Due to concerns with the weather, the competition’s blue riband showpiece, the 2025 Isle of Man TT, will not be held at this year’s event.
The race was postponed due to slew of adverse weather conditions on Saturday night, according to organizers.
The Senior race has not been run for the second time in the history of the competition; the previous one took place in 2012.
Following riders’ feedback during a course inspection lap, course director Gary Thompson stated that the decision had been made on safety grounds.
He announced the cancellation, stating that “the general impression is that today’s course is unsuitable for racing.”
Due to wet roads and earlier rain, the race had already been delayed by more than seven hours and had been cut from six laps to four.
The 37.7 miles (61 km) of public roads are used for the 118-year-old TT races, with modern competitors completing lap times of more than 130 mph (209 km/h).
Dean Harrison of Yorkshire won the Superstock class double, and Ryan and Callum Crowe of Manx, Ryan and Callum Crowe, did the same in the Sidecar class on Friday.
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Aryna Sabalenka said it “hurt to show such terrible tennis” in what she described as “the worst final I ever played” in her French Open loss to Coco Gauff.
World number one Sabalenka, bidding for a fourth major singles title, put in a frustrated and error-strewn performance in a 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-4 loss to the American.
Sabalenka committed 70 unforced errors – the highest in any women’s singles main-draw match at this year’s Roland Garros.
The Belarusian has lost successive Grand Slam finals, having been beaten in three sets by Madison Keys in the Australian Open showpiece in January.
Known for bringing humour to her speeches – Sabalenka jokingly threatened to fire her team after her US Open final loss in 2023 – the 27-year-old became tearful in Paris as she apologised to them for her performance.
“It was honestly the worst tennis I’ve played in I don’t know how many months,” Sabalenka said.
“Conditions were terrible, and she simply was better in these conditions than me.
“I think I was overemotional and I didn’t really handle myself well.
Sabalenka also lost to Gauff in the New York final two years ago, despite taking the first set 6-2.
In Paris, she led 4-1 40-0 in the first set but struggled to maintain that intensity on a windy Court Philippe Chatrier.
A renowned big hitter and strong server, Sabalenka struggled for rhythm in the face of Gauff’s supreme athleticism, and could not keep her frustration in check.
“I cannot go out there every time against her in the finals of the Grand Slam and play such terrible tennis,” Sabalenka added.
“It felt like a joke, honestly, like somebody from above was just there laughing saying, ‘let’s see if you can handle this’.
‘Already have flight booked to Mykonos’
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Sabalenka has reached seven finals this year, winning three titles, and leads the WTA Tour with 40 wins in 47 matches.
However, the two major losses will sting. In Paris, she made serene progress through the draw before beating three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in a momentum-swinging semi-final.
She overcame Gauff in Madrid in the build-up to Roland Garros, but the American has now won both of their Grand Slam finals.
Sabalenka will still be a favourite at Wimbledon, where her powerful game should translate well to the grass courts, but she will first take a break.
“I already have a flight booked to Mykonos,” the 27-year-old said.
“I just need a couple of days to completely forget about this crazy world [and] being like the tourist.”
Former British number one Greg Rusedski, who analysed the match for BBC Radio 5 Live, said Sabalenka is “already up there” as a Wimbledon contender.
“She will reflect on being more calm in those big moments, not wasting energy on court and dealing with these things,” he said.
“The grass courts are much higher bouncing now, which suits her game.
Hull KR have not fared well in their pursuit of silverware in the past couple of years, let alone since 1980 when they most recently won the Challenge Cup.
After losing to Leigh in golden-point extra time in the 2023 Challenge Cup final, they were edged out by Wigan, one of the greatest sides the modern game has ever seen, in last season’s Super League Grand Final.
But that near-half century drought ended on Saturday, when Mikey Lewis sailed his kick through the posts to help the Robins edge past Warrington with late drama at Wembley.
And what makes their recent success even more remarkable is they dropped out of Super League less than a decade ago.
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It is worth giving some perspective as to Hull KR’s position when Willie Peters was announced as their head coach in early 2023.
The Australian arrived off the back of a campaign which had seen former boss Tony Smith leave midway through the previous season and Danny McGuire take the helm on a temporary basis.
There was little to suggest KR were on the precipice of Super League stardom.
Yet, in his maiden season, he guided them to the Challenge Cup final, albeit a losing one.
The Robins licked their wounds and stormed their way to last season’s Super League Grand Final.
