'Cutting doubles would destroy careers' - angry players urge ATP rethink

In a show of collective action, the players have written an open letter to the men's governing body as they fight proposals which would cut draw sizes and reduce prize money from 2028. "We're at risk of losing a…

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Doubles players sign open letter pleading with tennis chiefs to ‘protect’ format

The subject of potential reforms to the ATP has been a significant issue since players were informed in a meeting during Wimbledon that the ATP was conducting a review of its doubles regulations and potential changes…

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England fly-half Fin Smith a doubt to face Australia after pulling out of training squad

Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment on the injury sustained in the second-half of Northampton Saints’ Prem defeat at Leicester Tigers on Saturday but will take no part in training Gloucester ‘s Charlie…

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The top 10 Premier League goalscorers of the 2020s: When will Haaland catch Salah?

All three of those clubs have representatives in the Premier League’s top scorers of the decade so far. The likes of Bukayo Saka, Callum Wilson and Bryan Mbeumo are just outside the top 10 as things stand, but do any of…

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The horse that ushered in Manchester United’s tragic arc | Jonathan Wilson

Autumn: season of mists, mellow fruitfulness and a crisis at Old Trafford. Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth , coming on the back of last week's 4-1 reverse against Como, made clear what many had feared from the…

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Comparing the stats of the main 2027 Ballon d’Or contenders: Kane, Yamal, Olise, Raphinha, Mbappe…

But who has been the standout player? We’re still waiting to find out who’ll get their hands on the 2026 Ballon d’Or . The bookmakers concur with us and make Kane the favourite ahead of the ceremony in London next week.…

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Can you name all 30 male nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or?

The only clue you’re getting from us for this one is the club that they represent, and you’ve got 15 minutes to try and get them all. There are a couple of curveballs in here, so we’ll be impressed if you can get full…

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Batty leaves Surrey to join Chennai Super Kings

Batty led Surrey to three consecutive County Championship titles in his first three seasons in charge and twice guided them to T20 Finals Day. "Thank you hardly seems enough for all that Surrey has meant to me," the…

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Ranji Trophy 2026/27 round three, day one: Recent India debutant picks 7-40, brother of discarded international shines

Here’s how all the action unfolded on the opening day. Group A Saransh Jain was the hero for Madhya Pradesh in the Group A fixture, picking up 7-40 to skittled Bihar for just 99 before MP amassed 261 runs on the back of…

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Davide Ancelotti wants to make a name for himself – will he do it at Lille?

Their respective clubs, Flamengo and Botafogo, are fierce rivals on the pitch. The relationship between the managers of the two clubs, Filipe Luís and Davide Ancelotti, however, is significantly more cordial. Speaking…

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