

Riske defeated Barty at Wimbledon last year in their only match with the top seed wary of the world No. 19 after Barty watched her account for her ...

Firmino fires Liverpool to win at Wolves

Roberto Firmino's late strike at Wolves continued Liverpool's fairytale season to move them 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Serena Williams sets sights on record Grand Slam at Wimbledon after Australian Open exit

Serena Williams immediately targeted winning her 24th Grand Slam at Wimbledon after her shock defeat at the Australian Open. The American ...

She beat Barty's next opponent at Wimbledon

Riske came from a fall against Barty in July and prevailed against Görges 1-6, 7: 6, 6: 2 on Friday. Ashleigh Barty on her win on Friday.Credit:AAP.

Five people tested for coronavirus in Scotland

Five people are being tested for suspected coronavirus in Scotland, according to the Scottish Government. While none of the cases have been ...

Cagney & Lacey actor John Karlen dies aged 86

Emmy-winning character actor John Karlen, known for his roles on the television series Dark Shadows and Cagney & Lacey, has died aged 86.

Donald Trump fooled by 'bogus' Ukraine theory, Democrats tell hearing

Donald Trump was swept up by a “completely bogus” Ukraine theory pushed by attorney Rudy Giuliani that led to his abuse of power and ...

Broad looking to be Wanderers star once again

Stuart Broad has hinted he is ready to deliver another of his trademark hot streaks as he returns to one of his happy hunting grounds in South Africa.

Democrats focus on Trump's 'dangerous' abuse

Democrats declared that “no president” has ever abused power the way Donald Trump did in his Ukraine dealings, as they opened their second day of ...

Niall Quinn named interim deputy CEO at Football Association of Ireland

Niall Quinn has been appointed interim deputy CEO at the Football Association of Ireland. The former Republic of Ireland international will work ...

Community groups win Pacer trains

Three groups in northern England have each won a Pacer train carriage in a competition aimed at giving the controversial rail vehicles a new lease of ...

'I'm better now' - Alexei Popyrin's warning to Daniil Medvedev

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Alexei Popyrin vividly remembers his second round match against Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon last year.

Wimbledon champion Zaraah temporarily suspends positive doping test

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) says a top-quality men's pair has not exercised its right to argue why competition should not be temporarily ...

Kvitova races into Australian Open Round of 16 over Alexandrova

The two-time Wimbledon champion began the decade with a semifinal run at the Brisbane International, and put down to solid wins over ...

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail to outline election manifestos

The leaders of Ireland's two largest parties will outline their General Election manifestos later. Some opinion polls have put Micheal Martin's Fianna ...

Moses joins Inter Milan on loan from Chelsea

Victor Moses has joined Inter Milan from Chelsea on loan with an option to buy, the Italian club announced on Thursday. The 29-year-old Nigeria ...

The Queen's health in recent years

The Queen is known for her strong constitution and no fuss approach to her infrequent illnesses. The 93-year-old head of state has missed her annual ...

Top Women Seeds Advance In Australia

It's the first time it's happened at any Grand Slam tournament since Wimbledon in 2009. No. 5 Elina Svitolina closed out Day 4 - and the second round ...

Coronavirus death toll hits 25 as three cities shut down

The death toll in China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to 25 with 830 cases confirmed, the country's National Health Commission said on Friday.

Groth: The day I rattled Roger Federer

I'd won a Challenger event in Manchester when I turned up at Wimbledon - and having drawn on the experience of having played him the year before ...

2020 Australian Open – Tennys Sandgren vs Sam Querrey Preview & Prediction

Sandgren lost to his compatriot Sam Querrey at last year's Wimbledon in four sets which makes this second career-meeting at a Grand Slam ...

Griezmann's late strike spares Barcelona's blushes against Ibiza

A very late winner from Antoine Griezmann spared Barcelona's blushes in the Copa Del Rey in a narrow 2-1 victory over minnows UD Ibiza.

Assistant director injured during making of Bond film settles damages claim

An assistant director who was seriously hurt in an accident during filming of the James Bond movie Spectre has settled a High Court damages claim.

Aussie Assault: Dominant Duo Purcell, Saville Take Aim At 2020 | ATP Tour

They additionally showed up in their very first ATP Tour occasions, making their method right into Wimbledon, in addition to the 250- degree drops in ...

Wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer says she has cancer

She took up wheelchair tennis and strung together a list of titles that led Richard Krajicek, the 1996 Wimbledon champion, to call her “perhaps the ...

Premiership Rugby to publish Saracens' salary cap breaches report

Premiership Rugby will publish the report into Saracens' salary cap breaches. They announced last weekend that the reigning English and European ...

Barnsley's Bambo Diaby investigated by FA for 'potential doping violation'

Barnsley's Bambo Diaby is being investigated by the Football Association over “a potential doping violation”, the Championship club have announced.

Liverpool boss Klopp hails goalkeeper Alisson's skill

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised goalkeeper Alisson Becker for “making difficult things look easy”. The Brazil international has kept nine ...

England consider unleashing Archer and Wood at the Wanderers

Graham Thorpe remembers Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg as one of the most intimidating grounds he played at but England are hoping they ...

Mendes expects Manchester United target Fernandes to leave Sporting Lisbon

Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes will have left Sporting Lisbon by the summer while Paul Pogba may decide to exit Old Trafford, according ...

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AFC Wimbledon (England) vs. Burton Albion (England). Accrington Stanley (England) vs. Peterborough (England). Doncaster (England) vs. Southend ...

Wolves defender Willy Boly could make return from injury against Liverpool

Wolves defender Willy Boly could face Liverpool after making a swift recovery from a fractured ankle. The centre-back has been sidelined since ...

Michael Palin pays tribute to 'most valued friend' Terry Jones

Sir Michael Palin has paid tribute to “one of my closest, most valued friends” following the death of fellow Monty Python star Terry Jones. The actor and ...

Djokovic sails into Australian Open third round; Federer follows suit

Last year, he surpassed 100 wins at Wimbledon during his runner-up finish to Novak Djokovic. World No. 2 Djokovic, a seven-time Australian Open ...

Guarachi begins Australian Open bid

... native was breaking into the third round at the U.S. Open and playing mixed doubles against Andy Murray and Serena Willilams at Wimbledon.

Passenger snaps Taal volcano eruption from aeroplane

An aeroplane passenger photographed the Taal volcano eruption from his seat, describing the atmosphere on board as “fairly calm”. Matthew San ...

English clubs were football's biggest spenders on international deals in 2019

English clubs paid out 22 per cent less on international deals in 2019 compared to the previous year but were still comfortably the world's biggest ...

Crystal Palace sign Dundee United midfielder Scott Banks

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Dundee United midfielder Scott Banks on a three-year deal. The 18-year-old was originally expected to ...

Aerial images show Severn crossing shrouded in 'surreal' fog

Remarkable aerial photos have been released showing a blanket of fog covering the Severn crossing. The images, taken by National Police Air ...

