The four semi-finalists, led by Wei Yi, will battle for three 2026 Candidates places – none of them has reached this stage before The $2m World Cup in Goa will be remembered as an event where established stars were humbled and knocked out by supposedly lesser lights. At 26, China’s...
Australia v England: Ashes first Test, day one – live
England all out for 172 after winning toss and batting Ashes top 100 | Our predictions | The omens | Mail Rob The all-too predictable pre-Ashes banter turned personal as former England spinner Monty Panesar went to relatively tame and tiresome lengths to inject himself into the conversation – and...
England’s wing commander Daly primed to take flight against Pumas
Back in the fold after a broken arm, the veteran back has the high-ball skills to take the aerial tactic to another level It’s funny how things have come full circle for Elliot Daly. The first time he played a Test against Argentina he lasted barely five minutes before being...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Semenyo can lift Bournemouth, Isak must show up for Liverpool and north London derby rivals left to rue injuries A Mancunian reunion of sorts is on the cards should Kyle Walker of Burnley face Alejandro Garnacho on Chelsea’s left at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle at Stamford...
Cadillac copy Nasa playbook to build F1 team from scratch to hit Melbourne startline
Big-name drivers and cutting out the middle man a vital part of the strategy with just over 100 days to go before the 2026 season opener Twelve months ago at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Cadillac were finally given the green light as Formula One’s newest entry for 2026. Building...
‘Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification
Five who were at Hampden Park or watching from afar share their reactions to the end of a 28-year wait Scotland have qualified for the men’s football World Cup for the first time in 28 years after beating Denmark 4-2 at Hampden Park. Five Scotland fans who were at the...
‘Purge it of all its filth’: inside the betting scandal gripping Turkish football
FA crackdown has led to the suspension of 149 match officials and more than 1,000 players in push to restore public faith in the game Everything in Turkish football, it seemed, was going too well. Galatasaray have been flying in the Champions League, powered by Victor Osimhen. Arda Güler is...
Mary Fowler claims racist treatment at French club Montpellier after receiving bananas as leaving present
Forward makes claim about dressing room incident at Montpellier ‘It was hard to see it as merely a simple error,’ says Matildas star Matildas star Mary Fowler has claimed she experienced racism while at Montpellier in 2022, when she was given bananas while others in the squad received flowers at...
Daly backed by Borthwick for long haul after England recall to face Argentina
Coach backs Saracens man for World Cup and beyond Slade and Opoku-Fordjour also named in starting XV Elliot Daly looks likely to remain a pivotal member of England’s squad through to the 2027 World Cup after being recalled to start the final autumn series game, against Argentina on Sunday. Daly...
Jake Paul’s Joshua fight is all about fame and bluster, money and eyeballs | Jonathan Liew
When a prankster meets a puncher it’s not about sport but an elaborate viral hoax that keeps us wanting more “If it’s all straight up and proper, you would worry that he takes this kid’s head off,” reckons Barry McGuigan. “Could get his jaw broke, his head smashed in, side...