Thats what I do: Barack Obama hits silky three-pointer on campaign trail Guardian Sport 2020-11-01 | Barack Obama briefly showed off his superb basketball skills on Saturday as he walked through the gymnasium at the old Flint Northwestern High School in Michigan. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe former president was at a drive-in rally with Democratic candidate Joe Biden. A video of the impromptu moment captures the former US president receiving a bounce pass, taking one dribble and lofting a step-back three-pointer that rips through the net amid cheers from onlookers. “That’s what I do!” Obama shouts as he walks off the court, coffee in hand and Biden in pursuit. “That’s what I do!”Support the Guardian ► support.theguardian.com/contributeToday in Focus podcast ► theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocusThe Guardian ► www.theguardian.com/sportThe Guardian YouTube network:The Guardian ► www.youtube.com/theguardianGuardian News ► http://is.gd/guardianwiresGuardian Football ► http://is.gd/guardianfootballGuardian Culture ► http://is.gd/guardianculture
Are all lives not equal?: Khawaja vows to fight ICC on shoe slogan ban Guardian Sport 2023-12-13 | The Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has insisted he will 'fight' the ICC in order to continue displaying the messages 'All lives are equal' and ‘Freedom is a human right’ on his shoes. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportKhawaja wore the messages in support of the people in Gaza. ICC rules prevent players and officials from displaying anything on their clothing or equipment without approval from the governing body with 'potentially divisive' or political messages prohibited. Speaking on social media, Khawaja gave a heartfelt explanation of why he wears the phrases before criticising the ban. The batsman said the ICC 'believe it's a political statement under their guidelines. I don't believe this so. It's a humanitarian appeal. I will respect their view and decision, but I will fight it and seek to gain approval. Freedom is a human right and all lives are equal. I will never stop believing that, whether you agree with me or not'.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #Cricket #UsmanKhawaja
I didnt intend to hit him: Green defends punching Nurkić in NBA game Guardian Sport 2023-12-13 | NBA bad boy Draymond Green was ejected after hitting Jusuf Nurkić in the face during the Warriors' game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportIt has been less than a month since Green was suspended for five games by the league for putting Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert in a headlock during an altercation in November. Green and Nurkić were battling in the third quarter when the Warriors' player appeared to slightly lose his balance before inexplicably wheeling around and smacking Nurkić in the face. Nurkić immediately crumpled to the ground but eventually got up and continued the game. The referees reviewed the play before calling Green for a flagrant 2 foul, which causes an automatic ejection.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#NBA #Sport #USA
Absolutely incredible: Europes David Alcaide hits remarkable pool shot in Mosconi Cup Guardian Sport 2023-12-10 | David Alcaide hit an easy shot into the middle of the pocket during his Mosconi Cup match with USA's Shane Wolford, only to see the ball somehow spin out of the pocket and back onto the table, leaving the crowd and TV commentators aghast. It didn't affect the Spaniard too much – Alcaide went on to win his match and help Europe win the Mosconi Cup against the Americans.Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressubThe Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the. Guardian's freenew daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Sport ► bit.ly/gdnsportsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Pool #DavidAlcaide #TrickShot #Billiards #Sport #News
LeBron James determined to bring NBA team to Las Vegas after playing career Guardian Sport 2023-12-10 | LeBron James has reiterated his desire to own an NBA team and bring it to Las Vegas one day following his in-season tournament win. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressubThe Lakers superstar was named MVP of the final of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, with his side beating the Pacers 123-109.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Sport ► bit.ly/gdnsportsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#LeBron #LeBronJames #NBA #Lakers #Basketball #News
I want golf to succeed: Masters champion Jon Rahm confirms switch to LIV Golf Guardian Sport 2023-12-08 | The Masters champion, Jon Rahm, has confirmed he is joining LIV Golf in a massive coup for the Saudi-funded breakaway. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Spaniard will become the second current major champion on the LIV circuit along with US PGA winner Brooks Koepka. After widespread reports this week that the 29-year-old was set to complete a controversial switch from the PGA Tour, Rahm explained his decision in a conference call with press on Thursday. "I love the game of golf and I'm on the side of golf, right, when I'm ever going to discussions. I want golf to succeed. And the second, that at the end of the day, a man is going to make a decision of what's best for him and his family, right? It's that simple." The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Golf #LIV #JohnRahm #Sport #News
