Antoine Semenyo’s Kanu-esque backheel was one of the great Cup final goals as Guardiola’s forwards stepped up to end the challenge of McFarlane’s stubborn Blues It was not quite at the level of not playing Fernandinho or Rodri against Chelsea in the Champions League final in 2021, but Pep Guardiola’s...
If this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winner | Barney Ronay
Forward doesn’t fit the mould of a classic Pep signing, but we have all come a long way in the past decade of Manchester City success One way or another, this was always going to end up being a Pep day. At the final whistle Pep Guardiola didn’t punch the...
Smalley takes two-shot lead into final round of US PGA Championship but big names lurk
Home hope surges to six under thanks to round of 68 Rahm among five on four under; McIlroy is three under The leaderboard was spinning like a tombola at Aronimink on Saturday, where at one point or another just about every player in the field had a birdie putt to...
Hearts contact police and condemn ‘shameful’ abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat
Club demand action over scenes at end of title-decider Hearts say authorities must protect ‘integrity of the game’ Hearts have issued a statement castigating the “shameful” and “disgraceful” scenes which marred the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership’s title race at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh club has emphasised “deeply disturbing” treatment...
Free-flowing Harlequins dent Exeter’s playoff hopes with comeback win
Harlequins 41-24 Exeter Hosts score 34 unanswered points in bonus-point victory Another Prem match, another comeback win. So common are they these days that it hardly needs mentioning that this one had Harlequins overturning the 17-point deficit by which they trailed after little more than half an hour, only to...
New Zealand sink England in rain-hit final women’s ODI to tie series
3rd ODI: England 181-7; NZ 141-4. NZ win by 17 runs (DLS) Play halted with tourists ahead on DLS – series drawn 1-1 New Zealand shared the series spoils – and the ICC Championship points – after winning the final one-day international at Cardiff on Saturday by six wickets (DLS...
Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap
Ukrainian wins final in Rome 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 Jannik Sinner to face Casper Ruud in men’s final When facing the toughest opponents in the world, there were too many occasions in Elina Svitolina’s past when she would simply play not to lose. In the decisive moments of her most...
Premier League buildup, Celtic v Hearts fallout, FA Cup final reaction, and more – matchday live
⚽ Reaction and buildup on another busy Sunday⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Email Xaymaca There was late drama in the Scottish Premiership yesterday. Celtic scored two late goals to complete a 3-1 comeback against Hearts and win the league. Celtic fans rushed onto the pitch before the end...
Epsom awaits: how main contenders shape up for Derby and Oaks next month
Constitution River heads Aidan O’Brien’s Derby contenders but Maltese Cross is one to watch, while Legacy Link has pedigree for the Oaks 1. Constitution River Timeform rating: 124p. Odds: 6-1. Trainer: Aidan O’Brien. Pedigree: Wootton Bassett x Chuppy (Le Havre) There’s no doubt about the “wow” performance of trials season:...
Scheffler remains in hunt at halfway despite ‘absurd’ pin positions at US PGA
Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy lead on four under Rory McIlroy makes progress after poor opening day “Golf should be a pleasure,” wrote Donald Ross, the man who designed Aronimink, “not a penance.” And a fine sentiment it is, too, even if it wasn’t immediately clear that any of the...