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Daily Express - Sports

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open as reigning champion issues devastating statement -- Carlos Alcaraz will be forced to miss the French Open, where he is a two-time defending champion.

5 hours ago

Live-event - Snooker scores LIVE: Kyren Wilson in trouble as Neil Robertson demands rule changes - The World Snooker Championship continues with the second round getting underway at the Crucible...

15 hours ago

BBC ridiculed as World Snooker Championship 'sexual warning' stuns player and viewers -- The BBC suffered a momentary broadcasting error as they aired their coverage of the World...

9 hours ago

Madrid Open racism storm erupts as star refuses to play and sits down on court -- Marco Trungelliti has accused some Madrid Open fans of being 'racist' during his match against...

6 hours ago

Wimbledon 2026 tickets and VIP hospitality: How to buy seats at Court No 1 now

4 days ago

Get England cricket tickets for 2026 Tests and ODIs with VIP hospitality from £39

2 days ago

What tennis stars really think about Carlos Alcaraz's shock French Open withdrawal

1 hour ago

Madrid Open teenage star causes huge upset and blows away world No.8 in astonishing scenes

1 hour ago

Madrid Open rocked by second late withdrawal in 24 hours as tournament issues statement

2 hours ago

Jannik Sinner's immediate response to Carlos Alcaraz French Open withdrawal speaks volumes

3 hours ago

John Higgins admitted he's not friends with Ronnie O'Sullivan – 'I barely know him'

6 hours ago

Madrid Open star opens up on Kylian Mbappe link-up in unusual hunt for sponsor

7 hours ago

Martin Brundle reflects on F1 exit – Sky Sports favourite was blind-sided by axe decision

4 days ago

Toto Wolff plays down Kimi Antonelli's claim after 'better start' than expected in F1 2026

4 days ago

F1 rule changes agreed before Miami GP as Max Verstappen gets his way in crunch meeting

4 days ago

Shaun Murphy offers BBC stars to come back to snooker star's house live on air - Shaun Murphy couldn't help himself while speaking to the BBC.

1 hour ago

EFL club get triple green light for major 10,000-seater stadium redevelopment

8 hours ago

Madrid Open star pulls out minutes before match as tournament thrown into chaos

8 hours ago

Ex-Premier League manager Chris Hughton diagnosed with cancer in heartbreaking statement

5 hours ago

F1 bring back historic race after five-year absence in major announcement

9 hours ago

Max Verstappen approves McLaren move as Red Bull driver reveals private talks

9 hours ago

Chelsea respond to UEFA ban threat as club 'at serious risk' of rule breach -- Chelsea could land themselves in hot water with more punishments from UEFA.

11 hours ago

Madrid Open star spurred on by Manchester City after 'once in a lifetime' decision -- Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez is using her unlikely love for Manchester City to inspire...

1 hour ago

Kyren Wilson bites tip of snooker cue off after smacking it on the floor -- Kyren Wilson has spoken out about his snooker cue problems.

2 hours ago

Tennis star who stripped naked for Playboy sees husband file for divorce

12 hours ago

Donald Trump's White House photo with women's tennis champions sparks backlash

13 hours ago

Madrid Open chaos as Draper joins Raducanu and Djokovic and pulls out hours after draw

4 days ago

Shaun Murphy weighs in on Kyren Wilson's behaviour after criticism of world champion -- Snooker star Kyren Wilson has attracted a backlash after his behaviour following his first-round...

3 hours ago

Luke Littler explains big-money horse racing purchase after Michael Owen text

15 hours ago

FPL injury news: Saka, Timber, Mbeumo, Beto, Estevao latest for GW34

7 hours ago

Kyren Wilson's brother gave Barry Hearn a scare with what he did at World Championship

14 hours ago

Carlos Alcaraz directly helping Jannik Sinner at Madrid Open after pulling out

15 hours ago

Not Kane, Son or Bale - ex-Spurs ace names team-mate who produced 'things you never see' -- EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur have seen plenty of top talents pass through their doors but one of...

13 hours ago

Kyren Wilson's wish granted after admitting he'd be willing to forfeit £250,000 -- Kyren Wilson will be delighted after saying he would be willing to forfeit £250,000.

8 hours ago

Luke Littler's swift response to relentless boos in Liverpool as Luke Humphries suffers -- Luke Littler faced another hostile environment on the Premier League Darts roadshow but he...

8 hours ago

Rory McIlroy under the microscope as Masters winner's behaviour singled out

10 hours ago

Rory McIlroy's reason for ditching Shane Lowry and why he avoided Masters celebrations

1 day ago

Golf latest: PGA Tour make major announcement as Rory McIlroy's absence is addressed

2 days ago

Man Utd transfer approval given as player gets 'green light' for deal - A Manchester United star could end his torrid Old Trafford career this summer following a...

