Tibs News

Almeraq won the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in a pulsating photo finish at Ascot. The four-year-old French colt burst through on the far side with a furlong to go, pipping Japan’s Satono Reve and Australia’s Joliestar. For a second-straight year, Satono Reve finished second while third-placed Joliestar was the pre-race favourite. For victorious jockey Tom Marquand this was his third…

Northampton Saints have backed up their regular-season dominance by winning the PREM Rugby final. Northampton beat Exeter 26-17 at Allianz Stadium, with George Hendy’s two second-half tries proving decisive. He scored two tries in three second-half minutes in the final quarter to see the momentum swing in their favour for their second title in three seasons. Saints took the lead inside two…

Oliver Glasner has been appointed as Nottingham Forest’s new head coach as they embark on their staggering fifth different figurehead in this role in the past year. The Austrian replaces the sacked Vitor Pereira, who was relieved of his duties last week. Glasner’s arrival to the City Ground is a bit of a surprise, considering he was linked with a number of top jobs upon leaving Crystal Palace…

Nottingham Forest are on the search of a fifth different head coach in less than a year after sacking Vitor Pereira. The club had a break clause they could activate in June in Pereira’s contract, which they did late on Tuesday. Pereira only joined the club in February, succeeding the sacked Sean Dyche. Forest had started the 2025-26 season with Nuno Espirito Santo in charge before Ange…

Fulham have hired Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach, with the Spaniard signing a three-year deal at the west London outfit. The Cottagers have been on the hunt for a new figurehead ever since Marco Silva left to join Portuguese giants Benfica. The 43-year-old, who will take charge of his first training session on Monday, had a brief spell in charge of Real Madrid this season, replacing his…

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA title since 1973 after completing a 4-1 series win over the San Antonio Spurs. Leading 3-1, the Knicks went into Game 5 in San Antonio knowing they were on the brink of history. And like how the series has panned out, they did it by coming from behind to win. In Game 4, New York trailed by 29 points to win, the largest comeback victory in Finals…

David Sullivan’s long and controversial association with West Ham United has entered its most uncertain chapter yet, leaving supporters wondering what the future holds for both the club and its largest shareholder. Earlier this month, Sullivan resigned from his positions as West Ham co-chairman and director after becoming aware of the impending publication of serious historical allegations…

Crystal Palace have appointed Pierre Sage as their new manager on a three-year contract. The 47-year-old replaces Oliver Glasner, who left the Eagles at the end of the domestic season after two-and-a-half trophy laden years. Sage comes to the Premier League after an impressive first season at Lens where he was named Ligue 1 manager of the year after guiding them to a second-place finish and…

Mexico 2-0 South Africa (Group A) The World Cup has got underway and it was full of action in the opening match as co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the curtain-raising match. Julian Quinones opened the scoring on nine minutes to send the majority of the 80,000-plus crowd at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City into raptures. South Africa’s task was made harder just after half-time when…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in football history. For the first time, 48 nations have gathered across the United States, Canada and Mexico, bringing together global superpowers, emerging forces and debutants dreaming of making history. From Lionel Messi’s pursuit of another world title to Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential final appearance on football’s grandest stage, the tournament is…

English cricket has been plunged into fresh controversy after a nightclub incident involving Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson sparked investigations, suspensions and renewed questions about the culture within the national team. The scandal unfolded just hours after England had secured an impressive 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s. Despite a newly…

Kieran McKenna has stunned English football by stepping down as Ipswich Town manager just weeks after guiding the club back to the Premier League, while also rejecting the opportunity to become Fulham’s new head coach. The 40-year-old had emerged as Fulham’s leading target following Marco Silva’s departure to Benfica, with many expecting the Northern Irishman to swap Portman Road for Craven…

The football world breathed a collective sigh of relief this week after Christian Eriksen provided a positive update following his latest health scare while representing Denmark. The 34-year-old midfielder collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020. In scenes that brought back painful memories, players from both teams formed…

The 2026 Men’s French Open will be remembered as the tournament where long-awaited dreams were realised and a new generation of stars announced themselves on one of tennis’ grandest stages. At Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev finally captured the first Grand Slam title of his career, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set final. The German prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1…

The 2026 Women’s French Open delivered one of the most unexpected and captivating tournaments in recent memory, as a new generation announced itself on the biggest clay-court stage in tennis. At Roland Garros, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva emerged as the champion, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final to claim the first Grand Slam title of her career. In doing so, the…

Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract, entrusting the Spaniard with the daunting task of leading one of football’s biggest clubs into a new era at Anfield. The 44-year-old arrives on Merseyside following an impressive spell at Bournemouth, where he earned widespread praise for transforming the Cherries into one of the Premier League’s most exciting…

The tennis world was left stunned as Serena Williams announced her return to professional tennis, reigniting one of the most extraordinary careers the sport has ever seen. Having stepped away from the game in 2022, Williams had repeatedly suggested that her focus had shifted towards family life and business ventures. Yet, in a move few saw coming, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion…