CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA IN PARIS: BBC sports presenter Gary Lineker has infuriated the golf community by calling Justin Rose's popular caddie Mark Fulcher 'an absolute numpty'. The social media spat started after Lineker, whose one failure as a broadcaster has been hosting golf, responded to the Americans making a good start to the Ryder Cup in the opening fourballs by tweeting: 'This is all going a bit pear-shaped.' Fulcher, who has had previous disagreements with Lineker on twitter over politics, responded following Europe's whitewash of the Americans in the afternoon foursomes: 'Wrong again … fool.' ...read
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Ryder Cup crucial to Sky's new four-year deal with European Tour while the Belfry is likely to bid for event in 2026
CHARLES SALE: Sky Sports' continued coverage of the Ryder Cup for the next two tournaments is by far the most crucial aspect of their new four-year contract with the European Tour, agreed on the eve of the tournament. Sky first bought European Tour rights in 1992 when the Ryder Cup was bundled into the deal by agents IMG and this has been the case ever since. The value attached to the £50m-a-year contract for the next two Ryder Cups in Wisconsin and Rome is out of all proportion to them occupying only six days of golf over the next four years. ...read
America bringing their own chef to the Ryder Cup hotel leaves sour taste
CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA IN PARIS: It has not gone down well at the Trianon Palace Hotel in Versailles, where both Ryder Cup teams are staying, that the Americans have brought their own chef. This is being regarded as a major lack of respect for the French hosts, who are staging golf’s marquee team tournament for the first time. To add to the insult, American cooking is hardly renowned, while French cuisine is arguably the world’s best. Plus the super luxury five-star Trianon Palace has a kitchen to match its global reputation and a Michelin-starred restaurant among its varied gourmet eating choices. ...read
September 2018
Stars of sport
- Well that's a 180 degree turn! Former Tottenham star Van der Vaart to play first BDO darts tournament Will appear at next month's Denmark Open
- 'Guy can't catch (a break)': Fans mock De Gea after advert of Messi stealing his crisps airs shortly after his howler let star score Salt in the wounds
- Glum-faced Solskjaer leads his Manchester United stars as they arrive home after Champions League humbling in Barcelona Not happy
- Salah named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world Joins Taylor Swift and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as cover star
- 'When you can't blame Jose': Fans taunt Pogba after TV cameras pick up his stunned face following Messi's brilliant opening goal Speechless
more stars of sport
- Thumbs up if you're 2-0 up: Arsenal stars jet off for Europa League clash against Napoli Alex Lacazette and Co were in high spirits at Luton Airport
- 'Looks like that injury against City was severe!': Fans mock bizarre mural of England captain Kane found in Wembley pub Yikes!
- Ajax legend Overmars delights fans by sliding across the turf in his suit after famous win at Juventus Joined Edwin Van der Sar in post-match celebration
- 'The way football should be played!': Fans rave after Ajax youngsters produce stunning 12-pass 'Total Football' move Bewitched Juventus
- Ajax fans go ballistic in Amsterdam nightclub as city fills with supporters celebrating famous win over Juventus The place to be!
- Khan and Crawford look ready to rumble as they take part in open workout in New York Pair will clash for the WBO welterweight title at Madison Square Garden
- Salah and Van Dijk check out Porto's pitch as they eye Champions League semi-final spot Jurgen Klopp's men take a 2-0 lead into the second leg on Wednesday night
- 'He turned Jones inside out so many times here that his bandage loosened' Gary Lineker heaps praise on Lionel Messi after stunning skill
- Tottenham settle in at Manchester hotel ahead of Champions League showdown with City Mauricio Pochettino and his men looked relaxed ahead of their Etihad visit
- Djokovic sees red as he smashes racket THREE times during Monte Carlo meltdown Still managed to beat Philipp Kohlschreiber in the opening round
- Now that's head tennis! Konta, Watson and rest of GB's Fed Cup take on West Ham United women Preparing for pivotal tie against Kazakhstan
- Oh my God! Ramos has picture of the Last Supper at his Madrid home with HIS head replacing Jesus Christ's Marcelo is a 'disciple' in Ramos's version
- 'He's a f****** p****!': Deeney slates Arsenal rival Torreira after red card - and tells ref the decision was 'f****** embarrassing' Foul-mouthed
- Barton laughs and smiles in training amid assault allegations Manager is seen for the first time since Barnsley complained of alleged assault of their manager
- Leeds fan shows off gruesome broken ankle suffered celebrating winning goal... and he stayed until the end of the game! GRAPHIC CONTENT
- Liverpool fans go wild for next season's 'new strip' leaked online as it echoes iconic shirts from club's glory days Like Kenny Dalglish's famous old kit
- You're brave! Video emerges of Tuchel confronting PSG owner in tunnel after latest shocking loss Made clear his frustrations over squad
- Reigning champions Golden State Warriors stunned as LA Clippers overturn 31-point deficit to claim greatest-ever play-offs comeback win NBA history made
- Griezmann reveals his dream Arsenal team on football manager... but he's replaced EVERY player apart from Lacazette! Signed lots of stars
- Matic is lazy and Shaw is most likely to forget his passport! Lukaku, Young and Smalling reveal all about their Man United team-mates' travel habits
- Trump says he will honour Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom US president to award Woods the title after his Masters victory
- Shot in the head and brutalised by his violent mum but Terence Crawford says: ' I feel so peaceful' EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DANIEL MATTHEWS