They even went toe-to-toe with Wigan for the League Leaders’ Shield in the lead up – something that might have seemed impossible when KR lost their Super League status in 2016.
Less than a decade later, they are Challenge Cup winners and now look in pole position to tee up an impressive league and cup double.
“It’s a weird feeling. It’s a crazy feeling, it’s unbelievable,” Peters told BBC Sport of his side’s Challenge Cup triumph.
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All great sides, no matter the sport, need a clutch player.
For Hull KR, half-back Lewis fits that mould.
The reigning Man of Steel dazzled in 2024, roaring his side to victory with some stellar performances across the season, leading to him winning the top individual award.
And the 23-year-old has been through it all with his side over the past two years. And falling short proved to be extra motivation.
“The heartbreak two or three years ago, it really sums it up,” Lewis told BBC Sport.
“These are finals I want to play for the rest of my career at this club, I love it, and hopefully we can go again.”
It speaks volumes that Lewis was able to compose himself for his cup-winning conversion.
With the Ashes series coming up at the end of the season, his ability to stay calm in a big-game situation will surely mean he will be England boss Shaun Wane’s starting half-back come October.
“I thought I just had to go through my process and trust it and that’s what I did,” Lewis added.
Whereas Hull KR have put in some stunning performances on their way to victory this season, it is fair to say the Challenge Cup final might not have set the world alight for the neutral.
It was edgy and attritional for much of the 80 minutes with neither side wanting to give anything away.
Despite was the quality of the game, captain Elliot Minchella was just happy for his side to get over the line.
“I’m lost for words. I thought we’d blown it, to be honest,” he told BBC Sport.
“That’s what we pride ourselves on, never giving in. It was the ugliest performance all year but it doesn’t matter, does it?”
If Hull KR are to undo Wigan’s domestic dominance it is likely to come by grinding out wins and putting the work in again from early next week as the season continues.
But for Peters, he sees the bigger picture and understands just how seismic a win it was for more than just his squad.
“I was a little more vocal than usual. When Mikey was going to kick the goal, players like that, they come up with special plays. That was a moment for him, a moment he’ll have forever. I felt calm then,” he added.
“This is for so many people who aren’t here today. People who are not with us, people have worked hard to get us to this.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s brief but unexpected alliance appears to have come to an abrupt end.
The biggest breakup is between Donald Trump, the country’s richest man, billionaire Elon Musk, and the world’s richest person.
After their friendship, Musk and Trump both gained rewards by contributing to Trump’s re-election campaign in the form of a role for him in his own government.
What was once a mutually beneficial alliance turned into a series of insults on social media as a result of the relationship’s political, or fiscal differences, however.
Elon Musk’s statement thus undermined US democracy.
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was “another generation” to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday’s Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo.
The final in Munich has been framed as a showdown between veteran Ronaldo, 40, one of the game’s biggest names, and 17-year-old Yamal, the most exciting young talent in world football.
Ronaldo scored the winner to send Portugal past Germany into the final and Yamal was named man-of-the-match after bagging a brace in Spain’s wild 5-4 semi-final win over France.
Ronaldo however said the focus on the two individuals was overblown, calling Spain “maybe the best national team in the world”.
“There are different generations, one is coming in and another is exiting the stage. If you want to see me as another generation, then that’s OK.
“When you talk about a clash between Cristiano and someone else, that’s not how it works. The media always try to hype things up, which is a normal thing, but it’s one team versus another team.”
“You’ve been talking about Lamine a lot and you’re right to do so because he’s very good,” Ronaldo told journalists, adding “but I’d like to talk about the team.
“They’ve got Nico Williams, great midfielders like Pedri and their coach (Luis) de la Fuente is very good, very strong, very disciplined.”
Portugal last beat their Iberian neighbours in a competitive fixture 21 years ago, in a match which Ronaldo started.
Like Yamal, Ronaldo burst onto the scene at a young age.
Aged just 18, Ronaldo impressed so much for boyhood side Sporting in a 3-1 win over Manchester United in a friendly in Lisbon that the English club decided to buy him, bringing him to Old Trafford less than a week later.
READ ALSO: Ballon d’Or Should Go To Champions League Winner — Ronaldo
‘Relaxed and in control’
Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League semi-final football match between Germany and Portugal in Munich, southern Germany on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP)
Like a young Ronaldo, Yamal has consistently impressed since bursting onto the scene, winning a league and cup double with Barcelona this season after lifting the Euro 2024 title in Germany last summer.