Homeowners on eroded coastline demand improved sea defences

A homeowner whose house is just metres from falling into the sea said she feels “totally abandoned” by the authorities, as councillors pledged to lobby ...

Camilla praises 'brilliant' Roald Dahl-inspired windows at children's hospital

The Duchess of Cornwall has unveiled a “brilliant” set of stained glass windows at a children's hospital featuring children's author Roald Dahl's famous ...

Perfect coffee? Fewer beans, ground more coarsely, scientists say

Scientists believe they have come up with a formula for the perfect cup of coffee – it needs fewer beans which are ground more coarsely.

Scotland coach Townsend says Saracens relegation could bring England together

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes Saracens' imminent Premiership relegation will either galvanise rivals England or cause divisions in ...

JLR 'cutting hundreds of jobs' at UK car plant

Car giant JLR is cutting jobs at one of its UK plants in a fresh blow to the car industry, according to Unite. The union said it understands the ...

Democrats decry impeachment rules as 'cover-up'

President Donald Trump's impeachment trial quickly burst into a partisan fight as proceedings began unfolding at the Capitol. Democrats objected ...

Phillips drops out as Nandy receives boost in Labour leadership race

Jess Phillips has abandoned her bid to become Labour's next leader as she admitted she would not be able to bring the party together after its ...

Sir Mo Farah happy to have old samples retested by WADA

Sir Mo Farah says he is happy for his old samples to be retested at any time. The World Anti-Doping Agency is expected to retest the samples of some ...

Relegating Saracens the 'only option left to restore trust' – Premiership Rugby

Premiership Rugby insists automatic relegation was imposed on Saracens to preserve the integrity of the Gallagher Premiership in response to their ...

US Senate leader abruptly eases impeachment trial limits

US Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell has abruptly changed his proposed rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, backing off the ...

'It's an opportunity to take my game to Halep' - British star Dart dreaming big after crazy Doi win

... against Misaki Doi to set up an Australian Open second-round tie with Simona Halep - and can't wait to pit herself against the Wimbledon champion.

Rodgers sure Chilwell and Choudhury have learned lesson after missing session

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is confident Ben Chilwell and Hamza Choudhury have learned their lesson after missing a training session last week ...

Mourinho insists there is no problem between him and Rose

Jose Mourinho has played down reports of a training ground bust-up with Danny Rose. The Tottenham head coach is said to have clashed with Rose ...

West Ham midfielder Anderson sidelined for a month

West Ham have been dealt an injury blow after manager David Moyes revealed Felipe Anderson will be sidelined for a month. Anderson, 26, missed ...

Jess Phillips quits Labour leadership race

Jess Phillips has abandoned her bid to be Labour leader, acknowledging that she would not be able to unite the party. The outspoken backbencher ...

Talk of Celtic demise is very premature – Lennon

Neil Lennon insists any talk of Celtic's title demise is premature as the second half of their Ladbrokes Premiership campaign begins against ...

Wimbledon girl plays Young Maeve in Sex Education season 2 on Netflix

Are you a fan of Sex Education? Then you may want to keep your eyes peeled for Wimbledon girl Olivia Beazley who made her TV debut in the ...

Boris Johnson pledges 'regular' Africa summits after meeting with leaders

Boris Johnson has vowed to invite African leaders to the UK “regularly” following the investment summit in London this week. The Prime Minister made ...

Newcastle complete Bentaleb loan deal from Schalke

Newcastle have handed Nabil Bentaleb the chance to prove himself in the Premier League all over again after signing him on loan from Schalke.

Where will Harry and Meghan set up home in Canada?

Reunited in Canada, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are likely to be focused on house-hunting as they make a fresh start away from the UK.

The Latest: Kerber and Kusnezowa in Round Two in Australia National sport

Kyrgios, who reached the quarter-finals in Wimbledon in 2014 and a year later at the Australian Open, thanked the seven-time winner for the praise.

'No problem between me and Danny Rose' – Spurs boss Jose Mourinho

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho has downplayed talk of a training-ground bust-up with Danny Rose. The pair were reported to have clashed ...

Quinton De Kock lands South Africa one-day captaincy

Quinton De Kock has been named as South Africa's new one-day captain and will lead a new-look Proteas side in next month's series against ...

Cabinet to meet in the North to mark Brexit day

Boris Johnson has said next week's meeting of the Cabinet will be held in the North of England on Friday to mark Britain's departure from the EU.

Mason Crane puts focus on white-ball cricket for now

Mason Crane is happy to bide his time in first-class cricket after a challenging past couple of years as the Hampshire leg-spinner revealed his more ...

Boris Johnson sets date to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband

Boris Johnson is due to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband to discuss efforts to secure the release of the British-Iranian mother who is in prison ...

Seeds looking strong at Australian Open, with Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova both easing ...

Fifth seed Elina Svitolina defeated Katie Boulter 6-4 7-5 while former Wimbledon and French Open winner Garbine Muguruza, who has been battling ...

The Latest: 2-time major champ Muguruza rallies in Australia

Muguruza won the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017 and spent time at No. 1 in the rankings. But she's unseeded at Melbourne Park and ...

Roy Hodgson believes England will benefit from upcoming winter break

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes the England national team will benefit from the upcoming winter break next month. Following an ...

Leo Varadkar accused of misusing office of Taoiseach

The Irish opposition has accused Leo Varadkar of using his role as Taoiseach to make a party political attack on his his opponents. Fianna Fail asked ...

Johanna Konta crashes out in first round of Australian Open

Johanna Konta suffered her earliest Australian Open exit with a first-round loss to Tunisian Ons Jabeur at Melbourne Park. The British number one ...

Sheffield United set to sign Nottingham Forest defender Jack Robinson

Sheffield United are close to signing defender Jack Robinson from Nottingham Forest, the PA News Agency understands. A potential new signing, ...

Reductions in Arctic sea ice cannot be rapidly reversed, scientists say

Arctic sea ice cannot “quickly bounce back” if climate change causes it to melt, new research suggests. Scientists used the shells of quahog clams, ...

Man found lying dead in Wimbledon road as temperatures plunge to -6C

A MAN has been found dead in mysterious circumstances as temperatures plunged to -6C. The body was found lying in the middle of a road in ...

Magnetised molecules used to monitor breast cancer

A scan that involves magnetising molecules can let doctors see in real time which regions of a breast tumour are active, new research suggests.

British bosses increasingly worried by climate change – survey

Climate change has leapt above populism, terrorism and access to capital on the list of what keeps British chief executives up at night, according to a ...

The Latest: Raonic finishes off quickly on Day 2

The 2016 Wimbledon finalist returned on Day 2 to complete a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 win. There was no need to rush it through on the opening day, said Raonic, ...

Fianna Fail set out health plans to fix 'dysfunctional' HSE

Fianna Fail have set out their plans to solve the current health crisis if they are elected to government. The strategy includes adding five million ...

The Latest: Vekic ousts Sharapova in 1st round in Australia

The 2008 Australian Open winner reached the fourth round here last year, missed the French Open and then lost in the first rounds at Wimbledon and ...

