Day: March 18, 2025

McLaren look like having their best car in years, Hamilton’s learning curve at Ferrari and mixed report cards for rookies Having played down a strong performance in testing, there was no way to disguise reality at the Australian Grand Prix. During practice the field still looked close, indeed right through...

Race to reach the final begins with an all-English battle and Lyon facing Bayern Munich’s steely defence After a three-month wait for restless fans since the conclusion of the group stage, Europe’s top clubs finally return to continental action this week as the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals get under way....

Micheál Martin says MMA fighter’s comments before Trump meeting ‘do not reflect spirit of St Patrick’s Day’ Ireland’s taoiseach has denounced anti-immigration comments made by Conor McGregor as the MMA fighter visited the White House before a St Patrick’s Day meeting with Donald Trump. McGregor said “Ireland is on the...

Chief executive Omar Berrada says 5% rise is necessary Fan group MUST criticises decision not to freeze prices Manchester United have defended their decision to raise season-ticket prices despite the club’s faltering on‑field performance. Tickets at Old Trafford will go up by 5% next season, with under-16s the only group...

Female player annual salary across globe averages $10,900 USD One in five head coaches at professional clubs are women The average annual salary for a female professional football player globally is $10,900 USD (£8,400 GBP, $17,000 AUD), says Fifa’s annual report on the women’s game, a figure skewed by a...

From box-office Bielle-Biarrey to Daly denying France a shot at the grand slam, our highs and lows in 2025 Maro Itoje (England). Played every minute of every England game and, in his first championship as captain, helped guide his side to four consecutive wins. The more responsibility he is handed...

Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ for second time McIlroy: ‘I feel like I’m a better player now than ever’ Masters fever just got louder. The prospect of Augusta National morphing into Rory Land in mid-April has intensified. Rory McIlroy’s second Players Championship victory suggests that maybe, just maybe, he has...

Newcastle United’s historic trophy is euphoric for fans and a significant victory for Saudi Arabia. Both things can be true Well, that’s the nice bit done. Warm feelings, heritage bonds, a cocoon of distracting noise. Wembley is such a different place on these domestic cup days, certainly compared with the...

Trial to take place in two games next month Will Evans: ‘Players want this. You’ll see a better product’ The Premiership will trial away ­sections for supporters in two forthcoming matches in April, in an effort to improve atmospheres in top‑flight fixtures. It is understood that for ­Saracens’ fixture against Gloucester...