Darren Clarke walks down the stairs from the bar in the clubhouse at Royal Portrush and stops at the cabinet in the hallway. He disappears into another room and emerges with a key. He turns it in the lock and lifts out a gleaming silver trophy. It is the Claret …
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‘I do believe I’m playing well enough to win both’: Bullish Graeme McDowell going for a double as he targets wins at Irish Open and The Open A rejuvenated Graeme McDowell is targeting a double in the coming weeks He has won amateur events at Lahinch and Royal Portrush earlier in …
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FT: England 1 United States 2 Christen Press scored the opening goal for the USA Ellen White equalised for England before Alex Morgan put the US back in front White had a second goal ruled out and then won a penalty on VAR, but Steph Houghton’s spot-kick was saved by …
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‘A-Rod’ watches from the Royal Box, Ruben Hemelmans holds it in, and no football allowed in SW19… Wimbledon first day court report Alex Rodriguez was in the Royal Box watching the first day of Wimbledon action Ruben Bemelmans dared not take a toilet break, and Laura Robson’s a hipster Sportsmail …
Read More »Buy a classic Guardian photograph: Virginia Wade at Wimbledon, 1977 | Sport
It has been 42 years since a British woman won the single’s title at Wimbledon – Virginia Wade, who beat Betty Stöve in the final. Such was the importance of the occasion that the Queen made a rare appearance to present Wade with her trophy. Ken Saunders’ photograph captures Wade’s …
Read More »Frankie Dettori expresses his delight after picking up his first Royal Ascot title since 2004
Frankie Dettori said he had never given up hope being top jockey at Royal Ascot again as he picked up the sixth title on Saturday but his first since 2004. Neither 48-year-old Dettori nor Ryan Moore had a winner on day five of the meeting as Dettori emerged successful by …
Read More »Hayley Turner ends 32-year wait for winning female jockey at Royal Ascot
‘I hope the Queen will forgive me’: Hayley Turner quip after beating Royal runner to end 32-year wait for winning female jockey at Royal Ascot Hayley Turner became only second female jockey to ride a Royal Ascot winner Thanks Be edged out Magnetic Charm by a neck in the Sandringham …
Read More »England given royal support for last-16 Women’s World Cup clash
England given royal support for last-16 Women’s World Cup clash as Prince William and Gareth Southgate send good luck video messages England face Cameroon in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday in Valenciennes Prince William and Gareth Southgate have sent good luck video messages Phil Neville has restricted penalty shootout preparations …
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