Jannik Sinner escaped a suspension after failing two drug tests in March, after his physiotherapist was found to be the source of accidental contamination. His coach Darren Cahill has now suggested that the investigation into the failed anti-doping tests led to Sinner being “worn down” and ultimately missing the Olympic Games. It was revealed on…
A Test match that was fascinatingly poised after England and West Indies’ first innings has probably edged in favour of the home side. England turned a 41-run deficit at lunch on day three into a 207-run lead by stumps, with cricketing nous from Ben Stokes’ team – a refined version of Bazball – and wayward…
Rory McIlroy admitted he failed to adapt to the windy conditions of Royal Troon after seeing his wait to end his major drought continue at The 152nd Open. The world No 2 was looking to bounce back from last month’s US Open heartbreak, where he squandered a two-shot lead over the closing holes to finish…
Tiger Woods is in danger of a third consecutive missed cut at a major after admitting he ‘didn’t do a whole lot right’ during an opening round to forget in The 152nd Open. Woods arrived at Royal Troon having struggled again in the majors this season, finishing last of those who made the cut at…
Nick Evans has urged Marcus Smith not to dwell on his three missed kicks at goal in England’s 16-15 defeat to New Zealand in Dunedin. Smith was handed the No 10 shirt ahead of his namesake Fin Smith after impressing in the 52-17 win over Japan in Tokyo, although an encouraging performance against the All…
Tiger Woods has admitted his US Open career could be coming to an end after a disappointing missed cut at Pinehurst No 2. The three-time US Open champion needed a special exemption from the USGA in order to play in this year’s contest, the first time in his professional career he has failed to qualify…
