r Special case? Manchester United's Paul Pogba needs to be special to merit that By Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:30:08 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Pogba is looking for a new challenge. No, he won't try to justify the £89million United spent on him. He wants a challenge, not mission impossible. Full Article
r Golfer Clement Berardo disqualified from event after running out of balls By Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:13:53 +0100 European tour golfer Clement Berardo has had what must go down as one of the most shocking rounds to ever grace the sport. A round so bad that he had to be disqualified for losing all of his balls. Full Article
r HOT OR NOT: Virat Kohli showed his class with a real sportsmanship against Pakistan By Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:27:37 +0100 It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week. Virat Kohli showed a real act of sportsmanship. Full Article
r My magical moments at the majors: Tiger Woods' Masters victory belongs on the silver screen By Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:30:08 +0100 This was a major season that had it all. From Tiger Woods's remarkable comeback to Ireland's Portrush party of all parties, here are the biggest and best of this Grand Slam season. Full Article
r Licensed to thrill: magic Phil Mickelson has shown he's far from over the hill at Pebble Beach By Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:53:26 +0000 Phil Mickelson came up short on Sunday in his bid to win one of the oldest events on the PGA Tour, the Pebble Beach pro-am, for a record sixth time. Full Article
r Coronavirus: US Open set to be third American major postponed due to escalating pandemic By Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:31:09 +0000 The US Open is set to become the third American major to be postponed and will now be played in early September, according to a report in the New York Post. Full Article
r PGA Tour releases revised 2020 calendar with the Masters pushed back to November By Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:08:39 +0100 After the The Open was cancelled for the first time since the Second World War, the ongoing pandemic has also forced the US Open and PGA Championship to take place later this year. Full Article
r The Open is off for first time since 1945... and other majors put back amid coronavirus pandemic By Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 22:00:13 +0100 DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: The Open will not be staged this year for the first time since 1945, after the R&A took the momentous decision to cancel the championship set for July. Full Article
r Anna Wintour cheers on friend Roger Federer in the US Open By Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 23:04:42 +0100 The Vogue editor-in-chief, 69, appeared on day five of the US Open Friday. She attended Federer's match against Great Britain's Dan Evans. Full Article
r Novak Djokovic roars past Denis Kudla in straight sets at US Open By Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 07:36:22 +0100 The defending champion sparked fears that he may have to pull out of the tournament after delaying a practice session, but Djokovic showed no obvious discomfort in a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Kudla. Full Article
r Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios stuns fans with 'tweener lob' at US Open as he prepares for third round By Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 07:39:01 +0100 Nick Kyrgios delivered the unexpected 'tweener' lob at the heated doubles round in front of gasping spectators at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. Full Article
r Rebel Wilson cuts a casually chic figure as she attends the US open By Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 09:13:02 +0100 She's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for her films including Pitch Perfect and The Hustle. Full Article
r Jo Konta is on fire as the British No 1 prepares to take on third seed Karolina Pliskova By Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 20:00:09 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Martina Navratilova described the British No 1's performance in beating China's Zhuai Shang on Friday night as 'A-plus' as she prepares to take on Karolina Pliskova next. Full Article
r Second seed Rafael Nadal powers past Chung Hyeon into the fourth round at the US Open By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:43:21 +0100 Rafael Nadal moved ominously into the last 16 at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Chung Hyeon. Full Article
r Naomi Osaka beats Coco Gauff in straight sets as defending US Open champion reaches fourth round By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 01:37:25 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: In the long run it may not prove such a bad thing that Coco Gauff was unable to produce a stunning upset of Naomi Osaka. Full Article
r Serena Williams admits her 'heart aches' when she has to leave Alexis Olympia to hit tennis courts By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 03:08:10 +0100 The tennis ace, 37, who is presently competing in the US Open at Flushing Meadow, New York, revealed she finds it 'really kind of painful' to leave the toddler she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian. Full Article
r Call Of Duty has ruined me: Nick Kyrgios complains of sore eyes from VIDEO GAMES during US Open loss By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:39:29 +0100 Nick Kyrgios claimed video games were ruining him and demanded a linesman be removed during a typically dramatic exit from the US Open in New York. Full Article
