World No 1 Carlsen was third as Aronian took the $200,000 prize in the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam Levon Aronian, at 42 the oldest in the tournament, scored what he described as “one of the crown jewels” of his career to win the $200,000 (£148,000) first...
Stokes and Archer: Bowling dream team combine to show England what could be | Simon Burnton
Six months ago these special scenes were a distant fantasy but display against India offered glimpse into future Earlier this year Harry Kane spoke about how he somehow managed to be constantly criticised even as he approached the extraordinary landmark of 400 career goals. “It’s like when Ronaldo and Messi...
Tour de France: Onley lays down a marker as Pogacar keeps grip on yellow
Young Scot closes on podium as Pogacar extends lead Australia’s Ben O’Connor claims stage 18 victory Oscar Onley edged closer to a surprise podium finish in the 2025 Tour de France, as Tadej Pogacar moved further ahead of second-placed Jonas Vingegaard in the Tour’s toughest mountain stage to Col de...
WSL to establish regular Sunday noon slot next season for live games on Sky Sports
Goal is to ‘develop around the grounds’ narrative Trial of alcohol in stands to include 14 WSL clubs Sky Sports is intending to schedule the majority of its live Women’s Super League matches at noon on Sundays in the new season, the Guardian understands, as the division seeks to establish...
Formula E at crossroads with spark on track that still falls flat with the public
An underwhelming series when it began has been transformed but the sustainable sport is still searching to break out of its bubble on the eve of 11th season’s finale A racing series with purpose, Formula E heads into its season finale in London this weekend having to an extent already...
Raducanu races into quarter-finals with win over Osaka to regain British No 1 slot
Briton wins 6-4, 6-2 to make last eight in Washington Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans go out in straight sets Emma Raducanu will reclaim the British No 1 ranking after winning her first meeting with the four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka in confident fashion. The clash was hotly anticipated...
Why one extra day could be secret to England getting revenge on Spain
History and science show playing their semi before their final rivals should be advantage for Sarina Wiegman’s team What do the past three Women’s World Cups, the past three men’s World Cups and the past four men’s European Championships have in common with this summer’s men’s Club World Cup? The...
‘Phenomenal’: Zak Crawley hails Ben Stokes’ resurgence after five-wicket haul
‘He’s got that pace back … he’s a proper wicket-taker’ Captain takes 5-72 as England dismiss India for 358 Zak Crawley hailed Ben Stokes’s “phenomenal” resurgence with the ball as the England captain took his first Test five-wicket haul in eight years, driving the hosts into control of the fourth...
Old Trafford chaos as Lancashire try to woo India but forget local fans | Taha Hashim
County apologise to visitors who struggled to get into ground on first day of fourth Test because of problems at the gates “Lancashire Cricket is playing its role in supporting bilateral trade talks between the UK and Indian governments.” What does this mean? Luke Wells flanking Keir Starmer during his...
Judge criticises solicitor acting on behalf of players with brain injury lawsuits
More than 1,000 players from both codes taking action Solicitor under ‘misapprehension’ about responsibilities The judge presiding over the two brain injury lawsuits in rugby league and union has issued an extraordinary criticism of the solicitor acting on behalf of the injured players, saying that he had been under a...