Author: News Desk

Rafael Nadal has become the latest name in tennis to share his thoughts on the Jannik Sinner doping scandal, after he failed a drugs test — but avoided punishment. Sinner twice tested positive for clostebol, a steroid that can be used to build muscle mass. But he was controversially cleared by a tribunal after they learned his physio applied spray to a cut on his hand before giving the player a bare-handed massage. This was said to have caused ‘contamination’. The Italian was automatically provisionally suspended, but his successful appeal allowed him to keep playing and move to the top…

It’s hardly all over bar the shouting but the job as England’s next permanent manager is surely Lee Carsley’s to lose. Success with the Three Lions at the European Under-21 Championship last year has led the Football Association to appoint him as interim boss for this month’s Nations League matches, starting with the trip to Dublin to play the Republic of Ireland on Saturday and followed by the visit of Finland to Wembley on Tuesday. The FA say Carsley was appointed ‘with a view to remaining in the position throughout the autumn’ and there are potentially four more internationals, two…

Manuel Ugarte insists he is ready to come straight into the Manchester United first-team following the international break and deliver a much-needed boost in midfield. The Uruguay international completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain last week in a deal that could rise to £50.8million, becoming the club’s fifth signing of a busy summer transfer window. The midfielder did not arrive in time to be registered in time for Sunday’s meeting with Liverpool, however, introduced to the Old Trafford crowd ahead of kick-off. United’s shortcomings in midfield were woefully exposed that afternoon with Casemiro enduring a disastrous first-half, at fault for…

British No.1 tennis star Jack Draper has reached the first major quarter-final of his career after booking a spot in the last eight at the 2024 US Open. Draper, seen by many as the heir to retired icon Andy Murray, has enjoyed a superb year on the ATP Tour, registering his maiden title in Stuttgart back in June. The 22-year-old has been surging up the rankings – passing the likes of Cameron Norrie – and entered Flushing Meadows as the 25th seed in the men’s singles. Draper recorded wins over Zhang Zhizhen, Facundo Diaz Acosta and Botic van de Zandschulp…

Naoya Inoue has defended his undisputed super-bantamweight titles with a stoppage victory over TJ Doheny, with an injury for the Irish fighter halting the contest in the seventh round. ‘The Monster’ extended his flawless record to 28-0 after victory in Koto-Ku, Japan on Tuesday afternoon. In another devastating display of power, the four-weight world champion sought to break down the experienced and savvy Doheny, landing vicious shots at will as he looked for the stoppage win. Doheny, 37, stood firm, however, landing shots of his own as he stuck to a clear game plan to take the fight the distance.…

Chelsea have made a £6 million profit after selling Angelo Gabriel to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. The winger was signed by Chelsea in a £13m deal from Brazilian club Santos in July last year but was then sent out to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. Angelo ended up making 24 appearances for the French club and the Brazilian returned to Chelsea in the summer to begin pre-season training with Enzo Maresca’s side. However, Chelsea have now opted to sell Angelo on a permanent deal and have agreed a £19.1m fee with Al-Nassr, who finished second in the Saudi Pro League…

Three-time Olympic medalist Matthew Richardson has defended his decision to switch from Australia to Team GB despite facing the potential of a two-year ban from competing. The cycling star won silvers in the individual sprint and keirin as well as bronze in the team sprint at the Paris Olympics but shocked teammates shortly after the Games when announcing his intention to switch nationality and ride for Great Britain going forward. Richardson was born in Maidstone, England and moved to Australia at the age of nine but has faced huge criticism for the decision, most notably from former Commonwealth champion Katherine Bates.…

Team GB star Alex Yee insists he and his rivals are ‘fierce’ competitors but remain ‘mates’ after his celebration in supertri’s opening race received a wave of criticism on social media. Yee produced one of the standout moments of this summer’s Olympic Games from a British perspective as he mounted an incredible comeback to pip New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde to men’s triathlon gold in Paris. And on Sunday, history repeated itself as Yee – renowned for his prowess in the 10km run – once again overtook the Kiwi at the death to secure an outstanding victory in front of a…

Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition in hospital after being set on fire by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old, who finished 44th in the women’s marathon race at the Olympics in Paris earlier this summer, has suffered burns to more than 75 per cent of her body, police have said. Cheptegei was attacked at her home in Endebess, Kenya, on Sunday by her partner Dickson Ndiema Marangach. The police report claims that during an argument, Marangach doused Cheptegei in petrol before setting her on fire. ‘The couple were heard quarrelling outside their house,’ said local police chief Jeremiah ole Kosiom.…