Serena, Osaka and Federer advance

... who beat American Christina McHale 6-3 6-0 to set up an encounter with 2018 Wimbledon semi-finalist Julia Goerges of Germany, and American ...

Two killed and five injured in shooting at Texas music bar

Two men have been killed and at least five people were injured when someone opened fire during an argument at a concert in Texas. Police are ...

PM's Brexit deal suffers first defeat in Lords

Boris Johnson's Brexit deal has suffered a defeat in the Lords, over the right of EU citizens lawfully residing in the UK after Brexit. Peers backed a ...

Pat Cash: Playing Mixed Might Have Been Serena Williams Downfall at Wimbledon 2019

Aussie legend Pat Cash says that Serena Williams hurt herself last year by playing mixed doubles with Andy Murray at Wimbledon. The duo teamed ...

Ancelotti talks up Calvert-Lewin's England chances

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be a worthy inclusion in England's next squad, tipping the 22-year-old to ...

Frank Lampard sticks up for under-fire Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga

Frank Lampard has leapt to Kepa Arrizabalaga's defence after the Spanish goalkeeper's error led to Chelsea's 1-0 loss at Newcastle. Kepa managed ...

Talking points ahead of the midweek Premier League fixtures

The Premier League marches on at pace with all 20 clubs involved in midweek fixtures. Chelsea host Arsenal, Liverpool travel to Wolves and ...

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero escapes injury after crashing car

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero was unhurt after being involved in a car crash on his way to training on Monday morning. Pictures ...

New T-cells 'raise prospect of universal cancer therapy'

A newly discovered type of killer immune cell has raised the prospect of a “universal” cancer therapy, scientists say. Researchers at Cardiff University ...

Serena Williams' Response To A Meghan Markle Question Didn't Play Any Games

Markle, in turn, has supported Williams in the Wimbledon finals for the past two years. She even flew to New York City to attend the 2019 US Open ...

Vladimir Putin sends constitutional proposals to Russia's parliament

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has submitted to Parliament a package of constitutional amendments widely seen as an attempt to secure his grip on ...

Pranksters Trollstation that interrupted Masters snooker final with fart machine threaten to cause ...

THE pranksters that interrupted the Masters snooker final with a farting machine have threatened to cause more carnage at Wimbledon. Ali Carter and ...

Brain-damaged baby's parents prepare for High Court fight

A couple who want doctors to keep providing life-support treatment to their brain-damaged baby son are preparing for a High Court trial. Midrar Ali's ...

The Latest: Coco Gauff beats Venus Williams in 1st round

The 15-year-old Gauff followed up her upset over Williams at Wimbledon last year with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over the 39-year-old, seven-time major ...

The sporting weekend in pictures

Liverpool established a seemingly even firmer grip on the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester United which saw them move 16 point ...

Serena Williams tops teenager Potapova for 350th Grand Slam match win

Coco clash, at Wimbledon last summer, in which Gauff, before worldwide attention was cast on her, prevailed in straight sets? This match was over in ...

Phoebe Waller-Bridge an early winner at Screen Actors Guild Awards

An emotional Phoebe Waller-Bridge was an early winner at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAGs is one of the final major ceremonies before the ...

16 Things Fans Forget About Venus Williams, Serena's Sister

Venus' victory at Wimbledon in 2000 marked the first grand slam title of her career. It was also significant because she won the prestigious tournament ...

2020 Australian Open – Venus Williams vs Coco Gauff Preview & Prediction

Gauff has since gone on to prove that result was no fluke as she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and the third round in the US Open, and ...

Coco Gauff defeats Venus Williams again to reach Australian Open second round

Coco Gauff defeated Venus Williams again in the first round of the Australian Open. The 15-year-old's success in the first round at Wimbledon last ...

Gauff downs Venus in Wimbledon repeat

Rising American starlet Coco Gauff has powered past Venus Williams in her Australian Open debut, proving last year's Wimbledon upset was no fluke.

Malaysia will not become world's dumping ground, minister says

Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to more than a dozen countries as Kuala Lumpur said it will not become the world's rubbish bin ...

What the papers say – January 20

The reason Harry “had to go”, a cervical cancer screening upgrade and disclosures about Africa's richest woman feature in Monday's headlines.

Charles visits art project to provide blankets for homeless people

Prince Charles visited a project aiming to turn an art installation into blankets for homeless people. He met those learning to knit parts of the project, ...

Three men die in stabbings in east London

Three men have died after being stabbed in east London. Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Elmstead Road, Seven Kings, in Ilford, ...

Vunipola's Six Nations campaign could be over before it starts

England have been given a major scare on the eve of their Six Nations squad announcement after Billy Vunipola suffered a suspected broken arm on ...

Stuart Bingham sees off Ali Carter to win Masters title

Stuart Bingham shrugged off an interruption from the crowd to sink Ali Carter and clinch the second biggest title of his career with victory in the Masters ...

Roger Federer Will Always Be the Greatest (Even if He's Not)

Writing about the 2006 Wimbledon final between Federer and Nadal, the novelist David Foster Wallace said the match had a “king-versus-regicide ...

Smith backs Jack as the Greal deal for England

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish possesses “star quality” and is doing everything possible to earn a maiden England call-up.

Serena Williams perhaps cost herself Wimbledon title in tough 2019, Pat Cash says

Serena Williams is the player to beat at the Australian Open after a difficult run that included a blown 2019 Wimbledon title. That's the verdict of ...

No need to compare Setien to Valverde – Busquets

Sergio Busquets refused to be drawn on comparisons between former coach Ernesto Valverde and his replacement Quique Setien after Barcelona's ...

Australian Open 2020: How to Watch Coco Gauff vs. Venus Williams First Round Match, Start Time ...

Six months on from their meeting at Wimbledon, Venus Williams and Cori "Coco" Gauff square off again when they meet in the first round of the ...

Dozens wounded as Iraqi protesters raise pressure on government

Iraqi security forces wounded dozens of protesters on Sunday as renewed anti-government demonstrations gripped the capital Baghdad. The mass ...

Juve extend advantage after Inter Milan are held at Lecce

Inter Milan's Serie A title challenge hit another stumbling block after a 1-1 draw at lowly Lecce, allowing Juventus to extend their lead at the top of the ...

5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points – with a game in hand – as they edge ever closer to a first title in 30 years.

Student paramedics and radiographers to receive grant funding boost

Students training to become paramedics, radiographers and physiotherapists will be among those benefiting from new £5,000 grants, ministers have ...

Going with youth pays dividends at AFC Wimbledon – as Hodges would like to sign replacement ...

BY MATT VERRI. Glyn Hodges felt his AFC Wimbledon side's 1-0 win over Peterborough United yesterday was a deserved outcome for his youthful ...

Wildfires may permanently alter Australian landscape, scientists warn

Scientists say the Australian landscape is being permanently altered by the nation's wildfire crisis as a warming climate brings profound changes to ...

Andrew Landry and Scottie Scheffler tied for lead at American Express

Americans Andrew Landry and Scottie Scheffler share the driver's seat heading into the final round of The American Express in La Quinta, California.

