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Dermot Desmond escorted from golf event after Celtic fans’ protest
Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond was escorted from the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament at St Andrews after fans threw tennis balls on to the 15th green during his pro-am round. The protest reflects supporters’ criticism of what they see as limited progress on the pitch and a lack of accountability at the top of…
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Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred Dunhill
Celtic’s largest individual shareholder, Dermot Desmond, was targeted by a fan protest during the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews. The incident brings renewed attention to supporters’ criticism of his influence at the club and their calls for greater accountability. Tennis balls bearing crossed-out images of Desmond’s face were thrown on to the…
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Patrick McEnroe on U.S. Open weed smell, trans athletes, foreign recruits reshaping college tennis
Patrick McEnroe called for federal reform of college athletics, arguing that US universities should create more opportunities for American athletes. Speaking on a television programme, he said the number of international recruits in college tennis had become a concern and described the sport as an early warning sign for wider changes in college sports. He…
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Czechs beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title
The Czech Republic defeated Ukraine 2-0 to win their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, denying Ukraine a first championship. The victory marked the Czechs’ first triumph since 2018 and reinforced their status as one of the competition’s strongest nations. Karolina Muchova beat Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-3 before Linda Noskova defeated world number seven Elina…
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Dementia traps family savings as London transport stalls
Grandmother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis has trapped £20,000 in children’s savings accounts behind rigid banking rules. London’s bus network slows amid congestion whilst Qantas launches Sydney-New York flights and sport and entertainment lead headlines.
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‘Be comfortable in your own identity’ – Agassi’s advice to Raducanu
Emma Raducanu is drawing inspiration from Andre Agassi’s autobiography as she seeks to rebuild her tennis career after injuries and illness. Agassi, who recovered from a world ranking of 141 to win all four Grand Slam tournaments, advised her to focus on daily progress rather than judging herself by results. Raducanu, 23, rose to world…
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Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike after 20 years to sign boot deal with Swiss brand On
Kylian Mbappé has ended his 20-year relationship with Nike to sign a boot deal with Swiss brand On, representing a significant setback for the American sportswear giant that has dominated the football market. The 27-year-old France captain has also become a shareholder in On, reflecting his commitment to the company’s ambitious expansion into football, which…
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The house that Mr Tickle bought: Sprawling country estate purchased by Mr Men creator when his children’s books became smash hit could be yours for £4million
Sussex House Farm, the former Kent-Sussex border home of Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves, has been put on the market for offers exceeding £3.95 million. Hargreaves bought the Grade II-listed estate in 1982 after the books became hugely successful, and it was where he lived and worked until his death from a stroke in 1988.…
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Murray swaps professional tennis for Lego building in new campaign
Sir Andy Murray has appeared in a new advert for Lego, encouraging adults to take up brick-building as a hobby, marking his latest venture since retiring from professional tennis. The campaign, aimed at getting grown-ups to “awaken their joy”, plays on Murray’s famously deadpan humour, showing him dressed in cycling gear before he swaps a…
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TransUnion overhauls credit scores as Whyalla steelworks cuts 500 jobs
UK credit scoring shifts to a 999-point scale, Australia’s Whyalla steelworks axes hundreds of roles, and Altman warns AI could go badly wrong; plus Wizz Air’s mistaken-identity mix-up, NFL scoring records and Rangers’ Celtic rout.