A massive, frigid storm is developing across the United States, stretching from the Southwest up into the Northeast and putting much of the country in a deep freeze until early next week. The Weather Channel warns that more than 230 million people — two-thirds of the country’s population — could...
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Harry Redknapp targets second tilt at Cheltenham glory with Taurus Bay
Owner-of-the-moment is biggest potential story at this year’s festival with The Jukebox Man in the Gold Cup The first meeting between Sir Gino and The New Lion, the top two in the Champion Hurdle betting, is among the highlights of Trials Day at Cheltenham on Saturday but every contest on...
Patrick Reed unfazed by fines as he hits the front in Dubai Desert Classic
American tops leaderboard but sanctions loom large Rory McIlroy toils seven shots off the lead Patrick Reed finds himself in a curious situation. The former Masters champion could prevail this weekend in the Dubai Desert Classic and see a decent chunk of the $1.5m (£1.1m) first prize duly handed back...
Lewis Hamilton warns new F1 season will present biggest challenge of his career
Ferrari unveil 2026 car amid regulation reset Williams not ready and will miss next week’s first test Lewis Hamilton has emphasised the scale of the challenge facing drivers and teams as Formula One enters a new season with a regulation reset that the British driver described as the biggest of...
Australian Open’s scenic riverside path symbolises sport’s long walk to equality | Emma John
Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day is a welcome initiative but meaningful change will only come with a structural approach The riverside walk to the Australian Open courts is a scenic joy for the sporting pilgrim. Rowing crews train up and down the water, framed by the city’s sun-flecked skyline. The Melbourne...
Deadly deliveries and controlled chaos: how Arsenal became set-piece masters
Mikel Arteta’s side have scored 19 goals from corners this season. Why are their set pieces so effective and can they be stopped? Set pieces are dominating the Premier League this season, with almost 30% of goals coming from corners, free-kicks, penalties or long throws. The leaders, Arsenal, are kings...
Borthwick’s task is to strike the right balance with thriving England ready for takeoff | Robert Kitson
Head coach is excited by what his team could achieve as the Six Nations opener against Wales looms into view Precise formations, instant decision-making, absolute synchronicity. It is not hard to grasp why Steve Borthwick and his assistants spent an instructive day with the Red Arrows last month in preparation...
At home with Jakob Ingebrigtsen: ‘I’ve fed my obsession my whole life’
In an exclusive interview at his base, athletics’ ‘iron man’ reveals why his career feels like ‘99% losses’ but he plans to retire as the greatest distance runner in history On a bone-cold new year’s morning, the world’s most compelling athlete is sweating so much that tiny puddles are starting to...
‘We are fighters, it’s in our DNA’: Greenland find pride in rare tilt at futsal glory
Buffeted by political storms and excluded from continental federations, Greenland find their chances are limited but a tournament in Croatia is a priceless opportunity Greenland’s futsal players string out in a line before angling their bodies to the left, facing the flag on the far wall. Nobody averts his gaze...