The Portuguese veteran asked media to allow the teenager to grow and improve without pressure, reminding them the Spanish star “with funny hair” was just “three years older than my son”.
“The kid has been doing very well, but what I ask is for you to let him grow, not put him under pressure. For the good of football, we need to let him grow in his own way and enjoy the talent he has.”
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Yamal was “only 17, but very mature for his age. Well-prepared, intelligent — he lives life as if it’s all normal, and that’s what we want for him”.
De la Fuente said the national side were “trying to walk alongside (Yamal) in his education,” but added “you’d be surprised, shocked, how calm he is.
“He’s special. For some people, this would be a situation of maximum stress. But for him, he’s relaxed, he’s in control — he masters the situation.”
The coach also took time to praise Ronaldo, calling him “a legend in football and an example of the values I like: effort, work rate, sacrifice, getting better every day and never letting your guard down.
“Portugal are led by a footballer who will go down in history with an indelible legacy.”
Both Spain and Portugal have already won the Nations League. Spain are the current champions from their win in 2023, while Portugal won the inaugural tournament back in 2019.
Spain have won 16 and drawn two of their past 18 fixtures — and have not lost a competitive match since March 2023.
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal told reporters his side “do not think we are better than anyone,” but “we trust ourselves 100 percent and know we can compete in every game.
“We’ve shown that over the years. Our level is very high.”
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was “another generation” to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday’s Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo.
The final in Munich has been framed as a showdown between veteran Ronaldo, 40, one of the game’s biggest names, and 17-year-old Yamal, the most exciting young talent in world football.
Ronaldo scored the winner to send Portugal past Germany into the final and Yamal was named man-of-the-match after bagging a brace in Spain’s wild 5-4 semi-final win over France.
Ronaldo however said the focus on the two individuals was overblown, calling Spain “maybe the best national team in the world”.
“There are different generations, one is coming in and another is exiting the stage. If you want to see me as another generation, then that’s OK.
“When you talk about a clash between Cristiano and someone else, that’s not how it works. The media always try to hype things up, which is a normal thing, but it’s one team versus another team.”
“You’ve been talking about Lamine a lot and you’re right to do so because he’s very good,” Ronaldo told journalists, adding “but I’d like to talk about the team.
“They’ve got Nico Williams, great midfielders like Pedri and their coach (Luis) de la Fuente is very good, very strong, very disciplined.”
Portugal last beat their Iberian neighbours in a competitive fixture 21 years ago, in a match which Ronaldo started.
Like Yamal, Ronaldo burst onto the scene at a young age.
Aged just 18, Ronaldo impressed so much for boyhood side Sporting in a 3-1 win over Manchester United in a friendly in Lisbon that the English club decided to buy him, bringing him to Old Trafford less than a week later.
READ ALSO: Ballon d’Or Should Go To Champions League Winner — Ronaldo
‘Relaxed and in control’
Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League semi-final football match between Germany and Portugal in Munich, southern Germany on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP)
Like a young Ronaldo, Yamal has consistently impressed since bursting onto the scene, winning a league and cup double with Barcelona this season after lifting the Euro 2024 title in Germany last summer.
The Portuguese veteran asked media to allow the teenager to grow and improve without pressure, reminding them the Spanish star “with funny hair” was just “three years older than my son”.
“The kid has been doing very well, but what I ask is for you to let him grow, not put him under pressure. For the good of football, we need to let him grow in his own way and enjoy the talent he has.”
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Yamal was “only 17, but very mature for his age. Well-prepared, intelligent — he lives life as if it’s all normal, and that’s what we want for him”.
De la Fuente said the national side were “trying to walk alongside (Yamal) in his education,” but added “you’d be surprised, shocked, how calm he is.
“He’s special. For some people, this would be a situation of maximum stress. But for him, he’s relaxed, he’s in control — he masters the situation.”
The coach also took time to praise Ronaldo, calling him “a legend in football and an example of the values I like: effort, work rate, sacrifice, getting better every day and never letting your guard down.
“Portugal are led by a footballer who will go down in history with an indelible legacy.”
Both Spain and Portugal have already won the Nations League. Spain are the current champions from their win in 2023, while Portugal won the inaugural tournament back in 2019.
Spain have won 16 and drawn two of their past 18 fixtures — and have not lost a competitive match since March 2023.
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal told reporters his side “do not think we are better than anyone,” but “we trust ourselves 100 percent and know we can compete in every game.
“We’ve shown that over the years. Our level is very high.”
