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Aussie tennis star slams 'fan' who body-shamed her - and gets an amazing reply
08/01/25 07:23
Aussie tennis star Destanee Aiava hit back at several fans on social media who disgracefully appeared to body shame her. The 24-year-old took to X to call out one comment, that claimed she 'needed to lose some weight to get more quick on her feet'. The comment has since been deleted. Aiava replied to the post stating: 'Good job triggering my ED [eating disorder]'...read
Emma Raducanu eases injury concerns ahead of Australian Open by sharing training pictures at Melbourne Park after being spotted with new fitness coach
05/01/25 19:44Emma Raducanu practised at Melbourne Park on Sunday to ease concerns about her participation in the Australian Open, after withdrawing from the ASB Classic last week.
Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk's failed drugs test is for the 'Soviet super-soldiers' substance that earned Maria Sharapova a two-year ban - as £88m Ukraine winger fights for his career
17/12/24 14:20The substance behind Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk's failed drugs test that has resulted in a provisional suspension being issued by the Football Association has been revealed.
Rihanna puts on a VERY eye-popping display in plunging lace dress under blue fluffy coat as she sits beside boyfriend A$AP Rocky, Edward Enninful and Maria Sharapova inside 2024 Fashion Awards
02/12/24 22:16The superstar, 36, was joined at her table by her boyfriend A$AP Rocky, as well as former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful , tennis star Maria Sharapova and Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini.
Maria Sharapova reveals how her sleep schedule has changed since welcoming her son
28/10/24 18:20Maria Sharapova, 37, opened up about parenting - and struggling to get enough sleep - during an exclusive panel discussion hosted by Hästens on Friday afternoon in Manhattan.
Britain's Mika Stojsavljevic, 15, secures the girls singles title at the US Open as she becomes the youngest winner since 2006
07/09/24 22:15The 15-year-old is the youngest winner since 2006, beating No 7 seed Wakana Sonobe of Japan, and the first British winner of this event since Heather Watson in 2009.
Idris Elba cuts a cool figure in white as he holds hands with glamorous wife Sabrina as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of Maria Sharapova's first Wimbledon title
04/07/24 10:03Idris Elba and wife Sabrina looked more loved-up than ever as they attended an intimate dinner at The Twenty Two, Mayfair to celebrate Maria Sharapova on Wednesday.
David Haye and girlfriend Sian Osborne look cosy as they leave swanky hotel dinner date together
04/07/24 08:04The boxer, 43, and model, 32, were among the guests who joined the retired tennis star in London to celebrate the 20th anniversary her famous Centre Court victory.
Rita Ora looks stylish in a camel jacket as she leaves Maria Sharapova's Wimbledon bash with her giddy husband Taika Waititi
04/07/24 07:42Rita Ora and Taika Waititi looked in great spirits as they left Maria Sharapova's Wimbledon bash together on Wednesday night.
Maria Sharapova celebrates 20th anniversary of her first Wimbledon title at intimate dinner with Idris and Sabrina Elba, Rita Ora and Princess Beatrice
04/07/24 00:03The retired tennis star, 37, was joined by a slew of famous faces to celebrate her famous victory on the Centre Court in 2004.
Actress Hannah Waddingham serves up a bold style statement at Wimbledon with a flowing floral print dress and oversized white sunglasses - as celebrity spectators defied the drizzle
03/07/24 21:37Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham, 49, got into the SW19 spirit yesterday with a flowing purple floral print dress as she watched the Centre Court action at Wimbledon.
Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she returns to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
29/06/24 16:42A former women's Wimbledon champion looked unrecognisable as she made a return to the iconic tennis club ahead of this year's first-round tournament getting underway on July 1.
Maria Sharapova turns heads in a daring sheer top as she attends Schiaparelli's Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week show
24/06/24 13:44The retired tennis star, 37, commanded attention in a daring sheer top as she arrived at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
Maria Sharapova wows in neon tennis-ball hued dress as sports star attends the Met Gala 2024 in NYC
07/05/24 02:52Maria Sharapova wowed in a tennis ball-hued neon dress as she attended the 2024 Met Gala in NYC on Monday.
