Harris Ranch Resort isn’t close to much. Residents of California’s major cities know it mainly as a rest stop about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on Interstate 5’s long run through the San Joaquin Valley. The sprawling stucco building has a Western-themed gift shop and a couple of good restaurants where travelers...
From Purley to a World Cup playoff: how the DRC scour Europe for players
Gabriel Zakuani played over 400 EFL games and captained the Democratic Republic of the Congo – now he helps his country recruit talent like Aaron Wan-Bissaka A Costa Coffee in Purley was the unlikely venue for Gabriel Zakuani’s meeting in 2022 with Sébastien Desabre, the newly appointed manager of the...
Vingegaard keeps up ‘amazing start’ to season with Volta a Catalunya triumph
Dane wins GC as Brady Gilmore takes stage seven victory Jasper Philipsen wins one-day In Flanders Fields race Jonas Vingegaard triumphed at the Volta a Catalunya as he continued his strong start to the season, while Brady Gilmore sprinted to a surprise stage seven victory. Vingegaard topped the general classification...
F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP
Haas driver escaped with bruising after 190mph crash Leading figures in F1 request a safety review Drivers and leading figures within Formula One have called for urgent action given their serious concern over the potential dangers now Âinherent in the sport after ÂOliver ÂBearman was involved in a huge accident at...
The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs – archive, 1981
On 29 March 1981, just over 7,000 – mostly male – runners set off on the 26.2-mile route from Greenwich Park to Constitution Hill. See how the Guardian reported events By John Ezard 30 March 1981 Continue reading...
Alfie Barbeary’s late try earns Bath thrilling comeback victory against Sale
Sale 26-31 Bath Bath close to point of Prem leaders Northampton The reservoir of talent at Bath runs deep these days. The champions rested a raft of key players but still had too much class for a Sale side whose season continues to unravel at a rate of knots. An...
Leeds and Warrington thriller is fitting gift on Super League’s 30th birthday
Summer rugby league began in Paris in 1996 but for all its success, it has struggled with the business of expansion It began with an explosion of noise and a wave of excitement on the fringes of Paris in 1996, and as Super League celebrated its 30th anniversary weekend in...
New survey finds 91% of fans believe football is better off without VAR
Only 2% thought VAR ‘makes football more enjoyable’ 81% prefer watching games without video technology Football supporters remain thoroughly unconvinced of the merits of video assistant referees (VAR), with new research suggesting as many as 91% of them believe the game is better off without it. More than eight years...
Sinner sees off Lehecka to complete Sunshine Double without dropping a set
World No 2 seals Miami Open final 6-4, 6-4 Sinner won in Indian Wells earlier in March Jiri Lehecka entered his first Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open in the best serving form of his life. He had won every service game in the tournament, a feat achieved by...
Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented
Pregnancy, contraception and menopause to be covered Groundbreaking changes an ‘incredibly welcome’ step Female athletes are to benefit from a major breakthrough in insurance cover for pregnancy, contraception, menopause and other health conditions, as part of the implementation of recommendations in the Carney review. The Women’s Football Taskforce Âcommissioned Loughborough...