Column: As Serena Williams pursues singles record, fires cast pall over Australian Open

She has since lost in the final of Wimbledon twice and the U.S. Open twice, but she might gain confidence from her victory in a warm-up tournament in ...

Key matches on day one at the Aussie Open

Their match was one of the most memorable at Wimbledon last year, but can the sequel live up to the original? Still just 15, Gauff will be hoping to ...

Police hunting man who stabbed boy in front of his mother

A 10-year-old boy has been stabbed in front of his mother in a street in Leicester. Police said the youngster, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, ...

Labour putting John Bercow forward for a peerage, report says

Labour is nominating former Commons speaker John Bercow for a peerage, according to reports. Sources in the opposition party did not deny the ...

Players to watch at the Australian Open

Gauff became an instant sensation last July when, at 15, she upset Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon. From there, Gauff reached the ...

Harry ends military posts as part of 'Megxit'

The Duke of Sussex fought in Afghanistan on the frontline, but is now severing his official ties to the military as he quits royal life completely.

Four women to watch

1 and two-time Grand Slam champion - at Roland Garros in 2018 and then last year at Wimbledon, where she convincingly defeated Serena Williams ...

Rick's List — Prince Rick Edition

... as Kate Middleton is being shown to a deluxe box at Wimbledon so she can see Andy Murray get his butt handed to him by some Serb with a mullet.

5 sporting scandals that led to heavy penalties

Saracens must play in the second tier next season after breaching Premiership Rugby's salary cap regulations. The London club have won the ...

Harry and Meghan in numbers

Here's a look at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in numbers: 2 – less working royals in the royal family. Harry and Meghan are bowing out of royal life ...

Ex-SDP leader Lord Maclennan of Rogart dies

Lord Robert Maclennan of Rogart, former leader of the Social Democrat Party, who also served as joint interim leader of the Liberal Democrats, has ...

Police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Beirut

Riot police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets and sprayed water cannon near the parliament in Lebanon's capital to disperse thousands of ...

Brendan Rodgers hails Burnley boss Sean Dyche as 'first-class' coach

Sean Dyche has received glowing encouragement from Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers in the face of mounting pressure on the Burnley manager.

Dream Dortmund debut for hat-trick hero Haaland

Erling Haaland came off the bench to score a hat-trick on his Borussia Dortmund debut and inspire a 5-3 comeback win at Augsburg. Dortmund were ...

Saracens to be relegated at end of the season

Saracens will be relegated from the Gallagher Premiership at the end of the season. Premiership Rugby has announced the decision after the club's ...

Driveway theft prompts frost warning for motorists as temperatures drop

Police have urged drivers not to leave their vehicles to defrost after an unattended car was stolen in Hertfordshire. The vehicle was taken after it was ...

Protesters try to prevent HS2 tree felling

Environmental activists are trying to prevent trees being cut down as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project. Extinction Rebellion said that hundreds of ...

Millwall condemn alleged homophobic chanting and launch investigation

Millwall have condemned alleged homophobic chanting during the 2-0 home win against Reading and have launched an investigation. Referee Keith ...

We did everything we could to win – City boss Guardiola

Pep Guardiola tried to shrug off Manchester City's frustrating draw with Crystal Palace after claiming the champions “did everything” they could to win.

Blizzard prompts state of emergency in Newfoundland capital

The capital of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has declared a rare state of emergency as blizzard conditions descended on the ...

Conte should behave responsibly in Eriksen situation, insists Mourinho

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho feels that old foe Antonio Conte has stepped out of line by discussing Christian Eriksen. Conte, currently in charge of ...

Rybakina Warms Up for Aussie Open With Title Run in Hobart

Rybakina served 10 aces and was superior from the baseline against Zhang, who reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals last year and combined with ...

Roger Federer defends himself after Brayden Schnur's 'selfish' comment

Roger Federer defended himself against allegations the top players do not care about the lesser lights of the game. Smoke from the wildfires burning ...

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Wozniacki prepares for emotional farewell in Australia

Caroline Wozniacki is preparing herself for an emotional farewell at the Australian Open. The 29-year-old announced last month that the tournament ...

7 of the best pubs in Wimbledon which tennis fans (and everyone else) will think are ace

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Bingham describes Masters opponent Gilbert as 'man of the tournament'

Stuart Bingham has heaped praise upon his Masters semi-final opponent Dave Gilbert after the debutant reached the last four of the competition.

Coco Gauff's grandmother looking forward to an improved game in Venus rematch

It's been six months since Gauff sent shock-waves through the tennis world by defeating her idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon. Now, the teenager is ...

5 AO Women's Openers To Watch

Arguably the best mover on the circuit, the Wimbledon champ must create running rallies, stretch Brady on the backhand and hit her own two-hander ...

Burglars raid French star Sakho's Wimbledon home - report

Police issued an appeal over what it said only was "a high-value burglary" in the leafy south London neighbourhood of Wimbledon, close to the home ...

Rodgers promises to protect Chilwell after negative comments from fans

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has vowed to “provide a pathway” for Ben Chilwell to deal with recent negative comments. Chilwell has been one of ...

'I was nowhere near good enough,' says Higgins

John Higgins castigated himself for a 'weak performance' as he crashed out of the Masters quarter-finals, beaten 6-3 by Ali Carter. In an attritional ...

Bingham through to Masters semi-final after fightback against Wilson

Stuart Bingham has staged a tremendous fightback to beat Kyren Wilson 6-4 and complete the Masters semi-final line-up at Alexandra Palace. Wilson ...

Mata ready to make more Anfield memories

Juan Mata is returning to form at the right time to stir memories of his double strike that gave Manchester United a dramatic 2-1 win at Anfield in 2015.

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson still wary of relegation

Roy Hodgson has admitted he still fears relegation despite Crystal Palace sitting ninth in the Premier League and eight points above the bottom three.

Potter plots afternoon to forget for Villa-supporting pals

Brighton boss Graham Potter is hoping to earn the cold shoulder from his friends by leading his side to victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.

US agency examining claims of unintended acceleration involving Tesla vehicles

The US government's vehicle safety agency is looking into allegations that all three of Tesla's electric vehicles can suddenly accelerate on their own.

Rangers secure Scottish Cup progress with Stranraer victory

Rangers refused to be caught cold as they re-emerged from the winter break with a 2-0 William Hill Scottish Cup win over Stranraer. Twelve months ...

Meghan and Harry face pitfalls becoming financially independent, experts suggest

How the Duke and Duchess of Sussex earn “clean money” and become financially independent is likely to be the most difficult element of their future ...

Venus vs. Gauff Headlines Australian Open Draw: US Preview

Just like at Wimbledon, Coco Gauff will meet Venus Williams in R1 at the Australian Open.#TeamUSATennis | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Ygdp7hHfc5.

McGregor confident he has plenty still to achieve in UFC

Conor McGregor has drawn a line under his past accomplishments, insisting there can be many more more memorable nights if he gets past Donald ...

