In early 2024, Michael Fedoroff trekked out to Tuckabum Creek in York County, Alabama. The environmental anthropologist was there to help plant 300 stalks of rivercane, a bamboo plant native to North America, on an eroded, degraded strip of wetland: a “gnarly” and “wicked” area, according to Fedoroff. If successful,...
‘The netball mum community has been insane’: England captain Nat Metcalf on her return to action
Receiving her first centre pass at London’s Copper Box Arena will be an unforgettable moment for the skipper A gurgle turns into a squawk, and the early throes of a weary cry – sure-fire signs that an afternoon nap is required. For much of her life, since her dramatic arrival...
Sports quiz of the week: big climbs, unlikely comebacks and elite camels
Have you been following the big stories in cricket, football, motor racing, darts, climbing, athletics and the NFL? Continue reading...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Freestyle Tour title despite defeat in final event
Norway’s world No 1, 35, lost 0.5-1.5 to the US veteran Levon Aronian, 43, in Cape Town but was already sure of overall victory and a prize of around $500k Norway’s world No 1, Magnus Carlsen, was shocked by a 0.5-1.5 loss to the US veteran Levon Aronian in Thursday’s...
Classy Tielemans seals win in Basel to keep Aston Villa on march in Europe
Roger Federer, an ardent Basel supporter, was up in the stands, in the posh seats to be precise, but even he could surely ignore his allegiances and appreciate the grace with which Youri Tielemans clinched victory for Aston Villa. Unai Emery turned to Tielemans at half-time and the midfielder delivered...
Women’s Super League to review TV slots in summer after concern over viewing figures
Average 59,000 Sky viewers for last Saturday’s noon game Review planned with main rights holders, Sky and BBC The Women’s Super League will review its broadcast slots at the end of the season amid disappointment at some viewing figures during the first half of the campaign. An average audience of...
Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after ‘monumental betrayal’ of fans
Final tickets more than £3,000; five-fold rise on Qatar Cheapest England tickets are £165 for two Group L games Fifa has been accused of a “monumental betrayal” by fan representatives after it emerged that the cheapest tickets for next summer’s World Cup final will cost more than £3,000. Football Supporters...
Littler lights up Ally Pally opening night as prize money raises stakes
The PDC world darts championship is back, but could the new £1m winners’ cheque make this show too big? A team of assistant referees walks into the Twelve Pins in Finsbury Park carrying linesmen’s flags and whistles. It’s 3pm on a Thursday, you think, they’ve probably just been reffing a...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Gabriel Jesus is looking to impress, Daniel Muñoz is tough to replace and is this it for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool? Premier League top scorers: the Golden Boot race This season Chelsea have held Arsenal after going down to 10 men and have beaten Barcelona, Liverpool and Tottenham. They have...
Even Bazball’s implosion can’t shake Barmy Army’s crew of Ashes veterans | Emma John
If anyone knows how to weather a whitewash, it’s the merry band of England fans marking their 30th anniversary at their spiritual home Courage, soldier. Ben Stokes’s England team may be heading into the third Ashes Test already 2-0 down, but not everyone in English cricket is fazed. There is...