Its stupid: LeBron James criticises lack of gun control in US Guardian Sport 2023-12-07 | LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers arrived in Las Vegas to the news of the mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThree people were fatally shot and a fourth person was critically wounded in an attack on the UNLV campus, police said. The suspected shooter also was found dead. James admitted his brother had reached out telling him to be careful before criticising gun laws in the country. He said 'we keep dealing with the same story, this same conversation everybody single time it happens, and it just continues to happen... The fact that we haven't changed anything ... it's actually been easier to be able to own a firearm. It's stupid.' The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#LeBronJames #UniversityofNevada #MassShootings
Daredevil wakeskates across rooftop pool and base jumps off the edge in Dubai Guardian Sport 2023-12-04 | An American daredevil, Brian Grubb, has combined wakeskating and base jumping to pull off a fearless stunt in Dubai. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe two-time wakeskating world champion started on the sky bridge at the Address Beach Resort, scooting 94 metres (103 yards) across a rooftop infinity pool that is 294 metres (322 yards) above sea level. Grubb was towed across the water by a custom drone, before bailing off his board and base jumping 77 stories onto the beach below. The successful mix of wakeskating and base jumping has been dubbed 'WakeBase'.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #Dubai #RedBull #Basejumping
Ice-swimming enthusiasts in Siberia brave the season’s first freezing dip Guardian Sport 2023-12-04 | Ice-swimming enthusiasts in the Siberian city of Omsk welcomed winter with the season's first freezing dip. Dozens of locals, who call themselves 'walruses', gathered at the bank of the Irtysh River to participate in an amateur race or simply to brave the 3C (37.4F) waters. The air temperature hovered at around zero (32F). The youngest member of the local 'walruses' club, 19-year-old Viktor, also celebrated the new season by setting his own personal record, staying in the water for five minutes straight.Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Swimming #Sport #IceSwimming #Siberia #News
Like kayaking on another planet: Kayaker achieves historic 20m glacier waterfall descent Guardian Sport 2023-11-29 | In a historic feat, the Catalan adventurer and elite kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has conquered the world's highest glacier waterfall drop in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportSerrasolses and his team embarked on a challenging expedition, beginning with a 36-hour sea voyage followed by an 11km trek across the Arctic's icy expanse to access the river leading to the glacial waterfall. Following the record drop, Serrasolses said: 'It's hard to find the words to explain this feeling. It's like kayaking on another planet.'The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Kayaking #ExtremeSport #Sport #Glaciers
Taken aback: Tiger Woods frustrated by controversial PGA and LIV framework agreement Guardian Sport 2023-11-29 | Tiger Woods admitted he was 'frustrated' by the circumstances surrounding the controversial framework agreement between golf’s established tours and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportHe and other players were blindsided by the secret negotiations between the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, and two high-profile board members that led to the agreement. Woods said: 'We were very frustrated with what happened and we took steps going forward to ensure that the player involvement was not going – we were not going to be left out of the process like we were. So part of that process was putting me on the board and accepting that position.' The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Golf #TigerWoods #Sport #PIF
Im as curious as you: Tiger Woods admits his game is rusty but his ankle is pain-free Guardian Sport 2023-11-28 | Tiger Woods said he is confident about his ability to compete on the PGA Tour as he prepares to make his return to professional golf for the first time since he withdrew from the Masters in April. Woods had fusion surgery on his right ankle after his withdrawal from Augusta and will play at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, an event that he is co-host of. Woods admitted his 'game feels rusty', saying, 'I haven't played in a while. I had my subtalar fused. I'm excited to compete and play and I'm just as curious as all of you are to see what happens'.Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Golf #TigerWoods #Sport #News
