Comeback to see off Saracens highlights Northampton’s cutting edge – and how quickly a game can change It ended with the Lions captain in forlorn negotiation with the referee. Australians may be encouraged that Maro Itoje was unable to work his magic to save Saracens’ match, to save their season....
Women’s FA Cup final, last Premier League game at Goodison Park and more – matchday live
All the buildup to the Women’s FA Cup final, 1.30pm KO Share your thoughts with matchday live or post BTL Jamie Vardy will be having a goodbye party when he bids farewell to Leicester this afternoon. The 39-year-old wanted to end his Foxes career on 500 appearances and at the...
Scottie Scheffler bursts clear of US PGA third-round field at Quail Hollow
World No 1 takes three-shot lead by shooting 65 Alex Norén second but has 10 players within three shots Majors are often won as Saturday shadows lengthen. It feels as if we have again witnessed precisely that. Quail Hollow’s devilish last three holes, the Green Mile, can ruin tournament aspirations....
Jannik Sinner recovers to beat Paul and set up dream Rome final against Alcaraz
World No 1 fights back impressively to win 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 Carlos Alcaraz beats Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4) Four matches into his comeback at the Italian Open, the level displayed by Jannik Sinner had only underscored his status as the best tennis player in the world. He had...
Brock Purdy reportedly agrees to $265m extension with San Francisco 49ers
Quarterback re-ups for $265m over five years, ESPN says Purdy led 49ers to Super Bowl appearance in 2023 The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have agreed to a five-year, $265m contract extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday. The deal includes $181m in guaranteed money, solidifying Purdy’s role as...
Your Guardian Sport weekend: FA Cup finals, F1 and US PGA Championship golf
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Skid marks, swear jars and an early night: welcome to sport’s nanny state | Simon Burnton
The big names are getting younger at the same time the infantilisation of sport grows apace A 14-year-old has been taking the Indian Premier League by storm. A 17-year-old may win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Last month another 17-year-old became the youngest winner of a Formula Two race. In darts...
Hamilton’s great expectations not yet met but Ferrari fans show patience
Team principal Fred Vasseur talks of ‘extra pressure’ for Hamilton’s first grand prix in Italy for the Scuderia On the short walk from the railway station in Imola to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, the tree-lined streets, scattering dappled spring sunshine, throng with the faithful. They come adorned in...
Aston Villa ease past Tottenham in top-five boost but MartÃnez’s future unclear
Ange Postecoglou surely felt like crying but at the final whistle emotions appeared to be running highest for Emiliano MartÃnez. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was visibly moved as he waved to supporters upon leaving the pitch and was in tears as he headed down the tunnel. Afterwards Unai Emery, mindful...
Will Steve Borthwick give untested England youth a chance in Argentina? | Gerard Meagher
With England’s Lions away in Australia, selecting a callow squad would bring pitfalls as well as opportunities When Warren Gatland named his British & Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand in 2017 he included 16 England players. Stalwarts such as Dylan Hartley, Chris Robshaw, Joe Launchbury and George Ford...