Proceeds from Chelsea sale earmarked for Ukraine aid Government issues statement over recovery of money The government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea. In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of...
Joe Root’s greatness is shining anew in the evening of his white-ball career | Jonathan Liew
England talisman’s majestic innings against West Indies shows he still has worlds he wants to conquer The winning moment is perfect. Perfect in concept, in balance, in execution, in placement, in flourish. The ball disappears through mid-on, and before it has even reached the boundary the lid is off and...
FA Cup balls are ready for a wide-open Derby with no obvious winner
Up to 19 runners could line up to take on favourite Delacroix with the market leaders all looking vulnerable Epsom has hired the balls and equipment used in FA Cup draws to add a touch of glamour to proceedings when the stall positions in Saturday’s Derby are allocated in the...
Lucy Bronze says Arsenal’s Champions League triumph ‘fantastic for England’
Five England players featured in win over Barcelona Bronze on Millie Bright’s break: ‘I just want her to be OK’ Lucy Bronze believes Arsenal’s Women’s Champions League final success against Barcelona can help England’s chances of winning more silverware on the international stage, as they prepare to face Spain in...
Jack Draper stunned by Alexander Bublik in four-set defeat at French Open
Kazakhstani beats Draper 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in fourth round World No 62 reaches major quarter-final for first time With his presence at the French Open hanging desperately in the balance, Jack Draper stepped up to the baseline, down two sets to one, hoping he would begin the new set...
Manchester United’s debacle in Asia boosts case against post-season tours
Clubs want to make money and engage fans, but what of the physical toll on tired players and environmental costs? As the dust settles on Manchester United’s post-season tour of Malaysia and Hong Kong, the question must be asked: was it worth it? United may have pocketed around £10m from...
Magnus Carlsen slams table after shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju in Norway
Gukesh defeats Carlsen in classical for first time ever Carlsen punches table, storms out after late blunder World champion rises to third in Norway Chess table World champion Gukesh Dommaraju earned his first classical victory over Magnus Carlsen on Sunday at the Norway Chess tournament, toppling the longtime world No...
‘People are welcoming’ – Goal Diggers FC hold inclusive tournament as FA ban on trans women starts
London-based club bring together players to compete in an event aimed at showing solidarity with trans footballers On Sunday morning more than 100 players gathered in north London to compete in an inclusive women’s football tournament to protest against the ban on transgender women in women’s football on the day...
Football transfer rumours: Manchester United to replace Fernandes with Gonçalves?
Today’s fluff is back in action The Rumour Mill is back in action, filtering absolutely nothing from the gossipmongers and pumping it straight into your eyes. To heighten the excitement, there is not one but two transfer windows this summer. You lucky lot. Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m move from Wolves has...
Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket as curtain falls on explosive career
Australian calls time to focus on preparations for T20 World Cup Allronder’s strike rate of 126 is second highest in ODI cricket Australian limited overs great Glenn Maxwell has called time on his decorated one-day international career to focus on next year’s T20 World Cup and domestic competitions as injuries...