Transformative 999-year deal is a massive moment in the history of the club and the violent cultural push-pull of London I have in my hand several hundred pieces of paper. Dog-eared, scribbled with rewrites, and stained with sweat and ancient Bermondsey vinegar. But a wodge of paper that may just...
Tuchel thinks outside the box in final push for World Cup places with England expansion
Decision to essentially name two squads featuring 35 players overall is the ‘least messy’ solution and offers the best chance to assess fringe players It has been on Thomas Tuchel’s mind for some time, certainly since his England team secured qualification to the World Cup last November with the perfect...
USA’s Jordan Anthony wins 60m world gold after his blood clot ‘the size of a soccer ball’
Clot appeared in his arm after injection in wrong place ‘I will never let the devil stop me from getting a gold’ On a night of dizzying speed and freakish drama, track and field found itself a new sprint sensation. It came in the form of Jordan Anthony, a 21-year-old...
Coroner ‘cannot be satisfied’ that Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life
Former boxing world champion’s cause of death was hanging but his intention was unclear, inquest concludes A coroner has said she “cannot be satisfied” that British former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life. Hatton, 46, was found dead in his home on 14 September, with...
Champions Bath blow away Saracens in nine-try rout to reclaim top spot
Bath 62-15 Saracens Finn Russell kicks 17 points and Arundell scores twice Champions Bath left no doubt about their appetite for another title as they swept Saracens aside 62-15 at the Rec to regain top spot. The Londoners started brightly and did not lack effort but Bath’s killer instinct earned...
Arne Slot confirms Isak will be fit for Liverpool’s trip to PSG next month
Record signing has been injured since December Salah to miss Saturday’s league match at Brighton Arne Slot has confirmed Alexander Isak will be available for Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain as he nears recovery from a fractured leg. The £125m British-record signing has not played since 20 December...
Maguire red card costs Manchester United as Kroupi rescues Bournemouth draw
Under Friday night lights, Manchester United stumbled. A day to remember for Harry Maguire became a night of regret when he was shown a red card during a madcap second-half flurry of own goals, gaffes and disputed penalties. Twice United had the lead against Bournemouth, twice they were soon pegged...
Japan v Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final – live
Updates from the Matildas’ clash at Stadium Australia Kick-off time in Sydney is 8pm AEDT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Jack Snape has been following the tournament since day one, and he sets the scene from Sydney. Unless Kerr and co are embarrassed by Japan on Saturday...
Carlos Alcaraz cuts through the noise to ease past Joao Fonseca at Miami Open
World No 1 beats Brazilian 6-4, 6-4 at the Hard Rock Stadium Spaniard says teenager ‘reminds me a lot [of me] when I was his age’ As Carlos Alcaraz worked through his service motion midway through his opening match at the Miami Open, a scream pierced the night-time air. One...
The Kent meningitis outbreak: what is happening and why?
Causes of meningitis, what the public health response has been, and how the situation differs from Covid The deadly outbreak of meningitis in Kent has fuelled concerns about how far the disease will spread and seen the return of people wearing masks and queueing for vaccines. The scenes are reminiscent...