Winner is elite British racing’s longest-priced victor Cicero’s Gift follows up at 100-1 in Champions Sprint Calandagan became only the second horse ever to win the King George and Champion Stakes in the same season at Ascot, matching the achievement of the great Brigadier Gerard in 1972, but it was...
Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Club cited possible safety ‘concerns’ after West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from fixture Aston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club’s Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible “concerns” over safety, it has been reported....
Arne Slot’s Liverpool tactical shifting is gambling on more Wirtz and less Salah | Jonathan Wilson
Winning the Premier League means the Dutchman can ride out the setbacks after making radical changes to his gameplan Replacing a legend is difficult. Even if that legend has lingered too long, even if he has stayed beyond the scope of his powers, coming next is an almost impossible job....
Australia v India: men’s first one-day international – live
Updates from the start of the ODI series at Optus Stadium Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 2nd over: India 6-0 (Rohit 1, Gill 5) Josh Hazlewood takes the new ball and immediately goes to work on his familiar line and length. But when the Australia quick overpitches,...
Verstappen takes F1 US GP pole after sprint victory to turn up heat on Norris and Piastri
Lando Norris is second on grid, Oscar Piastri is sixth Max Verstappen won sprint after McLarens collided Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the US Grand Prix with an immense lap for Red Bull at the Circuit of the Americas. However the day was marked by yet another incident between...
‘Those final few hours were brutal’: British duo end epic journey in Australia after rowing across Pacific Ocean
Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne have set a new record with their five-and-a-half-month crossing from Lima to Cairns One more day. One more day up and down the pitiless slide. One more day of blistered hands gripping unforgiving oars. But after more than 8,000 nautical miles (15,000km) at sea –...
Tom Willis to drop out of England reckoning after signing Bordeaux contract
Saracens No 8 will lose England eligibility in summer Borthwick faces dilemma this autumn and in Six Nations Tom Willis will leave Saracens at the end of the season after signing a contract with Bordeaux that will make him ineligible for Steve Borthwick’s England squad. In a major blow to...
Nottingham Forest latest and buildup to Liverpool v Manchester United – matchday live
⚽ Buildup, news and discussion before Sunday’s action⚽ Postecoglou could be least effective PL manager ever ⚽ Slot gambling on more Wirtz and less Salah | Mail us here Fair points made here from the comments section below. Getafe v Real Madrid is Sunday’s late game in La Liga, a...
Unbeaten England eye place in semi-finals but results have masked woeful batting displays | Raf Nicholson
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side have ditched the excesses of ‘Jon-ball’ but have not settled into their new strategy. They need to now England find themselves in a curious position at the halfway point of their World Cup campaign as they prepare to face the hosts, India, on Sunday. They are unbeaten,...
‘I like to create chaos’: David Bentley back in spotlight for charity boxing bout with Jody Morris
Former England midfielder has always been a disruptor and says Saturday’s match will show his kids he can fight David Bentley has never been one to turn down a challenge, even if it is to his detriment. In 2008, on England duty, he got roped into playing what was meant...