The retiring wicketkeeper-batter’s nervous beginnings made way for her lasting impact on the sport – and an overflowing trophy cabinet“I’m not cut out for this.”This is not a sentiment that anyone who has observed Alyssa Healy’s long and storied career would have associated with such a champion of the game. But it was this thought that hit Healy …

The usually genteel atmosphere at the Melbourne club – one of the bastions of grasscourt traditions – was punctured for the day as the injury-prone Australian enjoyed a rare winThe sign at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club reads “dress code applies”, but on Tuesday the rules were relaxed. Thousands from all walks of life streamed into the leafy grounds in …

Emma Raducanu is preparing to compete at the Australian Open, where she will face unseeded players in the opening rounds.

After Fallon Sherrock failed to earn a PDC Tour Card for 2026 at Q-School, Sky Sports Darts' Laura Turner looks at what's next for the Ally Pally history-maker...

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says Ferrari "need to have a plan" and the "right energy" for the new 2026 F1 season.

Manchester United are expected to confirm Michael Carrick as their interim manager and could sign a midfielder for him this month.

The Houston Texans produce a defensive masterclass to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 and book the final spot in the Divisional Round of the NFL play-offs.

Houston Texans 30-6 Pittsburgh SteelersRodgers says he is yet to make decision on futureTexans will face Patriots in divisional roundSheldon Rankins returned a fumble by Aaron Rodgers 33 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to highlight a dominant performance by the NFL’s top-ranked defense, and the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers …

Josh Cavallo says his opportunities were blocked ‘because of who I choose to love’

‘Leaving the club had nothing to do with football,’ says Australian‘Extremely disappointed’ club rejects allegations of homophobiaJosh Cavallo has accused his former A-League club Adelaide United of homophobia and blocking him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021.The 26-year-old left the Reds last year and moved from Australia to England …

Xabi Alonso has left his role as Real Madrid manager after just a few months in charge, with the La Liga giants confirming his departure on Monday afternoon

Allen wins five frames in a row against Mark WilliamsZhao Xintong cruises to 6-2 win over Gary WilsonMark Allen shrugged off a bout of food poisoning to beat Mark Williams 6-2, winning five successive frames, and book a Masters quarter-final with Judd Trump or Ding Junhui, who play on Wednesday.Speaking to the BBC, Allen, the 2018 champion, said: “I …

Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup fourth round but it was Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half error that had lots of people talking.

Liverpool conceded after Szoboszlai, who opened the scoring, attempted a flick inside his area

The Brazilian, 45, raced in Formula One from 2003-05. According to TMZ, he was booked into a jail in Texas at around 6pm on Saturday night after being arrested on the assault charge.

Carrick is likely to be appointed as the club's interim manager until the end of the season within the next 48 hours, Daily Mail Sport understands, after Ruben Amorim was axed a week ago.

Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.

The Hungary international attempted a crazy backheel to goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili inside his own six-yard area as Adam Phillips tapped home.

IAN LADYMAN: The Merseysiders were leading Barnsley 2-0 and cruising when Szoboszlai tried to backheelthe ball to his goalkeeper in front of the Kop towards the end of the first-half.

Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane says Dominik Szoboszlai was "disrespectful" to his team after the Liverpool midfielder made a bizarre, freak error which got the League One side a goal.

Reds starlet fell awkwardly and was replaced late in defeat of Barnsley

The PGA Tour has unveiled its new Returning Member Program allowing Brooks Koepka and three other LIV Golf defectors to return.

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open after leaving LIV Golf.

Arne Slot says he will speak with Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai privately after his mistake against Barnsley.

Trafford started the first three Premier League games of the season but then lost his place after City swooped for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Keeper opted to join City rather than Newcastle in July‘I’m a big fan of his,’ says Eddie Howe before semi-finalThe prospect of James Trafford joining Newcastle from Manchester City in the summer heightened on Monday when Eddie Howe spoke admiringly of the goalkeeper and Pep Guardiola left open the prospect of a move.Trafford chose City ahead of …