Odds-on favourite victorious by nine lengths at Sandown Jonbon, winner for past two years, comes home second A group of racegoers in high pre-Christmas spirits were singing: “We love you, Jonbon, we do,” on the path across the track, but the punters had not one, but two new favourites to...
Archer’s pillow shot becomes awkward symbol of England’s Ashes nightmare I Simon Burnton
Bowler’s creature comforts emblematic of a touring side seen as paying the price for taking a laid-back approach There are often single images that come to sum up entire Ashes series and frequently they have been taken when no cricket was being played. Andrew Flintoff consoling Brett Lee; Shane Warne’s...
Villa’s Buendía scores with last kick of the game to stun leaders Arsenal
As this game ticked into the 95th minute, an enthralling contest had already lived up to its billing. And then mayhem unfolded inside the Arsenal 18-yard box and, subsequently, in the Villa Park stands, the 128-year foundations put to the test as Emiliano Buendía, enveloped by the rubble of splayed...
Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi F1 title decider but Norris hot on his heels
World championship rivals side by side at front of grid McLaren driver still well placed for the season finale The world championship remains finely poised after the three contenders duked it out for pole position at the decisive season-finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen scored first blood with pole...
Inter Miami claim MLS Cup as Messi inspires tight win over Vancouver
Messi sparks Miami’s opening goal De Paul scores 71st-minute winner Inter Miami 3-1 Vancouver – as it happened As the confetti flew, the Philip F Anschutz trophy was lifted into the air, and a player commonly thought to be the greatest ever to kick a ball celebrated the 48th title...
Charlton’s match against Portsmouth abandoned after supporter’s death
Supporter had been taken ill during first half at Valley Clubs pay tribute after fan passes away in hospital A Charlton supporter has died after being taken ill during the club’s abandoned Championship fixture against Portsmouth. The fan was treated by medical staff in the stands before being taken to...
Mohamed Salah says ‘I’ve been thrown under the bus’ and signals Liverpool exit
Forward launches astonishing attack on Arne Slot Salah benched at Leeds for third consecutive match Mohamed Salah has accused Liverpool of throwing him “under the bus” after being left out of the starting lineup for the third game running as the champions drew at Leeds, saying he has been made...
World Cup 2026 fixtures: England to kick off under roof in Dallas during UK primetime
England to play Croatia at Dallas Cowboys’ stadium Scotland’s opener against Haiti starts 2am UK time England will kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas at 9pm UK time on Wednesday 17 June. They will play at the Dallas Stadium, home of the NFL’s Cowboys, which has...
Crystal Palace fans are literally fighting each other. How has it come to this?
Clashes between rival factions are the culmination of a long-running feud involving claims of racism It should have been a night for Crystal Palace supporters to savour. About 1,500 officially made the trip to Strasbourg for their second away match of the Conference League group stage last week, although plenty...
Saracens hatch plan to put dent in French dominance against Clermont
Even without Maro Itoje, Ben Earl and Jamie George, the English club are set to deploy a formidable lineup against their depleted opponents Judging by the Saracens side starting their Champions Cup campaign against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, a show of strength is the aim. Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly, Tom...