Cricketing superstar has no regrets over career in shorter format with lack of Test opportunities in the West Indies Andre Russell has a favourite six. One that he thinks of when his head hits the pillow at night. Out of all the cloud-busting strikes that have flown from his blade...
Chess: Carlsen targets last classical hurrah at Stavanger after defeat against Gukesh
The world No 1 can still win the event in Norway but he says: ‘It’s a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament’ Magnus Carlsen’s shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju was the world No 1’s first classical defeat by a classical world champion since he lost to Vishy Anand...
Lizzie Deignan’s farewell tour off to tricky start on Yorkshire home roads
Kim Le Court takes first stage win and overall lead Cat Ferguson is first British finisher back in fifth There was personal celebration but professional frustration for Lizzie Deignan on the opening day of her final Tour of Britain when her Lidl-Trek team failed to stop the Mauritian national champion,...
Appleby and Buick eye final step in rare sporting journey to complete Classics set
Desert Flower’s trainer and jockey are each on the brink of a career landmark but Minnie Hauk could scupper those hopes For both Charlie Appleby and William Buick, membership of one of Flat racing’s most exclusive clubs will be an added incentive when Desert Flower, the 1,000 Guineas winner and...
NBA finals: Indiana Pacers stun Oklahoma City Thunder in final second to win Game 1 thriller
As it happened: Pacers 111–110 Thunder Tyrese Haliburton scores with 0.3 seconds left to seal win Nearly every analyst coming into this year’s NBA finals had the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Indiana Pacers comfortably. The first three quarters of Game 1 did very little to contradict those predictions until...
Demise of TGP Europe leaves Premier League clubs with income gap to fill | Philippe Auclair
More than half of the top-flight clubs in 2024-25 had dealings with the company, which exited the British market last month Barely anyone outside the gambling world and the sports marketing industry had heard of TGP Europe (The Gaming Platform) before the Great Britain Gambling Commission announced last month that...
Lamine Yamal dazzles as Spain win goal-fest with France to set up Portugal final
Another day, another final. Another night to enjoy, and the promise that there may be many more to come. The European champions made their way to Munich where they will defend their Nations League title thanks to a 5-4 victory over France which left something more than just the result...
Sarina Wiegman and England still have work to do to blow away clouds of doubt | Suzanne Wrack
Glitzy Euro squad launch helps the feelgood factor but there are still questions over squad harmony, strength in depth and player welfare Music thumping, quick transitions, a host of celebrities and inspirational words. There’s nothing like an England squad announcement video to get you in the mood for a major...
Djokovic has nowhere to hide against relentless Sinner in Paris showdown
The 38-year-old can prove he still remains at the top but his opponent seems to have his, and everyone else’s, number ‘These kind of matchups and challenges in a way extract the best out of me,” said Novak Djokovic, smiling, as the clock ticked into the early hours of Thursday...
Dave Brailsford to step back from Manchester United and return to Ineos
Jim Ratcliffe planning further shake-up at Old Trafford Brailsford will take up old role as Ineos sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford is to reduce his role at Manchester United under a reshuffle being planned by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Brailsford has played a major part since Ratcliffe secured his...