NYPD hunting male and female murder suspect for grisly killing of Russian mother found stuffed in duffel bag in her Manhattan apartment
19/03/24 19:12Police are reportedly searching for two suspects in connection to the case of a woman found murdered and stuffed into a duffel bag at her New York City apartment.
Alessandra Ambrosio stuns in a thigh-high split dress as she joins stylish Maria Sharapova at the Roger Federer x Oliver Peoples launch
13/03/24 08:59The Brazilian model, 42, attended the former tennis superstar to celebrate his new sunglasses collection at The Tower Bar in Sunset Tower Hotel, Los Angeles.
Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable just four years after retiring from tennis... as she stuns the French capital with a stylish and elegant outfit at Paris Fashion Week
05/03/24 11:45The tennis legend looked unrecognisable as she rocked up to Paris Fashion Week in a stylish all-black outfit. Since retiring in 2020, the 36-year-old has largely focused on fashion and business interests.
Former tennis rivals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova go from Grand Slam to glam as they lead the stars at Valentino afterparty during PFW
04/03/24 09:59The two sporting legends looked in high spirits as they headed home for the evening, after swapping the court for the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week.
Ayda Field and Maria Sharapova lead the front row glamour as they attend the Hermes womenswear show during Paris Fashion Week
03/03/24 01:48Ayda Field, 44, and Maria Sharapova, 36, stunned at the Hermes womenswear show for Paris Fashion Week on Saturday.
Simona Halep confident of an imminent return to tennis after three-day hearing for doping appeal... with the former Wimbledon champion currently banned for four years
09/02/24 19:23Former World No 1 Halep was banned for four years in September after she was found to have ingested banned substance roxadustat from a urine sample at the 2022 US Open.
The bizarre moment you missed in Jannik Sinner's celebrations after he won the Australian Open
28/01/24 22:26Tennis players can be a superstitious lot, as proved by Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner's strange act as he celebrated his maiden Grand Slam title on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night.
Australian Open champ Aryna Sabalenka stuns as she poses with her trophy in a striking white dress - and lifts the lid on her wild celebrations
28/01/24 01:46Last year she wore an eye-catching pink dress as she celebrated her maiden grand slam title. This year the 25-year-old opted for an all-white ensemble after defeating Zheng Qinwen in straight sets.
Australian Open star Coco Gauff hits back after her opponent's husband found a sneaky way to take a trashy snipe at her
24/01/24 01:22Marta Kostyuk's husband Heorhii was slammed by tennis fans for the tacky message he wore during his wife's quarter-final loss to the American on Tuesday.
Former World No 1 Simona Halep admits that four-year doping ban will 'END her career' unless she wins upcoming appeal... and laments how split with coach responsible for banned drug 'shook her faith'
15/12/23 15:54The 32-year-old was handed the suspension in September after she was found to have ingested banned substance roxadustat from a urine sample at the 2022 US Open.
Priyanka Chopra wows in a stylish pink dress as she and chic Naomi Campbell lead the stars at the F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi
26/11/23 15:09The actress, 41, and the supermodel, 53, led the stars arriving into the renowned sports event.
Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova takes up new sport also enjoyed by Eugenie Bouchard... and will take on tennis legends in Miami showdown
23/09/23 11:42Sharapova looks to be ready to compete on the court once again after announcing she will take part in a different sport alongside fellow former tennis star John McEnroe.
MIKE DICKSON - MATCH POINT: Simona Halep's story is sad and complex after she was handed a four-year ban for a doping violation... but it shows clean stars are being protected
20/09/23 05:27MIKE DICKSON - MATCH POINT: The 126-page ruling on the doping case of Simona Halep is one of head-spinning complexity. Its reading is not for those with attention deficits.
Nick Kyrgios urges tennis players to 'just stop taking shady s***' as the Australian weighs in on the sport's doping discussions following Simona Halep's ban
14/09/23 17:49It comes after Simona Halep was given a four-year ban, the most significant seen since Maria Sharapova was banned in 2016, after she was found with a forbidden substance in her system.
