Jess Carter: England defender’s ‘relief’ Lauren James wasn’t only player to miss Euro penalty over racism concerns | Football News

England defender Jess Carter has admitted she felt “relief” that her team-mate Lauren James wasn’t the only player to miss a penalty against Sweden during the Euro quarter-final penalty shoot-out. Eventual winners, England, edged past Sweden after coming out victorious on penalties. James, who stepped up for the second spot-kick, saw her attempt saved by … Read more

Salford Red Devils say they ‘will not close’ despite months of financial turmoil at Super League club | Rugby League News

Salford Red Devils issued a statement on Monday evening insisting the Super League club “will not close”, despite months of financial turmoil. A recent Rugby Football League (RFL) statement labelled Salford’s financial woes as “damaging and draining for the sport”, insisting that the “only alternative” to approving an ownership takeover earlier this year was the … Read more

The Hundred: London Spirit beat Manchester Originals for third-straight win in women’s tournament | Cricket News

London Spirit’s perfect start to their Hundred title defence continued as the women’s side claimed a third-straight victory with a three-wicket win over Manchester Originals at Emirates Old Trafford. After edging out Welsh Fire by only two runs in their last match on Saturday, two days later Spirit secured another tight and tense victory, this … Read more

Micky Higham: Super League great opens up on cancer diagnosis and lauds NHS’ The Christie | Rugby League News

Former Super League star Micky Higham has opened up on being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and says he will “meet it head-on”. Higham, who played for Leigh, St Helens, Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves, was originally diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma in November 2022. After surgery and immunotherapy he received the all-clear but in … Read more

FedExCup Playoffs: Justin Rose claims St Jude Championship on third play-off hole against JJ Spaun after Tommy Fleetwood fades | Golf News

Justin Rose produced a sensational finish at the FedEx St Jude Championship with six birdies in his final eight holes to win a play-off against US Open champion JJ Spaun. The Englishman, who at 45 became the oldest European to win on the PGA Tour in the modern era, looked out of it after a … Read more

Rebel’s Romance and Billy Loughnane rock at Grosser Preis von Berlin in Germany | Racing News

Billy Loughnane registered his first Group One victory when guiding globetrotting superstar Rebel’s Romance to the Westminster 135th Grosser Preis von Berlin at Hoppegarten on Sunday. Keen to keep things simple, Rebel’s Romance was up with the pace throughout the early stages, keeping close tabs on Andre Fabre’s Junko and when straightening for home he … Read more