This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. Thomasville, Georgia, has a water problem. Its treatment system is far out of date, posing serious health and environmental risks. “We have wastewater infrastructure that is old,” said Sheryl Sealy, the assistant city manager for...
Ryan Mason leaves Tottenham to become head coach at West Brom
33-year-old ends time at Spurs to take first No 1 role West Brom dismissed Tony Mowbray in April Ryan Mason has left Tottenham to take over as West Brom head coach on a three-year contract. Mason quickly emerged as a leading candidate for the Championship club after they dismissed Tony...
UK ‘fully prepared’ to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen £2.5bn
Proceeds from Chelsea sale earmarked for Ukraine aid Government issues statement over recovery of money The government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea. In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of...
Max Verstappen must control his road rage to cement his legacy as a great | Giles Richards
There was no justification for the driver’s rash and futile act of retribution at the Spanish Grand Prix There was no justification for Max Verstappen’s rash and futile act of retribution at the Spanish Grand Prix, when he deliberately drove into the side of George Russell’s car. The world champion...
PSG’s Champions League win was thrilling. It was still sportswashing | Jonathan Wilson
After years as a directionless collection of celebrity footballers, PSG are a true team now. But they still represent one of the sport’s darkest trends Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Paris Saint-Germain’s success in the Champions League final on Saturday was a victory for youth and adventure....
Jack Draper stunned by Alexander Bublik in four-set defeat at French Open
Kazakhstani beats Draper 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in fourth round World No 62 reaches major quarter-final for first time With his presence at the French Open hanging desperately in the balance, Jack Draper stepped up to the baseline, down two sets to one, hoping he would begin the new set...
Lucy Bronze says Arsenal’s Champions League triumph ‘fantastic for England’
Five England players featured in win over Barcelona Bronze on Millie Bright’s break: ‘I just want her to be OK’ Lucy Bronze believes Arsenal’s Women’s Champions League final success against Barcelona can help England’s chances of winning more silverware on the international stage, as they prepare to face Spain in...
FA Cup balls are ready for a wide-open Derby with no obvious winner
Up to 19 runners could line up to take on favourite Delacroix with the market leaders all looking vulnerable Epsom has hired the balls and equipment used in FA Cup draws to add a touch of glamour to proceedings when the stall positions in Saturday’s Derby are allocated in the...
Joe Root’s greatness is shining anew in the evening of his white-ball career | Jonathan Liew
England talisman’s majestic innings against West Indies shows he still has worlds he wants to conquer The winning moment is perfect. Perfect in concept, in balance, in execution, in placement, in flourish. The ball disappears through mid-on, and before it has even reached the boundary the lid is off and...
Manchester United’s debacle in Asia boosts case against post-season tours
Clubs want to make money and engage fans, but what of the physical toll on tired players and environmental costs? As the dust settles on Manchester United’s post-season tour of Malaysia and Hong Kong, the question must be asked: was it worth it? United may have pocketed around £10m from...