Formula One provides a good example of what can be done if a sport tries to appeal to a younger audience and embraces the popularity of social media The world’s fastest man is being trash-talked by a YouTuber. “Are you ready man?” asks Darren Watkins, AKA IShowSpeed, on a live...
‘Afraid of nothing’: Thomas Tuchel sure England are ready for Belgrade bearpit
Head coach says side will meet Serbia challenge ‘I think this game will bring out the best in us’ Thomas Tuchel has said that England’s youngsters will have no fear against Serbia and backed his team to make a statement in their daunting World Cup qualifier in Belgrade. Sitting in...
Ché Adams on target as Scotland grind out vital victory against Belarus
In a truncated qualifying campaign the immediate Scottish task was not to make the road to the World Cup an even longer one within one double header. Job done on that front, with four points out of six a wholly acceptable return. The visit of Greece to Hampden Park next...
England look to get smart after one-day romp fails to mask long-term troubles
Crushing victory against South Africa showed 50-over team’s potential but struggle for series wins continues There might have been a few sore heads in England’s squad on the morning after their epic, extraordinary victory against South Africa in Southampton, if only because of dizziness. On Sunday, after all, what had...
Hull KR in touching distance of leaders’ shield after sinking Hull FC in derby
Hull KR 18-4 Hull FC Rovers on verge of finishing regular season on top of table They are not quite there yet, but the celebrations at full time here in east Hull told you everything you needed to know: the second part of an unprecedented treble is practically done and dusted....
Carlos Alberto’s goal at the ‘greatest World Cup’ was a mirage of what football could be
Brazil’s 1970 triumph, summed up by their captain’s brilliant strike in the final, was the game’s Woodstock, a glorious moment offering an implausible future Tostão picks up the loose ball and nudges it back to Wilson Piazza just outside his own box. The ball is moved in a slow triangle...
Aaron Rodgers’ Jets revenge tour shows the old guy may still have it
The new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback required a bit of luck to win on his debut but there were signs he can be an effective weapon for his team As revenge games go, this one was pretty sweet. Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to a 34-32 win over the Jets, his...
Spurs say they have rejected two takeover approaches and club ‘not for sale’
Amanda Staveley’s PCP confirms it will not make offer Enic says its almost 87% share in Spurs is not available The Tottenham board says it has “unequivocally rejected” two expressions of interest in acquiring the club and that the Premier League club is “not for sale”. Daniel Levy stepped down...
Women’s Rugby World Cup roundup: France blitz South Africa to set up Ireland quarter-final
Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez score two tries each Italy score 12 tries in one-sided win over Brazil France enjoyed a 57-10 victory over South Africa at Franklin’s Gardens to take top spot in Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool D, scoring nine tries with two each for Emilie Boulard and...
Jofra Archer stars as England power to record ODI win against South Africa
3rd ODI: England, 414-5, bt South Africa, 72, by 342 runs Jacob Bethell and Joe Root score centuries to set up rout What even was this? What does any of it mean? A game that might anyway have been considered meaningless by many, the final encounter of an already settled...