Troy Parrott double enough for famous win France beat Ukraine 4-0 to book spot for 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Troy Parrott fired the Republic of Ireland to a sensational 2-0 victory against Portugal to set up a qualifying showdown with Hungary. The 40-year-old Portugal captain was dismissed...
Carlos Alcaraz beats Lorenzo Musetti to put Alex de Minaur in last four: ATP Finals tennis – as it happened
Already through to the semi-finals, Carlos Alcaraz was far too good for Lorenzo Musetti, a 6-4 6-1 win ensuring he ends the year as world no 1 Of course my wife ordered the shopping to arrive, then went to a work dinner. But it’s in, you’ll be relieved to learn,...
Outsiders sense Chess World Cup glory after host of big names make early exits
Fifteen of the world’s top 20 were eliminated in first four rounds, including world champion Gukesh Dommaraju An early cull of the favourites at the Chess World Cup in Goa has resulted in 15 of the top 20 seeds heading for home early. It has also created a lopsided pairing...
Millie Bright: ‘If you can make someone’s life better, why would you not?’
The Chelsea defender on Barcelona, the benefits of taking a breather and joining a campaign to tackle winter loneliness “This will be a forever thing,” says Millie Bright. “It’s one of the things that gives me purpose. It gives me life outside of football and will give me life after...
Luis Rubiales has eggs thrown at him during book launch in Madrid
The man that former Spanish football president claimed was his uncle threw three in the direction of the 48-year-old The disgraced former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales had eggs flung at him, allegedly by his uncle, during the presentation of his new book on Thursday in Madrid. Rubiales,...
Stand aside Australia, New Zealand are now England’s No 1 sporting rival | Emma John
Harmonious Kiwi teamwork across various sports should fill us with frustrated envy – if only to annoy some Aussies Do we talk about England and Australia’s sporting rivalry too much? In the past couple of weeks, we haven’t had much choice. The rugby league Kangaroos have been hopping about between...
‘We’re ready for the All Blacks’: Maro Itoje builds belief in improved England
Borthwick’s side chasing 10th straight victory ‘The quality of the playing squad has improved’ England have endured plenty of agonising near misses against New Zealand in recent years but there is no shortage of belief this time around. The home captain, Maro Itoje, says he believes his side are “ready”...
Josh Tongue: ‘I’m an introvert but things change when I step on the pitch’
England quick is happy to let his cricket do the talking after coming back stronger from long-term injuries but says being part of this Ashes squad in Australia is incredible There are times when Josh Tongue talks about the situation he finds himself in with genuine incredulity, as if he...
Fears for elephant seals as bird flu kills half of population in South Atlantic
Study estimates 53,000 females have died on South Georgia since 2023, with ‘dramatic impact’ on future of the species Bird flu has wiped out half of South Georgia’s breeding elephant seals, according to a study that warns of “serious implications” for the future of the species. The remote island in...
Bellingham and Foden return to give Tuchel’s England a headache at No 10 | Barney Ronay
Morgan Rogers has the shirt but the England head coach has lit a fire under star names by leaving them on the bench It didn’t exactly feel like a thrilling three-way shootout for the role of England’s top gun No 10. At least, not for the opening hour anyway. Wembley...