Former Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died
Reds’ Elly De La Cruz and Mariners reliever Trent Thornton fall ill while playing in extreme heat
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton got sick while playing in the extreme heat that covered much of the United States
Boosted by Trump, banks resume their love affair with fossil fuels
For the first time since 2021 — the start of the Biden administration — banks have ramped up their financing of fossil fuel projects, a changing tide that reflects the Trump White House’s close ties to and energetic support for Big Oil. That’s based on the annual “Banking on Climate Chaos” report, which...
Wales women head for Euro 2025 wanting to scale heights and leave legacy
Undaunted by being drawn in a formidable group, Rhian Wilkinson’s side go to Switzerland determined to create opportunities for girls back home The rain cascading down on the Vale of Glamorgan is so heavy, so incessant, that the hotel’s reception has run out of umbrellas for guests to borrow and...
Ian McLauchlan, Scotland and British & Irish Lions ‘Mighty Mouse’, dies at 83
‘Mighty Mouse’ led his country 19 times, winning 43 caps Part of successful Lions tours in 1971 and 1974 The former Scotland and British & Irish Lions prop Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. The Ayrshire-born McLauchlan, who was known throughout the rugby world as Mighty Mouse,...
Lazzat runs home and then runs free in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot
Jockey James Doyle thrown from 9-2 winner at finish Japan’s Satono Reve cannot end country’s wait The aftermath of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes had almost as much drama as the race and it was certainly more extended. Lazzat, the 9-2 winner, galloped loose around the track for about...
Santi Cazorla scores in playoff as Real Oviedo end 24-year wait for La Liga return
Oviedo beat Mirandés 3-2 on aggregate after 3-1 win 40-year-old former Arsenal man completes fairytale Real Oviedo sealed their return to La Liga after 24 years with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Mirandés – and 40-year-old Santi Cazorla was among the scorers. Oviedo triumphed 3-1 at home in Saturday’s promotion...
Elliot Anderson finishes off Spain as England Under-21s reach Euros’ last four
Quarter-final: Spain 1-3 England Guerra 39pen; McAtee 10, Elliott 15, Anderson 90+4pen Lee Carsley said this week that achieving back-to-back European titles at under-21 level could help to enhance the reputation of British coaches, not to mention this group of young England players. An impressive quarter-final victory over a Spain...
Jack Draper boils over and smashes advertising screen in defeat at Queen’s
Jiri Lehecka denies British No 1 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 Winner faces Carlos Alcaraz in final While Jack Draper spent the past week trying to find rhythm and comfort in his first grass tournament of the season, Jiri Lehecka bulldozed everything in his path. After over two furious hours of battle,...
Feyi-Waboso sees red before France XV stun England XV at the last
England XV 24-26 France XV Wing may now miss tour to Argentina and US In the end, even the win eluded them. On a thoroughly muted afternoon in a stadium barely a third full, an England XV contrived to lose to a France XV even further from full strength than...