Gallery: Weekend In Sport
Cricket’s greatest rivalry resumed this weekend as the Ashes kicked off at Edgbaston. Elsewhere, there were differing fortunes for the British sporting stars in action, with Katie Boulter winning her first trophy, but Rory McIlroy falling just short. And of course, Max Verstappen won another Grand Prix…
Rory McIlroy’s nine-year wait for a fifth major win goes on after he was beaten by one shot by American Wyndham Clark at the US Open in Los Angeles.
Clark carded a level-par 70 to claim his first major on 10 under and the £2.8m winner’s cheque.
England were hit by a one-two punch from Australia in a devastating 21-minute spell before rain ruined the third day of the first Ashes Test.
Only 22 balls were possible after 14:15 BST at Edgbaston, but in that time Australia were rampant under slate skies and floodlights to claim two wickets for two runs.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen equalled Ayrton Senna’s career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman’s sixth triumph in eight races this season gave him a 69-point lead in the championship and was the 100th victory for his Red Bull team.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso passed Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes on track to win a battle for second place.
Katie Boulter won her first WTA title with a dominant victory in Nottingham over Jodie Burrage in the first all-British tour-level final in 46 years.
The British women’s number one ranking was also on the line as Boulter outplayed her good friend 6-3 6-3.
England continued their perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying with a comfortable win at Malta.
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold – who started in central midfield – scored a fine 25-yard strike between an own goal, and two penalties from Harry Kane and Callum Wilson.
Back in April, England Football has launched a £3m partnership with Howdens Kitchens.
In light winds off Navy Pier New Zealand best mastered tough conditions in front of packed shorelines to win the season-opening Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago. Peter Burling led his team to victory over Tom Slingsby’s Australia and Phil Robertson’s Canada in the first three-boat event final of Season 4.
