Photographer Ray Giubilo’s half terrifying, half sublime one-in-a-million image of Jasmine Paolini had more than an element of fortune to it Of the scores of photographers from across the globe snapping thousands upon thousands of photos at this year’s US Open, one image has stood out above all the others...
‘Really tough decision’: US captain Keegan Bradley does not pick himself for Ryder Cup
World No 11 decides to stick with non-playing role ‘It broke my heart not to play. It really did’ Keegan Bradley hopes a selfless act can turn into US points after the Ryder Cup captain resisted strong temptation to combine his role with playing duties at Bethpage in September. His...
Grimsby deepen ridicule for Ruben Amorim as he ploughs on with flawed, final stand | Jonathan Liew
Carabao Cup humiliation is the latest setback for a coach who may actually be the last real thing at Manchester United Further and deeper into the jungle. Taunted by the quivering vines, mocked by the rubber trees, bitten and bruised by the asphyxiating vileness of nature. Ropes groaning, extras muttering,...
Ostapenko and Townsend confront each other after US Open match: ‘She said I had no education’
Pair involved in exchange after American’s upset win Ostapenko denies comments had racial undertones Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko were involved in a heated exchange at the end of their second-round match on Wednesday at the US Open. The two met at the net for post-match handshakes after Townsend had...
F1 race to the title: Norris and Piastri go toe-to-toe as Hamilton and Verstappen seek uplift
Returning from the summer break and with 10 races to go, there are plenty of targets remaining across the paddock besides McLaren’s shootout Revitalised after the summer break, 10 races remain between this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix and the finale in Abu Dhabi in December – and it will be...
Malawi set to run out of TB drugs in a month after US, UK and others cut aid
Gains in cutting deaths from tuberculosis at risk as health officials warn clinics forced to ration drugs and testing Malawi is facing a critical shortage of tuberculosis drugs, with health officials warning that stocks will run out by the end of September. It comes just months after the World Health...
Amorim insists ‘something has to change’ after Manchester United stunned by Grimsby
United knocked out of Carabao Cup on penalties ‘Football was really fair today. The best team won’ A shellshocked Ruben Amorim apologised to fans and questioned his players’ desire, saying they “spoke really loud about what they want” after Grimsby’s penalty shootout win dumped Manchester United out of the Carabao...
Emma Raducanu rapidly dispatches Janice Tjen in show of US Open force
British No 1 again displays best form since winning title Raducanu’s 6-2, 6-1 win follows demolition of Shibahara On her return to Flushing Meadows this year, significant tension and nerves followed Emma Raducanu as she attempted to finally secure her first win since her triumph here four years ago. Two...
Club Brugge pulverise 10-man Rangers to heap misery on Russell Martin
The Old Firm derby on Sunday will feature two Europa League teams. If Celtic have deep regrets over misfires in Kazakhstan, Rangers endured a night of historic shame in Belgium, utterly incapable of recovering from their very poor first‑leg performance. Though by contrast to his horror show, that night of...
‘Bristling with spikes’: oldest known ankylosaur fossil found in Morocco
Extravagant armour and tail weaponry on Spicomellus afer fossil confound existing theories of how the species evolved Tank-like physique, bristling with body armour and a collar of spikes the length of golf clubs, Spicomellus afer looks more like a Pokémon creation than a living creature. This bizarre dinosaur roamed the...