American sprinter does not rule out chasing world record Tina Clayton takes silver and bronze goes to Julien Alfred Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has dominated women’s sprinting in 2025. Now the American has put a bow on her historic year by winning her first world title and conjuring one of the most...
Brendon McCullum mulls appointing Harry Brook as England vice-captain for Ashes
Coach confirms Ollie Pope will be reserve wicketkeeper Rain washes out last game in South Africa T20 series Harry Brook could replace Ollie Pope as England vice-captain for the Ashes after Brendon McCullum, the head coach, revealed it was up for discussion in an otherwise “easy” squad to select. Speaking...
Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid
Organisers cancel stage and declare Vingegaard winner Protesters threw barricades into the street on Gran Vía The final stage of the Vuelta a España was abandoned in chaotic and violent scenes, after groups of pro-Palestine protesters swamped the finish line area and presentation podium in central Madrid on Sunday. As...
The New York Giants are 0-2 again. But are they finally … watchable?
Russell Wilson’s team looked as disappointing as always in their season opener. But in their loss to the Cowboys, they produced sloppy mistakes and offensive fireworks in equal measure When Fox analyst Greg Olsen noted that this week’s version of Russell Wilson was “unrecognizable from Week 1,” he could have...
Isak needs time to get fit says Slot after leaving striker out of Liverpool win at Burnley
Liverpool manager will be patient with new forward Milos Kerkez taken off after dive to avoid red card Arne Slot said Liverpool would need to be patient with Alexander Isak, after leaving him out of the 1-0 victory against Burnley. The striker is not ready for the demands of playing...
Manchester United seem to have accepted their mediocrity, but how long can it go on? | Jonathan Wilson
Ruben Amorim is not the biggest problem at Old Trafford, but it is becoming harder to deny he is one of the issues Perhaps the best that can be said of Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United is that you know exactly where you stand with them. It’s 10 months since he...
Ellie Kildunne hands England boost with return for Rugby World Cup semi-final
Return expected from concussion protocols to face France Head injury forced full-back to miss win against Scotland England’s world player of the year, Ellie Kildunne, is expected to be ready to play against France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi‑final on Saturday after missing the 40-8 quarter-final win against...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Newcastle’s new striker makes his mark, Emiliano Martínez is in Villa’s good books again and Noni Madueke’s dream week Is Gianluigi Donnarumma a Pep Guardiola goalkeeper? He may or may not be, but he is an exceptional goalkeeper. Manchester United didn’t offer enough of a test even to begin to...
Unforgettable Ricky Hatton turned boxing into a spectacle for his vast army of fans
The ‘Hitman’ was extraordinary in his fleeting prime with his career bringing adoration and the demons of fame Ricky Hatton used to look like a ghost-faced urchin as he slipped into an old hat factory on the edge of Stockport. It was easy then to imagine him in a past...
Eye drops could replace glasses or surgery for longsightedness, study says
Research shows most patients can read extra lines on eye test charts after twice-daily treatment Doctors have developed special eye drops for people with longsightedness that could replace the need for reading glasses or surgery. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have presbyopia, which is when the eyes find it...