World Matchplay 2025: Reigning champion Luke Humphries suffers shock upset loss to Gian van Veen as Nathan Aspinall also loses on opening night | Darts News

Gian van Veen pulled off a shock upset and dumped out reigning champion Luke Humphries with a 10-8 victory on the opening night of the World Matchplay 2025 at Blackpool’s…

Scottish Open: Rory McIlroy denied second title as Chris Gotterup clinches shock win to book Royal Portrush spot | Golf News

Rory McIlroy was denied a second Genesis Scottish Open title by an inspired Chris Gotterup in the final round at the Renaissance Club, losing out to the American by two…

No Half Measures springs 66-1 July Cup shock | Racing News

A typically thrilling renewal of the July Cup threw up another story with 66/1-shot No Half Measures becoming the biggest priced winner of the Group One contest since its inception…

Christian Horner: Former Red Bull team principal says sacking came as a ‘shock’ in tearful farewell speech | F1 News

Christian Horner admitted his sacking as Red Bull team principal had come as a “shock” as he made a tearful farewell speech at the team’s factory. The 51-year-old was informed…

Wimbledon: Jack Draper’s dreams of winning maiden Grand Slam title shattered after shock second-round exit to Marin Cilic | Tennis News

Jack Draper’s dreams of winning his maiden Wimbledon title were ended by a shock second-round defeat to veteran Marin Cilic on Court One. Cilic rolled back the years with a…

British and Irish Lions: Owen Farrell shock call up confirmed after Elliot Daly ruled out, Fin Smith to start against Waratahs | Rugby Union News

Owen Farrell’s call up to the British and Irish Lions squad has been confirmed, with Elliot Daly ruled out of the remainder of the tour with a fractured forearm. Head…

Wimbledon: Coco Gauff suffers shock first-round loss to Dayana Yastremska as women’s second seed is knocked out | Tennis News

Coco Gauff became the biggest seed to fall across the opening two days of Wimbledon as the American second seed was beaten in straight sets by Dayana Yastremska. Fresh from…

Netball Super League: Can ‘fearless’ Manchester Thunder shock Loughborough Lightning in Preliminary Final? | Netball News

Manchester Thunder will be looking to shock Loughborough Lightning and book their spot in the Grand Final when they go head to head in the Preliminary Final, live on Sky…

Hull KR vs Catalans: Challenge Cup winners demolish French side as Castleford shock Hull | Rugby League News

Rampant Hull KR shrugged off any fears of a Challenge Cup final hangover as they demolished feeble Catalans Dragons 68-6 to tighten their grip on top spot in Betfred Super…

World Cup of Darts: Philippines shock Belgium as England pair Luke Littler and Luke Humphries draw Germany | Darts News

Philippines caused a major upset on Day Two at the BetVictor World Cup of Darts, dumping out former finalists Belgium to book their place in the knockout stages. Lourence Ilagan…