March 18th, 2026
‘Extraordinary’ AFCON ruling explained and the potential ramifications
The extraordinary ruling to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award it to Morocco two months later is unprecedented. Here we answer the key questions and examine the potential ramifications…
Sabalenka criticises Dubai tournament director and threatens not to return
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about returning to Dubai after the tournament director criticised her withdrawal – labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pull-outs a “ridiculous” idea.
‘I wanted revenge’ – Boulter continues revival with hard-fought win at Miami Open
Katie Boulter continued her revival with a hard-fought victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the opening round of the Miami Open to gain sweet revenge for her US Open defeat to the Spaniard in 2024.
McIlroy’s Boston lose out to Jupiter Links as Fleetwood sends LA to TGL final
Jupiter Links GC defeated Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common to reach the TGL final against Los Angeles’ Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.
Senegal FA chief says ‘fight far from over’ after Afcon win overturned
Senegal say “we will stop at nothing” in their fight to overturn the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d’Or contention at Bayern
Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d’Or?
The ‘anti-Lamine’ backed to be one of best in world
Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday night and team-mate Kieran Trippier believes he has “all the attributes to be one of the best left-backs in the world”.
Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous – Sabalenka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again.
Celtic’s Schmeichel ‘could’ve played last game’
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel may have played his “last football game” with surgery required on his shoulder but he is eager to “fight” to regain fitness.