Irish General Election focus pivots to crime after 'turning point' murder

The Irish General Election has pivoted to focus on gangland crime as the murder of a young teenager was labelled a “turning point”. Taoiseach Leo ...

11-year-old quadruple amputee receives Star Wars bionic arm

An 11-year-old quadruple amputee has become the first person to receive an R2-D2 bionic arm. Kye Vincent, from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, ...

Wounded baby whale given antibiotic shot fired from air gun

Scientists have given an antibiotic shot to a badly injured newborn whale they have been tracking off the coasts of Georgia and Florida, hoping to ...

Lizzo, The Who and Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest acts

The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans ...

Palace goalkeeper Lucy Gillett claims she received sexist abuse during game

Crystal Palace Women goalkeeper Lucy Gillett says she suffered sexist abuse during the FA Women's Championship game at Coventry United.

What the papers say – January 17

The latest in the Duke of Sussex saga and a teenager with cystic fibrosis feature in Friday's headlines. The Guardian reports that “the brothers who ...

British Airways accused of emitting more carbon than rival airlines

British Airways emits up to 45% more CO2 per passenger compared with rival airlines on identical routes, according to new research. The flag carrier ...

Climate activists end blockade at Shell headquarters in Aberdeen

Climate change activists have ended a 13-hour protest at the entrance to the headquarters of oil giant Shell in Aberdeen. Extinction Rebellion ...

Police chase after motorist spotted asleep at petrol station

Police have released video footage of a pursuit of a motorist who drove off from officers after being spotted asleep in his car at a petrol station.

BADMINTON: Ethan Rose reaches final of Wimbledon Senior Gold 2020

ETHAN Rose finished runner-up at the Wimbledon Senior Gold 2020 after a string of outstanding performances in the early rounds. The Oakley ...

Rebecca Long-Bailey and Emily Thornberry to launch Labour leadership campaigns

Rebecca Long-Bailey and Emily Thornberry will set out their visions for the Labour Party as they launch their rival bids to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as ...

Glowing stones form new Dutch memorial to Holocaust victims

A new memorial has been unveiled made up of 104,000 light-emitting stones commemorating Dutch victims of the Holocaust, ahead of the 75th ...

Radio presenter suffers amusing on-air blunder after wrong guest contacted

Radio presenter Evan Davis suffered an amusing on-air blunder after being put through to the wrong Robert Shapiro for a segment on TV cameras ...

Chief justice and senators sworn in for Trump impeachment

Chief Justice John Roberts has been sworn in to preside over President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, immediately administering the oath to the ...

Mark Carney to advise PM for UN climate talks

Outgoing Bank of England governor Mark Carney has been given a key role as an adviser to Boris Johnson for major UN climate talks in the UK this ...

Stewart: Much more money needs to be spent on dementia research

The leader of the study looking at the risk of dementia among footballers says the funding from the Football Association and Professional Footballers' ...

Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia close to Al Gharafa switch

Aston Villa's Jonathan Kodjia appears set for a move to Qatar after Al Gharafa claimed the striker was scheduled to arrive for a medical.

Leading Australian Open men's contenders

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Ferrari and Porsche drivers spared jail over crash

Two supercar drivers have been spared jail after damaging their vehicles in a collision. Images released by South Yorkshire Police show a ...

'PigeonBot' could help scientists develop drones that mimic birds

Scientists believe they are a step closer to building drones that can mimic the way birds fly, after designing a robot using real pigeon feathers. Dubbed ...

Serious spinal injury ends career of Hull KR prop Mose Masoe

Hull KR coach Tony Smith has confirmed that prop Mose Masoe will not play again after sustaining a serious spinal injury in last Sunday's pre-season ...

Legal advice suggests Holyrood could legislate for indyref2 without PM's consent

Legal advice commissioned by a pro-independence group has suggested there are “good arguments” to be made for holding a second referendum ...

UK's worst rapist could die in prison if judges increase sentence

Britain's most prolific rapist could die behind bars after Government lawyers moved to appeal against his 30-year jail term as too lenient. Reynhard ...

Fianna Fail pledges to 'do a better job' with public finances

Fianna Fail has pledged to “do a better job” with public finances, claiming the party prevented damage to the economy from Fine Gael's “regressive ...

Inspectors publish 'Outstanding' report on Wimbledon care home

An 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission has boosted the morale of staff and residents alike at Kew House Care Home in Wimbledon.

Football rumours from the media

Inter Milan will not stop their spending on Premier League stars at Christian Eriksen, reports the Daily Mirror. The Serie A side are looking to complete ...

With Cahill back in her corner, Halep chases Melbourne glory

1 later in 2018 to spend more time with his family and while Halep won Wimbledon last year her performances were inconsistent and she slipped ...

Arsenal still considering Middle East training camp next month

Arsenal are still considering a warm-weather training camp in the Middle East with head coach Mikel Arteta insisting the club will listen to any relevant ...

Wimbledon champion Halep was eliminated in the Adelaide quarter-finals

The reigning Wimbledon champion and former number 1 dropped out five times and was flattened in the second set by her opponent from Belarus.

Tennis: Wozniacki to head into retirement, loved but legacy unsure

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 3, 2019 Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki ...

Reassurances given over FAI staff, says trade union

A trade union representing Football Association of Ireland workers says it has received reassurances from the minister for sport. The FAI is at risk of ...

Wimbledon champion Halep knocked out in Adelaide quarter-finals

The reigning Wimbledon champion and former world number one dropped serve five times and was flattened in the second set by her opponent from ...

Muguruza Withdraws From Hobart International Due to Illness

Muguruza won the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon. Top-seeded Elise Mehrtens was scheduled to play Heather Watson among the other ...

Angry shepherds secure bear ban from Macron

Pyrenean livestock farmers are rejoicing after winning an assurance from French President Emmanuel Macron that he will not authorise the release ...

Avoid fines and breaking the law when parking in Wimbledon

But let's face it, if we were to work out the percentage of homes with driveway access in Wimbledon, London - the number would be quite low right?

How do you solve a problem like Margaret Court? Australian Open unsure how to mark 50 years ...

The tennis world, including Wimbledon, is going to spend much of this year trying to work out the best way to deal with the issue of the great champion ...

Trump impeachment articles marched to Senate

The formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump were marched to the Senate late Wednesday, setting the stage for only the third ...

PFA review must continue alongside charity commission inquiry – Purkiss

The independent review of the Professional Footballers' Association must continue on its course alongside a statutory inquiry into the union's ...

Serena Williams' coach reveals she wanted to return to training days after giving birth

“I remember I was at Wimbledon and she was at home heavily-pregnant,” the Frenchman is quoted as saying by The Sun ahead of the release of an ...

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino open to Premier League return

Mauricio Pochettino remains coy over his next job but refused to rule out a return to the Premier League. The former Tottenham boss, sacked by Spurs ...

Pachacamac Idol statue's true colours finally revealed

The Pachacamac Idol of ancient Peru was a multi-coloured and sacred icon, worshipped for almost 700 years before Spanish conquest, scientists ...

