Category Archives: Sports

14-year-old British aspirant takes inspiration from Mirra Andreeva

Hannah Klugman became the first Briton to win the prestigious Orange Bowl last year – Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Great Britain’s next great tennis player, 14-year-old Hannah Klugman, draws inspiration from fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva in the junior draw in Melbourne. As Klugman told reporters at the Australian Open on Sunday: “Mirra was here this time… Read More »

England v India, Test series and tour: Full schedule and fixtures

Jadeja is sure to cause trouble for England with bat and ball – AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth England begin a busy Test cricket year with a five-match series in India and aim to continue the ‘Basball’ revolution in the subcontinent. Since Brendon McCullum took over as coach of the Test team in 2022, England are yet to… Read More »

I remember one tweet that sticks out in my mind… it was the bad one

England’s Marcus Smith says he regrets not taking more time to focus on his mental health – Jeff Gilbert It has never been anything less than brutal: a game where getting beaten and bloodied is natural. But ahead of next month’s Six Nations, the physical demands of rugby are not at the forefront, it is… Read More »

Becky and Ellie Downie: ‘We changed gymnastics forever’

Becky and Ellie Downie named MBEs in New Year Honours – Charlotte Graham for The Telegraph When Becky and Ellie Downie received a call from their mother that they had received a very official-looking post, the pair assumed the worst. “I thought it might be a parking ticket,” Becky said, laughing. Downies could be forgiven… Read More »

Leinster’s Irish stars make Six Nations statement with win over Leicester

Leinster were too strong for Tigers – Reuters/Cat Goryn Leicester 10 Leinster 27 His star power and mastery of key moments prevailed over stubborn challenges in the East Midlands; Leinster went top of their group and secured a home draw in the last 16 and Leicester Tigers awaited Sunday’s results to decide their fate. Joe… Read More »