The war with Iran has brought shipping traffic to a virtual standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow Persian Gulf channel through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas flows. That has sent fossil fuel prices surging — and with them, the potential for profit. The price...
Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking water
You might appreciate snowpack as something to sled, ski, or snowboard on. But beyond the slopes, vast masses of snow melt as winter turns to spring, feeding rivers and streams, which go on to hydrate towns and cities and crops. We’re talking incredible amounts of water: California, for instance, gets...
Russian flag met largely by silence at opening ceremony of Winter Paralympics
Loud applause greets volunteers carrying Ukraine flag Iran’s solitary athlete unable to safely leave his country The Russian flag was flown at an international sporting event for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine on Friday night, an act met largely by silence, as the Winter Paralympic Games got...
Premier League chiefs hold talks on rise of set pieces amid concern over quality
Top flight directors discuss holding in penalty area Set pieces account for 27.1% of Premier League goals The Premier League’s sporting directors have held talks about the ubiquity of set-piece goals and holding in the penalty area, amid concerns these trends are damaging the spectacle. Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot,...
Baltimore Ravens land Maxx Crosby in blockbuster trade with Las Vegas Raiders
Baltimore send two first-round picks to Vegas Pass-rush help arrives for Lamar Jackson’s side Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens, two people with knowledge of the trade told the Associated Press on Friday night. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the...
Emma Raducanu races into Indian Wells third round with rout of Zakharova
British No 1 snaps losing streak with 6-1, 6-3 victory Former coach Mark Petchey returns to her corner Emma Raducanu enjoyed a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Anastasia Zakharova to reach the last 32 in Indian Wells. Raducanu arrived at the WTA 1000 tournament on a three-match losing streak and eager...
Stakes sky high for England as Italy eye Six Nations upset for the ages | Robert Kitson
England have beaten the Azzurri in all 32 meetings over the last 35 years but that record could slip in Rome on Saturday Most England fans will remember the classic final scene in The Italian Job. The bus precariously balanced on the edge of a precipice, the golden loot slipping...
Australia v India: one-off women’s cricket Test, day two – live
Updates from the day-night Test at the Waca in Perth Any thoughts? Email Tanya 35th over: Australia 129-3 (Perry 58, Sutherland 38) Gaud is keeping it neat, tempting Australia. Sutherland, winner of the Belinda Clark award last year, square drives with elegance for three. 34th over: Australia 125-3 (Perry 57,...
Mikel Arteta keeps focus to ensure Stag party doesn’t end in tears for Arsenal
Manager knows his quadruple-chasers have a target on their back in their FA Cup fifth round trip to Mansfield Mikel Arteta knows the score. There is a reason why Arsenal’s trip to Mansfield Town on Saturday is the tie of the FA Cup fifth round, why it has been selected...
Robertson and Salah help Liverpool to redemption over Wolves in FA Cup tie
This time around, Liverpool made no mistake at Molineux. They stayed on the road to Wembley, thanks to two players signed in 2017, beloved veterans with uncertain futures. Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah scored the goals to ease the pain of Tuesday’s Premier League defeat before Curtis Jones’s strike completed...