Outsider repeats Champion Hurdle success The New Lion also falls when leading two out There was another twist to what is becoming a sorry tale here on Saturday as Constitution Hill, whose first two seasons over jumps led him to being ranked among the finest hurdlers of all time, fell...
Etzebeth red mars South Africa romp as Wales slump to record home defeat
Wales 0-73 South Africa Springboks score 11 tries but Etzebeth off for eye gouge Every bit as dispiriting as expected. Worse, was it pointless? Well, it certainly had more points to it than Wales would have liked. But, worse again, was it actively alienating? A record defeat, 11 tries conceded,...
Vision, instinct and tenacity: Stanway shines as Lionesses lay down a marker | Sophie Downey
Midfielder’s three goals illustrate the different attributes that have made her the player she is today England laid down a marker at Wembley on Saturday evening as they waltzed to victory over China with a scintillating show of attacking force. Among the many eye-catching performances, Georgia Stanway stood out, joining...
‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president?
For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into into courting the most divisive politician on Earth Gianni Infantino was 18 years old the first time he ran for office. It was a presidential election at FC Brig-Glis, the local amateur...
Chelsea v Arsenal buildup, Slot under pressure, Frank angry at fan boos – matchday live
News and discussion as we build up to the day’s action Chelsea determined to stay grounded | Get in touch Sunderland continue to buck the trends, and staged a brilliant comeback against Bournemouth. Mr Brobbey scored another important goal. There was talk that Saturday’s would be Daniel Farke’s last stand...
Piastri pips Norris to Qatar GP pole after victory in sprint race closes title gap
Norris slips up in final lap to give rival advantage Max Verstappen third on grid; Hamilton 18th Oscar Piastri knew going into the weekend of the Qatar Grand Prix he would have to be at his best to keep his world championship ambitions alive and, with a battling performance, he...
Chicago Bears run riot over reeling Eagles on Black Friday for fifth straight
Chicago rush for 281 in fifth straight win Philly fans boo as offense unravels again Hurts’ tush-push fumble turns game Kyle Monangai rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown, D’Andre Swift ran for 125 yards and a score, and the Chicago Bears finished with 281 yards on the ground to...
Are England actually honest with themselves? If they are, they’ll know they have to change | Mark Ramprakash
Ben Stokes’s batters must realise the aggressive option doesn’t always mean attacking Australia’s bowlers, and if they don’t, it could be all over in Brisbane It’s not over yet. There is still hope. Before the Ashes started I had plenty of it, because of England’s fantastic array of fast bowlers...
Cool Blues: Chelsea determined to stay grounded despite Barcelona demolition
Enzo Maresca’s young side face league leaders Arsenal on Sunday on a high but have moved on from the emotional swings of old The worst way for Chelsea to respond to their demolition of Barcelona would be to believe the hype. The problem is that emotions in football swing from...
Manchester United’s academy reeling from staff churn and Ratcliffe’s brickbats
Troubled times at Carrington as the club proud of producing the next generation of stars is in flux under fresh leadership The standards of Manchester United’s academy have “really slipped” in recent years, according to Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The club is renowned as one of the world’s best schools for...