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That Time I Almost Became James Bond (But My Wife Had Other Plans)
Tennis star Roger Taylor nearly became James Bond in 1967 after catching the eye of a scriptwriter's wife. The Sheffield-born player was invited to..
That Time Emma Raducanu Nearly Got Knocked Out by a Champagne Cork (Yes, Really)
Emma Raducanu narrowly avoided being hit by a champagne cork during her first-round Wimbledon match against Mimi Xu. The British star won..
The Day Freddie Flintoff Almost Became Big Fred and Wrestled at WrestleMania
Cricket legend Freddie Flintoff nearly became WWE wrestler Big Fred after retiring from cricket in 2010. Following his retirement, Flintoff moved to ..
This Tennis Player Raps Better Than He Serves (And That's Saying Something)
French tennis player Corentin Moutet is serving up a unique double career as both athlete and rapper. The 26-year-old openly admits he prefers..
Alcaraz Just Said He'll Do Whatever She Wants About Raducanu and I'm Not Okay
Tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu have sent fans into a frenzy after announcing their mixed doubles partnership. During a BBC interview, ..
Freddie Flintoff almost joined WWE under brilliant new name after England cricket legend retired..
Freddie Flintoff almost joined WWE under brilliant new name after England cricket legend retired from sport
When Tennis Power Couples Crash and Burn: Boulter's Magic Ruins Tsitsidosa's Wimbledon Dreams
Katie Boulter stunned ninth seed Paula Badosa on Centre Court with a gutsy 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory that captivated Wimbledon. The British underdog..
Fritz Loses His Mind as Wimbledon Officials Pull the Plug Early
Taylor Fritz's Wimbledon match was controversially suspended at 10:20pm, 40 minutes before the 11pm curfew. The American had just mounted an..
The Tennis Heartbreaker: Grigor Dimitrov's Wild Ride Through Hollywood and Beyond
Grigor Dimitrov, the Bulgarian tennis star, continues making headlines both on and off the court. At 34 and ranked world No. 21, Dimitrov's romantic ..
United's £65M Gamble: Why Brentford Just Told Them to Stuff It
Manchester United faces another transfer saga as Brentford demands £65 million for Bryan Mbeumo. The Bees have rejected two bids, including £55m..
Messi at 38 in the Premier League? This World Cup obsession might actually make it happen
Lionel Messi, at 38, might be considering a shock Premier League move ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine legend reportedly feels MLS..
The Gypsy King's Money Mountain: How Fury Banks More in a Day Than Most See in Years
Tyson Fury has amassed a staggering £186 million fortune from boxing, with his company generating £71 million last year alone. That translates to an ..
Snagging Wimbledon 2025 Tickets: Your Last-Ditch Guide
Wimbledon 2025 tickets remain challenging to secure, but opportunities still exist for determined fans. The Queue offers daily tickets for those..
The Awkward Moment When Your Management Buddy Shows Up and You Don't Even Notice
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios made a surprise appearance in Naomi Osaka's player box at Wimbledon. Osaka had no idea he was there, admitting after her..
Palace About to Get Screwed Over in the Most Ridiculous Way Possible
Crystal Palace's Europa League spot is in jeopardy due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules. The issue stems from John Textor's 43% ownership of..
Holy Hell, Alcaraz Nearly Choked at Wimbledon (And I Was There for Every Painful Minute)
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz nearly crashed out of Wimbledon in a dramatic five-set thriller against retiring 38-year-old Fabio Fognini. The..
When a Kid Drops F-Bombs on the World's Top Tennis Player
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faced an unexpected encounter at Wimbledon when a young Brazilian fan cursed at her in Portuguese. The incident came..
This French Tennis Player's OnlyFans Side Hustle Just Got Really Awkward
Le joueur de tennis français Alexandre Muller affronte Novak Djokovic à Wimbledon demain, avec une particularité : il gère un compte OnlyFans. ..
My £4.50 Ice Cream Disaster: When Wimbledon's Record Heat Turned Treats Into Sticky Nightmares
Record heat at Wimbledon turned ice cream purchases into sticky disasters. A £4.50 salted caramel ice cream lasted barely three minutes in the..
Fury's Got £162M in the Bank But Pays Himself Peanuts – What's Going On?
Tyson Fury has amassed a staggering £162 million in his company accounts, nearly doubling from £82 million in 2023. Despite this wealth, the boxing..