Teenage birdwatcher to receive honorary doctorate

A teenage birdwatcher who campaigns for greater diversity in the conservation and environmental sectors is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by ...

2010s were hottest decade on record, scientists confirm

The world has just experienced its hottest decade on record, with 2019 among the warmest years ever seen, scientists have confirmed. Last year saw ...

Solskjaer admits substitution 'backfired' after Rashford injured in Wolves win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his decision to bring on Marcus Rashford “backfired” after the Manchester United forward sustained a back injury in the ...

Rangers mourn death of former goalkeeper Bobby Brown

Former Rangers goalkeeper and Scotland manager Bobby Brown has died aged 96, the Ibrox club have announced. During his playing days, Brown ...

Burglars have stolen jewelry from the home of Chef Marcus Wareing at Wimbledon

A gang of Chilean burglars who went to the UK for the sole purpose of committing a crime were found to have shamelessly posed for a photo wearing ...

Wimbledon burglary gang jailed for 40 months each

Danko Esteban Carvajal-Donaire, 20 ; Nicolas Portilla Astorga, 27; Claudi Donoso, 20 and Jorge Daniel Rojas, 22 all of no fixed address, were all ...

Striker makes Brentford return following injury blow

Marcus Forss has returned to Brentford after sustaining an injury on-loan at AFC Wimbledon. The 20-year-old has been earning rave reviews in ...

Stokes named cricketer of the year in ICC awards

Ben Stokes has been named men's cricketer of the year in the International Cricket Council's 2019 awards. Stokes' compelling performances ...

Sexism row dominates final Democratic debate

The ongoing sexism row between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders headlined the final Democratic debate before voting commences. Ms Warren ...

Five women to watch at the Australian Open tennis

But the Japanese then endured a slump, exiting in the first round of Wimbledon and seeing her US Open defence fall flat. With her father standing in ...

First beaver reintroduction for north-west England given green light

Beavers are to be reintroduced to an enclosed site in Cumbria in what will be the first return of the long-extinct species to the north-west of England.

Eriksen 'can leave Spurs with pride' amid rumours of Inter move

Jose Mourinho has told Christian Eriksen to leave Tottenham with his head held high amid reports of an imminent exit to Inter Milan. The Denmark ...

10 players to look out for at the Australian Open

The new grand slam season kicks off with Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka defending their titles at the Australian Open. Usual suspects Rafael ...

Andy Murray trolls mother after Instagram gaffe

MURRAY TO TARGET WIMBLEDON. Andy Murray's one-time coach Alex Corretja believes the former world No. 1 should focus on arriving at ...

Federer eyeing another miracle in Melbourne

He squandered two match points against Djokovic in last year's Wimbledon final and knows Nadal, with 19 Grand Slams, is now breathing down his ...

Investigation launched into 'serious concerns' about running of PFA charity

A statutory inquiry has been opened into “serious concerns” about how the Professional Footballers' Association charity is being run. The Charity ...

Manchester United shelve plans for winter training camp in Middle East

Manchester United have scrapped a planned winter training camp in the Middle East due to fears over tensions in the region. United have been ...

'Stop looking': Maria Sharapova in awkward run-in with ex Grigor Dimitrov

“It made me think of an evening we spent before the 2015 Wimbledon tournament. He pulled out a book that Wimbledon puts together of previous ...

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit projects in Bradford

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to visit a number of projects that promote cohesion within one of the UK's most diverse cities.

Conditions to ease after 48 hours of wild weather

Stormy weather conditions which disrupted flights and tore the roof from a building are due to ease temporarily – before another spell of wind and rain ...

Police join Dunn family legal action over crash suspect's immunity

The family of Harry Dunn have received a boost after the Northamptonshire Police chief said the force would take part in their legal claim contesting ...

Roof crashes into high street amid stormy weather

A roof has been blown off a building in Berkshire amid strong winds which have battered parts of the UK. Footage posted on social media shows the ...

Jordan Henderson and Lucy Bronze named England players of the year

Jordan Henderson and Lucy Bronze have been voted BT England players of the year for 2019, the Football Association has announced. Liverpool ...

Lucky Letcord Podcast: The Miomir Kecmanovic Episode

Steve Flink on Novak Djokovic's Dramatic Wimbledon Triumph. 21 min ... BBC Commentator Pete Odgers Previews Wimbledon Men's Quarter-Finals.

Mourinho hails goalscoring duo but resists comparison to past greats

Jose Mourinho stopped short of comparing Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela to a famous Argentinian duo of Tottenham's past after they inspired an ...

Flybe collapse averted after Government announces review of air passenger duty

Flybe's collapse has been averted after the Government told the airline it would review air passenger duty (APD) and shareholders agreed to inject ...

Gregory reflects on tough international baptism ahead of Australia trip

Lewis Gregory reflected on a challenging introduction to international cricket after being named England Lions captain for the forthcoming tour of ...

Robertson eschews excuses after Maguire comeback

Neil Robertson refused to shift the blame after his agonising 6-5 first-round Masters defeat at the hands of Stephen Maguire. The Australian led 4-0 ...

Robert Farah and Nicolas Jarry provisionally suspended for doping breaches

Wimbledon champion and world doubles No 1 Robert Farah is one of two leading players to test positive for steroids, the Tennis Anti-Doping ...

Wimbledon care home awarded 'Outstanding' CQC rating

Team members and residents at a Wimbledon care home are celebrating after receiving an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission.

Emperor of Japan accepts invitation from Queen for UK state visit

The Emperor and Empress of Japan have accepted an invitation to visit the UK from the Queen, Buckingham Palace has said. Emperor Naruhito and ...

Jose Mourinho hints that Tottenham is toughest job since managing Porto

Jose Mourinho is not jealous of Manchester City or Liverpool after hinting that Tottenham is his toughest job since managing Porto. While City and ...

Tennis Today: 'Brat' throws tantrum, Wimbledon and co join bushfire relief efforts, Serena Williams ...

In Tennis Today, “brat” Yulia Putintseva was at it again, Serena Williams has touched down in Melbourne and Wimbledon and the other Grand Slams ...

Tennis player Dalila Jakupovic collapses during Australian Open qualifying due to 'poor air from ...

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard, a finalist at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, also left the court, complaining of a sore chest, during a match against ...

Ash continues to spew from volcano as thousands flee

Red-hot lava, ash and steam has continued to flow from a volcano near the Philippine capital as fears of a dangerous eruption have seen thousands ...

Wildfire smoke to circle planet and return to Australia, NASA says

The severe smoke caused by months of wildfires burning in Australia will circle the Earth and reach the country again, NASA has said. The US space ...

Five men to watch at the Australian Open tennis

Apart from his Melbourne run, however, Tsitsipas wasn''t such a threat at Grand Slams, as he was a first-round loser at Wimbledon and the US Open ...

House of Commons Commission rules out Big Ben bonging for Brexit

Big Ben will remain hushed for Brexit due to financial and logistical issues, it is reported. The issue was discussed at a meeting of the House of ...

