S port has long welcomed and thrived off the young stars who have burst on to the scene in their choosen field and enjoyed instant success. But glory at a tender age can come with its pitfalls. Molly McElwee charts the ups and downs of 10 sporting child prodigies past and present. Jennifer Capriati You could lose count of the 'youngest ever' records
SASSUOLO striker Francesco Caputo took an almighty stack over the advertising hoardings when trying to celebrate a goal with fans. The Italian had just scored the second of two goals he bagged during the Serie A side’s 3-0 win over SPAL when the spectacular fail occurred. Francesco Caputo fell head over heels when celebrating a goal Caputo, 32, put
Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle has defended Rugby Australia's handling of Israel Folau's contract, but admits it could have been clearer in its handling of the situation. Folau's unlawful termination case against Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs has been set for a potential three-to five-day trial in the Federal Circuit Court next
JOSE MOURINHO moaned he was not given the funds to buy the defenders he wanted at Manchester United – but Roy Keane’s reaction suggests he knows that is not the full story. The pair appeared on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday together yesterday to cover the Red Devils’ defeat at West Ham followed by Liverpool’s win at Chelsea. Jose Mourinho fumed over the
Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra hasn't exactly had a good start, with critics pummeling it from all sides since its revealing in June. Most recently, France and Germany said they would block Libra altogether, as they deem that no private entity should attempt to claim monetary power. But the company (and its Libra partners, which have mostly remained
THIS is the amazing moment an Egyptian goalkeeper pulls off the “best double save ever”. ENPPI shot-stopper Mahmoud Gad has gone viral for his astonishing acrobatics in the game against Pyramids last Saturday. Mahmoud Gad firstly came flying out of his goal to head the ball clear The ENPPI keeper then went running back to keep out a lob When an opposition
J ust after Leicester City had taken the lead at the Kingpower Stadium, a mocking chant started up from the stands: “Tottenham Hotspur, it’s happened again,” the home supporters sang. It was a gleeful bit of baiting, a reminder that, in the recent history of these two clubs it always seems to work out this way: Tottenham ease ahead and appear to be
H ead bowed, shoulders slumped, a permanent scowl on his face, Jonjo Shelvey turned to the Newcastle bench and angrily shouted something inaudible at manager Steve Bruce. Bruce cupped his ear. Shelvey tried to get his complaint across again but still could not be heard, so he frantically gesticulated with his hands instead. Bruce shouted something
W hat happens to an athlete when she reaches the pinnacle of her sport before she has even started university? How does a 17-year-old cope with the scrutiny that comes with winning four Olympic gold medals? In sport, there can be a certain pathos that clings to those deemed child prodigies, the sense of a whole life stretching ahead for which the same
Four players were binned in last weekend’s semi-finals, with Jake Trbojevic’s 10 minutes off the field in Manly’s loss to South Sydney the biggest talking point. There remains a feeling among some in the game the 10-minute punishment is still too long, particularly for offences largely described as minor. NRL supports Jake sin-bin NRL: Head of Football
MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Ed Woodward ‘told Phil Jones off’ in a bizarre exchange of words during the Red Devils’ defeat at West Ham. The pair were sat in the stands at the London Stadium and were picked up by the Sky Sports cameras during the second half. Some believe Ed Woodward turned around to tell off defender Phil Jones at West Ham
O n a night where the Patriots continued their traditional march to the Super Bowl, the Lions upset the Eagles and the Daniel Jones era started with a bang (and a win) in New York. Here's all the action from week three in the NFL, and what it could mean for the shape of the league going forward - with the London games just around the corner. The Daniel
ARSENAL fans fell in love with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang even more after his heroic actions during the Gunners’ dramatic win against Aston Villa on Sunday. The North Londoners came from behind twice to win 3-2 thanks to goals from club record signing Nicolas Pepe, Calum Chambers and an 85th minute winner from Aubameyang. Doing the Pepe celebration
What is it? W ales vs Georgia in the Rugby World Cup . It is Wales' first game in Japan as they bid to make their mark on the biggest stage. When is it? Monday, September 23 - ie today. It will be played at the City of Toyota Stadium in the Aichi area of Japan. What time is kick-off? Kick-off is at 11.15am BST, 7.15pm in Japan. What TV channel is it
Who is in Wales' World Cup squad? What date is Wales' opening match? W ales plays against Georgia on Monday, September 23, at 11.15am BST. Who is in Wales' group? What are Wales' full RWC fixtures? M ATCH ONE Wales vs Georgia... City of Toyota Stadium... Monday, September 23... 11.15am BST... (ITV) MATCH TWO Australia vs Wales... Tokyo Stadium... Sunday,
SAM WARBURTON will be a regular on your TV screen during this year’s Rugby World Cup… but not as a player. The former Wales captain will be part of the ITV team as a pundit for the competition. Sam Warburton will play no part for Wales in this Rugby World Cup Getty Images - Getty Why isn’t Sam Warburton playing for Wales in the Rugby World Cup? Sam
T he 2019 Rugby World Cup kicked off on 20 September, with 20 international teams competing for the trophy throughout the tournament in Japan . Here is our guide to which team is in which pool/group, who England are playing first and when the fixtures take place throughout the next couple of months. How many pools are there? There are four - A, B,
T he sporting event of the year kicks off on Friday in Japan : the 2019 Rugby World Cup . The ninth edition of the competition takes place over six weeks, culminating in the final in Yokohama on November 2. Here is how you will be able to watch the competition, with TV channel details of each match. Who are the competing teams? What is the latest RWC
T he opening ceremony and first match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup took place on Friday, September 20 as nations from across the globe kicked off the competition for the Webb Ellis Cup. Here are the other matches you have to look forward to. Where is the tournament being held? Japan. See the full list of stadiums hosting the games . The host nation
T he Premier League is a harsh learning school and Daniel Farke knows his Norwich team must shape up quickly away from home if the season is not to become one of desperate struggle. Seven days after their sensational win over Manchester City at Carrow Road, they were convincingly beaten 2-0 by Burnley . It was a third defeat out of three on the road,