14 hours ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas gets emotional at Madrid Open as 'exhausting' run takes toll

1 day ago

Naomi Osaka gives update after retirement hint as star makes winning return at Madrid Open

1 day ago

OPINION - Football Focus 'is a sad loss but it has been eminently missable for years'

1 day ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas angrily confronts umpire at Madrid Open after being hit with penalty

1 day ago

Ryder Cup ticket price hike sparks backlash as organisers hit back over extortionate jump

1 day ago

Mark Selby reacts to Leicester relegation as snooker star texts Jamie Vardy -- Mark Selby's beloved Foxes will be playing in England's third tier next season.

14 hours ago

BBC to scrap iconic football show after 52 years with Alex Scott stripped of role -- The BBC have announced a major sports scheduling shake-up as they call time on a beloved...

23 hours ago

Stephen Hendry slaughters World Championship star for 'worst shot of the tournament' -- Stephen Hendry wasn't impressed with one particular effort from Xiao Guodong.

15 hours ago

Louis Rees-Zammit injured in training incident as statement issued on Wales star

7 days ago

Frank Warren opens up on losing £2.5m and selling rugby club for a quid – 'I was shocked'

8 days ago

Lewis Moody reveals tearful chat with children after his MND diagnosis – 'The worst bit'

8 hours ago

BBC World Snooker Championship pundit gets brutal after Shaun Murphy gestures to crowd -- Shaun Murphy cruised into the interval with a 4-0 lead over Xiao Guodong on Thursday afternoon,...

15 hours ago

Iga Swiatek opens up on key change she's making after training with Rafael Nadal

1 day ago

Mark Williams hoping second sport can push him to World Snooker Championship glory

1 day ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan sets tongues wagging with behaviour on BBC broadcast

1 day ago

Zak Brown and Toto Wolff disagree over Christian Horner return after 'broken glass' claim

1 day ago

Usain Bolt doesn't mince his words in ominous warning for Gout Gout – 'It all goes away' -- Usain Bolt has issued a message to teenage sprinter Gout Gout.

1 day ago

World Snooker Championship referee wants rule change that Shaun Murphy agrees with -- Shaun Murphy has received support from a leading snooker referee over a major rule change.

1 day ago

Venus Williams row erupts again at Madrid Open as Wimbledon winner hits back -- Venus Williams endured another disappointing first round defeat at the Madrid Open, but a former...

1 day ago

McLaren expect Max Verstappen to stay in F1, Zak Brown tips him to quit Red Bull for rival

1 day ago

Third World Championship star set to be fined alongside Ronnie O'Sullivan

1 day ago

Controversial British cricket league 'will be shut down in three years' as alarm raised

4 days ago

Shane Warne's son blames 'forced' Covid vaccine for cricket icon's death at 52

10 days ago

Cricket star sacked after walking out mid-match and catching flight to UK

14 days ago

Darts world champion's son signs huge deal and is set to follow in dad's footsteps - The next generation of darts stars could include the son of Gary Anderson, who has already...

1 day ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals why he will never be friends with John Higgins or Mark Williams

1 day ago

FIFA asked to replace Iran with Italy for 2026 World Cup by Donald Trump aide

1 day ago

Judd Trump left screaming at the TV after what happened at World Snooker Championship

1 day ago

'Disgusted' Neil Robertson facing punishment for unusual World Championship incident

1 day ago

Stan Moody makes Ronnie O'Sullivan 'feel a bit out of place' at World Snooker Championship

1 day ago

Jon Rahm makes PIF stance perfectly clear amid LIV Golf collapse rumours

1 day ago

London Marathon icon Alex Yee insists on eating 16p food to lower blood pressure -- Alex Yee made his competitive marathon debut in London in 2025 and will be at the start-line...

1 day ago

Sandown announce race time changes as ITV prepare for dramatic trainer's title finale -- The Jump Trainers' Championship is set to conclude this weekend.

1 day ago

Katie Boulter left speechless after sending nerve-wracking Venus Williams request -- British star Katie Boulter will team up with tennis icon Venus Williams at the Madrid Open.

1 day ago

Why Diego Simeone and Chelsea will not happen as Liam Rosenior replacement search begins

2 days ago

Next Chelsea manager news: Rosenior sacked as successor for Leeds named amid Iraola talk

2 days ago

British boxer Lawrence Okolie fails drug test just days before major heavyweight fight

3 days ago

Boxing tonight: Exact start times, TV channel, live stream and fight card

6 days ago

How to watch Ben Whittaker vs Braian Suarez fight with Dubois and Usyk PPV

7 days ago

Tennis star announces comeback after fleeing country and suddenly retiring from sport -- Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi has announced her return to the sport.

