We are in a world where robots compete against humans and while perfect scores might be impressive, they are also dull It hurts to miss an unmarked shot in basketball. And it certainly seemed to pain the Alvark Tokyo shooter, halfway through April’s Japanese league game against Shimane Susanoo Magic....
Leicester’s stunning Premier League win 10 years on, recalled by Ranieri and his fellow Foxes
Training ground fun, rock star fans and a Christmas party in Copenhagen were ingredients in the rank outsiders’ triumph, sealed on 2 May 2016 I remember in January, February that season Riyad Mahrez asked: “What do you think we can achieve?” I laughed, but didn’t say anything. Riyad said: “You...
Felicity Barnard: ‘I’m hugely positive about racing. I love it and all the characters in it’
The uniqueness of Royal Ascot was a factor in the track CEO’s jump from the Premier League to the sport of kings “I was used to fans,” Felicity Barnard, the chief executive of Ascot, says, recalling earlier roles in charge of commercial operations at Arsenal and West Ham. “At Arsenal,...
‘Come and speak to us’: Hamilton calls for more driver involvement in F1 rules
‘It needs to change,’ insists seven-time champion Lance Stroll labels rules ‘fundamentally flawed’ Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One drivers should have a “seat at the table” in discussion on directions the sport should take in future, to have an input alongside key stakeholders such as the teams and the FIA....
Wu Yize power is undiminished against Mark Allen after 15-minute blackout
Chinese hotshot electric as he races into 6-2 lead Higgins battles back to 4-4 against Murphy Wu Yize took control of the world championship semi-final against Mark Allen as he reeled off the closing four frames to open up a 6-2 lead. After Thursday’s evening session had been interrupted by...
Chess: England fail to win senior team world medals for first time in five years
USA retain the world 50+ title, while Germany-Lasker SGK win the 65+ equivalent, with England fourth in both events England finished out of the medals for the first time in five years in this week’s world senior team championships for over-50s and over-65s, played at Durres, Albania, as the US,...
AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses
Researchers say results mark a ‘profound change in technology that will reshape medicine’ From George Clooney in ER to Noah Wyle in The Pitt, emergency department doctors have long been popular heroes. But will it soon be time to hang up the scrubs? A groundbreaking Harvard study has found that...
European reaction, Premier League news, World Cup latest and more: football – live
⚽ Buildup to the weekend’s action across the leagues⚽ Ten things to look out for | Fixtures | Standings | Mail Tom Morning everyone and welcome. We’re at that stage of the season where clubs are either on the beach or deep in a world of stress/pain/excitement, each casting envious...
Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires
Jibril Rajoub refuses handshake at Fifa congress Infantino to seek third term as president The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed his intention to stand for re-election for a third full term next year after an attempt to orchestrate a handshake between the Palestinian and Israeli delegates at congress backfired. The...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Eddie Howe is under pressure, Rayan needs protection at Bournemouth and John Stones returns to Everton with City Premier League top scorers: latest standings The equation is simple. If Leeds beat relegated – and now managerless - Burnley at Elland Road on Friday they will reach 43 points and be...