Usain Bolt takes stake in Irish esports group Wylde
Investment by world’s fastest man takes company to ‘next level’, says co-founder
Ash Barty’s shock retirement gives tennis plenty to ponder
World number one is putting her mental health before the demands of the game
Emma Raducanu could bank up to €25m in the next two years
Sports marketing experts believe British tennis star has the world at her feet
Emma Raducanu’s US Open win was a glorious aligning of the fates
British teenager’s victory came out of nowhere so let’s not drown her in expectations
Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez face a battle of teen spirit in US Open final
The two endlessly gutsy teenagers have a long history and a number of parallels
Leylah Fernandez stuns Svitolina to reach US Open semis aged 19
Canadian giant-killer becomes youngest woman to make last four since Sharapova
Sporting Christmas comes early as Katie Taylor steals the show
TV View: With the Masters, F1, All-Ireland clashes and more it was difficult to keep pace
Self-made women, a K-pop triumph and the late night Nobel doorbell
Planet Business: Miss flying? Thai Airways has an almost perfect solution
Serena Williams: An icon who broke barriers and shattered records
American star has had to battle every bit as hard off the court against prejudice and misogyny
Lockdown takes games industry to a higher level
The key concern for the games industry is how to turn the current surge in interest into something more long-lasting
Naomi Osaka passes Serena Williams as highest-earning female athlete
Japanese tennis star earned €33.9 million in the last year according to Forbes
Ray Walker doping case raises more questions than answers
How banned substance Meldonium ended up in his system will not be clarified
Carlow’s Ray Walker says he did not ‘intentionally take any banned substance’
35-year-old confirms he has accepted four-year doping ban
Maria Sharapova announces retirement from tennis
32-year-old: ‘I’m new to this, so please forgive me. Tennis - I’m saying goodbye’
Sofia Kenin says Osaka and Andreescu inspired Australian Open win
American (21) came from a set down to defeat Garbine Muguruza in her first slam final
Future uncertain for Sharapova after early Melbourne exit
British No 1 Johanna Konta among those to lose out in first round at Australian Open
Ash Barty hopes for home party as Serena Williams keeps up chase
Barty’s form raises hopes she could end Australia’s 42-year wait for home winner
Player collapses at Australian Open ‘due to poor air from wildfires’
Qualifier Dalila Jakupovic collapsed on court amid genuine concern for her health
Offers flood in to be Andy Murray’s mixed doubles partner at Wimbledon
Scottish star was inundated with offers after admitting he was struggling to find one
Eddie Hearn: Katie Taylor is trading fame for success
‘She’s my favourite fighter, because I’ve never met anyone more driven and single-minded’
Joanne O’Riordan: Sharapova sells but tennis shouldn’t buy into comeback
It’s hypocritical to demote your clean players to promote one who has served a ban
Rampaging Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash
Russian in imposing form as she thrashes Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson 6-2, 6-1
Federer nets unseeded first opponent in Australian Open
Serena Williams’s bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam starts against world No 71
WTA to offer ranking protection for mothers returning to tour
Seedings will remain at the discretion of tournament organisers
US Open: Maria Sharapova dumped out by Carla Suarez Navarro
Russian loses 23-match unbeaten run under the lights after straight sets defeat in New York
US Open: Caroline Wozniacki shocked by Lesia Tsurenko
Women’s tournament loses top two seeds but Petra Kvitova progresses in New York
Le Tour: We don’t believe it but we still consume it
Evidence suggests we might even cheer meat-covered robots if we really want to
Wimbledon 2018: Change in the air as the old order falters
The world of tennis looks more open now that it has been for some time
Serena Williams has been seeded 25th for Wimbledon
Seven-time champion could not play last year as she was preparing to give birth
Halep fights back against Stephens to prove Grand Slam credentials
Romanian world number one was 2-0 down in second set after losing first to American
Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens set for French Open final
Simona Halep remains world number one after outclassing Garbine Muguruza
Maria Sharapova crashes out of French Open
Spaniard Garbine Muguruza ruthlessly ended Russian’s chances with straight sets win
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set for Paris reunion
Pair face off for first time since Williams’s pregnancy and Sharapova’s suspension
Serena Williams stirs up rivalry before Maria Sharapova duel
American saw off Julia Goerges to set up a meeting with old nemesis at Roland Garros
Serena Williams taken to deciding set but survives in Paris
Meanwhile, Maria Sharapova also got through but, likewise, it wasn’t easy
Rafael Nadal loses his world No 1 ranking in Madrid
Nadal had set a record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a single surface before defeat
Osaka stuns Sharapova in straight sets at BNP Paribas Open
Eugenie Bouchard suffers a shock defeat to American qualifier Sachia Vickery
Russian curler believes drink was spiked by team-mate
Alexander Krushelnitsky won a bronze medal in curling before testing positive
Russian athlete could lose medal after failed doping test at Winter Olympics
Alexander Krushelnytsky won bronze medal in mixed doubles curling
Maria Sharapova suffers arm injury as fitness struggle continue
The Russian has struggled physically after her comeback from a 15-month doping ban
Caroline Wozniacki has eyes on first grand slam title
The Dane will meet world number one Simona Halep for the Australian Open title
Maria Sharapova thrashed by Angelique Kerber in Melbourne
German makes light work of Russian taking battle of former champions in 64 minutes
Maria Sharapova sets up Angelique Kerber showdown
Women’s draw opens up in Melbourne as Johanna Konta loses to debutante Pera
Sharapova marks Australian Open return with comfortable win
Russian says she still has distance to travel to rediscover grand slam-winning form
We – the public – talk a good game when it comes to doping
Maria Sharapova received honour of parading Australian Open trophy at the draw
Maria Sharapova draws uneasy attention at Australian Open
Russian is making her comeback at the grand slam for first time since her drugs ban
Australian Open: Roger Federer starts defence against Bedene
Unseeded Maria Sharapova will face Germany’s Tatjana Maria in the first round
Venus Williams faces fellow African American at fitting time
Williams beat Kvitova 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 (2) to set up semi-final against Sloane Stephens
Maria Sharapova’s US Open return ended by Anastasija Sevastova
Petra Kvitova knocks out favourite Garbine Muguruza, Venus Williams into last eight
Maria Sharapova beats 18-year-old Kenin to reach fourth round
Venus Williams also through at US Open as sister Serena gives birth to a baby girl
The Maria Sharapova show rolls into US Open third round
Russian grinds out three set win over Timea Babos to extend Flushing Meadows return
Maria Sharapova knocks out Simona Halep in US Open return
Russian granted a wildcard into the tournament and looks like she means busines
US Open: Women’s game crying out for a rivalry
Inconsistency at the top of the women’s game remains a problem for the sport
Maria Sharapova handed US Open wild card
Tournament will be Russian’s first Grand Slam appearance since 15-month ban
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