An incredible feeling: Italy win Davis Cup for first time in 47 years Guardian Sport 2023-11-26 | Italy fulfilled its potential as one of the most promising tennis nations in the world by defeating Australia 2-0 to become Davis Cup champions for the first time since 1976. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportMatteo Arnaldi edged past Alexei Popyrin 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 to give Italy the first point. Then, less than 24 hours after toppling Novak Djokovic twice in one day, Jannik Sinner closed off the best two weeks of his career by dominating Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#DavidCup #Tennis #TennisNews #Sport
F1 drivers reflect on 2023 season as Verstappen secures dominant victory Guardian Sport 2023-11-26 | Max Verstappen's outstanding season ended with a comfortable victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, earning the Formula One champion a record-extending 19th victory of the campaign. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportVerstappen finished ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' George Russell, and also collected a bonus point for the fastest lap. His 54th career win moved him one ahead of former Red Bull great Sebastian Vettel on the all-time list, with only Michael Schumacher (91) and Lewis Hamilton (103) ahead of him. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Formula1 #MaxVerstappen #F1
I havent spoken to Christian for years: Lewis Hamilton denies Red Bull approach Guardian Sport 2023-11-23 | Lewis Hamilton has denied claims he had approached Red Bull about a potential move to the team, dismissing them as attention-seeking. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportHamilton said he hadn't spoken to Christian Horner, Red Bull team principle, for years, saying: 'I've checked with everyone ... no one from my team is has reached out to him.' The Mercedes driver admitted Horner had messaged him about a potential meeting at the end of the season but said he simply replied: 'we wish you all the best and congratulations on an amazing season so far.' The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#RedBull #F1 #FormulaOne #Mercedes #LewisHamilton #News
Micd up, first hole, lose your players ball: what golfers and caddies say on the course Guardian Sport 2023-11-23 | Jeff Winther's caddie, Rich Hanna, was mic'd up as he played alongside Shane Lowry and his caddie Darren Reynolds during the second round at the DP World Tour Championship. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe group discussed their golf but a number of unrelated and amusing topics also arose, including Christmas, grannies and what makes a bad Manchester United fan.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #Golf #Jeff Winther #ManUnited #News
BBC admit they may no longer be able to afford rights for Six Nations rugby Guardian Sport 2023-11-21 | The BBC may no longer be able to afford to keep its share of the Six Nations due to the spiralling costs of broadcast rights and a fall in its income, its outgoing director of sport has warned MPs. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportBarbara Slater told the Digital, Media and Sport select committee that 'incredibly difficult' decisions would have to be taken due to sports rights having more than doubled in the past decade, while the BBC’s income had gone down 30% in real terms.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Rugby #RugbyUnion #SixNations #Sport #BBC #News
Joost Luiten loses three clubs in tree at DP World Tour Championship Guardian Sport 2023-11-20 | Joost Luiten took mislaying equipment to another level when he lost three of his clubs up a tree at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportLuiten, frustrated after making a bogey, threw his driver at a tree where it got stuck. He threw another club in a bid to retrieve the driver but the tree’s thick branches and leaves caught that as well. As a tournament official climbed the tree and threw sticks at the well-lodged clubs in vain, Luiten continued his own rescue efforts by launching a third club at the tree. A couple of throws later he had lost a third club. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #Golf #Sport #Luiten #DPWorldTour #News
One of the best seasons Ive had: Novak Djokovic wins record seventh ATP Finals title Guardian Sport 2023-11-20 | Novak Djokovic won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title with a straight-set victory over home favourite Jannik Sinner. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe world No 1 took an hour and 43 minutes to win 6-3, 6-3 as the Serbian continues to break records at the age of 36. It was his fourth win over Sinner, who had recorded a first-ever victory against Djokovic in the group stage in Turin and was the first Italian to reach the final. But Djokovic was in imperious form and won 14 straight points from the end of the first set to the third game of the second to leave him firmly in control and subdue the Turin crowd. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Djokovic #ATP #Tennis #Sport #News
Max Verstappen reacts to dramatic Las Vegas Grand Prix win Guardian Sport 2023-11-19 | Max Verstappen overcame a five-second penalty and a collision with George Russell to claim his 18th win of this Formula One season and continue his dominance in the sport. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe world champion was penalised after forcing Charles Leclerc wide on the first corner but fought back to win. 'I had to work for it, [it was] very hectic,' the Dutchman said. 'We were struggling on the tyres, [but] once we pitted, we had a lot more pace in the car.' The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#MaxVerstappen #Formula1 #MotorSport #F1
Im here to fight!: Fury and Usyk pulled apart as unification bout confirmed for February Guardian Sport 2023-11-17 | World heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be pulled apart as they went head-to-head after the announcement of their unification bout in Saudi Arabia, which is set for February 17th. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe winner of the showdown in Riyadh will be crowned the division's first undisputed world champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999. “I’m knocking you out Usyk, he ain’t messing with these bums now, you’re messing with the Gypsy King, sausage,” shouted Fury. "You know what’s coming, you’re getting smashed to pieces, sausage. You're fighting the best British heavyweight there’s ever been."The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Boxing #Sport #Fury #Usyk #UK #Ukraine #News
Better with a bat than a ball: David Beckham tries his hand at cricket Guardian Sport 2023-11-15 | David Beckham demonstrated his cricketing skills in India, managing to get in a few runs while playing with school children as part of a UNICEF project to encourage greater gender equality in the country. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportBeckham visited a charity project in the state of Gujarat, before delivering a ceremonial World Cup trophy to the tournament's first semi-final in Mumbai, between India and New Zealand.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#DavidBeckham #Cricket #Sport #India #UNICEF
World Cup trophy left behind as South Africa rugby offices are burgled Guardian Sport 2023-11-15 | CCTV footage shows the moment burglars broke into South Africa Rugby Union's headquarters and touched the recently won World Cup trophy before walking away. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportIn footage shared on X by the South African journalist Yusuf Abramjee, one of the burglars puts his gloved hand on the trophy and lifts it slightly, before moving to the cupboards beneath it. Leaving the trophy behind, the intruders instead stole whisky, five signed Springbok jerseys and eight laptops.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Rugby #Springboks #WorldCup #Sport #News #SouthAfrica
I create great history: British speed golf champion breaks Guinness World Record Guardian Sport 2023-11-15 | Luke Willett has broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest nine holes of golf, completing it in just 20 minutes and 12.47 seconds. The British speed golf champion completed the nine holes at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai using just three clubs: a 3 wood, 6 iron and pitching wedge. Following his achievement, Willet said: 'This is my life. I run really, really fast around golf courses and hopefully create great history along the way.'Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #LukeWillett #SpeedGolf #Golf #News
It feels amazing: Canada win first Billie Jean King Cup Guardian Sport 2023-11-12 | Canada beat Italy 2-0 to claim its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup after Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic both won their singles matches. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportStakusic, ranked 258th in the world, put Canada ahead by defeating No. 43 Martina Trevisan 7-5, 6-3 for the biggest win of her career, then Fernandez sealed the victory by beating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-3 at La Cartuja Stadium. The 20th-ranked Fernandez, runner-up in the 2021 U.S. Open, was perfect for Canada in Seville with four victories, while the 18-year-old Stakusic entered the tournament without a win over a top 100 opponent but earned three of them while representing her nation in Spain.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Canada #Tennis #Sport #BillieJeanKing
