How did a small Nordic country dominate the Games? By making sport fun and not something for kids to suffer Norway’s Olympians stormed the mountains of Milano Cortina and left the rest of the world wondering how a nation of 5.6 million people regularly tops the Winter Olympics medal table,...
Williamson refuses to rule out strike action amid player overload concerns
England captain concerned by relentless growth of game Ukraine World Cup qualifier set for Hill Dickinson Stadium England’s captain, Leah Williamson, has said she would never take the possibility of strike action off the table if players are not listened to over scheduling concerns. Speaking before England’s first two World...
The Breakdown | Six Nations half-term report: France are flying while England’s decline is steep
Les Bleus have variety and gifted youngsters but, by contrast, Steve Borthwick’s men are predictable and flawed France (15 points) Three games played, three bonus-point victories banked and the title at their mercy. If they claim another four-try win at Murrayfield on Saturday week, they will secure the crown with...
US men’s hockey team visit White House as some players with Minnesota ties stay away
Donald Trump invited team after Olympic gold Women’s team chose to skip event The victorious US Olympic men’s ice hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, although there were several notable absences. Donald Trump invited the team to celebrate in Washington DC after they beat Canada in a dramatic...
Noni Madueke backs Arsenal’s push to tackle knife crime: ‘It’s so important to try to share the community’s pain’
England forward was among Arsenal heroes in attendance at event commemorating fan who was stabbed to death There is a poignant silence as Tashan Daniel’s parents emerge on to Ken Friar Bridge on a cold, wet February afternoon in north London. With heads bowed, the England forwards Noni Madueke and...
Newcastle finish off Qarabag in rapid time to set up Chelsea or Barcelona tie
Eddie Howe adores motivational slogans and the Newcastle manager’s current favourite is: “One Brain.” The idea is to inspire his team to play with the sort of synchronicity that stems from a collective mindset and unity of purpose. For a while here it seemed to be working a treat with...
World Cup host cities ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by shutdown
Funds promised for security have not been received Officials warn of potential cancellations to fan festivals Local and national officials expressed concern on Tuesday that the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States could adversely affect planning and preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which is just over 100...
West Brom sack head coach Eric Ramsay after only 44 days in charge
Coach failed to win any of his nine games since MLS move James Morrison is put in interim charge of the strugglers West Brom have sacked their head coach Eric Ramsay after just 44 days in charge at the Hawthorns. The 34-year-old was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal on 11...
Swansea bow to co-owner Snoop Dogg with guard of honour before kick-off
American rapper arrives to see draw against Preston Ipswich close on second after Middlesbrough drop points The Swansea City co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club. The American rapper, who is a minority owner of the...
Champions League: Bodø/Glimt send Inter crashing out, Sørloth seals Atlético’s spot
Norwegian side win 2-1 in Milan to seal giant-killing upset Atlético defeat Club Brugge; Bayer Leverkusen progress Bodø/Glimt dumped last season’s finalists Inter out of the Champions League with a remarkable 2-1 win at San Siro in their playoff second leg that sent the Norwegian minnows through to the last...