Striker does the simple thing well and gives Mikel Arteta an alternative to the robot parcel delivery droids at his disposal Control. Fixed planes of movement. Positive metrics. Data victory. Safety in order. Strength through no joy. This is all good stuff. This is a matrix for winning at sport....
The age of Guardiola is waning and the game’s guru is baffled by what comes next | Jonathan Wilson
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A sprint finish and disbelieving bronze: women’s marathon brings worlds thrills
Peres Jepchirchir denies Tigst Assefa to claim gold Julia Paternain learns of medal after crossing the line Julia Paternain wasn’t sure where she had finished after a punishingly hot women’s marathon at these World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. So, as she crossed the line, she asked an official. The answer...
Manchester derby buildup, WSL news and a Championship grudge match – matchday live
Burnley v Liverpool opens Sunday’s Premier League slate Live scores and fixtures | Tables | And mail matchday live Jonathan Wilson thinks it might be over for Pep Guardiola. Is Jonathan Wilson right about it being over for Pep Guardiola? Two current Premier League managers worked as Guardiola’s assistants, Enzo...
Terence Crawford stuns Canelo Álvarez to become undisputed super middleweight champion
Crawford wins unanimous decision in Las Vegas Official judges score it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 Round-by-round report: Crawford beats Álvarez Terence “Bud” Crawford made history on Saturday night in Las Vegas, outpointing Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world. Before a record crowd...
British woman among crew training for Mars simulation mission
Laura Marie is one of six research volunteers preparing to spend 378 days inside Nasa’s Mars Dune Alpha in Houston It sounds like the premise of a new reality show: take four strangers, isolate them in a 3D-printed Martian habitat for more than a year, and watch them tackle equipment...