Masters win helping McIlroy deal with Open pressure Rory McIlroy believes that he is far more mentally prepared for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush than he was for the 2019 running of the event at the same venue. Golf • 15 Jul
Masters win helping McIlroy deal with Open pressure Rory McIlroy believes that he is far more mentally prepared for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush than he was for the 2019 running of the event at the same venue. Golf • 15 Jul
Westwood off to the Open, Poulters and G-Mac miss out Lee Westwood made light of jet lag to book his return to the Open following a two-year absence after winning his qualifier in Scotland. Golf • 02 Jul
Westwood off to the Open, Poulters and G-Mac miss out Lee Westwood made light of jet lag to book his return to the Open following a two-year absence after winning his qualifier in Scotland. Golf • 02 Jul
Allen's British Open hopes ended at semi-final stage Mark Selby will take on John Higgins in the final of the British Open in Cheltenham after beating Mark Allen 6-3. Snooker • 29 Sep 24
Allen's British Open hopes ended at semi-final stage Mark Selby will take on John Higgins in the final of the British Open in Cheltenham after beating Mark Allen 6-3. Snooker • 29 Sep 24
Allen makes 147 despite claiming table should be burned Mark Allen made a 147 maximum break during his third-round match against Ben Mertens at the British Open – where he had said the table should be "burned". Snooker • 27 Sep 24
Allen makes 147 despite claiming table should be burned Mark Allen made a 147 maximum break during his third-round match against Ben Mertens at the British Open – where he had said the table should be "burned". Snooker • 27 Sep 24
Higgins and Wilson advance at British Open John Higgins beat fellow former world champion Shaun Murphy to claim a third-round place at the British Open in Cheltenham. Snooker • 25 Sep 24
Higgins and Wilson advance at British Open John Higgins beat fellow former world champion Shaun Murphy to claim a third-round place at the British Open in Cheltenham. Snooker • 25 Sep 24
Allen puts table ire behind him to ease past Hill Mark Allen peeled off two century breaks to beat Aaron Hill and ease into the British Open third round, one day after complaining the table he had played on should be "burned". Snooker • 24 Sep 24
Allen puts table ire behind him to ease past Hill Mark Allen peeled off two century breaks to beat Aaron Hill and ease into the British Open third round, one day after complaining the table he had played on should be "burned". Snooker • 24 Sep 24
'Table should be burned' - Allen blasts conditions Irish pair Aaron Hill and Mark Allen both won deciding frames to advance through qualifying at the British Open in Cheltenham. Snooker • 24 Sep 24
'Table should be burned' - Allen blasts conditions Irish pair Aaron Hill and Mark Allen both won deciding frames to advance through qualifying at the British Open in Cheltenham. Snooker • 24 Sep 24
Williams sees off Selby fightback to win British Open Mark Williams rolled back the years to finally see off Mark Selby's spirited fightback and take the British Open title with a 10-7 victory in Cheltenham. Snooker • 02 Oct 23
Williams sees off Selby fightback to win British Open Mark Williams rolled back the years to finally see off Mark Selby's spirited fightback and take the British Open title with a 10-7 victory in Cheltenham. Snooker • 02 Oct 23
O'Brien continues run with victory over Stevens Fergal O'Brien is into the last-16 of the British Open after a comeback 4-3 victory over Matthew Stevens in Cheltenham. Snooker • 27 Sep 23
O'Brien continues run with victory over Stevens Fergal O'Brien is into the last-16 of the British Open after a comeback 4-3 victory over Matthew Stevens in Cheltenham. Snooker • 27 Sep 23
British Open: Miah stuns Trump, big win for O'Brien Hammad Miah beat Judd Trump on the final black to seal a major upset in the second round of the British Open in Cheltenham. Snooker • 27 Sep 23
British Open: Miah stuns Trump, big win for O'Brien Hammad Miah beat Judd Trump on the final black to seal a major upset in the second round of the British Open in Cheltenham. Snooker • 27 Sep 23
Brecel misses chance to usurp O'Sullivan as number one Luca Brecel's bid to end Ronnie O'Sullivan's 17-month reign as world number one was halted by Ding Junhui at the Cazoo British Open. Snooker • 25 Sep 23
Brecel misses chance to usurp O'Sullivan as number one Luca Brecel's bid to end Ronnie O'Sullivan's 17-month reign as world number one was halted by Ding Junhui at the Cazoo British Open. Snooker • 25 Sep 23
Harrington heading to Hoylake with Open in his sights Padraig Harrington is going to this week's Open Championship with the Claret Jug firmly in his sights - he believes adding another a fourth major to his haul is well within his ability. Golf • 18 Jul 23
Harrington heading to Hoylake with Open in his sights Padraig Harrington is going to this week's Open Championship with the Claret Jug firmly in his sights - he believes adding another a fourth major to his haul is well within his ability. Golf • 18 Jul 23
Not Allen's Day as he falls short in British Open final Mark Allen came up just short against Ryan Day in the final of the British Open, losing by 10 frames to 7 in Milton Keynes tonight. Snooker • 02 Oct 22
