Indoor domes will be built in Luton and Preston Rishi Sunak announced £35m plan in April 2024 The government has watered down its predecessor’s pledge of a £35m investment to build grassroots cricket facilities and widen access for state school pupils after describing the previous government’s announcement as a “fantasy”....
Howe says he wants ‘players who are committed to Newcastle’ after defeat by Liverpool
Newcastle owners met with on-strike Alexander Isak Manager wants ‘clarity’ quickly over forward’s future Eddie Howe said he was investing all his energy in players “who want to play for Newcastle” after his side were sent to a stunning defeat by the 16-year-old substitute Rio Ngumoha’s 100th-minute winner for Liverpool....
Venus Williams’ US Open return ends in spirited defeat to Karolína Muchová
Czech 11th seed beats 45-year-old 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to reach second round ‘I love playing,’ says 2000 and 2001 champion at Flushing Meadows On an unforgettable evening in New York, Venus Williams offered yet another demonstration of her perpetual greatness as she battled into the night with Karolína Muchová, making...
US Open: Home hopes hit as Madison Keys makes 89 unforced errors in first-round loss
Australian Open champion beaten by Renata Zarazúa World No 6 suffers string of errors in loss One of the main home hopes at the US Open has suffered an early exit from the tournament after Madison Keys lost in the first round on Monday. There were early signs the world...
Olsen-Baker and Leti-I’iga injuries dampen win as New Zealand fly past Spain
New Zealand 54-8 Spain Black Ferns await news on Leti-I’iga and Olsen-Baker New Zealand are up and running in their Rugby World Cup defence with a big win against Spain, but the victory was marred by injuries to Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who was helped off the pitch with a suspected ankle...
Women’s Super League 2025-26 previews No 1: Arsenal
Can the Gunners follow up last season’s stunning Champions League success by ending Chelsea’s WSL dominance? Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 2nd Continue reading...
Brazil fans enjoy carnival atmosphere despite World Cup rout by South Africa | Luke McLaughlin
Just seeing the first Brazil team to reach a Rugby World Cup was enough for fans as South Africa roared to 66-6 win In certain other sports, Brazil’s absence from any World Cup tournament would be regarded as downright bizarre. It’s not quite like that in rugby, and their women’s...
Vuelta a España: Jonas Vingegaard recovers from crash to win stage two
Visma-Lease a Bike rider left bloodied by spill in the rain Dane recovers to pip Ciccone on mountain finish Jonas Vingegaard finished strongly to win the mountainous second stage of the Vuelta a España on Sunday, emphasising his status as the general classification favourite in the absence of Tadej Pogacar...
Nuno Espírito Santo to hold talks with Nottingham Forest owner over future
Manager could not guarantee he would remain at club Hudson-Odoi grabs equaliser in 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace Nuno Espírito Santo could not guarantee that he will remain as Nottingham Forest’s manager after the end of the transfer window as he prepares to meet with the owner, Evangelos Marinakis, this...
Everton’s sleek new home feels like the right place to harness fans’ new optimism | Aaron Sharp
Hill Dickinson Stadium has a debut to remember with awestruck supporters hoping it can help the club step into a successful era As the old song goes, Everton are a football club that know well their history. But now, finally, the future is here. If Goodison Park was a temple...