Wright to go after World Cup citing travel demands Departure announced in middle of post Ashes review Luke Wright will leave his role as a selector after next month’s Twenty20 World Cup in the first major change within the England hierarchy following their comprehensive Ashes defeat in Australia. Amid speculation...
Poker player’s punt on Wednesday shrouded in secrecy after Blades missteps
James Bord’s consortium is the preferred bidder to take over Sheffield Wednesday but his data-led player recruitment record is mixed, especially with United Sheffield Wednesday fans will be delighted to hear that one associate of James Bord describes the preferred bidder for their club as “a mini Tony Bloom”, although...
‘Thinking a lot less’: Tommy Freeman on the secret to international rugby
England wing on handling Test pressure, the ‘awesome’ setup at Pennyhill Park and Northampton’s big ambitions Tommy Freeman is known for being multi-talented, so it is fitting that he arrives brandishing a golf club. Thankfully none of the ensuing questions provoke its use in a non-sporting capacity. The Northampton back’s...
Alex Honnold’s made-for-Netflix free solo of Taipei 101 draws awe – and unease
The Free Solo star will attempt to climb the 1,667ft skyscraper without ropes in a live Netflix broadcast, drawing awe, ethical concern and global attention Alex Honnold has spent the past three months training for this moment: free soloing – climbing without ropes or a harness – one of Asia’s...
‘Chess Wimbledon’ opens with an environmental protest as Niemann shares lead
First round at Wijk aan Zee delayed for over an hour after protesters dump coal at venue and unveil banner reading ‘no chess on a dead planet’ Tata Steel Wijk aan Zee, the “chess Wimbledon”, has been sponsored for all its 88 years by the local steelworks, either in its...
Sports quiz of the week: arguments, insults, fights, protests and drama
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Australian Open 2026: Zverev v Norrie, Tiafoe v De Minaur, Svitolina v Shnaider – live
Updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Mboko sets up Sabalenka clash after win | Mail Katy If you haven’t heard that much about Jovic before, she’s some talent. The 18-year-old has been described by Andy Roddick as having “power you can’t teach”, but what also sets her apart...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Mateus Fernandes steels West Ham, Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces a homecoming and Manchester City need Marc Guéhi Top scorers: check out the latest standings The absence of the wantaway Lucas Paquetá has given Mateus Fernandes a chance to take on more responsibility for West Ham. Paquetá, who is said to be...
Transfer storylines to follow in the last 10 days of the January window
Fulham, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool could be making moves before the window closes By WhoScored Shock: Chelsea have been linked with another young player. This time it is the Rennes centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, who would offer something the team is lacking. Continue reading...
‘Pay up’: Rory McIlroy delivers Ryder Cup warning to LIV pair Hatton and Rahm
LIV rebels are appealing against DP World Tour sanctions Forthright McIlroy wants duo to show their commitment Rory McIlroy has challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to demonstrate their commitment to the Ryder Cup cause by settling fines for their LIV Golf participation. McIlroy pointed towards motivation used by Europe during the...