Radio damage meant Alaphilippe unaware of Belgian’s win Wellens had crossed line over a minute before Frenchman French stage wins in the Tour de France are increasingly rare, so when they do happen, there are wild celebrations. Julian Alaphilippe, the former world road race champion, raised his arms in triumph...
Liam Dawson’s selection an about-face from England and a reward for county form
Spinner may have thought his Test days were gone, but consistent performances for Hampshire have been recognised As the one enforced change in England’s XI for the hotly anticipated fourth Test against India at Old Trafford this week, Liam Dawson replacing the injured Shoaib Bashir represents a 180-degree turn on...
England condemn racist ‘online poison’ aimed at Jess Carter during Euro 2025
FA working with authorities to track down abusers Lionesses to stop taking the knee in wake of attacks England have condemned the “online poison” of racist abuse directed at the defender Jess Carter during the European Championship in Switzerland and said they would stop taking a knee before matches because...
Owen Farrell to captain Lions for first time in historic First Nations & Pasifika clash
Coach Andy Farrell names son as skipper ahead of Jamie George Blair Kinghorn returns from injury as tourists swing the changes Andy Farrell has named his son Owen as captain of the British & Irish Lions for the squad’s final midweek fixture against a First Nations and Pasifika XV on...
Mikel Arteta ‘100%’ sure Arsenal followed right processes over Thomas Partey
Manager addresses situation regarding former midfielder Partey has been charged with rape and sexual assault Mikel Arteta has said he is “100%” confident Arsenal followed the correct processes in dealing with Thomas Partey, who was charged this month with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Partey...
Paul Gascoigne in hospital, personal assistant says, after reported collapse
Hospital is ‘best possible place for him’, Steve Foster says Former footballer reported to be in stable condition Paul Gascoigne is in hospital, his personal assistant has said, after the former England midfielder was reportedly found semi-conscious in his bedroom. Gascoigne was said by the Sun to have been admitted...
Euro 2025 power rankings: Spain still the team to beat but England in hunt
World champions set up Germany semi-final after Swiss success while England play Italy following shootout drama Spain’s quest to win their first European title continues at full pace. Their quarter-final victory against Switzerland was more difficult than expected and required significant patience. They were not at their best – the...
‘I don’t think I’m special’: Scheffler plays down latest major win after Open cruise
American wins fourth major in three years at Portrush ‘A cool feeling … but it doesn’t fulfil deepest desires’ Scottie Scheffler has insisted that he does not think he is anything special despite winning his fourth major in three years after a dominant Open victory at Portrush. The 29-year-old American...
‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts
President’s assault on science –particularly climate science – has led to unprecedented funding cuts and staff layoffs “Our ability to respond to climate change, the biggest existential threat facing humanity, is totally adrift,” said Sally Johnson, an Earth scientist who has spent the past two decades helping collect, store and...
Superbugs could kill millions more and cost $2tn a year by 2050, models show
Exclusive: Research on burden of antibiotic resistance for 122 countries predicts dire economic and health outcomes Superbugs could cause millions more people to die worldwide and cost the global economy just under $2tn a year by 2050, modelling shows. A UK government-funded study shows that without concerted action, increased rates...