World's oceans warmer than ever in recorded human history, study finds

The world's oceans were warmer in 2019 than at any point in recorded human history, a study has found. According to the report, titled Record-Setting ...

Australian Open 2020: Men's doubles world No 1 Robert Farah opts out of tournament citing ...

Robert Farah, ranked world number one in men's doubles, has withdrawn from the Australian Open for personal reasons; Farah won Wimbledon and ...

Player collapses at Australian Open 'due to poor air from wildfires'

Poor air quality caused by ongoing wildfires has forced one player to retire from her match and delays during qualifications at the Australian Open.

Flights disrupted at Gatwick after Storm Brendan batters UK

Storm Brendan has forced airlines to divert flights scheduled to land at Gatwick as gales of up to 80mph caused disruption around the UK.

Man United's position as English football's top revenue generators under threat

Manchester United remain the top-ranked English club in terms of revenue generated but their 23-year dominance of Deloitte's Football Money ...

EuroMillions winner Colin Weir's final journey includes football ground stop

EuroMillions winner Colin Weir will make a final visit to his favourite football team later when his funeral cortege stops outside Partick Thistle's ground.

Fury predicts second-round Wilder KO in rematch

Tyson Fury has vowed to knock Deontay Wilder out in the second round of their eagerly-anticipated heavyweight rematch next month. Fury and Wilder ...

'Dramatic improvements' at prison which had worst ever conditions – report

A prison criticised as having some of the worst conditions ever seen by inspectors has been praised for making dramatic improvements. In 2017 HMP ...

WTA roundup: Linette fights back to win opener in Hobart

She next will face Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, ranked No. 4 in the world and the tournament's second seed. Other first-round winners ...

Goalkeeper Reina joins Aston Villa on loan

Goalkeeper Pepe Reina has joined Aston Villa from AC Milan on loan until the end of the season. The former Liverpool stopper returns to the Premier ...

ITF, Grand Slam tournaments pledge $400K for wildfire help

LONDON — (AP) — The International Tennis Federation and the groups that run the U.S. Open, French Open and Wimbledon pledged a total of ...

Storm Brendan batters UK and Ireland with 80mph gusts

Storm Brendan has struck parts of the UK, with gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rainfall expected to sweep across the country. A yellow wind warning ...

'Living robot' developed by scientists using frog embryos

Scientists claim to have created the world's first living robots using stem cells from frog embryos. The tiny hybrids are “entirely new life-forms” known as ...

Feature: The most dangerous unseeded players at the 2020 Australian Open

He made it to the US Open final in 2017 and stunned Roger Federer en-route to the 2018 Wimbledon final. It hasn't been easy for the 33-year-old ...

Ronaldo on target as Juventus go top

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the spot as Juventus won 2-1 at Roma to go top of Serie A. The victory takes the reigning champions two points clear of ...

UK braced for Storm Brendan wind and rain

Wind and rain will batter parts of the UK as Storm Brendan sweeps in, prompting the Met Office to issue a weather warning. The Republic of Ireland ...

Labour leadership race to enter next phase as nominations close

Labour leadership hopefuls Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis will learn today whether they stand a chance of making it on to the ballot paper in the ...

41st Annual “Wimbledon of College Tennis”

The National Collegiate Tennis Classic - also known as the "Wimbledon of College Tennis" - wrapped up Sunday at Mission Hills Country Club in ...

MI5 chief dismisses US intelligence-sharing fears over Huawei

The head of MI5 has said he has no reason to think Britain's intelligence-sharing relationship with the United States will be damaged if the Chinese ...

Tomljanovic sets stage for Halep clash after overpowering Putintseva in Adelaide

... dispatching Kazakh qualifier Yulia Putintseva, 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach the second round as reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep awaits.

In Pictures: Archive images reveal how modern Britain was built

Historic England has published online for the first time more than 2,000 newly digitised images from the John Laing Photographic Collection.

MP calls for betting adverts to be banned from football programmes

Betting companies should be banned from advertising in football programmes, an MP has said. A study carried out by the PA news agency showed ...

Cordon at hospital after man has substance thrown in face

A cordon was put in place at a hospital after a man was reportedly stabbed and had a substance thrown in his face. The victim, in his 20s, was taken ...

Courtois is Real Madrid hero in Super Cup win over Atletico

Thibaut Courtois was the hero for Real Madrid as they won the Spanish Super Cup final with a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over rivals Atletico Madrid.

Marketa Vondrousova returns in Oz

And then, she was beaten in the first round at Wimbledon by American veteran Madison Brengle. She hasn't played since. That's an absence of more ...

Off-pitch sacrifices behind relentless Reds' title charge – Robertson

Andrew Robertson says Liverpool's charge towards Premier League invincibility is fuelled by the sacrifices they make off the pitch. The Reds are 14 ...

Roy Hodgson: Crystal Palace players 'seek their glory through team performances'

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has talked up Jordan Ayew after he struck to secure a point against Arsenal on Saturday and hailed the ...

Four people injured in Manchester stabbing incident

Four people have been injured in a stabbing incident in Manchester city centre. Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed in ...

Boy, 12, injured in drive-by shooting

A 12-year-old boy was in a stable condition after he was hit in a drive-by shooting. The child was in a group of youngsters and adults gathered in ...

Flybe 'in rescue talks over collapse risk'

Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, is at risk of collapse, according to a report. The airline operates more UK domestic flights than any other, and is ...

Arteta urges Arsenal forwards to step up and replace suspended Aubameyang

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal's attacking players to step up in the absence of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese forward ...

Pringles burnt to a crisp in vehicle fire on motorway

A lorry load of Pringles was destroyed after a lorry caught fire on the M1. Highways England confirmed that the northbound exit slip road at junction 25 ...

I want to keep scoring, says Aguero after historic hat-trick

Sergio Aguero was thrilled to have secured a twin entry into the Premier League history books with his hat-trick against Aston Villa, but remains hungry ...

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers backs Danny Ings for England call-up

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers believes Southampton striker Danny Ings is worthy of a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad. Rodgers ...

FAWSL talking points: Chelsea hit six, Spurs score stoppage-time winner

There were goals and late drama galore as the Barclays FA Women's Super League showed no signs of putting on the brakes in the second matchday ...

Nobbs and Mead on target as Arsenal run riot at Brighton

Arsenal continued their relentless pace at the top of the Barclays FA Women's Super League by beating Brighton 4-0, keeping them three points clear ...

Queen spotted wearing hearing aid for first time

The Queen has been spotted in public wearing a hearing aid for what is believed to be the first time. The 93-year-old was pictured with a brown and ...

Labour leadership hopeful Long-Bailey vows to abolish House of Lords

Labour leadership contender Rebecca Long-Bailey has said she would abolish the House of Lords if she succeeded in becoming prime minister.

Ancelotti hopes another week of training can help Everton 'improve quickly'

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping another week of training – without the distractions of the previous seven days – will help him further ...