I love Tyson Fury: Oleksandr Usyk hopes postponed bout will happen in February Guardian Sport 2023-11-10 | Oleksandr Usyk has said he hopes his long-awaited world heavyweight unification bout against Tyson Fury will happen in February. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportUsyk, who holds the IBF, WBO and IBO belts, had been due to fight WBC champion Fury in Saudi Arabia on 23 December, but the fight has been pushed back to February following the Briton's alarming display against MMA fighter Francis Ngannou last month. After his struggles in that fight, in which Fury was knocked down, his team contacted Usyk to postpone, although an exact date in February has yet to be confirmed. On the scheduling, Usyk said: "I’m not 100% sure. I will be sure when I’m in the ring. I will stand in one corner, Tyson Fury will stand in the opposite corner, between us a referee in a white shirt, and only when I hear the sound of a bell – that’s when I’ll understand that yes, the game is on."The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Fury #Usyk #Boxing #Sport #News
Laura Enever breaks women’s record for biggest paddle-in wave surfed Guardian Sport 2023-11-09 | The Australian surfer, Laura Enever, has broken the world record for the largest wave ever paddled into by a woman, after the World Surf League and the Guinness World Records verified a 13.3m wave she tamed in January. Waves are measured using video footage, the location of videographers, and objects such as jetskis and the other surfers. That day Enever was second alternate in the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held on a break closer to the beach, meaning she would only take part if two women were injured. Instead, she and friend Felicity Palmateer went to the Outer Reef, approximately 1km offshore, where the deep ocean meets the shallower island sea floor. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Guardian publishes. independent journalism, made possibleby supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram. ►instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #ExtremeSport #Surfing #WorldRecord #Australia #News
Im very proud: Novak Djokovic becomes first player to secure 40th Masters ATP title Guardian Sport 2023-11-05 | World No 1 Novak Djokovic won a record-extending seventh title at the Paris Masters with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Grigor Dimitrov in the final. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportDjokovic, who had been pushed to three sets in his three previous matches, enjoyed a more comfortable afternoon under the roof of the Palais Omnisports. The win saw Djokovic become the first player to claim 40 Masters ATP 1000 titles and increased his lead over Carlos Alcaraz, making it more likely he will finish the year as the top-ranked player for a record-extending eighth time. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #Tennis #Djokovic #Paris #Dimitrov
I feel hopeless: Ons Jabeur donates part of WTA Finals prize money to help Palestinians Guardian Sport 2023-11-02 | Ons Jabeur has said she is donating part of her WTA Finals prize money to help Palestinians after her first win at the tournament in Cancun. The Tunisian former world No 2 avenged her Wimbledon final loss to Markéta Vondroušová with a 6-4, 6-3 win, making a comeback in the semi-final race after Monday’s loss to Coco Gauff. In the post match interview she fought back tears as she spoke about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSport"I feel hopeless. I feel like I cannot do anything," she said. "I wish I can have a magic hand, and just end all this and just peace for everybody ... Maybe donating some money would help a little bit with what they have been going through. But I know money does not mean anything right now to them. So I wish freedom for everybody and really peace for everyone." The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Tunisia #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #Jabeur #Tennis
This is for the people: Kolisi hopes World Cup win inspires change in South Africa Guardian Sport 2023-10-31 | The Rugby World Cup winners, South Africa, dedicated their victory to the people of South Africa as they arrived home in Johannesburg. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe team's captain, Siya Kolisi, said: 'This one is for every single person in South Africa, rich, poor, it doesn't matter … this win will inspire a lot of people, but it's not going to change how people are in circumstance. But for us as players, it’s going to give us a platform that we can open more opportunities.' Thousands of supporters welcomed the team at the airport following their dramatic 12-11 final victory over New Zealand, which secured them a record fourth World Cup title. Kolisi hopes their win will give the team an opportunity to 'do more' for people, with several members of the squad having come from impoverished backgrounds. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#RugbyWorldCup #Rugby #SouthAfrica
