Kevin Mitchell
The Guardian
United Kingdom
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Chris Eubanks lands knockout blow on Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach last eight
Chris Eubanks beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and said ‘I feel like I’m living a dream right now … I can’t believe it’ → Read More
Andy Murray unlikely to walk away from tennis while his fire still burns so brightly
The former Wimbledon champion’s performance in defeat by Stefanos Tsitsipas shows that his strength and desire remain → Read More
Carlos Alcaraz shows grand credentials to reach Wimbledon third round
Carlos Alcaraz moved into the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-3 win over Alexandre Müller → Read More
Cameron Smith finds redemption and acclamation to win his first major
Australian’s success based on solid long drives, astute selection of landing spots and spectacular putting → Read More
McIlroy and Hovland bring touches of magic and theatre to St Andrews
The Irishman and the Norwegian decided to take on the course and were rewarded with a share of the lead going into the final round of the Open → Read More
Tiger Woods bids emotional farewell in likely St Andrews swansong
The 15-time major winner looked a pale imitation of his best and conceded he may have played his last Open at St Andrews → Read More
The Open odd couple: DeChambeau and Daly pairing proves inspired
After their first round together as professionals, the wildly contrasting Americans ended day one like old friends → Read More
Wimbledon 2022 awards: the final word on the best and worst at SW19
Flying Djokovic, furious Kyrgios, Jabeur’s shotmaking and Tan’s defeat of Serena made for a memorable fortnight → Read More
Rafael Nadal defies pain and his father’s pleas to quit in epic win over Taylor Fritz
Rafael Nadal prevailed over the American Taylor Fritz in a fluctuating five-set quarter-final at Wimbledon to set up a semi-final against Nick Kyrgios → Read More
Novak Djokovic overturns two-set deficit to surpass Sinner at Wimbledon
The defending champion Novak Djokovic gave himself a ‘pep talk’ before reeling off three sets in a row to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals with victory against Jannik Sinner → Read More
How the roof turned Wimbledon into post-watershed entertainment
The BBC must be thrilled when the motors overhead start whirring but the tournament has become a late event by stealth → Read More
Jannik Sinner sees off Carlos Alcaraz to set up Novak Djokovic showdown
Italian won 6-1, 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-3 to stun his teenage opponent in a match between the two youngest players left in the men’s draw → Read More
Rafael Nadal brushes Lorenzo Sonego aside to make Wimbledon last 16
Rafael Nadal made light work of Lorenzo Sonego 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to keep his bid for a third Wimbledon title well and truly on track → Read More
Jimmy Greaves: the Boys' Own hero who stole the heart of a nation
Jimmy Greaves, the Tottenham and England striker, was revered by fans who saw him play in the flesh and by those who did not → Read More
Walking with giants, talking with stars: this sporting life is grand
The journey began in NSW and, after 50 sun-dappled summers in this business, it’s been a hell of a ride → Read More
Oscar De La Hoya: 'Fighting again is a serious proposition. I love and miss it'
Oscar De La Hoya talks to Kevin Mitchell about his preparations for an unlikely comeback and why his young lightweight hope Ryan García will be an even bigger star than himself → Read More
Callum Smith prepares for fight of his life against Saul 'Canelo' Álvarez
Unbeaten Liverpudlian towers over the Mexican, who he faces in Texas on Sunday, but the odds remain against him → Read More
Tyson Fury all bluster and brickbat but Anthony Joshua refuses to bite
Kubrat Pulev’s conqueror was not in the mood for a media show; at least Fury took part in the pantomime → Read More
Kubrat Pulev is an unwelcome guest on Anthony Joshua's road to Fury
In conversation this week with a long-retired fighter who knows his oats, the idea that Anthony Joshua could lose to Kubrat Pulev was dismissed as somewhere between unlikely and insane → Read More
Daniel Dubois' boxing career could have been over, eye specialist says
An eye specialist has told Daniel Dubois he could have suffered career-ending double vision had he not quit in the 10th round of his heavyweight fight against Joe Joyce, Frank Warren has said → Read More