r Coco Gauff expected to sit out rest of the season and will return for next year's Australian Open By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 17:08:08 +0100 Coco Gauff's ather Corey says that age restriction rules will see his daughter out of the spotlight for a while following her third round defeat to Naomi Osaka at the US Open. Full Article
r Jo Konta knocks out No 3 seed Karolina Pliskova to seal place in US Open quarter-final By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 20:12:39 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Hardly anyone walks tightrope of deciding sets as well as Jo Konta this year, and she successfully did so once again to make the last eight of the US Open. Full Article
r Ashleigh Barty suffers shock exit of US Open as she Australian loses to China's Wang Qiang By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 20:53:24 +0100 The Australian, who won the French Open earlier this year, was beaten in straight sets by Wang Qiang, the 18th seed from China. Full Article
r Tennis news: Roger Federer buries David Goffin to reach the last eight at the US Open By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 22:33:51 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: If Dan Evans thought he had it hard against the suddenly revitalised Roger Federer then it was even worse for unfortunate Belgian No 1 David Goffin. Full Article
r Tom Hiddleston joins Broadway co-star Zawe Ashton at US Open Tennis Championships in New York By Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 23:43:25 +0100 The actor, 38, looked enthralled as he watched Johanna Konta of Great Britain play against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic on Sunday. Full Article
r Mike Bryan 'fined £8,200 by officials at the US Open' for gun gesture By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:02:37 +0100 Mike Bryan has been fined $10,000 (£8,200) for a gesture he made towards a line judge during the US Open on Sunday. He took his racket and pretended to use it like a gun. Full Article
r World No. 2 Ash Barty's US Open preparation is questioned by fans after loss against Wang Qiang By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 01:00:33 +0100 The 23-year-old Australian tennis star was thrashed 6-2 6-4 by Chinese player Wang Qiang, just a day after playing a hard-fought doubles clash. Full Article
r Pitch Perfect co-stars Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow cheer on Serena Williams at US Open By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 01:49:47 +0100 Kendrick and Snow starred together in the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, which followed a disgraced all-women's collegiate a cappella group as they fought to win nationals and fix their reputations. Full Article
r Novak Djokovic booed off court at US Open as defending champion pulls out with shoulder injury By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 06:20:05 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Defending singles champions perished at the US Open within 24 hours of each other, one departing to a cacophony of booing and the other to supportive cheers. Full Article
r Tennis star Naomi Osaka hailed 'class act' for inviting Coco Gauff to do joint US Open interview By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:18:49 +0100 Number one tennis seed Naomi Osaka, 21, has been praised by celebrities and sports stars for being persuading her opponent Coco Gauff, 15, to join her in a post-match interview after her straight set win. Full Article
r US Open 2019: Defending champion Naomi Osaka crashes out in last-16 By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 18:42:28 +0100 Naomi Osaka's 10-match US Open winning streak and title defence are done after she was outplayed in the fourth-round by Belinda Bencic in a 7-5, 6-4 defeat. Full Article
r Maisie Williams dons red, white and blue for Labor Day at US Open By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 20:32:05 +0100 Maisie Williams was spotted with boyfriend Reuben Selby on Monday, enjoying some couple time at the Tennis Channel's Suite at the US Open in New York. Full Article
r Diego Schwartzman shows size doesn't matter as 5ft 7' Argentine dumps out 6ft 6' Alexander Zverev By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 22:19:26 +0100 After winning the first set on Monday night, Alexander Zverev's momentum faded and Diego Schwartzman went on to book his place in the quarter-finals following a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 win. Full Article
r Don't mention the war: Jo Konta's coach bans fighting talk to relax her for US Open quarter-final By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 22:32:00 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Words with negative connotations are out when it comes to the work she does with Dimitri Zavialoff. The hairdryer is strictly confined to the hotel room. Full Article
r Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty is set to regain her World No. 1 ranking By Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:46:36 +0100 Ashleigh Barty is poised to crown her phenomenal season by becoming the first Australian woman to ever top the year-ending tennis rankings. Full Article
r US Open 2019: Rafael Nadal storms back after dropping first set to Marin Cilic By Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:22:19 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The watching Tiger Woods could scarcely contain his excitement as Rafael Nadal moved ominously towards yet another Grand Slam final. Full Article
