Veteran struggled with Liverpool ‘break-up’ but leadership skills and Brentford form justify his recall With Jordan Henderson, it is always tempting to focus on the rebound relationship, what he did after his departure from Liverpool in the summer of 2023. Because goodness knows, if the move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi...
Conor McGregor given 18-month ban for breaking UFC’s anti-doping rules
Former champion missed three tests last year Irishman could return for 2026 bout at White House Conor McGregor has been handed an 18-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy after missing three attempted tests last year, Combat Sports Anti-Doping announced on Tuesday. “McGregor missed three attempted biological sample collections...
Human error caused crash that killed record-breaking skydiver Felix Baumgartner
Austrian was killed in paragliding accident in July 56-year-old broke sound barrier during 2012 jump The paragliding crash that killed extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner in July was caused by human error, an investigating prosecutor said on Tuesday. Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, died...
‘I’m the total opposite to Cav and Brad’: Geraint Thomas on how a normal bloke won the Tour de France
The two-time Olympic gold medallist details the grit and sacrifice needed to succeed and says Ineos are held to a different standard than other teams “I’m pretty laidback and don’t take myself too seriously off the bike,” Geraint Thomas says as, in retirement, the 2018 Tour de France winner reflects...
Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series
Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in Perth Star quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injury Australia captain Pat Cummins is expected to miss the Ashes opener in Perth as doubts grow around his availability for the entire Test series...
Women’s Super League salary floor details revealed in new financial rules
Top-flight players aged 23-plus to get at least £40,000 Bottom bracket will be above national living wage Senior Women’s Super League players will be guaranteed a minimum annual salary of £40,000 under financial rules brought in this season. The salary floor has different levels depending on the age of the...
Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says
Researchers in Australia find 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women but only eight in men Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, a new study has found. Claiming to be the largest genetic study to date on sex differences in major depression, the research published on Wednesday...
The real science of weight loss with the US’s leading nutritional scientist – podcast
Kevin Hall spent 21 years at the US National Institutes of Health and became known globally for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods. In April he unexpectedly took early retirement, citing censorship under the Trump administration. Now he has co-authored a book with the journalist Julia Belluz that aims to...
Jane Goodall said she would launch Trump and Musk on one-way trip into space
Primatologist said in interview released after her death she would also put Putin, Xi and Netanyahu on that spaceship In a lifetime studying the behavior of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall became something of an authority on the aggressiveness of alpha male adults. Now, in an interview released just days after her...
Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome
Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed Scientists say they have developed the world’s first blood test to diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). There is no currently no test for the condition and patients...