Teams once had to sell raffle tickets and vodka to fund their campaigns, now women are front and centre of the sport’s global development strategy The first Women’s Rugby World Cup ran on grit, goodwill, vodka and raffle tickets. Back in 1991, the men who were in charge of the...
‘He was totally in tune’: how Ayrton Senna’s rain masterclass delivered his debut F1 win
Forty years ago, the 25-year-old Brazilian produced possibly the finest drive of his career, and it’s still vivid in the mind of his mechanic Chris Dinnage As debut victories in Formula One go, few come close to the masterclass delivered by Ayrton Senna for Lotus at the Portuguese Grand Prix...
Napoli and Conte stand as a rare point of continuity before Serie A restart
Twelve clubs have changed manager, including six of the top eight, in a season with more questions than certainties It did not take long after Napoli had won Serie A in May for some journalists to ask whether their manager would desert them. Antonio Conte had grumbled for months about...
Chess: Vincent Keymer, 20, routs Indians in their Chennai heartland
The German has jumped into the world top 10, while Praggnandhaa advanced to No 4 as he crushed world champion Gukesh in the $325,000 Sinquefield Cup Germany’s Vincent Keymer, 20, has laid down a marker for the 2026 world candidates and title match by routing some of India’s best grandmasters...
Battle with Arsenal for Eberechi Eze was a fight Spurs feared they wouldn’t win | David Hytner
Despite working on the transfer all summer Tottenham felt their north London rivals were always waiting to pounce for the Crystal Palace man It was towards the end of June when it became clear that Tottenham were considering a move for Eberechi Eze, one to install him as the centrepiece...
Why ‘baby brain’ isn’t what we think – video
‘Baby brain’ is often referenced jokingly and dismissively when discussing pregnancy and forgetfulness. But a new brain scan study reveals something more profound: pregnancy does not weaken the brain, it rewires it. Neelam Tailor explores what this means for neuroscience and caregiving, and how little we still understand about women’s...
Light pollution causes urban birds to stay awake longer each day, study finds
Researchers ‘shocked’ to discover some species settling down for sleep 50 minutes later than rural counterparts Urban birds stay up significantly later than their rural counterparts, according to research that highlights the impact of light pollution on wildlife. The study, based on recordings submitted by bird enthusiasts to a popular...
California resident tests positive for the plague after camping, officials say
South Lake Tahoe resident was probably bitten by infected flea while camping in the area, local health authorities say A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California has tested positive for the plague, local authorities announced this week. A statement released on Tuesday by health officials in El Dorado county...
England ready to confront USA and Ilona Maher’s stardust in World Cup opener
Red Roses have lost only once to Friday’s opponents but refuse to get caught up in the hype of a home tournament The talking will stop and the sport get under way on Friday night when the Red Roses raise the curtain on the most anticipated women’s rugby tournament of...
New species of dinosaur with ‘eye-catching sail’ discovered on Isle of Wight
Istiorachis macaruthurae, named after sailor Ellen MacArthur, had a pronounced sail along its back that may have been used to attract mates Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur with an “eye-catching sail” along its back and tail that may have been used to attract mates. The iguanodontian dinosaur,...