Manchester United’s head coach appeared downbeat when questioned over not being able to acquire enough top players to suit his preferred formation Ruben Amorim offered a collector’s item on Friday – a point-blank refusal to address a question that concerned an answer he previously gave. In doing so, he hinted...
Seahawks clinch NFC’s No 1 seed as Buccaneers cling to playoff hopes
Seahawks shut down 49ers to secure NFC top seed Seattle ride defense and run game in 13-3 win Buccaneers survive Panthers, await NFC South fate Zach Charbonnet scored on a 27-yard run in the first quarter and Seattle shut down the high-powered San Francisco offense in a 13-3 victory over...
Bath break Exeter’s hearts with last-minute try to foil dramatic comeback
Bath 33-26 Exeter Visitors fight back from 26-0 deficit to level match The champions needed something to lift them after their Christmas hangover. This might not have been how they chose it but it is safe to say the desired effect was achieved, a try by Arthur Green in the...
Root and Brook star for England before storm halts Ashes charge against Australia
Fifth Test, day one: England 211-3 before bad light stops play Undefeated duo put together tourists’ best partnership of series As the rain fell on the Sydney Cricket Ground, cutting the opening day of this fifth Ashes Test into exactly half the number of allotted overs, you could practically hear...
Luke Littler thrashes Gian van Veen to retain PDC World Darts Championship
Teenager beats Dutchman 7-1 in one-sided final Littler clicks into gear after losing opening set The winning moment seemed to drain all the strength from his body. He leaned against the drinks table and let it take all his weight, clasped his face in his hands, cried a little. As...
Emma Raducanu ruled out of United Cup opener in false start to new season
British No 1 withdraws from clash with Naomi Osaka Katie Swan replaces Raducanu but loses 7-6 (4), 6-1 Emma Raducanu remains hopeful that she will be able to compete this week at the United Cup after her 2026 season began with a concerning false start when she was forced to...
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash in Nigeria
British boxer was injured in collision that killed his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami Nigerian police have charged Anthony Joshua’s driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash that killed two people. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a...
Another year, another manager – but it is unfair to paint Chelsea’s project as a flop | Jacob Steinberg
Enzo Maresca got the sack because of his actions. That does not mean the club’s structure needs a complete overhaul Some clubs build around their manager. Eddie Howe is hugely influential at Newcastle and Aston Villa are pretty much Unai Emery FC these days. Chelsea, though, have adopted an alternative...
Thomas Frank admits ‘it’s difficult to enjoy’ being Tottenham head coach
Frank likens challenges at Spurs to running a marathon Tottenham booed off after goalless draw at Brentford Thomas Frank has admitted he is not enjoying his job at Tottenham. The head coach is dealing with numerous problems as he navigates what always stood to be a transitional season, the most...
Callum Chick revels in Northampton’s chase of lost causes after culture shock
With Saints riding high, back-rower explains how being recognised in the street makes it different from Newcastle To see what Callum Chick brings to any side he plays in, watch the 55th minute of Northampton’s electrifying win at the Rec last Saturday. Henry Arundell is speeding down the Bath right,...