Hammers end champions’ Kingsmeadow winning run Manchester United keep European hopes on course Chelsea’s lead at the Women’s Super League summit was cut to six points after West Ham ended the Blues’ season-long winning streak at Kingsmeadow in thrilling fashion. Sonia Bompastor’s side looked to be cruising to victory when...
Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas MotoGP after Marc Márquez crash
Marquez crashes while leading race Álex Márquez tops riders’ championship Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia won a chaotic Americas Grand Prix ahead of Gresini Racing’s Álex Márquez on Sunday after Marc Márquez crashed halfway through the race while leading, losing for the first time this season. Marc Márquez had clinched pole position...
Fifa considering LAFC v Club América playoff to replace León at Club World Cup
Liga MX side León were removed due to Fifa regulations Clubs determined by Champions Cup, Fifa ranking A Fifa spokesperson confirmed on Sunday that the organization is considering holding a one-game playoff to determine the team that will occupy Club León’s spot in this summer’s Club World Cup. The victor...
Sport must step up and be part of the social revolution to reach ‘lost boys’ | Cath Bishop
Gareth Southgate wants role models to offer a different path from toxic influencers. Do those in sport have the will to do so? Amid all the pressing problems of the day, one crisis has cut through: the acute need for greater support, care and steady role models for young men,...
Gymnastics’ embrace of Russians highlights neutrality’s blurred lines
FIG’s endorsement of Angelina Melnikova raises eyebrows, as does its president’s hug for propagandist Nikita Nagornyy Upon his arrival in Moscow this month, Morinari Watanabe, the president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), made a curious decision. As he emerged for meetings, Watanabe was greeted by the gymnast Nikita Nagornyy....
‘Great feeling’: Rashford delight after double sends Aston Villa to Wembley
‘I am injury free and just enjoying my football for now’ Villa to play Palace in FA Cup semi-final after Preston win Marcus Rashford said he was “just enjoying my football” after scoring twice in a 3-0 win against Preston to secure for Aston Villa an FA Cup semi‑final against...
Theo Dan delivers for Saracens in late win at Leicester to boost playoff push
Leicester 22-29 Saracens Victory lifts Saracens within two points of top four When the stakes are at their highest as the Premiership season approaches its final furlongs, every moment, every mistake, could be crucial. There could have been as many as 11 points between Leicester and Saracens here come full...
Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Mensik, 19, wins Miami Open final
Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach after upset 54th-ranked Czech subdues veteran 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) in an upset for the ages, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former...
FA Cup quarter-finals and more: talking points from the weekend’s action
Manchester City’s fire still burns bright, Marcus Rashford reminds critics of his ability and Eberechi Eze’s great week A seventh semi-final in succession showed that Manchester City, at least, see magic in the FA Cup. The quarter-finals saw them cast as unwelcome outsiders, lacking the romance of their fellow hopefuls....
Newcastle revels in silverware success as history boys parade Carabao Cup
Historic celebrations are held in the city centre and Town Moor as Ant and Dec among famous fans to join the party An explosion of sheer joy following a lifetime’s worth of disappointment? A not so subtle expression of soft Saudi Arabian power? A wonderful example of the synergy between...