While there is no denying the magnitude of his achievements, his legacy is also tied up in politics, propaganda and hard power Well, that’s that then. Put out more flags. Mount the iconic Jedi‑style woollen cardigan in the club museum. He really does seem to be done this time. In the absence...
Alice Capsey finds swagger to give England T20 series lead against New Zealand
1st T20i: England, 140-3, bt New Zealand, 136-7, by 7wkts Capsey finishes unbeaten on 74 with 16 balls remaining England got off to a winning start in their T20 series against New Zealand at Derby, after Alice Capsey struck an unbeaten 74 from 51 balls – her highest score for...
Southampton appeal against expulsion from playoffs for spying is dismissed
Saints believe penalty is ‘manifestly disproportionate’ Hull and Middlesbrough will meet in final on Saturday Southampton’s appeal against their expulsion from the Championship playoff final for spying on opponents’ training sessions has been dismissed by an English Football League arbitration panel, leaving Middlesbrough to contest Saturday’s Wembley showpiece with Hull....
Fight Like a Girl: how boxing helped Clarck Ntambwe rebuild a broken life
Matthew Leutwyler’s film shows how the DRC fighter was inspired by trainer Kibomango after the death of her father “Clarck Ntambwe originally turned to boxing and went to the gym to learn how to fight so she could kill the guys that murdered her dad,” Matthew Leutwyler says of the...
Enhanced Games explained: sport’s most controversial event unpacked
Why are the Enhanced Games, taking place in Las Vegas this weekend, so contentious, and how have governing bodies have responded to the event? Continue reading...
‘We are not going to stop’: Emery urges Aston Villa to set sights on Europe’s elite
Manager relishes ‘challenge’ of Champions League return Emi Martínez reveals he played game with broken finger For Aston Villa, the Europa League must only be the beginning, Unai Emery insisted after winning the trophy for a fifth time. Beating Freiburg 3-0 on Wednesday evening brought Villa’s first major piece silverware...
Collecting pollen can be as exhausting for bees as flight take-off, study shows
‘Floral buzzing’, the vibrations bees use to shake pollen loose from flowers, takes more energy than previously thought Bees use as much energy collecting pollen through “floral buzzing” as they do taking off in flight, a study shows. Scientists have found the vibrations bumblebees use to shake pollen loose from...
Immunotherapy could be used to treat depression, early trial suggests
UK scientists find tocilizumab, used for rheumatoid arthritis, may help antidepressant-resistant patients Immunotherapy could be used to treat depression among patients who have not responded to conventional antidepressants, according to the results of an early clinical trial. Researchers at the University of Bristol investigated whether tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug commonly...
Can a name change transform PCOS outcomes for women? – podcast
After more than a decade of global consultation, polycystic ovary syndrome – which affects as many as one in eight women – has been renamed. The condition is caused by high levels of androgens, which can lead to symptoms such as excess hair, weight gain and irregular periods. To understand...
At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, study says
UK report argues people have greater control over longevity than widely understood, but others say claim is simplistic Individuals bear at least 80% of the responsibility for their ill health in old age, according to a report aimed at challenging the belief that physical decline is either inevitable or primarily...