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...
Ange Postecoglou’s reputation has taken a hit that only time and the right move can restore
The Australian will have to prove himself all over again after back-to-back Premier League dismissals leave a stain on his CV Ange Postecoglou knows a strong reputation can be as valuable as results. The Australian is quick to defend his record when his coaching capabilities, successes or failures are called...
Nottingham Forest close to appointing Sean Dyche as head coach
54-year-old poised to replace Ange Postecoglou Marco Silva and Roberto Mancini also considered for role Nottingham Forest are close to appointing Sean Dyche as their third head coach of the season. The former Everton manager is poised to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after 40 days in charge. Evangelos...
England invite Noah Caluori to training after sparkling five-try Prem debut
Saracens’ 19-year-old wing impressed in win over Sale Jack Willis omitted from autumn internationals lineup Noah Caluori, the 19-year-old Saracens wing, has been invited to train with England by the head coach, Steve Borthwick, after an incredible five-try barrage against Sale in his first start in the Prem on Saturday....
England hold nerve to beat India and seal Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final spot
England, 288-8, bt India, 284-6, by four runs India fail to chase down target after Knight’s century England won a last-over thriller against India at Indore on Sunday to seal their place in the World Cup semi-finals, holding two crucial catches at the death to defend 288 and win by...