Gareth Bale has that “wow” factor, something only a few very special players in the world have got.When they play, they have a different aura and a presence on the pitch that affects everyone – even before they kick a ball.So, Bale will not just have a positive effect on his new Tottenham team-mates and…
DeChambeau led the PGA Tour average drive standings last season at 322.1 yardsDate: 17-20 September Venue: Winged Foot, New YorkCoverage: Live text commentary on BBC Sport website from 13:00 BST of opening two rounds and from 19:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and Sport Extra – full detailsAmerican Bryson…
Kayleigh Green tested Norway with two long-range effortsA disciplined display was not enough to prevent Wales going down to a 1-0 defeat against runaway European Championship qualifying Group C leaders Norway in Oslo.Guro Reiten gave the hosts the lead in the first half following a mistake from goalkeeper Laura O’Sullivan, who missed a punch from…
Lawrence Shankland’s second goal in as many games had United in controlDundee United manager Micky Mellon says you cannot afford to “switch off for a second” in the Scottish Premiership after Hamilton Academical snatched their first home point of the season.Lawrence Shankland’s fourth-minute opener had United in control for the majority as the away side…
Peter Alliss, left, now aged 89, pictured with his father Percy, who died in 1975 at the age of 78With barely a pause for breath Peter Alliss is off, his mind and voice racing through memories of Ryder Cups few can now recall.The wonderfully cheery 89-year-old admits he might not remember “every sneeze and bacon…
Aberdeen were allowed a small crowd into Pittodrie in one of the Premiership’s first test eventsAberdeen will face Viking FK in the Europa League full of confidence, says manager Derek McInnes, after Ross McCrorie’s first goal extended their Scottish Premiership winning run to four games.In one of the first test events for fans, with 300…
Josh Davey, who took the final Pears wicket, and Craig Overton have shared 52 scalps in Somerset’s five BWT matchesSomerset’s fast bowlers stole the show against Worcestershire to book their place in the Bob Willis Trophy final against Essex. Worcestershire, 58-2 overnight, were finally bowled out for 184 – and all 10 wickets went to…
Ryan Hedges’ goal direct from a corner sealed Aberdeen’s winAberdeen set up a Europa League tie with Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon by beating FK Viking in their second qualifying round match in Stavanger.Ross McCrorie’s fine strike from the edge of the box – his second in as many games – put the Scottish Premiership side…
Ryan Christie’s third international goal proved to be Scotland’s winnerScotland came from behind to beat a makeshift Czech Republic and go top of their Nations League group.The Czechs, with a whole new squad after the players who beat Slovakia last week entered quarantine, took the lead through Jakub Pesek.Lyndon Dykes marked his second Scotland appearance…
Celtic “made life hard” for themselves in the 3-2 win over Livingston, says manager Neil Lennon.The champions led 3-1 in Glasgow through Callum McGregor, Ryan Christie and Albian Ajeti.But Julien Serrano’s strike reduced the deficit for Livi, who had gone in front through Jason Holt’s penalty.”Good strike from Serrano but we should’ve dealt with it…
