When George LaComb moved two years ago to a new high school in Orlando, Florida, he quickly noticed safety precautions that the football team at his previous, less affluent school never had. There was a designated recovery room, staffed by a full-time athletic trainer, giant ice baths to cool overheated...
Has a football club won the title with a better goal difference than points tally? | The Knowledge
Plus: qualifying for the World Cup with no more than two wins, a 20-0 victory and scratching a 34-year itch Mail us with your questions and answers “The Bundesliga table shows Bayern Munich on 70 points with an eye-popping goal difference of +72,” pops Chris Fryer. “Has any club won...
‘The computer went bananas’: error at O’Brien yard removes horses from 2,000 Guineas
Trainer calls on authorities to apply ‘common sense’ BHA later permitted horses to be re-entered in race The betting market for the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on 2 May was thrown into confusion on Tuesday when two significant candidates from the Aidan O’Brien stable, Gstaad and Albert Einstein, were taken...
Mako Vunipola to join Leicester and link up with former England teammate Parling
Prop played with Tigers coach under Stuart Lancaster ‘I am honoured to be part of this prestigious club’ The former England prop Mako Vunipola has confirmed he is joining Leicester this summer as the Tigers look to beef up their pack for next season. The 35-year-old Vunipola will be joined...
Tiger Woods says he will step away from golf and seek treatment after DUI charge
Woods pleads not guilty and demands jury trial Deputies cite signs of impairment in affidavit Hydrocodone pills found in pocket after arrest Tiger Woods said he will step away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence following...
Tottenham Supporters’ Trust expresses ‘serious concerns’ over De Zerbi’s support for Greenwood
Spurs’ new head coach supported Greenwood at Marseille Charges against former England forward dropped in 2023 The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has strongly criticised the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as the club’s head coach, expressing “serious and far-reaching concerns” over his past support for Mason Greenwood. In a statement...
Manchester United wage bill revealed as half that of WSL rivals Arsenal last season
Skinner’s side spent £5.88m while Arsenal spent £11.3m United face Bayern in Champions League on Wednesday Manchester United’s wage bill was about half that of their Women’s Super League rivals Arsenal’s last season, their latest financial accounts have revealed, highlighting the stark contrast in spending at some of England’s biggest...
ECB accused of allowing non-disabled players to take place of disabled cricketers in top domestic league
Governing board faces claims of blocking international pathway Parent says LD players are ‘quietly put to one side’ The England and Wales Cricket Board has been accused of allowing non-disabled players to participate in its Disability Premier League, blocking the pathway to international cricket. The parents of Jai Charan and...
Sweden qualify for World Cup after Viktor Gyökeres hits late winner against Poland
There are easy ways to qualify for the World Cup and there are complicated ways. Poland won six qualifiers whereas Sweden won two but it is Sweden, elevated by the magic of Graham Potter, the persistence of Viktor Gyökeres and the noble head of the 11th Baron Lagerbielke who will...
The never-ending story of England footballdom: this is why we can’t have nice things | Barney Ronay
Japan’s goal wasn’t Palmer’s fault and Mainoo couldn’t track back, but Tuchel will now see the scale of what faces him To see a world in a grain of meaningless friendly. It has become a habit to say you don’t learn anything from these games. This isn’t strictly true. You...