The former Tottenham manager made a rash Premier League return, and it will probably be his last Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here The weirdest aspect of Ange Postecoglou’s 40-day reign at Nottingham Forest was how inevitable it all felt. The only shock was that he was sacked...
Thiago deepens gloom at West Ham as Brentford triumph amid fan boycott
Perhaps it was inevitable that Brentford’s first away win of the season would come in the Premier League’s unhappiest and least intimidating ground. The many West Ham fans who displayed their displeasure with the board by boycotting this fixture had the right idea. They could celebrate their decision not to...
Australia’s Scott Boland shuts out noise from former England players before Ashes
Fast bowler says he and teammates are focused on their own game Stuart Broad and Mike Atherton had delivered recent barbs Scott Boland may be required to bowl in all five Ashes Tests this summer, a workload that will test his mental fortitude and physical stamina. But in promotion ahead...
‘Little Magpie’ José Mourinho relishing taking Benfica to Newcastle | Louise Taylor
Portuguese has a long-held affinity with the north-east club following his time working with Sir Bobby Robson at Barcelona To José Mourinho, Newcastle United represents a road never taken. Whenever Mourinho visits St James’ Park he takes time to stand by the statue of Sir Bobby Robson outside the Milburn...
‘Exciting’ Noah Caluori could make England debut this autumn, says Borthwick
England coach talks up 6ft 5in wing’s humility and desire Door closed on Tom Willis but left ajar for Owen Farrell England could fast-track the Saracens teenager Noah Caluori into the Test spotlight as soon as next month following the wing’s dramatic start to his top-level club career. The 19-year-old...
‘My Netflix title would be white collar to world champion’: Fabio Wardley on his boxing journey | Donald McRae
Former Ipswich academy footballer fights Joseph Parker hoping victory will earn him a world title shot at Oleksandr Usyk, who he once went to Ukraine to spar with “Joseph Parker was a world heavyweight champion in 2016 when I was still having white collar fights,” Fabio Wardley says of the...
UK government ‘deeply saddened’ as Maccabi Tel Aviv decline any Aston Villa tickets
Government claims game weaponised to stoke fear ‘Wellbeing and safety of our fans is paramount,’ club say The UK government has said it is “deeply saddened” by Maccabi Tel Aviv’s decision to decline any tickets offered to their fans for the Europa League match at Villa Park. The local safety...
Mind the gap: surge from Verstappen piles pressure on McLaren and echoes 2007 | Giles Richards
Champion could snatch drivers’ title away from the leading constructors just as Kimi Räikkönen did 18 years ago A few short months ago Max Verstappen’s world championship defence appeared to be over. But when he took the flag in the US Grand Prix on Sunday it heralded the most remarkable...
NFL roundup: Broncos stun Giants from 19-0 down with 33-point fourth quarter
Giants blow 19-point fourth-quarter lead to Denver Eagles snap two-game skid with win at Minnesota Rams improve to 5-2, best start since 2021 title run Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Denver Broncos to a thrilling 33-32 win Sunday over the stunned New York...
Sumo wrestling at the Royal Albert Hall – picture essay
Our award-winning photographer went behind the scenes of the Grand Sumo tournament in London as it returned to the capital for the first time since 1991 Athleticism, power and ceremonial splendour were all on display at London’s Albert Hall last week as sumo wrestling returned to the storied venue for...