Joshua Mbu

London

Senior Sports Reporter at The Daily Mirror

Senior Sports Reporter at Daily Express

Articles

U.S. tennis icon shows her true colors after daughter chooses different sport

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Mbu

USC has been a hotbed of beach volleyball stars in recent years, and the Trojans will hope that the verbal commitment of a new star will bring more success to the program American tennis legend Lindsay Davenport has shared her pride as her eldest daughter, Lauren Leach, has announced her commitment to USC to play collegiate beach volleyball.
Richard Petty's plea ignored by NASCAR as San Diego decision close

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Mbu

NASCAR is ignoring Richard Petty's complaints about road and street courses as the governing body closes in on a deal to race in San Diego, California, from 2026 onwards NASCAR is considering a new street race in San Diego after Shane van Gisbergen secured his Cup Series playoff spot with a win in Mexico City. The news comes after NASCAR legend and joint-record title holder Richard Petty told chiefs that road and street courses don't belong in the stock car racing series.
NASCAR ignores Richard Petty complaint as San Diego plan edges closer

1 week ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

An announcement on San Diego will likely come before NASCAR decides whether to return to Mexico City in 2026. The race south of the southern border was well received by locals, with fans swarming drivers for pictures and autographs, with the buzz felt by drivers. NASCAR remains hopeful of returning to Mexico City for a 2026 points race. However, they have refused to commit to it at this point.
Lindsay Davenport makes her feelings clear after daughter's sports decision

1 week ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

Tennis legend Lindsay Davenport has reacted to her eldest daughter, Lauren Leach, committing to USC to play college beach volleyball. Davenport, 49, a three-time singles Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 who kept an eye on the French Open earlier this month, with a theory on Novak Djokovic, will see the family's sporting prowess continue, but in a different discipline through Lauren. Lauren is still in high school but has already planned her next steps at the collegiate level.
Oilers star left out of Stanley Cup tradition after Panthers claim title

1 week ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Mbu

NHL star Evander Kane has been condemned on social media after not returning for customary handshakes following the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win against his Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers star Evander Kane was left out of the customary handshake with double Stanley Cup winners, the Florida Panthers, after receiving a misconduct penalty late in Game 6.
WNBA player who pulled Angel Reese's hair issues response to heated incident

1 week ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Mbu

Connecticut Sun star Bria Hartley has responded to the incident in which she pulled on the hair of Angel Reese during Sunday's WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup Connecticut Sun veteran Bria Hartley has responded to the incident where she pulled Angel Reese's hair during Sunday's WNBA Commissioner's Cup game against the Chicago Sky, asserting it was an "accident."Reese, 23, nearly got into a physical altercation with Hartley and her Sun teammates after her hair was yanked under the basket.
Richard Petty has two big problems with NASCAR - 'That can't be right'

1 week ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

As for Van Gisbergen, despite being a newcomer and undoubtedly knowing about the Legend of "The King," Petty will be unfazed by criticism of clinching a postseason birth. Road and street courses are the New Zealander's specialty, as proven by the 16+ second gap between himself and his rivals. "It means everything to us. That's essentially why I'm here, right?" SVG said.
WNBA player who pulled Angel Reese's hair responds to controversial incident

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Mbu

WNBA player Bria Hartley has broken her silence after pulling Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese's hair during last Sunday's WNBA matchup, sparking an on-court scuffle Connecticut Sun star Bria Hartley has responded to pulling Angel Reese's hair during Sunday's WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup with the Chicago Sky, claiming it was an "accident."Reese, 23, nearly came to blows with Hartley and her Sun teammates after her hair was pulled underneath the rim.
U.S. Open star had 'animated' disagreement with officials during final round

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Mbu

Cameron Young let his frustrations at U.S. Open officials be known following a disagreement on the 13th hole of Sunday's final round at Oakmont, which was won by J.J. Spaun PGA Tour star Cameron Young had an "animated" disagreement with U.S. Open officials over clearing water on the 13th hole during the final round last Sunday.
NASCAR chief discusses chances of Mexico City return after 'strategic move'

1 week ago | the-express.com | Joshua Mbu

"We went to the Coliseum for the Clash. … We went to our first street race in downtown Chicago, and this is going to be another first for us in a lot of ways. This is going to be certainly a monumental event for us, the first time we're going south of the border." NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps also noted the importance of the event to drivers. "We've had several game-changing firsts in recent years, but this one is different," he said.