On the eve of the fourth anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine, Vladyslav Heraskevych has no regrets about sacrificing his Winter Olympic dreams in Milano Cortina It is the image that will forever define the 2026 Winter Olympics: a Ukrainian skeleton racer, stoic and unbowed, holding a helmet bearing the faces...
England expected to field second-string XV against Fiji due to travel schedule chaos
Nations Championship involves 25,000-mile itinerary England to split squad in July and leave a team to face Fiji England have been handed a gruelling 25,000-mile travel itinerary for their inaugural Nations Championship fixtures in July and are expected to split their squad and field a weakened team against Fiji as...
Australia v India: first women’s cricket one-day international – live
Updates from the opening ODI at Allan Border Field Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 1st over: India 0-1 (Mandhana 0, Verma 0) Schutt almost has two! Verma tries to counterattack but mistimes a straight drive that is just out of reach of the bowler’s left hand in...
England in sight of semi-finals but face another trial by spin against Pakistan
Harry Brook’s side have been unconvincing against the turning ball and will face a team that has an attack packed with spinning options After four wins in five games, and now just one away from sealing a place in the semi‑finals, it is hard to describe England’s progress through the...
Supersub Benjamin Sesko fires Manchester United past Everton and into top four
Sir Jim Ratcliffe must be seriously conflicted, among other things. Manchester United’s advance towards the riches of the Champions League gathered momentum at Everton thanks to Slovenia’s Benjamin Sesko, Brazil’s Matheus Cunha and Belgium’s Senne Lammens. While United’s largest single shareholder creates division, the unity of Michael Carrick’s diverse team...
‘Resilience is the biggest lesson’: Raducanu is ready for revival after setbacks
In Japan to announce her switch to Uniqlo, the British No 1 says frustrations only fuel the fire as she looks to Indian Wells and beyond Emma Raducanu has no immediate plans to appoint a new coach as she attempts to kickstart a frustrating season in the US next month....
Winter Olympics must tackle environmental impact before the snow runs out | George Timms
With the rhetoric not matching the reality, future Olympics hosts need to forge clearer sustainable standards By the end of the 21st century, only eight of the 21 cities that have hosted the Winter Olympics are projected to be cold enough to reliably host the Games due to climate change....
Wegovy and Ozempic owner dealt blow as next-gen weight-loss drug is labelled ‘obsolete’
Novo Nordisk’s shares fall sharply after testing of CagriSema falls short of investors’ expectations Business live – latest updates The owner of Wegovy and Ozempic has suffered a significant setback, as its highly anticipated new weight-loss treatment was labelled “obsolete” after disappointing clinical trials. Novo Nordisk’s shares fell sharply on...
Study reveals whistling secret of horses’ whinny
Scientists have discovered source of neigh’s unique combination of high- and low-pitched sounds Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound – also called a neigh – has long eluded scientists. Continue reading...
Starwatch: Jupiter shines steady in Gemini
Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux Throughout this month, Jupiter has remained in the constellation Gemini, providing a reliable reference point in the evening sky – and it will continue to do so into March. As the largest planet...