Simona Halep is banned for FOUR YEARS following anti-doping violation but the former Wimbledon champion and ex-world No 1 insists she will appeal the decision
12/09/23 15:22Two-time women's Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been banned from tennis for four years after two violations for breaching the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme [TADP].
Tennis star Maria Sharapova looks sensational in bold yellow power suit as she attends fashion awards
07/09/23 08:40The former Wimbledon champion drew eyes in a bold yellow power suit as she attended the Couture Council lunch in New York on Wednesday.
Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova turns heads in a stunning orange suit as she attends day one of the US Open following her retirement
29/08/23 08:24Maria Sharapova commanded attention in a red suit as she attended day one of the US Open in New York City on Monday.
Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov packs on the PDA with new Romanian actress and model girlfriend Madalina Ghenea during romantic Italian getaway
26/07/23 14:28Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov packed on the PDA with his new Romanian actress and model girlfriend Madalina Ghenea during a romantic Italian getaway on Wednesday.
Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova cut a stylish figure in white blazer and denim as she attends the F1 Grand Prix in Monte-Carlo
28/05/23 18:18The Russian tennis star, 36, looked glowing as she donned a stylish look for the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco on Sunday - featuring a white blazer and glamorous shades.
Former Wimbledon champion looks UNRECOGNISABLE three years after retiring from tennis... as the star shows off new look in Miami
13/05/23 08:53The 36-year-old was in town as part of the Formula 1 race weekend, where she appeared alongside Lewis Hamilton at the Formula One Accelerate Summer.
'There's something about playing dopers in Madrid!': Genie Bouchard digs up her old Maria Sharapova feud after beating Dayana Yastremska, two years on from her drugs ban
27/04/23 17:37Bouchard, 29, continued her fine run in Madrid by coming from a set down to beat Yastremska 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the second round of the competition.
Pioneering tennis coach Nick Bollettieri - who helped develop Andre Agassi, Maria Sharapova, Boris Becker and the Williams sisters at his famous Florida academy - dies aged 91
05/12/22 12:27The 91-year-old was a force of nature, believed to have been married at least seven times, and helped produce multiple champions from the production line he established in Florida.
'There is NO chance Simona knowingly or purposely took any substance on the banned list': Simona Halep's former coach Darren Cahill leaps to the 2019 Wimbledon champion's defence as he insists her 'integrity is faultless'
23/10/22 16:58In what is tennis' biggest drugs controversy since the Maria Sharapova saga, the world No 9's sample was found to have contained the blood-booster Roxadustat.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Does anyone care about a boxer's life when there is money at stake? If the sport is to have any credibility, Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr COULD NOT go ahead this weekend
05/10/22 20:34As a fight it was always suspect. One man beefing up, one man slimming down, all that put Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr in a ring together was ancestry. Now there is an element of the grotesque.
Maria Sharapova was RIGHT to suggest there is a shortage of elite talent in women's tennis... but the strength in depth lower down is probably greater ahead of US Open final clash between Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur
09/09/22 16:15MIKE DICKSON: Maria Sharapova turned up at Flushing Meadows on Thursday night, and showed she has not lost her ability to deliver a caustic observation.
'I was just devastated... I felt so guilty': Serena Williams reveals how she got just 30 MINUTES' sleep before a win at the French Open in 2018 after her daughter Olympia fell out of her high-chair and was rushed to the hospital
24/08/22 19:09Serena Williams revealed a scary moment during the 2018 French Open to Meghan Markel, saying that daughter, Olympia, broke her wrist the night before a morning match, requiring a hospital visit.
Maria Sharapova showcases her lean post-baby body in black shorts as she is seen for the FIRST time since giving birth to her son at a Pilates class in LA
20/07/22 22:25Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova was seen for the first time since giving birth to her first child, a son named Theodore, at a Pilates class in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon.
Maria Sharapova has given birth! The retired tennis champion welcomes her first child with fiancé Alexander Gilkes
15/07/22 19:35The retired tennis champion, 35, announced the birth of her first child Theodore on Friday, sharing a picture of the newborn along with her fiancé Alexander Gilkes.
