Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff to face-off in quarter-final Grigor Dimitrov and Jacob Fearnley paused at 6-4, 5-4 Mirra Andreeva has spent the past two years of her life establishing herself as one of the most successful teenagers of her era, yet on a chaotic, surreal day in Madrid, the...
Whitehall officials ‘pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry’
Revealed: Sources say bosses at R&A, which organises the annual golf tournament, were quizzed about 2028 event Senior Whitehall officials have asked golf bosses whether they can host the 2028 Open championship at Donald Trump’s Turnberry course after repeated requests from the US president, sources have said. Officials had asked...
Australian doubles ace Max Purcell accepts 18-month ban for anti-doping breach
US Open doubles champion admits exceeding limit for an IV infusion 27-year-old says he has developed a nervous tic because of the case Grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has accepted an 18-month ban for breaching anti-doping rules, with the Australian saying he has developed a nervous tic and anxiety...
Thousands of playing fields ‘may be lost’ if Sport England stripped of planning role
Campaigners warn against removing group as statutory consultee as part of plan to speed up building new homes Thousands of playing fields could be lost to housing if the government strips Sport England of its role in national planning policy, campaigners have warned. As part of the national planning and...
RFU opens door to hosting Chelsea if they need temporary home
Richmond council could block Twickenham move Chelsea considering long-term move to Earl’s Court The Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has said Twickenham could host Chelsea matches if the Premier League club is seeking a temporary home – but he believes the local council would attempt to stand in...
Arsenal’s Declan Rice turns sights to winning midfield battle against PSG
Real Madrid could not live with his relentlessness but how will Rice fare against João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha? Declan Rice went into Arsenal’s Champions League quarter‑final against Real Madrid knowing it was a chance to go to another level. Rise to the occasion against the kings of Europe...
Jofra Archer’s form and swagger is back. Can he bloom for England again? | Jonathan Liew
Fast bowler was unfairly demonised by beige fans but has just turned 30 and is honing his skills for a tough summer This season, in an attempt to distract everyone from the fact that its main sponsors are one of the world’s largest steel companies and the literal state of...
Was Liverpool’s title Klopp’s final masterpiece or Slot’s foundation stone? | Jonathan Wilson
After a drama-free title race, the legacy of Liverpool’s 20th league triumph will be determined in the years to come Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here It was probably just as well the decisive match came against Tottenham. Liverpool fans object to the suggestion this season has been...
Drinking champagne could reduce risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study suggests
Maintaining a positive mood and eating more fruit may also help lower risk, researchers find Drinking champagne, eating more fruit, staying slim and maintaining a positive outlook on life could help reduce the risk of a sudden cardiac arrest, the world’s first study of its kind suggests. Millions of people...
Did you solve it? How to have fun with straws
The solutions to today’s puzzles Earlier today I set you these puzzles about straws. Here they are again with solutions. 1. Lift-off Continue reading...