World Cricketers’ Association calls for reform of calendar WCA also wants modernisation of global governing body The World Cricketers’ Association has called for reform of the global calendar and of the International Cricket Council, the world game’s governing body, describing the current schedule as “chaotic and confusing”. In a report...
Beaumont calls for unity as RFU chief Sweeney fights for his future in vote
Interim chair trying to head off ‘months of rancour’ Rebels insist RFU chief executive should resign Sir Bill Beaumont has called on RFU members to unite and reject a vote of no confidence in the chief executive, Bill Sweeney, at a special general meeting to be held at Twickenham on...
‘He hit me in the face’: sister of Jakob Ingebrigtsen struck by father as a child, court told
Ingrid allegedly abused for forgetting heart-rate monitor Ingebrigtsen Sr shot to prominence after coaching sons The sister of the double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has told a court that she was struck in the face by their father as a child for forgetting her heart-rate monitor. The incident is said...
Banning of teacher-training students from Boat Race may be unlawful, lawyers say
So-called PGCE three barred from Cambridge team Call to dismiss qualification as ‘not a degree’ challenged An independent legal opinion has concluded there are “strong grounds to challenge the lawfulness” of the decision to ban three Cambridge students from taking part in next month’s Boat Race. The two crews will...
Andy Farrell’s dilemma over Owen looms large in Lions squad debate | Gerard Meagher
Owen Farrell’s form for Racing has been criticised but picking him would bring valuable experience in Australia Andy Farrell gathered his newly appointed British & Irish Lions coaches at the upmarket Rosewood hotel in London on Monday. They spent most of Tuesday chewing the fat, then sunk their teeth into...
The mystery and mathematics of Pelé’s disputed 1,000th goal
On 19 November 1969, the Brazil legend sparked wild celebrations with the 1,000th goal of his career – but it may have been scored five days earlier It was 14 November 1969. For the world’s greatest player, it wasn’t the best penalty. More an untidy scuff into the bottom corner....
Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open run ends in spirited defeat to Jessica Pegula
Briton loses first career WTA 1000 quarter-final 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 No 4 seed to face Alexandra Eala after her upset win over Iga Świątek Emma Raducanu’s encouraging run at the Miami Open came to a difficult end in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night as she went toe-to-toe with Jessica...
Clinical Russo leads Arsenal to epic comeback victory against Real Madrid
Arsenal laid their Women’s Champions League credentials out on the crisp Emirates Stadium pitch, a remarkable 3-0 victory ensuring their passage to the semi-finals. This was arguably the Gunners’ finest performance of the season: Kim Little was metronomic, Leah Williamson elite, Mariona Caldentey hungry, Alessia Russo clinical and Chloe Kelly...
Donald Trump’s ‘war on woke’ is fast becoming a war on science. That’s incredibly dangerous | Christina Pagel
Contrary to claims by the US president, we have found that diversity initiatives result in better scientists and greater progress Christina Pagel is a member of Independent Sage Donald Trump’s attacks on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since his January inauguration have been intense, indiscriminate and escalating. A tragic...
People doing intense exercise experience time warp, study finds
Research suggests those who push themselves when working out perceive time to move more slowly If your sessions at the gym seem to drag on for hours, you are in good company. People who push themselves when working out report a form of time warp, making it feel as if...