Nuno: It's obvious that Wolves need new signings

Boss Nuno Espirito Santo admits it is vital for Wolves to bring in new players. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle on Saturday to extend their ...

James Harden reaches 20000 points as Rockets beat Timberwolves

James Harden became the 45th NBA player to score 20,000 career points on Saturday as the Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves ...

Titans stun Ravens to move within touching distance of Super Bowl

The Tennessee Titans continued their winning ways with an upset divisional round victory over the Baltimore Ravens courtesy of a dominant ...

'Miracle kitten' wins PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year Award

A “miracle kitten” which suffered horrendous injuries including a ripped abdomen and severed tail has been named PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year ...

Headmistress urges more schools to use iPads, not paper

A headteacher has urged others to follow her school's example and go paperless. Kathy Crewe-Read, headmistress of the £14,000-a-year ...

Carlos Ghosn 'quizzed without lawyer for seven hours a day'

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon while awaiting trial in Japan, was questioned an average of seven hours a day without ...

The saga of Harry and Meghan plays out in the papers

Sunday's newspaper front pages and broader coverage is dominated again by news and opinion about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, though ...

President Trump expresses support for 'brave' Iranians

President Donald Trump has called on the Iranian regime to allow human rights groups to monitor protests in the Islamic Republic. The call comes in ...

Nadal leads Spain into ATP Cup final vs. Djokovic's Serbia

Madison Keys came from a break and set down to beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the Brisbane International semifinals 3-6, 6-2, ...

Australian police offer £528000 reward in missing British toddler cold case

Police have offered one million Australian dollars for information about the abduction and suspected murder of a British toddler who vanished from an ...

Five women targeting a big AO2020

Since winning her third Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2018, the 31-year-old has endured a turbulent period, mixing flashes of brilliance with ...

Death toll rises as firefighter killed in Australian wildfires

A firefighter has been killed while battling the Australian wildfire crisis, taking the death toll to 27 people since September. Bill Slade, 60, was killed by ...

Raab accuses Iran of violating international law after UK ambassador arrested

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has condemned the arrest of Britain's ambassador to Iran during anti-government protests as a “flagrant violation” of ...

Firmino hits winner as Liverpool remain unbeaten

Liverpool passed a stern test in their quest for Premier League invincibility as they beat a plucky Tottenham side 1-0. The Reds, marching towards a ...

El Dorado tennis player to compete overseas

After the training, the team will fly to England and attend Wimbledon before competing in tennis tournaments in Liverpool, London and Oban, Scotland.

Sir David Attenborough to speak at Hunter Foundation charity dinner

Sir David Attenborough has been announced as the guest speaker at a charity dinner hosted by Sir Tom Hunter. The broadcaster and naturalist will ...

At least 10 dead as storms sweep across southern United States

Severe storms sweeping across southern portions of the US have been blamed for the deaths of at least 10 people as high winds, tornadoes and ...

80mph gusts forecast as Storm Brendan sweeps across UK

Strong gales of up to 80mph are set to sweep across parts of the UK on Monday. The Met Office has warned coastal routes and communities could be ...

Stormont – a parliament empty no longer

As she rose from her seat having been restored to the role she lost so dramatically three years ago, Arlene Foster was embraced by a party colleague.

Hasenhuttl delighted as Saints turn the tables

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl claims his players wanted to write their own story against Leicester after the humiliation of October's 9-0 ...

Southampton erase memories of 9-0 mauling with victory over Leicester

Leicester suffered another home stumble in their bid for Champions League football next season as Southampton erased memories of their 9-0 ...

Horror motorbike crash caught on dashcam footage

A motorcyclist suffered life-changing injuries when his bike was hit head on by a car travelling at 70mph, catapulting the rider through the air.

Extinction Rebellion criticises 'terrorism slur' after extreme ideology listing

Extinction Rebellion (XR) has criticised police for including the group on a list of extremist organisations in an official report. Documents seen by the ...

Injured Del Potro out of Australian Open

The 31-year-old Argentinian has not played since slipping and hurting his knee on the grass in the Wimbledon tune-up at Queen's in June. AFP.

Holidaymakers could see spending money go further in 2020

Holidaymakers could see their spending money go further in 2020 as the pound packs more of a punch than a year ago, according to the Post Office.

Shane Warne's interesting history with $1 million baggy green

“The ultimate embarrassment was when Steve Waugh - we went to see Pat Rafter play at Wimbledon and he wanted the whole team to wear it.

'Red letter' day as Irish language set to receive official recognition

This is an historic “red letter” day for the Irish language, Sinn Fein's president has declared. Mary Lou McDonald said the decision to bestow official ...

US warship 'aggressively approached' by Russian ship

An American warship was “aggressively approached” by a Russian navy ship in the North Arabian Sea, the US navy has said. Navy Cmdr Josh Frey, ...

Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said has died, state media reports

Oman's ruler, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has died, state media has reported. He had ruled the Gulf state since overthrowing his father in a bloodless ...

Manchester City fans banned from football after using racist language

Two Manchester City supporters have received five-year football banning orders from the courts and lifetime bans from the Premier League title ...

Samira Ahmed win has 'wider ramifications' for industry, legal expert says

The employment tribunal judgment made against the BBC is likely to have “wider ramifications” for the industry, an employment lawyer has said.

Bungling jewellery thief caught on CCTV jailed

A bungling jewellery robber has been jailed for seven years and four months for snatching £21,000 of gold rings and earrings during a “fiasco” caught ...

Scotland will vote for independence, says Labour MP

A former Labour Cabinet minister has said he is “100% certain” Scotland will become independent. Ben Bradshaw MP said it was “completely ...

Harry Dunn Case: US State Department says extradition bid highly inappropriate

The US Department of State has said the extradition request for the suspect charged in connection with the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn ...

Three quarters of people think Sussexes should give up taxpayer security

Three quarters of people think the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should give up publicly funded security when they “step back” from their senior royal ...

US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile strikes

The Trump administration has announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran following this week's missile strikes by the Islamic Republic on US bases in ...

Ethiopians puzzled as Trump claims hand in Nobel Peace Prize

Video of Donald Trump saying he had a hand in the latest Nobel Peace Prize has gone viral in Ethiopia after the US president asserted that he had ...

Will Harry and Meghan set up a family home in Canada?

Canada was where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex openly revealed their love to the world, and it could be where they set up a family home.

Jose Mourinho admits it will take time to shape Tottenham squad

Jose Mourinho said it will take several transfer windows for him to get his Tottenham squad into shape and accepts his big-spending days are behind ...

Samantha Markle's Reaction To Meghan Stepping Back From Royalty Is Too Much

... say that she believes Meghan "knows she's engaging in attention-getting behavior," with a nod to Meghan's appearance at Wimbledon in July 2019.

Google parent company's legal chief leaving amid 'misconduct' claims

David Drummond, the legal chief of Google parent company Alphabet, is leaving at the end of the month, following accusations of inappropriate ...

Activists protest against Australian government's response to wildfires

Climate change activists in London are protesting against the Australian government's response to the devastating wildfires, in solidarity with ...