Villa Just Pulled the Ultimate Chelsea Move (And I'm Not Sure How I Feel About It)
Aston Villa has sold their women's team to their own parent company for £55 million, just hours before the PSR deadline. The club is also selling a..
Medvedev's Meltdown: When Tennis Gets Ugly
Daniil Medvedev displayed shocking poor sportsmanship during his Wimbledon defeat to Benjamin Bonzi. The Russian star made derogatory comments in..
BBC's New Wimbledon Scoreboard Has Everyone Losing Their Minds
BBC's Wimbledon scoreboard overhaul has sparked intense online debate. The broadcaster finally updated their decades-old system to show previous set ..
Watching Stefanos Tsitsipas Give Up at Wimbledon Made My Heart Hurt
Stefanos Tsitsipas abandoned his first-round Wimbledon match against qualifier Valentin Royer, retiring while trailing 6-3, 6-2. The former world No...
Ten Years After That Nightmare Fall, I'm Getting Back on a Horse (Against All Medical Advice)
Former racing star Davy Condon is making a controversial comeback, ten years after a career-ending fall at the 2015 Grand National. The..
Jofra Archer missing from England cricket camp due to ‘family emergency’ with Test return..
Jofra Archer missing from England cricket camp due to ‘family emergency’ with Test return increasingly unlikely
Archer's Test Dreams Hit Another Snag
Jofra Archer's Test cricket return faces another setback due to a family emergency, forcing him to miss Monday's training at Edgbaston. The Sussex..
This Kid Just Walked Away From £99,000 Like It Was Pocket Change
Oliver Tarvet, a 21-year-old student from St Albans, has stunned Wimbledon by defeating Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi in straight sets. Despite..
The Welsh Teen Who Chats with Emma Raducanu in Mandarin (And Is About to Face Her at Wimbledon)
Wimbledon returns with an intriguing first-round match between Emma Raducanu and 17-year-old Welsh player Mimi Xu. The two share a unique connection ..
This Saturday Night Could Make or Break Everything for Jack Catterall
Jack Catterall faces career-defining bout against Harlem Eubank this Saturday. The Chorley fighter moves to welterweight following his controversial ..
From Hammering Nails to Hitting Doubles: Why This Ex-Roofer Laughs at Darts Burnout
Damon Heta dismisses Premier League darts burnout complaints, citing his former career as a roofer. The Australian spent years working grueling..
The kid who had everything ahead of him is gone
Sixteen-year-old motocross national champion Aidan Zingg has died following a crash at Mammoth Mountain MX. The promising Kawasaki development rider ..
Jake Paul Just Called Out a World Champion and Honestly, I'm Here for the Chaos
Jake Paul has raised eyebrows by calling out unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez after watching him defend his titles. The..
Haggas Spills the Tea on His Royal Ascot Heroes (And Yeah, Economics is Still Broken)
William Haggas has revealed his plans for his Royal Ascot contenders. More Thunder, narrowly beaten in the Wokingham, could be supplemented for the..
Cricket Legend Wayne Ned Larkins Dies at 71 - The Man Who Made History Against the West Indies
Cricket legend Wayne Ned Larkins has died at 71 after a short illness. The former England batsman famously hit the winning runs at Sabina Park in..
Brooks Koepka Just Had the Golf Meltdown of the Century (And Nearly Took Out Some Fans)
Brooks Koepka had an epic meltdown at LIV Dallas yesterday, losing his temper after a disastrous round. The five-time major champion was seven over..
Wimbledon Line Judges Are Out of Work – And Their New Jobs Are Absolutely Brilliant
Wimbledon's line judges are facing redundancy as the tournament switches to electronic line calling in 2025. Lottoland has created a humorous..
The Day Aidan O'Brien Lost His Cool (And Why He Was Right)
Aidan O'Brien stunned racing journalists with an uncharacteristically passionate outburst following Lambourn's Irish Derby win. The normally..
Wayne Larkins dead aged 71: England batsman known as ‘Ned’ who hit winning runs in memorable West..
Wayne Larkins dead aged 71: England batsman known as ‘Ned’ who hit winning runs in memorable West Indies test dies
That Time Federer and Nadal Tried to Settle Their Rivalry on the Weirdest Court Ever Built
In 2007, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal settled their rivalry on a bizarre half-grass, half-clay court. The unusual concept came from Argentine..
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