Quiet architect of Saracens’ modern dynasty prepares for emotional farewell as his side battle for a playoff spot in penultimate match of the season The quietest man in the stadium will be the most brilliantly lit when the spotlight falls on him come the end of the match. Mark McCall...
Wigan v Hull KR promises Challenge Cup classic but young players’ pay an issue
Wembley finalists seek to define status as modern greats but bubbling underneath is salary cap problem It is fast becoming a familiar story. For the third consecutive season, Hull KR and Wigan square off in a major final, with an historic first meeting in the Challenge Cup decider on Saturday...
Haiti World Cup 2026 team guide
The manager Sébastien Migné has never set foot in the country, but there will be pride, passion and no little ability from the Caribbean nation This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries...
‘There’s a burning fire in my belly’: Anthony Gordon signs for Barcelona from Newcastle in £69.3m deal
England winger commits to Spanish giants to 2031 ‘It is a dream come true to be part of this club’ Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle in a five-year deal believed to be worth £69.3m. Both clubs announced the move on Friday night, with the Spanish giants saying...
I read Gianni Infantino’s name-dropping, despot-fluffing book so you don’t have to | Barney Ronay
The Fifa president’s biography talks about magic a lot – and no wonder. There is no other way to explain his utterly ludicrous proximity to power Gliding through time as if surfing a rainbow, you can transform uncertainty into something beautiful. People sometimes like to talk in general terms about...
Teenage prodigy João Fonseca beats old master Novak Djokovic in five-set epic at French Open
Djokovic had stormed into 2-0 lead on Philippe-Chatrier Brazilian 19-year-old wins 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 As Novak Djokovic limped back to his chair four hours into a tennis match that had descended into hell, the 24-times grand slam winner did not have much more to give. A two-set lead...
Champions League final buildup, World Cup news, transfers and more – matchday live
⚽ All the latest pre-match news for PSG v Arsenal ⚽ Arsenal fans’ race to Budapest | Mail us here Will the demands of a punishing Premier League season catch up with Arsenal tonight? That angle is addressed here by the stats gurus at Opta. “Across both squads, 12 players...
Groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy
Trial suggests patients with a low test score could be treated with hormone therapy alone with near-identical outcomes ‘Like Christmas’: woman’s relief after test finds she can skip chemotherapy Millions of women with breast cancer could be spared chemotherapy with a groundbreaking genomic test, according to the results of a...
Poor sleep linked to rising cancer risk in under-50s
Findings add to growing efforts to explain why cancer rates are increasing among younger adults worldwide Poor sleep may be fuelling the global rise in under-50s being diagnosed with cancer, two large studies suggest. The number of younger people diagnosed with the disease has risen by almost 80% in three...
What is a blue micromoon and when is the best time to see it this weekend?
A blue micromoon is a rare spectacle, though it’s not as blue or as micro as you might imagine This weekend the night skies will feature a rare spectacle – a blue micromoon. We take a look at what the phrase means and how to catch a glimpse of the...