The Fort Worth Press

Featured

Cash-strapped Senegalese unmoved by Youth Olympic Games

At a busy market in Dakar's Grand-Yoff district, residents jostling past stalls say jobs and the cost of living are far more pressing concerns than Senegal's upcoming Youth Olympic Games.

Yankees, White Sox, Padres advance, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs

The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres powered into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Phillies produced a late home-run bombardment to stay alive against the Atlanta Braves.

Last news

Record-breaker Ashton driven to tackle his wife in rugby wilderness

Chris Ashton said being without a rugby club left him so frustrated he took some of his excess energy out tackling his wife in the kitchen.

US Ryder Cup captain: Home romp won't help end hex in Europe

Basking in the glow of last year's home Ryder Cup blowout won't help the United States snap a 30-year win drought in Europe, US 2023 captain Zach Johnson said Wednesday.

Olympic champion Jacobs says 'not myself' despite winning return to 100 metres

Lamont Marcell Jacobs was disappointed with his return to the 100 metres despite winning at a meeting in Savona on Wednesday, claiming the honours in his first race over the distance since taking double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Spieth chases career Grand Slam and fourth major win at PGA

Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth resists calling this week's PGA Championship his best chance to complete a career Grand Slam, but the way he's playing, it just might be.

Wales coach Pivac accepts pressure as Boks loom after Italy loss

Wales coach Wayne Pivac understands he is in a job "where everybody is watching your every move" following a dispiriting defeat by Italy.

'Uncomfortable' Magath plots against old club Hamburg in play-off

Hamburg legend Felix Magath admits feeling uneasy about plotting to block his former club's return to the Bundesliga as coach of rivals Hertha Berlin in Thursday's relegation/promotion play-off first leg.

Stenson says expect changes to Europe Ryder Cup qualifying

European 2023 Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson says to expect changes in European qualifying procedures in the wake of last year's lopsided loss to the United States.

Olympic champion Jacobs cruises to win on return to 100 metres

Lamont Marcell Jacobs made a winning return to the 100 metres at a meeting in Savona on Wednesday, cruising to victory in his first race over the distance since claiming double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Former Olympic champ Schooling to decide future 'in next few weeks'

Singapore's former Olympic champion Joseph Schooling said on Wednesday that he will make a decision on his swimming future "in the next few weeks".

Dainese becomes first Italian winner in 2022 Giro

Alberto Dainese (DSM) became the first Italian winner in this year's Giro d'Italia when he edged the sprint to take stage 11 in Reggio Emilia on Wednesday.

Olympic champion Jacobs wins on return to 100 metres

Lamont Marcel Jacobs made a winning return to the 100 metres at a meeting in Savona on Wednesday, cruising to victory in his first race over the distance since claiming double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Record-breaking Thai, 16, wins SEA Games sprint double

Thai teenager Puripol Boonson destroyed the opposition to win the men's 100m in 10.44secs at the SEA Games on Wednesday and grab a sprint double in Hanoi.

Biggar retains Wales captaincy for South Africa rugby tour

Dan Biggar has retained the Wales captaincy for a three-Test series away to world champions South Africa in July even though Alun Wyn Jones is in the squad announced on Wednesday.

England pledge to make most of veteran bowlers Broad and Anderson

England cricket chiefs say they are determined to wring the maximum out of leading wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad after recalling the veteran pair to face New Zealand.

Liverpool's Klopp has 'no reason' to talk to Gerrard before title climax

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he'd no intention of contacting club great Steven Gerrard to offer words of encouragement before the climax to a thrilling Premier League title race this weekend.

Pop star Cody Simpson makes Australia's Commonwealth Games swim team

Pop star-turned swimmer Cody Simpson made Australia's Commonwealth Games team Wednesday and is also set to race at the world championships.

England appoint Australia women's boss Mott as men's white-ball coach

England on Wednesday named the "outstanding" Matthew Mott as head coach of their men's white-ball team following his succesful stint in charge of the Australian women's team.

Mushfiqur ton guides Bangladesh to lead over Sri Lanka

Mushfiqur Rahim struck his eighth Test century and became the first Bangladeshi to pass 5,000 runs as the hosts reached 436-6 at tea against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

England appoint Australia's Matthew Mott as white-ball coach

Matthew Mott was Wednesday named as head coach of England's men's white-ball teams on a four-year contract.

Girmay pulls out of Giro with eye injury after cork mishap

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay pulled out of the Giro d'Italia with a left eye injury he suffered after being hit by a prosecco cork while celebrating an historic stage victory, his team Intermarche said on Wednesday.

Unstoppable? Swiatek heavy favourite for second French Open title

Riding a 28-match unbeaten run into Roland Garros and a winner of her past five tournaments, Iga Swiatek is the undeniable favourite for a second French Open title in three years.

England recall Broad and Anderson for New Zealand Tests

England on Thursday recalled James Anderson and Stuart Broad, their two most successful Test wicket-takers of all time, for the opening two fixtures of a three-match series against New Zealand.

Le Mans could be breakthrough moment for women drivers: Gatting

Danish driver Michelle Gatting believes a podium finish for the all-female Iron Dames team in the historic Le Mans 24 race in June would "open doors for a new generation" of women pilots, she told AFP.

Mushfiqur milestone as Bangladesh reach 385-3 at lunch

Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das continued to dominate Sri Lanka in the first Test on Wednesday, batting unscathed through to lunch as Bangladesh edged towards a lead on the fourth day in Chittagong.

Fired-up Djokovic braced for Alcaraz and Nadal challenge at French Open

Novak Djokovic admits he will be fired up by the fiasco of his high-profile deportation from Australia when he targets a record-equalling 21st major on his Grand Slam return at the French Open.

Butler brings heat as Miami sink Boston in series opener

Jimmy Butler scored 41 points as the Miami Heat produced a devastating comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 118-107 in their opening Eastern Conference finals series clash on Tuesday.

Medvedev says he's no French Open favourite after comeback loss

World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation.

All eyes on Tiger's comeback and Jordan Slam quest at PGA

Tiger Woods and his incredible injury comeback and Jordan Spieth's quest for a career Grand Slam will seize the spotlight in Thursday's opening round of the 104th PGA Championship.

No.1 Scheffler still has major hunger after Masters win

Top-ranked Masters champion Scottie Scheffler doesn't feel any different in his first major start as a major winner, just hungry to keep his hot streak going at the PGA Championship.

Nottingham Forest need penalties to reach playoff final

Nottingham Forest are one game away from returning to the Premier League for the first time since 1999 after edging out Sheffield United on penalties in a dramatic Championship playoff semi-final.

Orioles pitcher Harvey suspended after drug admission

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday, three months after admitting providing banned drugs to late former Los Angeles Angels team-mate Tyler Skaggs.

Tiger rips 'polarizing' Mickelson over LIV Golf

Absence has not made Tiger Woods' heart grow fonder for Phil Mickelson.

‹
1
2
...
1825
1826
1827
...
1958
1959
›

The Fort Worth Press - Sports (English)