The retired second-row on his recovery from addiction, depression and incarceration to find a new life as a meditation teacher “Carefree,” says Ryan Caldwell when I ask him what word is tattooed across his fingers. He looks up from his hands on a rainy morning in Belfast. The former Ireland...
Saka settles gruelling battle with Aston Villa to extend Arsenal’s winning start
The smile on Declan Rice’s face with six minutes of normal time remaining said it all. He had just shut down Ian Maatsen as the Aston Villa full-back zoomed into the box. Arsenal, for whom Bukayo Saka scored the only goal, were authoritative and seemingly took great satisfaction in keeping...
‘Pain-free’ Alcaraz brushes aside qualifier in US Open return after four months out
Spaniard beats Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 Alcaraz has not played since April with wrist injury As Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to the conclusion of his first singles set in more than four and a half months, like so many times in his career instinct took over. Up 5-4, 30-15...
Aryna Sabalenka puts rough spell aside to open US Open title defence with victory
Reigning singles champion beats Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 Men’s 10th seed Arthur Fils beaten by Stefanos Tsitsipas Aryna Sabalenka said she is determined to look ahead, rather than dwell on a difficult past few months, after beginning her US Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Camila Osorio....
Football transfer deadline day: latest on Fernández, Alvarez, Ndiaye and more – live
Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactive You can mail Will and follow us on TikTok and Bluesky A lot of people are highly invested in people moving companies and changing jobs. You do not get this with accountancy or waste management. In case any players do not get a...
Misbehaving Lord’s pitch is a return to unpredictable era of unplayable chaos
The wicket was not as bad as the one in June but presented enough challenges for the MCC to call in specialists The performance of the Lord’s pitch during its previous Test, against New Zealand in June, was so appalling that it was followed by an apology from the MCC...
Pacing and patience: heavyweight lessons Itauma must learn after harsh reality check | Donald McRae
The 21-year-old had never gone past six rounds before Hrgovic defeat and his corner should have adapted strategy The end, when it came for Moses Itauma, was as shocking as it was worrying. Late on Saturday night, moving into the championship rounds of his first world heavyweight title fight, the...
Tadej Pogacar shares picture from hospital after Vuelta-ending crash
Slovenian awaiting surgery on collarbone after fall Mas extends overall lead by winning ninth stage Tadej Pogacar, who was dramatically forced to withdraw from the Vuelta a España on Saturday after a heavy fall, has shared a photo of himself from hospital accompanied by the Bee Gees’ song Stayin’ Alive....
Ailing Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round for earliest grand slam exit in 20 years
Mariano Navone wins 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 Djokovic vomits numerous times and endures cramps The first night session of the US Open this year was approaching the three-hour mark when Novak Djokovic walked briskly to the corner of the vast Arthur Ashe Stadium court, bent down and vomited...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Newcastle players look revitalised, Liverpool’s curious transfer strategy and a worrying start for Palace Amid the concerns at Manchester United, one player unquestioned is Senne Lammens. The goalkeeper produced some important first-half saves against Ipswich to keep his side in the game in difficult circumstances. A relaxed character, the Belgian...