We are one: Springboks given heroes homecoming after Rugby World Cup win Guardian Sport 2023-10-31 | Rugby World Cup winners South Africa received a raucous reception on their return to Johannesburg. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportCaptain Siya Kolisi ran into the arrivals hall and lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the cheering crowd at OR Tambo International airport. The Springboks claimed a record fourth win in the tournament thanks to a dramatic 12-11 win over New Zealand in the final. One fan said: 'We are the world champions, this is what we needed to uplift our spirit. You can see there's a lot of things that are happening in our country but at this point in time we are one.' The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Springboks #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup
Andy Murray smashes racket after agonising defeat to Alex de Minaur Guardian Sport 2023-10-30 | Andy Murray smashed his racket after losing to Alex de Minaur in the opening round of the Paris Masters. De Minaur defeated Murray 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-5.Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#AndyMurray #Tennis #ParisMasters
Fans rejoice after South Africa beat New Zealand in men’s Rugby World Cup final Guardian Sport 2023-10-29 | Fans in Johannesburg and outside the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, celebrate after the Springboks beat the All Blacks 12-11 in the Rugby World Cup final, securing a record with their fourth title.Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportRainy weather in the French capital didn't stop the South African fans' jubilant celebrations after the match.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#AllBlacks #Springboks #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup
Tyson Fury calls Franics Ngannou a fat sausage ahead of Riyadh fight Guardian Sport 2023-10-27 | The WBC world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and the former UFC champion Francis Ngannou faced off ahead of their 'Battle of the Baddest' fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 27 October. Fury called 37-year-old Ngannou a "fat sausage", but despite the jibe, the face off was fairly good natured. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSport"Yes, I'm fat, but I can still knock people out. You used to knock people out when you were fat. So it's okay," Ngannou countered. "He got you with that one, he got you with that one," said the former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who will be in Ngannou's corner for the fight. The comeback caught Fury off guard, who laughed it off: "That's true. I'll give him that, that's true," he said.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#TysonFury #FrancisNgannou #Boxing #Fury #Sport #News
Basketball: Sam Dekker hits dramatic three-pointer with 0.2 seconds on the clock Guardian Sport 2023-10-25 | The London Lions hailed their biggest crowd ever during the EuroCup blockbuster, which saw the Lions' Sam Dekker score a dramatic three-pointer with only 0.2 seconds on the clock, sending the game into overtime. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Lions ultimately suffered a heartbreaking 102-106 double OT defeat to Paris Basketball but Dekker's dramatic basket was the talking point of the game, as the crowd jumped to their feet in excitement.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #Basketball #Dekker #LondonLions #News
They dominated us: South Africa relieved after beating England at Rugby World Cup Guardian Sport 2023-10-22 | England were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after losing by a point to defending champions South Africa at the Stade de France, with Courtney Lawes insisting afterwards that Steve Borthwick's side 'should have won'. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSport England were defeated 15-16, denied at the very last by a nerveless long-range penalty from Handré Pollard which took the Springboks through to a final against New Zealand.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #SouthAfrica
South Africa condemn death threat sent to scrum-half Cobus Reinach Guardian Sport 2023-10-20 | The Springboks have condemned the death threat sent to their scrum-half Cobus Reinach, saying: “We don’t have a place for hooligans in our game.” Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe former Northampton scrum-half, who now plays for Montpellier, was targeted on social media after South Africa’s quarter-final victory over France with the assistant coach Mzwandile Stick revealing that the French authorities are looking into the matter. Reinach started last Sunday’s match against France and keeps his place for Saturday’s semi-final against England despite the abuse, which was highlighted by the South Africa director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Rugby #RugbyUnion #SouthAfrica
Borthwick recalls Steward for Englands World Cup semi against South Africa Guardian Sport 2023-10-19 | Freddie Steward has been recalled to England’s starting line-up for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa, with Marcus Smith absent from the matchday squad. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportSmith has been unable to fully train this week and misses out entirely, as Steward returns to the No 15 jersey. Elsewhere, Steve Borthwick has handed surprise starts to Joe Marler and George Martin in the pack, in place of vice-captain Ellis Genge and Ollie Chessum, respectively. It is a second start of the tournament for Marler, who was preferred to Genge against Japan, and likewise for Martin, who started against Chile. Chessum’s omission comes as a considerable surprise but Martin offers more ballast to confront the Springboks’ power. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Rugby #Sport #RugbyUnion
France fans in disbelief as South Africa revel in Rugby World Cup quarter-final joy Guardian Sport 2023-10-16 | French fans spoke of their disappointment and frustration after South Africa knocked the hosts out of the competition. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressubOne fan admitted that they had perhaps gotten ahead of themselves, saying: 'We saw ourselves as world champions even before playing the best team in the world.' On the other hand, Springboks fans were ecstatic and sang in the street as they looked ahead to facing England in the semi-finals.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Sport ► bit.ly/gdnsportsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #Sport #France #News
Dont want to be a bad loser: Dupont questions refereeing as France exit Rugby World Cup Guardian Sport 2023-10-16 | Tournament hosts France bowed out of the Rugby World Cup in agonising fashion after losing by a point to defending champions South Africa as the Stade de France hosted another epic quarter-final that hung in the balance until the very last moment. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressubOn a frenzied night when France's talismanic captain Antoine Dupont made his much-hyped return following a broken cheekbone, Les Bleus were defeated 29-28 as the defiant Boks held on to set up a semi-final showdown with England. Following their exit, Dupont questioned the performance of the referee, Ben O’Keeffe, saying "I don't want to be a bad loser and moan about the refereeing but I'm not sure the refereeing was up to the level of what was at stake today." The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Sport ► bit.ly/gdnsportsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Rugby #France #Dupont #RugbyWorldCup #Sport #News
Not ready to go home yet: Dan Biggar hopes Wales can beat Argentina Guardian Sport 2023-10-13 | The Wales fly-half Dan Biggar wants his side to extend their stay in France ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportBiggar, who is retiring from international rugby union after the tournament, is back in the starting line-up after missing two group games with a pectoral muscle injury. Wales are aiming for their third semi-final in the last four tournaments. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#News #Rugby #Biggar #Arhentina #Wales #Sport
A look back at Alastair Cooks record-breaking career Guardian Sport 2023-10-13 | Alastair Cook has retired from cricket following a glittering domestic and international career. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportWith over 12,000 runs, Cook is England’s highest run-scorer and is the fifth highest in Test match history. He also has the most Test centuries for England with 33. Cook stepped back from the England squad in 2018 but continued to play for his county club Essex, helping them to win the County Championship and the Bob Willis trophy. At the age of 38 he has brought an end to his playing career.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#AlastairCook #Cricket #Sport
Ive still got the fire: Frankie Dettori postpones retirement for career in US Guardian Sport 2023-10-12 | Frankie Dettori has put plans to retire later this year on hold to continue his racing career in the United States. The 52-year-old jockey, who has ridden more than 3,300 winners, will move to California later this year, and will also race in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressubHe revealed: "I’ve still got the fire inside me that I want to do it a little bit more" but said he would stick to his word and would ride his "final race in front of a big crowd like Ascot" later this month. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Sport ► bit.ly/gdnsportsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#FankieDettori #HorseRacing #Racing #Sport #News
Kelvin Kiptum sets new marathon world record Guardian Sport 2023-10-08 | Kelvin Kiptum set a new world record as he ran the Chicago marathon in 2hr 0min 35sec. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe 23-year-old was behind the world record pace on the halfway mark, 25km mark and the 30km mark but picked up the pace at the end to make history. He is self-coached and has only run two marathons previously.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#KelvinKiptum #WorldRecord #Marathon #Running #Sport #News