- 'I have received the best news!' Former Liverpool and Newcastle defender Enrique gets all clear It follows treatment for a brain tumour
- Players and referee distraught at seeing horrendous leg break WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: African Champions League quarter-final marred
- The heartwarming moment Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Setubal by running over to hug his little brother
- Liverpool players come together to pay respects at Anfield memorial 30 years on from Hillsborough disaster Laid a wreath
- 'I was very emotional': Nadal pays tribute to 'favourite sportsman' Woods After he also fights back from injury to land Masters glory
- Brady wows UK crowd by crashing Q&A with call to Warner and says watching Woods made him want to play on Midway through session, Warner's phone went off
- 'This is why people don't take MLS seriously': Fans mock New York City 'keeper Sean Johnson Failed to control simple back pass
- 'I thought Sterling would be a bit of a d***head': De Bruyne reveals his views on team-mate before he came to City Opened up
- 'Relaxxx': Robertson posts brilliant response to moment Liverpool defender echoed Gerrard Slipped in possession against Chelsea
- Draxler has to be restrained in tunnel while Mbappe slams official Bastien after PSG humiliation Thrashed by Lille as they blow another title chance
- MVP candidate Harden registers 29 points and 10 assists as Houston Rockets rout Utah Jazz in first game of NBA play-offs Rockets won 122-90
- 'It sickens me to see a man with Salah's talent diving': Fans blast Liverpool star after dive against Chelsea Liverpool winger was criticised
- Detroit Pistons have no answer to Giannis as Bucks prove their play-off credentials with 121-86 victory in Game One Milwaukee Bucks have the NBA's best record
- 'To be honest, no': Cole admits he did NOT think former Chelsea team-mate Salah could become world class He hailed Egyptian's 'ruthless' streak
- Lille upset the odds as PSG are made to wait in their quest to retain Ligue 1 title Mbappe, Alves and Co were humiliated by their French rivals
- Kurzawa becomes the latest victim of the 'Drake Curse' - following in footsteps of Pogba and Aubameyang - after Lille thrash PSG Footballers be warned
- 'Think I was more interested in the chicken' Given sees the funny side after TV cameras show him looking preoccupied by food after Salah's goal
- 'Never stop chasing your crazy dream': Nike commemorate Woods' remarkable victory at Masters after he wins first major since 2008 Tiger roars back
- 'It's come full circle' Woods pulls off the impossible and mirrors scenes from 1997 by pulling his children into emotional embrace following his win
- 'What the f***?' Fans question whether Fabinho SNOTTED in direction of Hazard after Liverpool midfielder hauled him down with hefty challenge
- City at war: De Bruyne screams at Aguero during win at Palace after Argentine misses sitter De Bruyne demands more from Aguero
- Celtic's Christie taken off on a stretcher in a neck brace with suspected broken eye socket after horror clash with Ball Horrible scenes
- Chelsea loanee Bakayoko blasted by Acerbi after celebrating with Lazio star's shirt... which he had given to him as a peace offering Spat rumbles on
- 'The Irony! Have a word with your bosses': Lineker and Humphrey blasted by fans after presenters moan about fixtures being changed Branded hypocrites
- Ocon's awkward grid walk and Mercedes' magnificent 'double stack' pit stop - THINGS YOU MISSED from the Chinese GP All the bits you didn't see
- United defender Jones suffers nasty injury with blood pouring from his head after clash with Rice in West Ham match Gruesome wound for defender
- Scholes lifts lid on nightmare tenure as Oldham boss but reveals the experience hasn't put him off management Opened up
- Neymar edges closer to return as he trains with PSG since suffering serious foot injury in January A welcome sight for the French giants
- England star Sancho sets new Bundesliga goalscoring record as Dortmund go top again with Mainz win Youngest player to score 11 Bundesliga goals
- 'How many games have we had at home?': Nuno storms out of press conference His Wolves side had just lost 3-1 away to Southampton
- Missing west London, Jose? Former Chelsea boss Mourinho casts his eye over Fulham as they host Everton at Craven Cottage Was spotted in the stands
- Tottenham hat-trick hero Moura shares heartfelt moment on the pitch with his son Miguel after smashing three past Huddersfield Fantastic viewing
- Seeing double, junior?Ronaldo's son visits dad's iconic statue in Madeira with Juventus youth team as he looks to follow in footsteps Trying to emulate him
- Woods avoids injury scare at the Masters after freak accident sees security steward slide into the former champion Red card challenge
- Meet the $500m Beard who rules basketball: Harden is making NBA history... but why do people either love or hate him? They call him 'Lucky'
- Liverpool do the Double (sort of)! Mane and Klopp pick up Player and Manager of the Month awards They were in solid form throughout March
- Ozil makes blind Arsenal supporter's day as youngster gets to meet his hero: 'I know you'll continue to follow your dreams' Took time to have a chat
- Lukaku's mother left delighted after meeting Messi following Barcelona win over Manchester United Even a Premier League star's mum can fan girl
- Roma fan who claimed 'I could have scored that', given chance to prove it at Stadio Olimpico... and he fails spectacularly In front of a jeering crowd
- River Plate fan gets QR code tattoo showing Copa Libertadores win when scanned... but YouTube remove video After rival Boca Juniors supporters complained
- 'I'll put you away': Keown shuts down Jake Humphrey during on-air exchange after presenter sarcastically mocked his analysis After Arsenal v Napoli
- Rudiger reveals Hudson-Odoi is his best friend at Chelsea and why Loftus-Cheek is the club hardman German defender lifts lid on his team-mates
- Chelsea and Liverpool condemn fans filmed singing vile Salah chant which describes Muslim star as 'a bomber' ADAM CRAFTON IN PRAGUE