Not Allen's Day as he falls short in British Open final Mark Allen came up just short against Ryan Day in the final of the British Open, losing by 10 frames to 7 in Milton Keynes tonight. Snooker • 02 Oct 22
'Flawless' Allen storms into British Open decider Mark Allen hailed an "almost perfect" performance after storming into the British Open final in Milton Keynes with a 6-1 win over Noppon Saengkham. Snooker • 02 Oct 22
'Flawless' Allen storms into British Open decider Mark Allen hailed an "almost perfect" performance after storming into the British Open final in Milton Keynes with a 6-1 win over Noppon Saengkham. Snooker • 02 Oct 22
Selby maximum sets up Allen quarter-final showdown Mark Selby downplayed his fourth career maximum after hitting 147 in his 4-1 win over Jack Lisowski at the Cazoo British Open. Snooker • 30 Sep 22
Selby maximum sets up Allen quarter-final showdown Mark Selby downplayed his fourth career maximum after hitting 147 in his 4-1 win over Jack Lisowski at the Cazoo British Open. Snooker • 30 Sep 22
Trump impresses in whitewash of Young at British Open Judd Trump coasted into the third round of the British Open with a 4-0 victory over Dean Young as he looks to stay on course to take the world number one slot. Snooker • 28 Sep 22
Trump impresses in whitewash of Young at British Open Judd Trump coasted into the third round of the British Open with a 4-0 victory over Dean Young as he looks to stay on course to take the world number one slot. Snooker • 28 Sep 22
Doherty beaten by Ng in British Open qualifier Ken Doherty's poor start to the new snooker season continued as he was defeated 4-3 by Hong Kong's Ng On Yee in the British Open qualifiers. Snooker • 11 Aug 22
Doherty beaten by Ng in British Open qualifier Ken Doherty's poor start to the new snooker season continued as he was defeated 4-3 by Hong Kong's Ng On Yee in the British Open qualifiers. Snooker • 11 Aug 22
Maguire sees more major improvement after Muirfield After producing a bogey-free finish for a share of fourth spot at the AIG Women's Open, Leona Maguire took much satisfaction after another strong finish at a major. Golf • 08 Aug 22
Maguire sees more major improvement after Muirfield After producing a bogey-free finish for a share of fourth spot at the AIG Women's Open, Leona Maguire took much satisfaction after another strong finish at a major. Golf • 08 Aug 22
Open champion Smith urged to reject any LIV Golf offer Former major champion Ian Baker-Finch says LIV Golf Invitational Series is talking to his fellow Australian Cameron Smith but has urged the newly-minted Open winner to resist the advances of the Saudi-backed circuit. Golf • 19 Jul 22
Open champion Smith urged to reject any LIV Golf offer Former major champion Ian Baker-Finch says LIV Golf Invitational Series is talking to his fellow Australian Cameron Smith but has urged the newly-minted Open winner to resist the advances of the Saudi-backed circuit. Golf • 19 Jul 22
Spieth denies 'false' rumours he considered LIV switch Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth has dismissed rumours that he was considering joining LIV Golf as "categorically untrue". Golf • 08 Jul 22
Spieth denies 'false' rumours he considered LIV switch Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth has dismissed rumours that he was considering joining LIV Golf as "categorically untrue". Golf • 08 Jul 22
Mark Williams claims second British Open title Mark Williams was able to add a second British Open title to his list of achievements, 24 years after his first, with a 6-4 win over Gary Wilson in the final on Sunday. Snooker • 22 Aug 21
Mark Williams claims second British Open title Mark Williams was able to add a second British Open title to his list of achievements, 24 years after his first, with a 6-4 win over Gary Wilson in the final on Sunday. Snooker • 22 Aug 21
Williams sets up British Open final with Wilson Mark Williams saw off Jimmy Robertson to book his place in Sunday's final of the British Open, where he will face Gary Wilson. Snooker • 21 Aug 21
Williams sets up British Open final with Wilson Mark Williams saw off Jimmy Robertson to book his place in Sunday's final of the British Open, where he will face Gary Wilson. Snooker • 21 Aug 21
Birthday to forget for Trump after loss to Slessor Judd Trump was knocked out of the British Open by Elliot Slessor and lost his world number one spot to Mark Selby. Snooker • 20 Aug 21
Birthday to forget for Trump after loss to Slessor Judd Trump was knocked out of the British Open by Elliot Slessor and lost his world number one spot to Mark Selby. Snooker • 20 Aug 21
Carter books 'dream draw' against Selby at British Open Ali Carter booked a British Open "dream draw" with world champion Mark Selby by edging out Lei Peifan 3-2 in Leicester. Snooker • 18 Aug 21
Carter books 'dream draw' against Selby at British Open Ali Carter booked a British Open "dream draw" with world champion Mark Selby by edging out Lei Peifan 3-2 in Leicester. Snooker • 18 Aug 21
Hugill hails 'biggest win' of his career Ashley Hugill called his 3-2 victory over four-time ranking event winner Kyren Wilson at the British Open the biggest triumph of his career. Snooker • 17 Aug 21
Hugill hails 'biggest win' of his career Ashley Hugill called his 3-2 victory over four-time ranking event winner Kyren Wilson at the British Open the biggest triumph of his career. Snooker • 17 Aug 21