Emma Raducanu should ask Maria Sharapova how best to handle fame, says ex-Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli - with the British No 1 already signing deals with Porsche, Tiffany and Dior since shock US Open win
06/07/22 16:00DAVID COVERDALE: Raducanu has not been able to replicate her form from Flushing Meadows over the past year and was knocked out in the second round of Wimbledon last week.
Wimbledon chiefs deny 2004 champion Maria Sharapova was snubbed from Centre Court centenary celebrations because of her nationality... with players from Russia and Belarus banned because of the war with Ukraine
04/07/22 21:30DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: Sharapova was a notable absentee from Sunday's parade of champions, which included 26 former winners.
£623 per minute! Brit hopeful Harriet Dart is knocked out of the French Open in the first round, losing 6-0, 6-2 to Martina Trevisan... but she does take a £53,000 pay-out in prize money for just 85 minutes' work!
23/05/22 11:25The 25-year-old from London lost 6-0 6-2 to Italy's Martina Trevisan at Roland Garros, narrowly avoiding the dreaded double bagel on her debut in the main draw there.
Maria Sharapova hides blossoming bump in flowing gingham gown in FIRST public sighting after announcing she is pregnant with first child
14/05/22 00:58Maria Sharapova was spotted grocery shopping in Los Angeles this week in her first public sighting since she announced she is pregnant.
Emma Raducanu 'hopes to hire a coaching team led by esteemed trainer Riccardo Piatti for next month's French Open' after shock split with Torben Beltz left US Open champion looking for a fourth mentor in a year
27/04/22 07:42Piatti's academy boasts a number of experienced staff, including fitness trainers and physiotherapists, who could quickly form a team around Raducanu as she chases further Slams.
Maria Sharapova announces she's expecting first child with fiance Alexander Gilkes in 35th birthday post: 'Precious beginnings!'
20/04/22 02:58Maria Sharapova is expecting her first child with fiance Alexander Gilkes.
Demi Moore, 59, shows off her very youthful visage and cuts a glamorous figure as she joins chic Lucy Boynton and Maria Sharapova at the star-studded Chloe Paris Fashion Week show
03/03/22 14:58Demi Moore showcased her very youthful visage and glamorous look as she joined Lucy Boynton and Maria Sharapova at the Chloe Paris Fashion Week show on Thursday.
BRIT WATCH: Dan Evans and Heather Watson join Andy Murray in the second round of the Australian Open, but Harriet Dart is swept aside on Rod Laver Arena by Polish star Iga Swiatek
18/01/22 06:37Dart came through qualifying for the third time here in four years, and for the third time found herself on Rod Laver Arena facing one of the big names. Although she started strongly, she lost.
Let Novak IN? Calls for tennis superstar NOT to be deported because he donated $25,000 to help Australia during the deadly bushfires
06/01/22 02:15Supporters of Novak Djokovic have pleaded for the tennis superstar not to be deported from Australia, pointing to a $25,000 donation he made to bushfire victims across the nation in 2020.
Tennis' golden girl scores another win! Emma Raducanu, 18, is unveiled as Evian's new global brand ambassador - after being snapped up by luxury labels Dior and Tiffany & Co.
09/12/21 08:13Emma Raducanu, 18, who lives in Kent, has had a rapid rise to A-list celebrity status following her US Open triumph in September, and joins Dua Lipa and Maria Sharapova as an Evian ambassador.
Coaching Emma Raducanu will be one of the TOUGHEST jobs in tennis, claims Maria Sharapova's old mentor... after fairytale US Open win creating sky-high expectations around the British star
14/10/21 14:21Michael Joyce, who helped Sharapova win Wimbledon aged only 17 - the first of five Slam triumphs for the Russian - doesn't expect too many coaches to be knocking on Raducanu's door.
Emma Raducanu has the potential to be a world-beater but we need to be patient because she is not the full package yet, warns Andre Agassi's former coach
18/09/21 23:01NICK BOLLETTIERI: I know what it takes to become a serial Slam champion, and what blend of raw talent, work ethic, physical ability, mental toughness, application and unquenchable desire.