1 day ago

World Snooker Championship star confesses he wanted to lose match live on BBC

2 days ago

BBC apologise to Paul Scholes during Ronnie O'Sullivan World Championship win

2 days ago

Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe's preferred outcome over Marcus Rashford's future

2 days ago

Steve Davis floors Hazel Irvine with X-rated comment live on BBC broadcast

2 days ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan has new nickname as Crucible star drops hilarious comment on BBC -- Ronnie O'Sullivan is safely through to round two of the World Snooker Championship.

1 day ago

Chelsea owners pick 'dream' next manager after emergency Liam Rosenior meeting -- Those in power at Stamford Bridge are already looking at other candidates.

2 days ago

Alejandro Garnacho 'torn apart by Chelsea squad in dressing room' at half-time -- The Argentine has had a dismal time of it lately.

1 day ago

Chelsea dressing room's stance on Liam Rosenior as emergency sack meeting held

2 days ago

'I get texts from Novak Djokovic – he gives me tips against my tennis opponents'

2 days ago

Conor McGregor accused of dodging UFC fight on White House card by rising star

1 month ago

Paddy Pimblett suspended from UFC after being rushed to hospital in Justin Gaethje defeat

2 months ago

Paddy Pimblett shows true colours with Liverpool message after Justin Gaethje loss

2 months ago

British tennis talent, 15, closing in on Wimbledon debut despite never playing pro event - British tennis talent Daniella Britton is just three wins away from qualifying for Wimbledon...

2 days ago

Shaun Murphy demands World Snooker investigation after X-rated comment during match

2 days ago

F1 race-winner shows off huge chest scars after routine medical led to open heart surgery

2 days ago

Chelsea owners hold emergency meeting after agreeing on Liam Rosenior sack decision

2 days ago

Incredible moment marathon runners sacrifice their races after rival collapsed

2 days ago

Stephen Hendry shocked by what he's seen behind the scenes at World Snooker Championship

2 days ago

Man Utd owners face £740m bill as deadline set over 75,000-seater stadium

2 days ago

Judd Trump issues Shaun Murphy response as World Snooker Championship star set to be fined -- Judd Trump was forced to explain himself after being called out by Shaun Murphy.

2 days ago

OPINION - Liam Rosenior sack agreement reached as Chelsea chiefs hold emergency meeting - BIG DEBATE: Our writers give their verdict on whether Chelsea should sack Liam Rosenior after...

1 day ago

F1 star Oliver Bearman splashes out on £8k personalised 'car' for 16-year-old brother -- Oliver Bearman's younger brother Thomas is already benefitting from that F1 racer's salary.

2 days ago

Chelsea 'sack three staff members' as Brighton loss leaves Liam Rosenior on the brink

2 days ago

Tennis news: Madrid Open saga gets worse as player shares Novak Djokovic texts

2 days ago

Judd Trump makes decision on moving back to UK after snooker star left 'homeless' -- Judd Trump was forced to leave his residence in Dubai earlier this year.

2 days ago

Heartbreaking BBC snooker interview in full as Gary Wilson gets raw on Judd Trump defeat

2 days ago

McLaren boss Andrea Stella breaks silence on Ferrari contract claims: 'It looks like...'

2 days ago

Snooker scores: Ronnie O'Sullivan trounces rival as Mark Selby runs riot

1 day ago

ANALYSIS - Chelsea can appoint five managers this week to rescue season after Liam Rosenior disaster

2 days ago

Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior 23 matches into six-year contract after players called out -- Liam Rosenior and Chelsea have parted ways following five consecutive Premier League defeats

2 days ago

Andy Murray opens up on job offers and career plans after Emma Raducanu rumours -- Andy Murray has not been actively involved in professional tennis since coaching Novak Djokovic...

2 days ago

Not Declan Rice or Martin Odegaard – Bukayo Saka picks his best-ever Arsenal team-mate -- Bukayo Saka took a surprise route when deciding who his best Arsenal team-mate of all time is.

2 days ago

Shaun Murphy bewildered after bizarre World Championship incident mid-match

2 days ago

Ange Postecoglou goes on Liverpool spying mission as new role brings return to England

2 days ago

Liam Rosenior in disagreement with Chelsea star after Brighton loss as things get ugly - Chelsea duo Liam Rosenior and Trevoh Chalobah were in disagreement after the 3-0 Premier League...

