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Rory McIlroy says he needs to get back “in the right frame of mind” for The Open at Royal Portrush after an encouraging finish to a frustrating week at the US Open. McIlroy has previously admitted to struggling for motivation since his dramatic victory at The Masters in April, which ended his 11-year wait for a fifth major title and …

Pakistan’s former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten. — AFP/File  KARACHI: Former Pakistan white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up on the circumstances surrounding his premature departure from Pakistan cricket team, citing a lack of authority and external interference as key reasons for his decision to step down. Speaking on the Wisden Cricket podcast, the South African cricket coach described his …

Pakistani Hockey player (in green) is trying to snatch ball from Malaysian player in FIH Nations Cup, June 15, 2025.  — Pakistan Hockey Federation KARACHI: Pakistan and Malaysia played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their opening match of the FIH Nations Cup on Sunday at National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, despite Pakistan holding the lead twice during the …

Gezora edged out Bedtime Story to win the Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly, with Shes Perfect unable to gain Classic compensation after controversially losing the French 1000 Guineas in the stewards’ room. Trained by Francis-Henri Graffard and ridden by Christophe Soumillon, Gezora raced in the pack through the 10-furlong contest before switched out to launch her challenge with around …

Leeds United have signed Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer after his contract expired at VfL Wolfsburg. The 26-year-old forward will officially become a Leeds United player on July 1 and is the first confirmed arrival for Daniel Farke’s side of the summer transfer window, having spent the last four years playing in the Bundesliga. The forward began his career …

The summer’s first transfer window may have slammed shut, with Premier League clubs having spent nearly half a billion pounds on new signings – but there is still so much more business to be done when it opens again on Monday. Few knew what to expect from the special window brought in ahead of the Club World Cup – but …

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel in a deal worth £29.8 million, with the France U21 international signing a contract at the north London club until 2031. Tel was originally signed on loan with a view of a permanent deal in January under former boss Ange Postecoglou, who has since been replaced by Thomas Frank. …

Richardson Hitchins stopped George Kambosos in eight rounds to defend the IBF super-lightweight world title in New York. Hitchins dismantled the Australian, a former world champion down at lightweight, picking him apart at the Madison Square Garden Theatre. It was a humbling result for Kambosos who scored the best win of his career at that venue when he upset Teofimo …

Martin Schindler has criticised the booing from the crowd that plagued Luke Littler and Luke Humphries in their shock World Cup of Darts defeat. On Saturday Germany’s Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko eliminated the England team of Littler and Humphries, who had been the overriding favourites to win the tournament at the outset of the competition. Littler and Humphries, the top …

Lionel Messi and a glitzy opening ceremony helped the Club World Cup kick off in style in front of a bumper crowd in Miami. Source link