Category Archives: Sports

Kim Clijsters inspires a new generation of tennis mothers as they aim for Australian Open glory

Kim Clijsters celebrates her 2009 US Open victory with husband Brian Lynch and daughter Jada – INF Three mothers are hoping to achieve the biggest comeback in tennis at this year’s Australian Open: becoming the first mothers to win a major title in nearly 15 years. Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki, all former… Read More »

Emma Raducanu secures positive draw at Australian Open but Novak Djokovic edges out Andy Murray

Emma Raducanu will face American Shelby Rogers in the first round of the Australian Open – GETTY IMAGES After a worrying few days in Melbourne – she was withdrawn from two consecutive exhibition matches – Emma Raducanu’s outing took a turn for the better on Thursday. After a solid two-hour workout in the morning, she… Read More »

Championship clubs respond to Bill Sweeney’s ‘unacceptable’ ultimatum

RFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney attends a press conference to announce Steve Borthwick as England Rugby Men’s Head Coach at Twickenham Stadium on December 19, 2022 in London, England Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney’s ultimatum regarding Premiership 2 has been branded “unacceptable” by Championship clubs, who have warned the England squad would suffer… Read More »

IPL owner in advanced talks to buy Hampshire in historic move

Ageas Bowl selected to host Ashes Test match in 2027 – Getty Images/Dan Mullan The majority shareholder of Hampshire County Cricket Club is in advanced talks to sell its shares to the co-owners of Indian Premier League team Delhi Capitals. Telegraph Sport understands Rod Bransgrove is close to agreeing a sale to GMR Group, which… Read More »

LTA rejects Saudi Arabia’s Queen sponsorship offer

Sources close to the talks suggest the deal will not be welcomed by the All England Club – Getty Images/Luke Walker British tennis chiefs have rejected shock proposals from the ATP to form a partnership with Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern country looks to become its latest target for dominance in the sport this… Read More »