Rome’s Ryder Cup club goes up in flames Guardian Sport 2023-10-05 | Footage circulated on social media showing the three-storey hospitality building that hosted the Ryder Cup just days ago engulfed in flames. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Italy's capital was seen producing large black smoke clouds that could be seen miles away. Local news said five teams of firefighters were tackling the flames and no injuries were reported.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Rome #Italy #Sport #Golf #RyderCup #Fire #News
Just one more year, hey?: Mark Cavendish announces he will continue to race Guardian Sport 2023-10-04 | Mark Cavendish will continue to compete for Astana-Qazaqstan in 2024 despite announcing his retirement in May. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe 38-year-old is targeting a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win. The 38-year-old had announced during the Giro d’Italia in May that he intended to end his glittering career this winter. He went into this summer’s Tour seeking the stage win that would move him clear of Eddy Merckx after he equalled the Belgian on 34 stage wins in 2021 but he fell a few metres short of victory and suffered injury a few days later. Cavendish has now released a short video in which he said he had been persuaded to race on by his family. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zgSign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-editionWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ►facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Cavendish #MarkCavendish #Cycling #TourDeFrance #News
Europes on fire: Ryder Cup victory celebrated with raucous bus journey Guardian Sport 2023-10-02 | The European team celebrated wildly after securing an outstanding 16½-11½ victory over the US at the Ryder Cup. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThey chanted and sang as they took in their win. Celebrations went on until the early hours of the morning.Website ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Golf #RyderCup #Europe #Sport
The angriest I have been in my career: Rory McIlroy on LaCava dispute Guardian Sport 2023-10-02 | Rory McIlroy has spoken out after he was infuriated by the celebrations of Joe LaCava, the caddie of Team USA's Patrick Cantlay. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportThe European star accused LaCava of waving his hat in his line of vision as he lined up a crucial putt on the 18th green in the final fourballs match on day two. McIlroy’s rage then continued in the car park at Marco Simone Golf Club, where he was seen in a ferocious exchange with another American caddie, Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay. McIlroy said it was the angriest he had 'ever been in his career' however he admitted he took it as an opportunity to focus himself. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#RoryMcllroy #RyderCup #Golf #Europe
Nepal break multiple T20 records in thrashing of Mongolia Guardian Sport 2023-09-27 | Nepal broke a number of Twenty20 records as they thrashed Mongolia by 273 runs in the opening match of the Asian Games men's cricket competition in Hangzhou, China. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSportNepal scored 314 runs to become the first side to break the 300 mark in a T20 international match while Kushal Malla broke the record for the fastest century, reaching 100 in only 34 balls. His teammate Dipendra Singh Airee broke the record for fastest half-century when he made his 50 from nine balls, with Nepal also hitting a record 26 sixes in the match.The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Nepal #Cricket #Mongolia #Sport #Asia #News
Sexton steers Ireland to victory as South Africa pay penalty for poor kicking Guardian Sport 2023-09-24 | The Rugby World Cup still has five more weeks to run and this was only a pool game.Subscribe to Guardian Sport ► http://bit.ly/GDNSport It is almost impossible to conceive, even so, of a heavier-duty occasion than this impossibly physical Saturday night smackdown in Saint-Denis. The intensity was off the scale and when the final whistle sounded it was as much a case of counting the survivors back in again as totting up the actual points. There was also the knowledge that these sides could yet bump into each other again at the tournament’s business end. If so, strap in. Some big games struggle to live up to the hype but here was a match as relentlessly tight and tense as any final. For Ireland to come out on top ranks up there with anything they have achieved on their rise to the top of the world rankings. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► support.theguardian.com/contributeWebsite ► theguardian.comFacebook ► facebook.com/theguardianTwitter ► twitter.com/guardianInstagram ► instagram.com/guardianThe Guardian on YouTube:The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian News ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubsGuardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubsGuardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubsGuardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs#Sport #Rugby #Ireland #RugbyNews #SouthAfrica