Ten out of ten(nis!) Emma Raducanu leads fellow court stars as triumphant teen joins Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova at the Met Gala... 48 hours after winning the US Open
14/09/21 11:08The triumphant teen traded her Wimbledon whites for a rather more elegant monochrome outfit from Chanel, just days after making history by winning the US Open.
Maria Sharapova praises 'beautiful human being' Naomi Osaka and says we should be supportive of athletes going through tough times - but insists 'you still have to show up for the press'
09/09/21 15:27Sharapova, 34, urged others to be more supportive of Osaka, 23, saying we need to 'respect the decisions that players make at times of vulnerability'.
Leylah Fernandez beats Elina Svitolina to become youngest US Open semi-finalist since Maria Sharapova... with Canadian teen winning third-set tie-break to add fifth seed to former champions Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka in list of scalps
07/09/21 23:01The young Canadian has demonstrated ferocious ball striking, immense athleticism and a tremendous competitive zeal in her run at the US Open, and it was the same here.
Venice Film Festival 2021: Charlotte Gainsbourg displays her toned legs in a thigh-skimming scalloped mini dress as she takes centre-stage at the premiere of Sundown
06/09/21 08:21Stepping out in the chic strapless number, the French star, 49, teamed her short frock with knee-high sparkly boots while posing for photographers at the annual event.
Venice Film Festival 2021: Maria Sharapova is a vision in semi-sheer chiffon as tennis ace makes a glamorous red carpet appearance at the Lost Illusions premiere during day five of COVID delayed ceremony
05/09/21 17:01Maria Sharapova, 34, beamed when she stepped onto the Venice Film Festival 2021 red carpet on Sunday, slipping into a stunning chiffon gown at the premiere of Lost Illusions.
Tennis ace Maria Sharapova looks effortlessly chic in a black dress as she enjoys breakfast in Venice with fiancé Alexander Gilkes
04/09/21 16:25Maria Sharapova looked elegant as she walked the streets of Venice with fiance Alexander Gilkes before sitting down to enjoy a croissant on Saturday.
Maria Sharapova shows off her enviably toned abs in a black bikini as she enjoys a boat trip with fiancé Alexander Gilkes in Nerano, Italy
03/09/21 15:57She admitted during the Covid lockdown that she'd been struggling to find motivation to eat clean and work out.
Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson and Jack Grealish return to England training as trio hope to prove their form and fitness to Gareth Southgate after missing opening Euro 2020 win over Croatia
14/06/21 13:46All the players who didn't start were in training apart from Dean Henderson, with the goalkeeper carrying a slight niggle and missing his second session in a week ahead of the Scotland game.
Newly-engaged Maria Sharapova dons $860 Bassike ensemble to inspect new house with fiancé Alexander Gilkes
29/03/21 18:12The Russian 33-year-old - who has no known health problems - bragged about getting the coronavirus vaccine last Wednesday
Newly-engaged Maria Sharapova flashes her dazzling £300k diamond ring after fiancé Alexander Gilkes drops her off at LAX
04/02/21 08:49The newly-engaged tennis ace, 33, flashed her £300k diamond engagement ring after being dropped off by her fiancé at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday.
Newly-engaged Maria Sharapova and fiancé Alexander Gilkes mask up to shop in Santa Barbara
02/02/21 19:36The Russian 33-year-old sported the $130 Pangaia 'Lightweight Recycled' sweatshirt and matching $120 'Heavyweight Recycled' track pants
Maria Sharapova is spotted for the first time with fiance Alexander Gilkes after announcing their engagement as they chill out in Malibu
27/12/20 00:55Maria Sharapova, 33, is spotted out for the first time since announcing her engagement to art dealer beau Alexander Gilkes,44, as the pair enjoyed Christmas Day at a beach house in Malibu
Maria Sharapova heads to a private workout session as she's seen for the first time since her engagement to art dealer Alexander Gilkes
19/12/20 19:18Maria Sharapova was spotted enjoying a drive and a stroll out in Manhattan Beach, California this Friday. The 33-year-old former tennis star was sleek and chic in a fitted black raincoat.
