Sam Drury

Manchester

Freelance Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports journalist @BBCSport. #LFC fan. All views are my own. Email: samdrury11 at gmail dot com

Articles

Stephen Bunting claims first Players Championship title since 2021

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sam Drury

Stephen Bunting produced a dazzling display to beat Jermaine Wattimena and win the 18th Players Championship of 2025. The world number four hit six 180s and averaged 104.84 as he dominated the final against his Dutch opponent in Leicester. Wattimena broke to win the first leg before Bunting reeled off six legs in a row - with checkouts of 164 and 156 along the way - to take complete control.
Fan hit by falling advertising banner at Halle Open and taken to hospital

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sam Drury

A female spectator was taken to hospital after being hit by an advertising banner that fell from the upper tier at the Halle Open in Germany. The 62-year-old woman was sitting in the lower tier watching Alexander Zverev's match with Marcos Giron when she was struck, but did not suffer any major injuries, according to the tournament website. Zverev handed her an ice pack, which she held to her neck as she left the stadium before going to hospital to be checked.
Fan hit by falling advertising banner at Halle Open

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Sam Drury

Alexander Zverev handed the spectator an ice pack following the incident [Getty Images]A female spectator was taken to hospital after being hit by an advertising banner that fell from the upper tier at the Halle Open in Germany. The 62-year-old woman was sitting in the lower tier watching Alexander Zverev's match with Marcos Giron when she was struck, but did not suffer any major injuries, according to the tournament website.
Jay Monahan: PGA Tour commissioner to step down, Brian Rolapp hired as CEO

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sam Drury

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down after nine years in the role when his contract ends in 2026. Brian Rolapp has been appointed as the tour's first chief executive and will gradually take over Monahan's day-to-day responsibilities. Rolapp has spent more than 20 years with the National Football League (NFL), most recently as chief media and business officer.
Monahan to leave PGA in 2026 as Rolapp becomes CEO

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Drury

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down after nine years in the role when his contract ends in 2026. Brian Rolapp has been appointed as the tour's first chief executive and will gradually take over Monahan's day-to-day responsibilities. AdvertisementRolapp has spent more than 20 years with the National Football League (NFL), most recently as chief media and business officer.
Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Drury

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says sacking manager Ange Postecoglou after he led the club to victory in the Europa League was "emotionally" difficult. The Australian was relieved of his duties just 16 days after a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final in Bilbao secured Spurs' first major trophy for 17 years.
Daniel Levy: Tottenham chairman says sacking Ange Postecoglou was 'emotionally' difficult

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sam Drury

Levy has held his position at Tottenham for more than 25 years with Frank becoming the 13th permanent manager in that time. "I've got very broad shoulders," Levy said. "Failure is not an option, the desire [is] to succeed. And because it's so difficult, I want to succeed even more."Levy and newly-appointed Spurs chief executive Vinai Venkateshamwere both involved in the process of bringing Frank in after spent seven successful years at Brentford.
Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Sam Drury

Finance expert makes shocking revelation about Tottenham honcho’s intentions; new PL rule might be implementedTottenham chairman Daniel Levy has become a villain in the eyes of the fans in recent years One person that loves being in the headlines for all the …
World Test Championship: AB de Villiers says format needs to change despite South Africa win

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sam Drury

The 2025-27 WTC cycle began on Tuesday and, as it stands, the number of Tests each team plays over the two years varies significantly. South Africa played 12 matches to qualify for the recent final, the joint-fewest of the nine sides and 10 fewer than England, who played the most, with percentage of points earned used to determine the standings.
De Villiers calls for WTC change despite SA victory

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Drury

South Africa's World Test Championship triumph "stirred the emotions" of the country, but there is "still work to be done" on the format, says Proteas legend AB de Villiers. Temba Bavuma's side beat Australia by five wickets in the Lord's final last week to end the country's 27-year wait for a men's global title.