December 9th, 2021
Mauresmo becomes first female French Open tournament director
Amelie Mauresmo has been appointed as the director of the French Open, becoming the first woman to lead the Roland Garros tournament.
‘If Fury doesn’t respect Whyte, he’s in trouble!’
Tyson Fury knows “you don’t take a guy like Dillian Whyte lightly”, says his promoter Bob Arum, who has revealed that talks have now begun for a fight in early-2022.
England bowling selection defended | Stokes to be assessed
England’s bowling selection for the first Ashes Test has been defended by elite pace bowling coach Jon Lewis, while all-rounder Ben Stokes will be assessed after sustaining a knee injury.
‘Fantastic to see more people recognised by Football Black List’
“I love the Football Black List – it allows us to have visibility in areas that aren’t always promoted.”
Ashes: Travis Head hundred gives Australia big lead over England
England’s dismal start to the Ashes series is compounded by Travis Head’s blistering century on day two of the first Test at the Gabba.
Max Verstappen: Formula 1’s ‘bull fighter’ & the family that shaped him
Max Verstappen was born to be an F1 driver – both his parents were racers. But his father effectively programmed him as one, too.
Barcelona’s Champions League exit: ‘A resignation from football elite’ says Spanish media
One Spanish newspaper calls it Barcelona’s “resignation from the football elite” as they are knocked out of the Champions League before Christmas.
Tottenham’s Europa Conference League match off after 13 positive Covid-19 tests
Tottenham’s Europa Conference League match against Rennes on Thursday is off after 13 positive Covid-19 tests at the club.
Ashes: Hobbling in field & no-ball drama – England’s Ben Stokes struggles with fitness and form
England will assess Ben Stokes’ fitness overnight after the all-rounder struggles with form and fitness on day two of first Ashes Test.