Icons Series: Gareth Bale shows off golfing skills with a superb chip-in!
Whilst warming up for the Icons Series, Gareth Bale lands a brilliant chip-in which impresses the crowd at the putting green. Credit: Icons Series
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Thomas Frank weathered the storm at Spurs with 10 days of progress - but here's what he must do now over the next 40 to secure his Tottenham future, writes MATT BARLOW
MATT BARLOW: Two stylish victories against German opposition have bought Thomas Frank time, a precious and elusive commodity for any Premier League boss under pressure.
Chelsea may be forced to play Champions League clash in a NEUTRAL stadium due to little-known UEFA rule
A little-known UEFA rule could damage Chelsea's Champions League chances. The Blues qualified for the last-16 of the tournament with a 3-2 away win against Napoli on Wednesday night.
Greatest EVER goalkeeper goals after Benfica's Champions League heroics: Alisson's 'blessing from God' at Liverpool, the Brazilian stopper who scored 131 times - and a Premier League icon who broke a world record
Anatoliy Trubin joined the pantheon of goalscoring goalkeeper greats on Wednesday night as he bonked home a 98th-minute header to keep Benfica in the Champions League.
Tottenham punishment revealed after brawl ensues after FA Cup defeat by Aston Villa
Manchester United dealt transfer blow as ‘deal agreed’ for summer target
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Viktor Gyokeres eyes more goals as Arsenal target Premier League title
Gyokeres scored another goal against FC Kairat Almaty to seal a perfect Champions League group phase
Champions League review: discontent for Real Madrid in a chaotic conclusion to group play
Álvaro Arbeloa’s team have concerns as they look ahead to the knockout stages, while Jamie Carragher has concerns about the drawIt was billed by broadcasters as “Matchday Mayhem”. Finally, after 17 of the 18 final day matches had finished, came a chaotic denouement. Not even José Mourinho’s long Champions League heritage had included a moment like …
Palhinha ready for the real Spurs to stand up after Champions League stroll
Tottenham eased into the last 16 and the midfielder trusts their uplift will provide ‘a big jump’ in the Premier LeagueIt was a question most assuredly in keeping with the overall craziness of the situation. Tottenham: 14th in the Premier League, with two wins out of 14 some of their fans beginning to fret about relegation. Also out of both domestic …
Emma Raducanu’s friendship with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley after emotional message
Daniel Ricciardo teases return to racing and gives timeline to end motorsport retirement
Rugby match abandoned with two minutes left as 30 players brawl on pitch and beer thrown
A rugby match was abandoned after a brawl involving 30 players broke out, with spectators throwing beer onto the fighting players.
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Match of the Day viewing figures fall as BBC plan for life after Gary Lineker clear
The BBC have released Match of the Day's TV viewing figures in their first year without Gary Lineker as host.
Reed returns to DP World Tour action after quitting LIV Golf
Patrick Reed has taken his first step toward a PGA Tour comeback, returning to DP World Tour action just a day after announcing his departure from LIV Golf.
Another Alcaraz vs Sinner repeat or can Djokovic, Zverev spoil the party?
Are we heading for another Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Grand Slam final or can Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev become the disrupters and spoil the party?
The last chance - will Alcaraz & Sinner be stopped in Melbourne?
Few people predicted anything other than Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meeting in the Australian Open final - will Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic stop them?
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Heavy underdog Djokovic pledges to ‘fight until the last shot’ in Sinner semi-final
38-year-old faces recent nemesis at Australian OpenDjokovic rested after only 11 completed sets in MelbourneNovak Djokovic has insisted that he will not “walk out with a white flag” as he prepares for his latest battle with one of the ATP’s dominant top two in a grand slam semi-final, this time against the two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner on …
Rybakina survives rally from Pegula to set up Sabalenka rematch in final
6-3, 7-6 (7) victory books repeat of 2023 Melbourne finalPegula fails to capitalise in topsy-turvy tie-breakA nervous Elena Rybakina overcame a brave rally from the fast-finishing Jessica Pegula to book an Australian Open final rematch against world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka, securing her third grand slam final appearance with a 6-3, 7-6 (7) semi-final victory in …
Serena Williams open-minded about return to tennis: ‘I’m gonna see what happens’
44-year-old last played professionally at 2022 US OpenAmerican refuses to be drawn on future in TV interviewSerena Williams has refused to rule out making a shock return to tennis. The 44-year-old has not played professional tennis since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open, although she branded her departure as “evolving away” from the sport …
Why are ICE agents going to the Winter Olympics in Italy? – video explainer
A unit of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will join a US delegation to the Winter Olympics in Italy, sparking confusion and uproar in the country.Guardian reporter Jakub Krupa looks at what role the agency, which is embroiled in a violent US immigration crackdown, might have at the Milan-Cortina Games.ICE said agents would 'vet and mitigate …
‘This league has stepped up’: tension at top of Premiership Women’s Rugby
The PWR returns with Gloucester-Hartpury on an epic winning run and a tight battle for the semi-final spotsGloucester-Hartpury will take to the pitch this weekend when the league returns from a six-week break looking to sustain an enviable record in Premiership Women’s Rugby. The West Country team are unbeaten since a defeat by local rivals Bristol Bears …
Aryna Sabalenka forces TNT Sports into apology as Australian Open star hits out again
Aryna Sabalenka booked her place in a fourth straight Australian Open final after her straight sets win over Elena Rybakina.