Rafael Nadal beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp at Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in possible final career match | Tennis News

Rafael Nadal suffered defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup Finals in what may have been the last match of the Spaniard’s career. Van de Zandschulp eased to a 6-4 6-4 win to put Netherlands 1-0 ahead in their quarter-final tie against Spain. It was only Nadal’s second Davis Cup loss in … Read more

Chelsea condemn ‘hateful’ homophobic abuse aimed at Kerr after baby announcement

Chelsea have condemned homophobic abuse aimed at striker Sam Kerr after announcing she was having a baby with West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis. Australia captain Kerr, who has spent most of 2024 sidelined with an ACL injury, announced she was expecting a baby with partner Mewis, who is a USA international, on Monday, saying on … Read more

‘The Hitman’ versus ‘Black Flash’ in Manchester’s small halls

By Terry Dooley A RETURN to live boxing for myself and my photographer friend, long-time Manchester boxing figure Al “Big Al” Stevenson, after a near two-year, partially injury-induced hiatus was just like riding the proverbial bike, especially as we were returning to the comforting confines of the small hall arena. As mentioned by our editor … Read more