16 hours ago

Not Michael Schumacher or Max Verstappen - Lewis Hamilton picks best F1 driver ever

2 days ago

Tennis news: Madrid Open match halted as big boom heard over court plus Alcaraz concern

2 days ago

Liam Rosenior attacks Chelsea players after Brighton loss with extraordinary accusations

2 days ago

Snooker star shuts down BBC interviewer over Judd Trump flukes as he crashes out of Worlds

2 days ago

OPINION - Chelsea owners may have to make embarrassing U-turn and sack Liam Rosenior after Brighton

2 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz gets advice from Rafael Nadal's uncle after worrying French Open update

3 days ago

Venus Williams explains surprise Katie Boulter link-up as pair join forces at Madrid Open -- Tennis icon Venus Williams will team up with Katie Boulter as she continues her return to clay.

2 days ago

Coco Gauff's unique relationship with rivals as she's spotted out with Eva Lys -- Coco Gauff has been making the most of her time off the courts in Madrid, and enjoyed an evening...

2 days ago

Emma Raducanu gets surprise boost from American billionaire after skipping tournaments -- The Brit has skipped the Madrid Open, with her immediate focus on returning to full health ahead...

2 days ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan asks 'are you sure' after rare rule break at World Snooker Championship

3 days ago

Lawrence Okolie failed drugs test sees whole Paris event cancelled as fight card scrapped

3 days ago

Pape Matar Sarr's agents 'contacted' as Tottenham star lined-up to replace Man Utd flop -- As Tottenham continue to struggle in their bid to avoid an unprecedented relegation from the...

2 days ago

The reason why He Guoqiang is wearing a glove vs Ronnie O'Sullivan at World Championship

3 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka opens up on 'the worst feeling' as pressure mounts at Madrid Open

3 days ago

Tennis star squares up to fan in furious incident as umpire forced to intervene

3 days ago

Stephen Hendry declares 'shot of the entire tournament' just days into World Championship

3 days ago

Snooker news: Shaun Murphy's reason for BBC snub as WST issue statement after star fumes -- The World Snooker Championship is underway with various stars competing for a spot in the second...

2 days ago

Lando Norris interview turns sour as Max Verstappen and George Russell questions blocked -- Formula 1 regulations, George Russell and Max Verstappen are reportedly off-limit topics for...

2 days ago

Judd Trump apologises as BBC World Snooker Championship commentator left stunned -- Judd Trump has apologised with his shot at the World Snooker Championship leaving a BBC...

3 days ago

Jannik Sinner shows true colours as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz skip Madrid Open

3 days ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes major announcement just hours before World Championship opener

3 days ago

All 12 F1 rule changes explained as FIA make major announcement - The changes are effective immediately.

3 days ago

Serena Williams returns to court as tennis legend swaps sports and surprises fans

3 days ago

Leicester City relegated to League One 10 years on from Prem glory in huge fall from grace

3 days ago

Furious Shaun Murphy issues X-rated statement on World Snooker Championship incident

3 days ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan 'must be getting paid a lot of money' for Crucible appearance

3 days ago

Marathon runner pays the price for celebrating too soon in unbelievable ending to race

3 days ago

WST make major announcement during World Snooker Championship as statement released

3 days ago

Sir Alex Ferguson's incredible John Virgo gesture before BBC snooker icon's tragic death -- The snooker icon passed away earlier this year.

3 days ago

Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest's fixtures compared as relegation looms -- Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest all have five games left to avoid dropping into the...

3 days ago

Ex-Premier League striker knocked out in very first round of boxing debut -- A former Premier League forward was knocked out in the first round of his boxing debut.

3 days ago

Novak Djokovic supported by wife in new job as tennis star shares worrying news

3 days ago

Snooker scores: Shaun Murphy wins dramatic decider after Judd Trump victory

2 days ago

I'm the UK's best tipster - here are my top seven picks this week -- Your top horse racing tips for this week brought to you by the Daily Express' award-winning...

3 days ago

Inside Chris Wakelin's world championship preparation as he aims to avoid Crucible fatigue

3 days ago

Brighton vs Chelsea TV channel, live stream info, kick off time and radio coverage

3 days ago

Mark Selby confirms snooker retirement plan as Ronnie O'Sullivan impact clear

3 days ago

Kyren Wilson gives frank interview after wrecking Stan Moody dreams - 'I hate it'

3 days ago

Stan Moody's heartbroken reaction to World Championship exit as teen collapses -- Stan Moody crashed out of the World Snooker Championship despite leading Kyren Wilson 6-2 and...

3 days ago

Stan Moody makes painful admission on BBC after 'gutting' World Snooker Championship exit -- Kyren Wilson recovered from being 6-2 and 7-3 behind to beat Stan Moody at the Crucible on...

3 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz drops French Open withdrawal bombshell in new injury update -- Carlos Alcaraz will have a scan to determine whether the recently deposed world No. 1 will miss...

4 days ago

UK's World Snooker Championship could move to Germany as Barry Hearn shares plans

4 days ago

John Higgins put in awkward spot by Steve Davis live on BBC with Ronnie O'Sullivan comment

3 days ago