Rybakina wins US Open despite seven days without racket
Elena Rybakina won the US Open and became world No. 1 despite not touching a racket for seven days before the tournament and needing an MRI scan in New York.
Category : Athletics
Ben Shelton tells teary Trinity Rodman 'I love you' after US Open loss
Ben Shelton paid an emotional tribute to girlfriend Trinity Rodman after losing the US Open final to Alexander Zverev in New York.
Ironman Wales 2026: 3,000 athletes brave rain in Tenby
Over 3,000 athletes braved wind and rain in Tenby for the 14th Ironman Wales, with Britain's Nikki Bartlett and Finland's Henrik Goesch claiming victory.
Kamara's son in tears after Great North Run with dad and Shephard
Chris Kamara's son Jack broke down in tears after completing the Great North Run with his father and Ben Shephard, praising his dad's remarkable achievement.
Hodgkinson calls season a 'rollercoaster' after silver and injury
Keely Hodgkinson says her season has been a 'rollercoaster' after finishing second at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, weeks after tearing her hamstring at the European Championships.
Andy Burnham first serving PM to run Great North Run
Andy Burnham is the first serving PM to run the Great North Run, joining 63,000 runners on the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields.
Sabalenka Swears at Cameraman After US Open Final Loss
Aryna Sabalenka screamed at a TV camera operator after losing the US Open final to Elena Rybakina, smashing her racket and swearing courtside.
Conor Benn hospitalised after Ryan Garcia defeat
Conor Benn was sent to hospital as a precaution after a second-round stoppage loss to Ryan Garcia in their WBC welterweight title fight in Las Vegas.
Conor Benn stopped by Ryan Garcia in second round
Conor Benn was stopped inside six minutes by Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, with the referee stepping in after a second-round onslaught from the American.
Hodgkinson reveals torn hamstring after World Athletics silver
Keely Hodgkinson finished second to Audrey Werro at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, revealing she raced with a torn hamstring and apologising for swearing on BBC.
Hodgkinson hits back at critics over 'high expectations'
Keely Hodgkinson has hit back at critics who have suggested she's had a poor season on the track. The 2024 Olympic gold medallist eased into the World Athletics Ultimate Championship 800m final in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday night.
Chris Kamara health latest as he enters Great North Run
Chris Kamara runs the Great North Run four years after his speech apraxia diagnosis, saying he feels great and accepts the new him, while supporting Prostate Cancer UK after his own cancer scare.
Big Stacks left rival in wheelchair after baseball bat attack
Boxer Big Stacks, real name Charlie Robert, spent over six years in prison for a baseball bat attack that left a gang rival in a wheelchair. He returns to the ring tonight against Jordan McCann in Newcastle.
Benn: From 'terrible' debut to world title shot in Vegas
Conor Benn, 29, challenges Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas tonight, reflecting on a journey that began with a debut he calls 'terrible' and a career nearly abandoned for painting.
Hodgkinson closes in on £111k prize after rival's fall
Keely Hodgkinson reached the 800m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship after a 1.57.57 run, as rival Veronica Vancardo suffered a fall.
Hudson-Smith targets return to form at Ultimate Championships
A month after winning European gold in Birmingham, Matt Hudson-Smith finished fifth in Brussels and now hopes to regain energy at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
Wightman seeks redemption at Ultimate Championship
Jake Wightman targets redemption in the toughest 1500m field ever assembled at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday.
Sabalenka denied Gauff revenge, faces Rybakina in final
Aryna Sabalenka won't get revenge on Coco Gauff after Elena Rybakina beat the American to reach the US Open final, where she will face Sabalenka on Saturday.
British windsurfers reach gold fleets at 2026 Worlds
All British Sailing Team and Squad iQFOiL Women qualified for the gold fleet at the Musto iQFOiL World Championships 2026 in Weymouth Bay, with Islay Watson and Emma Wilson in the top five.
Alcaraz emotional statement after US Open exit to Shelton
Carlos Alcaraz has shared a heartfelt statement after his five-set US Open defeat to Ben Shelton, which ended at 3.33am, the latest finish in tournament history.
Rybakina reaches US Open semis, becomes world No. 1
Elena Rybakina came from behind to beat Qinwen Zheng and reach the US Open semi-finals, securing the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.
McIlroy admits 'bad habits' must go before Irish Open defence
Rory McIlroy admits he must eliminate 'bad habits' from his swing to defend his Irish Open title, following a poor showing in Memphis.
Alcaraz vomits in towel as Shelton wins US Open epic at 3.33am
Carlos Alcaraz was seen vomiting into his towel during his US Open five-set defeat to Ben Shelton, which finished at 3.33am in New York.
Naomi Osaka to have MRI after brutal US Open loss
Naomi Osaka will have an MRI scan after a 6-1 6-4 US Open defeat to Elena Rybakina, with an Achilles injury worsening during the 66-minute match.
US Open star's bizarre request to team during Zverev clash
Luciano Darderi made an unusual request to his team while facing Alexander Zverev for a place in the US Open quarter-finals, asking them to change seats.
Hodgkinson injury return confirmed for £111k showdown
Keely Hodgkinson will return at the World Ultimate Championship, coach Trevor Painter confirms, resuming 800m battles with Werro and Bol in Budapest.
Naomi Osaka trolled over outfit as Potapova injured at US Open
Naomi Osaka faced online trolling over her US Open outfit after losing to Elena Rybakina, while Anastasia Potapova was left in tears following a leg injury in her match against Mirra Andreeva.
US Open star's 'magic medication' after rib injury
Alexander Blockx reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open despite a rib injury, joking that 'magic medication' helped him through.
Ingham tips 10-year-old Goliath du Loir for future success
Former world champion Yasmin Ingham believes her 10-year-old gelding Goliath du Loir can become a top contender after a strong 5* debut at Defender Burghley Horse Trials, sitting fifth after dressage.
Caroline Powell: Age just a number as former champ returns to Burghley
Caroline Powell, 2010 Burghley winner and London 2012 Olympic medallist, sits sixth after the opening day of dressage at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
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