Draper defeats Argentinian 6-1, 7-5 in third round Cameron Norrie sees off Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 Jack Draper continued his impressive comeback from an arm injury by beating Francisco Cerundolo to set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells. Draper rode his luck at the end...
Relegated and then European champions? Have I got Spurs for you | Jon Harvey
It’s been a troubling season at Tottenham and while there is a slim chance it will end in glory, ignominy is looking more likely How do you solve a problem such as Tottenham Hotspur? They’re the ninth-richest club in the world, who pride themselves on a thrilling style of play...
NBA’s bizarre ‘tanking’ problem has spewed theories but no solutions | Sean Ingle
Logical situation of losing to get a better pick has led to big fines but June’s superstar draft created a ‘perfect storm’ Imagine you are the director of football at a crisis-stricken Premier League club in a world where relegation doesn’t exist and the planet’s best teenagers become available for...
‘We believe in the plan’: England vow to double down on kick-heavy style against France
Ben Spencer defends tactic despite three straight losses Minimal changes expected for final Six Nations game England have vowed to double down on their kick-heavy gameplan against France on Saturday despite their drastic decline in recent weeks. It is a move that risks further provoking the anger of their supporters....
Iran women’s football team heads to airport as clock ticks on Australia’s offer of asylum
Protesters try to block bus carrying players at hotel Advocates working to inform players of their rights The Iranian women’s football team left their hotel and arrived at Gold Coast airport on Tuesday afternoon, appearing to have just hours left to take up Australia’s offer of asylum before they depart...
‘Revolutionary’: Ukrainian para-biathlete wins silver using ChatGPT as his coach
Murashkovskyi benefits from artificial intelligence support ‘I used it as a psychologist, coach and sometimes as a doctor’ Team Ukraine have hit the ground running at the Winter Paralympics, standing second in the medal table after three days of competition. Their resolve and determination has been inspirational to many, but...
Cheltenham festival day one: The New Lion can roar in Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth’s presence means the selection is an attractive bet to follow up last year’s novice win at this meeting The sporting decision to send Lossiemouth, the Mares’ Hurdle winner for the last two seasons, in against all-comers in Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle adds considerably to the depth of the competition, but...
Racing’s leadership in chaos but dramatic exits will be limited to track at Cheltenham
The showpiece festival is a key indicator of the state of racing and leading storylines can offer timely lift amid concern over health of the sport In the long-forgotten time, about 30 years or so ago, when the Cheltenham festival was a three-day get-together for country types, no one gave...
Team GB mixed doubles curlers must beat Italy after ‘psychology’ of China defeat
Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean lose 10-5 having led 5-3 Victory against hosts would still put pair in semi-finals Great Britain must defeat the host nation, Italy, in their final round‑robin match of the mixed doubles curling to secure a place in the semi-finals, after being roundly beaten by China....
Police condemn ‘shameful’ behaviour of Celtic and Rangers fans in Ibrox clashes
Police say arrests have been made after Scottish Cup tie ‘Officers and stewards faced with hostility and violence’ Police Scotland have condemned the behaviour of some supporters as “shameful” and said arrests have been made after clashes at the end of the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at...