r US Open 2019: Jo Konta beaten in straight sets by Elina Svitolina in quarter-final By Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:54:35 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: This time there were no recriminations or spats with the media, just the numbing disappointment of another missed opportunity. Full Article
r Tom Hiddleston puts on an animated display as he cheers on Johanna Konta at the US Open By Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 19:45:52 +0100 He's been taking advantage of his temporary American residency by enjoying the US Open. Full Article
r Tiger Woods watches Rafael Nadal deliver an 'incredible performance' at US Open By Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:22:15 +0100 Golfer Tiger Woods was on hand with girlfriend Erica Herman and his children in New York on Monday to see Rafael Nadal come back and beat Marin Cilic to advance to the US Open quarterfinal. Full Article
r US Open 2019: Daniil Medvedev powers into his first Grand Slam semi-final By Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:29:31 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev has been portrayed at the US Open as some kind of pantomime villain, but the 23 year-old Russian is showing plenty of substance. Full Article
r Nick Kyrgios needs to stop trying to be an entertainer, says Rod Laver By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:38:56 +0100 Rod Laver says Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios needs to stop trying to be an entertainer and take a discipline pill in order to maximise his undoubted potential. Full Article
r Serena Williams blows away Wang Qiang in just 44 MINUTES as she storms into US Open semi-final By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:20:39 +0100 Serena Williams dropped just one game as she blew China's Wang Qiang away 6-1, 6-0. It was the American's 100th victory at the US Open, and at 44 minutes the quickest at this year's tournament. Full Article
r Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty powers into US Open doubles semi-final By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:27:11 +0100 Barty powered into the US Open doubles semi-finals with fellow former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka on Tuesday with a 2-6 7-5 6-1 comeback win over top seeds Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic. Full Article
r Jameela Jamil makes rare appearance with beau James Blake at the US Open Tennis Championships By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:56:22 +0100 The Good Place actress, 33, oozed style in a casually chic ensemble, consisting of an oversized black blazer and a pair of form-fitting cycling shorts. Full Article
r Priyanka Chopra looks stylish in a blazer and floral skirt as she heads to the US Open By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 03:21:11 +0100 Priyanka Chopra was in full best friend mode as she headed to the US Open in New York to support Serena Williams. She looked effortlessly fashionable in a floral summer dress. Full Article
r Amy Schumer and husband Chris Fischer show their support for Serena Williams at the US Open By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 03:37:04 +0100 The 38-year-old comedian looked cute in a plaid dress as she joined her husband Chris Fischer, 39, for the New York outing. Full Article
r Tiger Woods and son Charlie, 10, match in Nike tops and baseball caps at US Open By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:02:01 +0100 Woods, 43, shares Charlie and a daughter Sam, 12, with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren to whom he was married from 2004 to 2010. Full Article
r Roger Federer crashes out of US Open after shock loss to world No 78 Grigor Dimitrov By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 06:24:16 +0100 MIKE DICKSON AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: Roger Federer may have fancied his chances of taking another Grand Slam title - but then along came the player known as Baby Fed. Full Article
r Justin Theroux looks fab in beige denim with Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness at the US Open By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 06:50:33 +0100 The Mulholland Drive star began hanging out with Van Ness and his Queer Eye co-stars Tan France and Antoni Porowski last year: 'They've sort of included me in their little wolf pack.' Full Article
r Wintour enthusiastically cheers for Roger Federer at the US Open By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:44:04 +0100 The Vogue editor-in-chief, 69, cheered Federer on as he was defeated by Bulargia's Grigor Dimitrov on Tuesday. She wore a red and black polka dot dress with heeled sandals and sunglasses. Full Article
r Priyanka Chopra cuts a glamorous figure in fringed dress at the Couture Council Award Luncheon By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:22:40 +0100 Priyanka Chopra had all eyes on her at the Couture Council Award Luncheon in New York ahead of Fashion Week on Wednesday. Full Article
r Switzerland's Bencic defeats pal Vekic to reach first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:52:45 +0100 Belinda Bencic defeated Donna Vekic on Wednesday to reach her first grand slam semi-final at the US Open. Full Article
r British pair Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski battle back to book spot in US Open semi-finals By Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:51:33 +0100 MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Britain's top doubles pair came back from 2-5 down in the deciding set on Wednesday night to beat Americans Jack Sock and Jackson Withrow. Full Article