Johnson's Grand Slam

Johnson's Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics?

Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track is set for its inaugural season in 2025 - but what is it all about, what does it mean for athletics and will it come to the UK?

Van Gerwen exits Grand Slam but Littler progresses

Michael van Gerwen fails to make it through to the Grand Slam of Darts last 16 but Luke Littler breezes through to the knockout stage.

Littler fights back to reach Grand Slam quarter-finals

Luke Littler produces a stunning fightback to beat Mike de Decker 10-9 and reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals.

23 years, 22 Grand Slams - the stats behind Nadal's success

BBC Sport looks at the statistics behind Rafael Nadal's success as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares for his final tournament.

Littler wins Grand Slam to go fifth in world rankings

Teenager Luke Littler continues his sensational maiden professional year by winning the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-3 trashing of qualifier Martin Lukeman.

Harris slams Speaker Johnson’s comments about CHIPS Act

Vice President Harris took a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday evening, after Johnson said on the campaign trail that he would "probably" move to try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

UK Athletics turns down Grand Slam Track involvement over financial concerns

UKA chief executive says cost would be too high Focus is on bid to host World Championships UK Athletics has rejected the chance to be involved in Michael Johnson’s $30m (£23.5m) new Grand Slam ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

2024-25 NBA City Edition jersey rankings: Grizzlies hit grand slam, Celtics fall flat with modernized look

The latest round of City Edition jerseys feature some excellent new designs

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

A look at Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam titles as he prepares to retire after the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after this week's Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga, Spain

Sports - ABC News - November 18

Freddie Freeman's historic World Series grand slam ball to hit auction block

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block

Sports - ABC News - November 20

Freddie Freeman grand slam ball to be auctioned. Could bring 'life-changing money' for Venice family

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball brought joy to the young Dodgers fan who caught it. Now it could bring his family millions at auction.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 21

Formidable Scotland stand in way of Wallabies’ rare shot at grand slam glory | Angus Fontaine

Australia are daring to dream after the rousing revival of the past fortnight but a tough test awaits in icy, sub-zero conditions at Murrayfield. For the Wallabies, the Test against Scotland at ...

World - The Guardian - November 23

Jannik Sinner's 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for Italy

Jannik Sinner completed quite an eventful 2024 by leading Italy to its second consecutive Davis Cup title

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts a one-month suspension in doping case

The International Tennis Integrity Agency says five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Five-Time Grand Slam Champion Iga Swiatek Receives One-Month Doping Ban

The women’s world No. 2 tennis player tested positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension in doping case

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension for violating anti-doping policy

The No. 2 player in the world tested positive for a banned substance in August

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Harris slams Speaker Mike Johnson for saying the GOP may repeal CHIPS Act

Vice President Kamala Harris tore into Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday for his comment that Republicans might seek to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act if they take control of Congress in ...

Politics - NBC News - November 2

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

World - The New York Times - November 14

‘Incompetent’ FCA slammed by MPs

Report calls for overhaul of UK regulator after three-year probe heard from whistleblowers and former staff

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Boris Johnson and the bestseller trick

His memoir may have hit the charts but things are not quite how they seem

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Nature: Grand Teton National Park

We leave you this Sunday morning in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, where bison are waking up to fall. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.

Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.

Arteta slams penalty calls in Arsenal loss to Inter

Mikel Arteta has vented his anger at the denial of a "1000 percent penalty" and insisted Arsenal produced their best European display in years despite losing 1-0 at Inter Milan.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Flick slams 'wrong' VAR decision in Barça loss

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick criticised the "wrong decision" to disallow Robert Lewandowski's goal for offside as his team were beaten 1-0 at Real Sociedad on Sunday in LaLiga.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Storms, heavy rain to slam Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest could see about 12 inches of rain as a storm moves near the West Coast. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast.

Pacific Northwest slammed by powerful bomb cyclone

A powerful bomb cyclone has hit the Pacific Northwest, bringing hurricane-force winds, rain and snow that knocked out power to more than half a million people. The storm could result in significant ...

Eye Opener: Bomb cyclone slams Northwest

A powerful bomb cyclone slams the Northwest with heavy snow and hurricane force winds. Also, new details about sexual misconduct allegations against two of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks. ...

Stormy weather slams several portions of West Coast

Relentless rain was pummeling Northern California on Thursday, turning the normally sunny state into a soggy mess as the powerful storm front moved south after it earlier slammed the Pacific ...

Extreme weather in U.S. slams both coasts

Severe weather on both sides of the country is bringing snow to the East as the West recovers from a bomb cyclone. Power outages and several deaths have been reported in Washington. CBS News' ...

Philippines President Slams Vice President’s Assassination Plot

Political turmoil has escalated after Vice President Sara Duterte claimed to have arranged for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s assassination if she is slain.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

House GOP nominates Johnson for Speaker

House Republicans on Wednesday nominated Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to retain the gavel in the upcoming 119th Congress, according to three sources in the room, as the conference prepares to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Grand Canyon officially joining Mountain West

Grand Canyon will join the Mountain West Conference by at least 2026, the school and conference announced Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Mexico marks Day of the Dead with grand parade

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Verstappen wins São Paulo GP from 17th on F1 grid as Norris struggles – live reaction

Race starts at 3.30pm GMT; 12.30pm local time in Brazil Get in touch: contact Yara via email The starting grid.. We’re inching nearer to the start! We start with a lovely rendition of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Ariana Grande channelled her loss into Wicked role

The adaptation of Broadway show Wicked has a star-studded cast of Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum.

Trump's immigration grand strategy casts wide net

President-elect Trump is returning to the White House looking to dwarf his first term's significant impact on immigration policy. Eight years after he first won the presidency, Trump has remolded ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Oz

Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie, which is the first installment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway show.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 22

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins fourth F1 title in a row – live

George Russell takes race victory on Las Vegas strip Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @joeylynchy Off the track, Russell is also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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