‘A shame for everyone,’ Red Bull driver insists George Russell says FIA ‘made the right call’ Max Verstappen condemned as unnecessary the FIA decision to delay the start of the Belgian Grand Prix because of adverse weather conditions, but his view was countered by George Russell, a director of the...
India head coach Gautam Gambhir defends decision to refuse Stokes’ offer
England captain was happy to agree draw early Sundar and Jadeja stayed out to score centuries Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, offered a strident defence of his side as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar – much to England’s annoyance – hit centuries in a bizarre finish to the drawn fourth...
Pogacar’s rivals must work out how to defeat a champion at the top of his game | William Fotheringham
If ever a cyclist was suited to the intensity of the modern, made-for-TV format of the Tour, it is Tadej Pogacar Fourth Tour wins are, I once wrote, “more for the record books than the heart … the penultimate step to cycling greatness, [they] often do little to warm the...
Triumphant Lionesses squad to be honoured at Downing Street
England women’s side to make visit after Euros defence Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner to welcome side England’s triumphant women’s football team will be honoured with a reception at 10 Downing Street on Monday afternoon, in celebration of the successful defence of their European title. The Lionesses became the first...
Euros win one of the most magnificent heists in the history of English sport | Jonathan Liew
Lionesses are escapologists who have secured what no other football team from these islands have before: a dynasty They thought it was all over. Quite a few times, in fact. Written off after their opening game against France; knocked to the canvas in their quarter-final against Sweden; behind with seconds...
England celebrations continue after Women’s Euro 2025 glory before Downing Street visit – live
Lionesses head for for home; parade set for Tuesday England stun Spain on penalties | And mail Daniel Here’s Tom Garry on “proper England” and “badass women”. It it a piggyback? Yes. But it is great vibes when they’re sorely needed? Also yes. Continue reading...
Starwatch: Summer is the time to look for the constellation Sagittarius
The full constellation never rises above the UK horizon, but its most recognisable part, the teapot, will be visible It’s a good time of year to track down the summer constellation of Sagittarius, the archer, who is usually depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. The chart shows the view...
Edinburgh University’s ‘skull room’ highlights its complicated history with racist science
Skulls were collected from all over the world because of some academics’ fascination with phrenology, the discredited belief that skull shape denoted intelligence Hundreds of skulls are neatly and closely placed, cheekbone to cheekbone, in tall, mahogany-framed glass cabinets. Most carry faded, peeling labels, some bear painted catalogue numbers; one...