Disappointed Rose happy to witness McIlroy's grand slam Justin Rose tried his best to spoil Rory McIlroy's bid for golf immortality at the Masters on Sunday and while he was disappointed not to win the green jacket he said he could not help but be happy for his friend and the sport itself. Golf • 14 Apr
Disappointed Rose happy to witness McIlroy's grand slam Justin Rose tried his best to spoil Rory McIlroy's bid for golf immortality at the Masters on Sunday and while he was disappointed not to win the green jacket he said he could not help but be happy for his friend and the sport itself. Golf • 14 Apr
McIlroy remains convinced he can complete Grand Slam Rory McIlroy pledged to keep trying to win the Masters and complete the career grand slam after failing to play his way into contention at Augusta National. Golf • 13 Apr 24
McIlroy remains convinced he can complete Grand Slam Rory McIlroy pledged to keep trying to win the Masters and complete the career grand slam after failing to play his way into contention at Augusta National. Golf • 13 Apr 24
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five-set classic final Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon with a rip-roaring 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 victory to win the All England Club title for the first time. Tennis • 18 Jul 23
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five-set classic final Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon with a rip-roaring 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 victory to win the All England Club title for the first time. Tennis • 18 Jul 23
Updated French Open: Sabalenka withdraws from media duties Second seed Aryna Sabalenka did not undertake her usual media duties at the French Open citing mental health concerns after her third-round win over Kamilla Rakhimova. Tennis • 02 Jun 23
Updated French Open: Sabalenka withdraws from media duties Second seed Aryna Sabalenka did not undertake her usual media duties at the French Open citing mental health concerns after her third-round win over Kamilla Rakhimova. Tennis • 02 Jun 23
McIlroy withdraws from RBC Heritage Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, after the world number three failed to make the cut at the Masters last week. Golf • 11 Apr 23
McIlroy withdraws from RBC Heritage Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, after the world number three failed to make the cut at the Masters last week. Golf • 11 Apr 23
Recap: Ireland complete Six Nations clean sweep Relive all the action from the Aviva Stadium as Ireland bid for the Grand Slam with England the visitors. Rugby • 18 Mar 23
Recap: Ireland complete Six Nations clean sweep Relive all the action from the Aviva Stadium as Ireland bid for the Grand Slam with England the visitors. Rugby • 18 Mar 23
Six Nations - Ireland v England: All You Need to Know Kick-off times, team news, TV, Radio and online coverage - find out all you need to know about the Six Nations clash between Ireland and England. Rugby • 18 Mar 23
Six Nations - Ireland v England: All You Need to Know Kick-off times, team news, TV, Radio and online coverage - find out all you need to know about the Six Nations clash between Ireland and England. Rugby • 18 Mar 23
From the archives: Irish 1948 'Grand Slam' revisited A dip into the archives from Ireland's last Grand Slam secured on Irish soil. Rugby • 18 Mar 23
From the archives: Irish 1948 'Grand Slam' revisited A dip into the archives from Ireland's last Grand Slam secured on Irish soil. Rugby • 18 Mar 23
O'Mahony wants Irish to embrace All Blacks mentality Peter O'Mahony wants Ireland to emulate the All Blacks and embrace the favourites tag. Rugby • 15 Mar 23
O'Mahony wants Irish to embrace All Blacks mentality Peter O'Mahony wants Ireland to emulate the All Blacks and embrace the favourites tag. Rugby • 15 Mar 23
Sexton keeping on top of emotions as England tie nears Johnny Sexton admits that he has to work at playing it cool this week as Ireland prepare for what promises to be an incredible Six Nations send-off. Rugby • 15 Mar 23
Sexton keeping on top of emotions as England tie nears Johnny Sexton admits that he has to work at playing it cool this week as Ireland prepare for what promises to be an incredible Six Nations send-off. Rugby • 15 Mar 23
'There's a fair bit of hatred' - Hansen on England game Mack Hansen says the the ancient rivalry between Ireland and England adds "a bit of fire" to next Saturday's Grand Slam showdown. Rugby • 13 Mar 23
'There's a fair bit of hatred' - Hansen on England game Mack Hansen says the the ancient rivalry between Ireland and England adds "a bit of fire" to next Saturday's Grand Slam showdown. Rugby • 13 Mar 23
'Enjoy it, it's something special' - Slam on cards The 2023 Six Nations has gone to plan for Ireland so far and the team are intent on savouring what a Grand Slam secured in Dublin would mean. Rugby • 13 Mar 23
'Enjoy it, it's something special' - Slam on cards The 2023 Six Nations has gone to plan for Ireland so far and the team are intent on savouring what a Grand Slam secured in Dublin would mean. Rugby • 13 Mar 23
Dublin destiny date thoughts 'far beneath the surface' Ireland will focus entirely on beating Italy but Jack Conan admits that the tantilising prospect of Ireland winning a Six Nations title in Dublin bubbles beneath the surface. Rugby • 16 Feb 23
