One down, one to go. That bare statistic, meaning that a Scotland win in Moldova next month will take them to the World Cup play-offs, belies the epic struggles Steve Clarke’s team encountered against the Faroe Islands.Scotland toiled to such an extent…
Women’s golf major gains sponsor and bigger purse amid venue uncertainty
ANA Inspiration becomes Chevron Championship in March 2022Chevron based in Houston but no venue chosen yet for 2023News of a welcome and substantial boost in prize money for the first women’s major of the golfing year has arrived with the not inconsequ…
Alleged victims of sexual abuse launch group proceedings against Celtic FC
25 men claim they were victims of abuse at Celtic Boys ClubCeltic: ‘The club will respect the due process of the law’Twenty-five men who claim they are victims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club have launched group proceedings against Celti…
Ian Poulter: ‘I have played in six Ryder Cups and won five, I’ve added a lot’
On the eve of another wildcard appearance, the Englishman has a robust response to complaints about the number of chances he has had in the tournament that means more to him than any otherIt is no surprise that Ian Poulter gives a robust response when …
Lack of European fans will magnify US team’s home advantage at Ryder Cup | Ewan Murray
Ban on travellers from Europe stacks the odds even further in favour of Steve Stricker’s team at Whistling StraitsThe vast array of superlatives attached to the Ryder Cup ignore the recent propensity for predictable outcomes. Since Europe trounced the …
Women’s Open becomes most lucrative major in female golf with $1.3m boost
Prize fund is $5.8m for the 2021 tournament in CarnoustieR&A’s Slumbers says announcement ‘sends a strong signal’The Women’s Open has been handed a status and financial boost ahead of tee-off at Carnoustie with a $1.3m prize fund increase to $5.8m,…