Matt Majendie

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Matt Majendie is sports correspondent for The Standard, covering Formula 1, tennis, the Olympic Games, golf, boxing and athletics among others. Twice nominated for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, his first book Nazaré, Life and Death with the Big Wave Surfers is on the longlist for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.... MORE

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Matt Majendie is sports correspondent for The Standard, covering Formula 1, tennis, the Olympic Games, golf, boxing and athletics among others. Twice nominated for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, his first book Nazaré, Life and Death with the Big Wave Surfers is on the longlist for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

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Boxing

Fight of the century is upon us as history beckons for Fury or Usyk

The biggest bout in a generation as two undefeated fighters at their peak face off to be crowned undisputed heavyweight champion

18 May 2024
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F1

Business is booming in F1, but scandals threaten to burst the bubble

The sport continues to grow in spite of the on-track action, yet new threats to its image are refusing to go away

22 Mar 2024
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Tennis

Boulter books place in third round after teenage rival retires

Brenda Fruhvirtova the latest player to struggle in the heat

22 Mar 2024
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Tennis

Andy Murray defends Miami Open behaviour: 'I'm not a robot'

Former world No1 faced accusations during win over Matteo Berrettini

21 Mar 2024
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F1

Verstappen clarifies Red Bull future amid attempt to broker peace

World champion had been linked with Mercedes ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix

21 Mar 2024
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Tennis

'Heartbroken' Sabalenka speaks out after ex-boyfriend's 'suicide'

Tennis player asks for privacy after Konstantin Kolstov found dead

21 Mar 2024
<p>Jon Rahm will look to defend his Masters crown next month</p>
Golf

Rahm wary of Masters reception after LIV Golf defection

Rahm hopes “some type of peace” will allow him to compete at the Players Championship again

20 Mar 2024
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Tennis

Sabalenka to play at Miami Open after partner's 'apparent suicide'

The former ice hockey champion has passed away, aged 43

20 Mar 2024
<p>The pair have been linked together since 2021</p>
Tennis

Konstantin Koltsov, partner of Aryna Sabalenka, dies suddenly aged 42

The former hockey champion was often seen in the stands supporting the world no2

19 Mar 2024
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Cycling

Britain's most successful female Olympian Laura Kenny retires

Five-time Team GB gold medalist ends her illustrious career four months out from the Paris Games

18 Mar 2024
<p>Andy Murray has previously revealed he is unlikely to play on past this summer</p>
Tennis

Murray reveals latest on Olympic chances with retirement date unclear

Murray already has three Olympic medals and could yet go for a hat-trick of golds in Paris swan song

18 Mar 2024
<p>Scottie Scheffler has become the first man ever to successfully defend his Players Championship title</p>
Golf

Scheffler wins Players Championship again after last-gasp putt drama

Reigning world No1 narrowly avoids a playoff at TPC Sawgrass after overhauling five-stroke deficit to become first back-to-back winner

18 Mar 2024
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Golf

McIlroy denies wrongdoing after drop dispute with Spieth at Players

The discussion over the drop last eight minutes on the seventh hole

15 Mar 2024
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Tennis

Bees stop play as swarm sting Alcaraz in Indian Wells quarter-final

Wimbledon champion was stung on the forehead

15 Mar 2024
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Golf

McIlroy taking inspiration from 2019 recovery at Players Championship

In-form Scottie Scheffler is the huge favourite as the action gets underway at TPC Sawgrass

14 Mar 2024
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Football

How will new Champions League format work? Seedings and draw explained

A computer will be used for the knockout draw after research revealed it would have taken four hours

13 Mar 2024
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Horse Racing

Skelton brothers interview: How dad's recovery inspired success

Exclusive interview as brothers look for Festival winner

12 Mar 2024
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F1

Horner's job is safe, say Red Bull but power-play is ongoing

Report suggested the team principal was set to be axed

11 Mar 2024