The Latest Breaking News from Mike Egerton

Barry Hearn: I let my heart rule my head to keep World Championship at Crucible

Hearn said he had “never” previously allowed sentiment to be such a big factor in his business dealings

The Independent UK · Mar 24

World Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045 after £45m revamp deal struck

The event must temporarily relocate in 2029 and possibly 2030 while the redevelopment work is in progress.

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Brendon McCullum and Rob Key ‘very lucky’ to keep their jobs, insists ex-England captain Michael Vaughan

McCullum will stay as head coach and Key as managing director, with Ben Stokes also remaining as skipper

The Independent UK · Mar 24

When is the Cheltenham Festival, where can you watch it and who will win it?

Four days of top-class jumps racing starts on Tuesday with Champion Hurdle highlight.

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Paul Scholes and Gary Neville called out by ex-Man United teammate for ‘unnecessary’ criticism of Michael Carrick

Paul Scholes took to Instagram to aim a dig at Michael Carrick after Manchester United’s loss at Newcastle on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Liam Rosenior backs ‘outstanding’ Alejandro Garnacho to be a success at Chelsea

The Argentina winger has started just two of seven Premier League games since Rosenior’s appointment in January.

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Andrea Pavan ‘grateful to be alive’ after three-storey fall forced him to withdraw from competition

The 36-year-old, a two-time DP World Tour winner, was forced to withdraw from this week’s Investec South African Open Championship after the accident

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Leah Williamson says player strikes cannot be ‘taken off the table’ amid schedule row

The Arsenal and Lionesses captain believes there is still time for governing bodies to address fixture congestion

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Michael Carrick says Man Utd ‘pulling together’ despite Jim Ratcliffe comments

Co-owner Ratcliffe told Sky News earlier this month that the United Kingdom had been “colonised by immigrants”.

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Premier League legend reveals one major concern for England ahead of World Cup

Les Ferdinand is concerned by England’s lack of striker options heading into this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK · Feb 18