Archive: 2025 / 09

Jon Rahm will start Europe’s Sunday singles at the 2025 Ryder Cup on Bethpage Black, while world No.1 Scottie Scheffler opens for the USA. Both players arrive in top form after key contributions in foursomes and fourball. The opening matches set the tone for a dramatic finale as Europe defends their 2023 title.

Newcastle beat Wolves 3-0 at St James' Park as Alexander Isak scored in his eighth straight Premier League match. The Swede hit a brace before setting up Anthony Gordon for the third. Newcastle moved up to fourth with 38 points from 21 games. Wolves slipped back into the relegation zone on 16 points after hitting the woodwork twice and having a goal ruled out.

Angela Rayner resigned as Deputy Prime Minister after underpaying tax, a hit to Labour’s promise on standards. Keir Starmer called her a “true friend” in a handwritten note and said he didn’t want or expect her to go. Rayner, a key voice of Labour’s left and a union-rooted figure, leaves a gap in the government’s coalition. She’s out of Cabinet but far from out of politics.