‘Unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete’ Spaniard had already pulled out of the French Open Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon as he continues his recovery from the wrist injury that will force him out of action for at least three months during the most significant...
Borthwick delays call on resting Itoje until final England squad announced in June
‘I’ll make decisions when time comes,’ says head coach Chessum expected to lead side in at least one July Test England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has confirmed he may rest some senior players including his captain, Maro Itoje, for all or part of his squad’s summer Nations Championship games. A...
Brunson stunned after Knicks’ 22-point comeback over Cavs in East finals: ‘I don’t have an answer’
Cleveland Cavaliers 104-115 New York Knicks (OT) Knicks had trailed by 22 points in fourth quarter Brunson scores 38 points in MSG victory Jalen Brunson sparked one of the NBA’s greatest postseason comebacks, a rally from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and finished with 38 points as New...
Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’
Golfer makes appearance on Katie Miller’s podcast Two-time major champion questions Nasa narrative As someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bryson DeChambeau isn’t foolish enough to fall for any old conspiracy theory. But he does believe the moon landings may not have been all they seemed....
Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize
Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited title They say good things come to those who wait, and for Arsenal supporters it has felt like an eternity. Since their unforgettable 2003-04...
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City draw
Arsenal win title for the first time since 2004 Players celebrate together at training ground Reaction after Gunners crowned champions Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time since Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles in 2004 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth. Arsenal’s squad and staff, including Mikel Arteta, gathered...
Southampton may face legal challenge from own players after being kicked out of playoff final
Club admit breaches but are confident over appeal Boro reinstated to take on Hull in Saturday’s final Southampton could face a legal claim from their players for loss of earnings after the club were expelled from the Championship playoff final for spying on training sessions staged by Middlesbrough and two...
Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm expected departure from Manchester City
Manager to speak to club hierarchy before announcing decision Guardiola: ‘The first person I have to talk to is my chairman’ Pep Guardiola refused to publicly comment on the expectation that his 10-year reign at Manchester City will come to an end despite reports in the Guardian that he has...
De Zerbi tells Spurs to play for their ‘dignity’ in final-day relegation battle
Defeat at Chelsea keeps last relegation place open Spurs need a point at home to Everton to be safe Roberto De Zerbi has described ÂTottenham’s looming final-day relegation showdown against Everton as a more important game than last season’s Europa League final against Manchester United because the club’s dignity is...
Julian Schuster’s aggressive Freiburg aim for Europa League immortality
Departures of club legend and star players have not stopped modest German side reaching showpiece with Aston Villa It’s about the journey, perhaps even more than the destination. That is the feeling of SC Freiburg before the biggest match in their history. Regardless of the result in Wednesday’s Europa League...