January, 2022
Winter Million runner guide: Sovereign Handicap Hurdle
On the opening day of the inaugural Winter Million festival on Friday at Lingfield Park, live on Sky Sports Racing, the Sovereign Handicap Hurdle over two miles looks a suitably wide-open contest with all sorts of angles to take into the race.
It’s on! Shishkin and Energumene set for Clarence House clash
The clash of the season looks set to go ahead with both Shishkin and Energumene declared to run in Saturday’s Grade One Clarence House Chase at Ascot, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Australian Open: Andy Murray loses in straight sets to Taro Daniel in Melbourne
Britain’s former world number one Andy Murray produces a subdued display as he loses to Japan’s Taro Daniel in the Australian Open second round.
The battle for Steaua Bucharest – an Eastern European giant at war with itself
European Cup winners in 1986, Steaua Bucharest’s story of decline is unlike any other. A bitter dispute has split the club in two.
Women’s Ashes: Australia thrash England after Tahlia McGrath’s brilliance
England are thrashed in the opening match of the Women’s Ashes as Tahlia McGrath fires Australia to a nine-wicket win in the first T20.
Australian Open 2022: Emma Raducanu beaten by Danka Kovinic
Emma Raducanu is hampered by a blister on her racquet hand as she is knocked out of the Australian Open by Danka Kovinic.
NBA: Joel Embiid shines for Philadelphia 76ers as Nikola Jokic stars for Denver Nuggets
Joel Embiid produces a stellar display in a win for the Philadelphia 76ers while Nikola Jokic is in inspired form for the Denver Nuggets.
Lucky Max seeking four-timer in Sovereign highlight
Irish raider Lucky Max will bid to extend his winning streak to four on the opening afternoon of the Winter Million at Lingfield on Friday.
ECB investigating Thorpe cigar reports
The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating reports that assistant coach Graham Thorpe was smoking a cigar indoors at the team hotel in Hobart, before police were called to intervene.