Dublin destiny date thoughts 'far beneath the surface' Ireland will focus entirely on beating Italy but Jack Conan admits that the tantilising prospect of Ireland winning a Six Nations title in Dublin bubbles beneath the surface. Rugby • 16 Feb 23
Andy Murray 'one big injury' away from retirement Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has vowed to compete as long as his body remains in good shape but said he is one "big injury" away from retirement. Tennis • 21 Dec 22
Andy Murray 'one big injury' away from retirement Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has vowed to compete as long as his body remains in good shape but said he is one "big injury" away from retirement. Tennis • 21 Dec 22
US Open: Raducanu braced for tough defence of title Current US Open champion Emma Raducanu will have her work cut out as she opens her defence of her title against French veteran Alize Cornet. Tennis • 28 Aug 22
US Open: Raducanu braced for tough defence of title Current US Open champion Emma Raducanu will have her work cut out as she opens her defence of her title against French veteran Alize Cornet. Tennis • 28 Aug 22
McIlroy 'OK with not winning' the Masters Rory McIlroy is hoping that a new, more relaxed, mindset can give him an edge at the Masters this week, a tournament he says he is now 'okay with not winning'. Golf • 06 Apr 22
McIlroy 'OK with not winning' the Masters Rory McIlroy is hoping that a new, more relaxed, mindset can give him an edge at the Masters this week, a tournament he says he is now 'okay with not winning'. Golf • 06 Apr 22
Federer 'feeling strong' after knee surgery Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation. Tennis • 21 Sep 21
Federer 'feeling strong' after knee surgery Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation. Tennis • 21 Sep 21
Djokovic beats Nishikori for the 17th time in a row Novak Djokovic recorded a 17th consecutive victory over Kei Nishikori to keep his bid for the calendar Grand Slam on track at the US Open. Tennis • 05 Sep 21
Djokovic beats Nishikori for the 17th time in a row Novak Djokovic recorded a 17th consecutive victory over Kei Nishikori to keep his bid for the calendar Grand Slam on track at the US Open. Tennis • 05 Sep 21
King lauds Osaka for mental health stand Tennis great Billie Jean King has praised Naomi Osaka for speaking out on mental health issues and her stand against racial injustice. Billie Jean King • 30 Aug 21
King lauds Osaka for mental health stand Tennis great Billie Jean King has praised Naomi Osaka for speaking out on mental health issues and her stand against racial injustice. Billie Jean King • 30 Aug 21
Djokovic motivated to take advantage of big opportunity Novak Djokovic says completing the calendar Grand Slam at the US Open would be the greatest achievement of his career. Tennis • 27 Aug 21
Djokovic motivated to take advantage of big opportunity Novak Djokovic says completing the calendar Grand Slam at the US Open would be the greatest achievement of his career. Tennis • 27 Aug 21
Dominant Djokovic has perfected pressure points Novak Djokovic will digest his latest victorious nibble of the Wimbledon grass before deciding what step to take next in his historic season, but his ability to thrive under pressure could see him become the first man to win a Golden Slam of all four titles and an Olympic singles gold medal. Tennis • 12 Jul 21
Dominant Djokovic has perfected pressure points Novak Djokovic will digest his latest victorious nibble of the Wimbledon grass before deciding what step to take next in his historic season, but his ability to thrive under pressure could see him become the first man to win a Golden Slam of all four titles and an Olympic singles gold medal. Tennis • 12 Jul 21
Federer labours into fourth round at French Open Roger Federer survived a soulless late-night scrap with German Dominik Koepfer to reach the fourth round of the French Open. Tennis • 06 Jun 21
Federer labours into fourth round at French Open Roger Federer survived a soulless late-night scrap with German Dominik Koepfer to reach the fourth round of the French Open. Tennis • 06 Jun 21
Injured Wawrinka to miss Wimbledon Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has pulled out of Wimbledon due to a foot injury that also ruled him out of the ongoing French Open. Tennis • 05 Jun 21
Injured Wawrinka to miss Wimbledon Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has pulled out of Wimbledon due to a foot injury that also ruled him out of the ongoing French Open. Tennis • 05 Jun 21
Grand Slam would cap 'mental year', says Wales' North Completing the Grand Slam would mark a stunning turnaround for Wales after a "mental year" but they will have to take their game up another level to secure victory over France in the Six Nations on Saturday, said centre George North. Rugby • 15 Mar 21
Grand Slam would cap 'mental year', says Wales' North Completing the Grand Slam would mark a stunning turnaround for Wales after a "mental year" but they will have to take their game up another level to secure victory over France in the Six Nations on Saturday, said centre George North. Rugby • 15 Mar 21
Wales not talking about Grand Slam, insists Jones Alun Wyn Jones insists there is no Grand Slam chat in the Wales camp after his team moved ominously towards achieving another Guinness Six Nations clean sweep. Rugby • 28 Feb 21
Wales not talking about Grand Slam, insists Jones Alun Wyn Jones insists there is no Grand Slam chat in the Wales camp after his team moved ominously towards achieving another Guinness Six Nations clean sweep. Rugby • 28 Feb 21