Maria Sharapova engaged to art dealer Alexander Gilkes... who is ex-husband of Meghan Markle's BFF Misha Nonoo: 'This was our little secret'
17/12/20 19:36The 33-year-old retired Russian tennis superstar took to Instagram to announce that the 41-year-old British businessman had popped the question.
Maria Sharapova oozes 1970s retro vibes as she slips in and out of a number of sexy and chic ensembles for photoshoot
12/12/20 03:56Maria Sharapova oozed 1970s retro when she slipped in and out of a number of sexy and chic ensembles during a promotional photoshoot.
British No 1 Johanna Konta splits with coach Thomas Hogstedt following third-round loss to Garbine Muguruza at the Italian Open
18/09/20 16:10Konta, who reached the final in Rome last year in a breakthrough performance on clay, has had a number of battles with Muguruza in the past but this was much more straightforward for the Spaniard.
'Laura doesn't know me very well': Johanna Konta hits back at fellow Brit Robson after her former Fed Cup team-mate questioned her decision to work with Maria Sharapova's former coach, labelling the decision 'weird'
26/08/20 05:46British No1 Konta cruised past Russian veteran Vera Zvonareva on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Western and Southern Open and stay on course for a first WTA Tour title in three years.
Maria Sharapova displays her gym-honed figure in a black crop top and leggings as she works out on the beach
19/08/20 22:19The retired tennis star, 33, kept up with her fitness regime as she worked out on the beach in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Maria Sharapova is fit and fierce boxing with a trainer and toning up her arms with heavy weights during Los Angeles beach workout
30/07/20 19:59Maria Sharapova was spotted getting in a brutal workout with her trainer on the beach in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
British No 1 Jo Konta teams up with Maria Sharapova's old coach Thomas Hogstedt after splitting with Dimitri Zavialoff
23/07/20 21:30EXCLUSIVE: Jo Konta has begun a trial period working with one of the best-known coaches in women's tennis, who has coached Maria Sharapova and a host of Grand Slam champions.
SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: How Maria Sharapova stays in smashing form during coronavirus lockdown
14/05/20 00:19SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Wimbledon champ Maria Sharapova is working out with Madonna and Gywneth Paltrow's personal trainer Tracy Anderson amid lockdown.
Maria Sharapova enjoys her retirement as she cradles tiny dog on hike with pals in LA... a week after ending five-time Grand Slam tennis championship career
06/03/20 19:28The 32-year-old Russian athlete was seen on a hike with two pals in Palos Verdes, California on Thursday. Maria seemed to be in great spirits as she beamed while cradling tiny dog while enjoying breeze.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Maria Sharapova produced one final Oscar-worthy performance in her retirement video... but it was pretty much goodbye to elite standard tennis as soon as she said farewell to meldonium
26/02/20 21:17MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: She isn't on the payroll, but if any athlete has publicly verified the immense benefits of meldonium, it is Sharapova.
Maria Sharapova won every major, earned $40m in prize money and her retirement deprives tennis of a huge name... but after the drugs ban and underwhelming comeback, other stars will walk away with heads held higher
26/02/20 17:13MIKE DICKSON: Her retirement deprives tennis of a star name, one of several likely to depart the sport in the next two years. Others will, however, be able to leave with their heads held higher.
Maria Sharapova was the cover girl tennis star who won Wimbledon at 17, dated the rich and famous and was embroiled in a drugs scandal... all after her family had fled Belarus to avoid the impact of Chernobyl
26/02/20 15:46Her decision to retire from tennis on Wednesday means the end of a career for one of the game's true bona fide stars who transcends the world of tennis from fashion star to global businesswoman.
Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova announces her retirement from tennis in an emotional essay in Vanity Fair - three years after coming back from a drugs ban
26/02/20 13:08Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis after winning five Grand Slam titles during her career. She has announced she will be quitting tennis in an interview with Vanity Fair.
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Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
