Defender gets rapturous reception on final appearance ‘I didn’t know what to expect stepping out at Anfield’ Trent Alexander-Arnold described Liverpool’s Premier League title celebration as the “best day” of his life after he received a rapturous reception on his final appearance for the club at Anfield. The departing Liverpool...
Novak Djokovic beats Hubert Hurkacz at Geneva Open for 100th title
Djokovic beats Polish sixth seed 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) Only Connors (109) and Federer (103) have more men’s titles Novak Djokovic claimed his long-awaited 100th title after producing a spectacular comeback to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) in a three-hour, five-minute battle at the Geneva Open...
Le Bris hails Sunderland’s character in playoff triumph as Wilder questions VAR
Tommy Watson’s 95th-minute goal secured 2-1 victory Sheffield United’s Chris Wilder concedes a bitter blow Régis Le Bris said the 19-year-old Tommy Watson’s dramatic stoppage-time winner to clinch Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League encapsulated a rollercoaster season and suggested team spirit will be key if they are to cope...
‘I lived my passion’: how Christine Beckers and a group of intrepid female drivers blazed a trail in 1970s Monaco
New book shines a light on the women who stole headlines on an F1 support bill 50 years ago, with Beckers going on to star at Le Mans and hold the Guinness World Record Monaco’s place in Formula One history has long since been established but two little-known races from...
Kasper Asgreen goes solo after peloton crash to claim stage 14 of Giro d’Italia
Danish rider breaks away in the final kilometres Isaac del Toro extends his hold on the pink jersey Denmark’s Kasper Asgreen took advantage of a crash in the chasing peloton and went alone to win stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia, while the Mexican Isaac del Toro extended his overall...
Co-driver dies after crash during Jim Clark rally in Scotland
Dai Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene near Duns in the Scottish Borders A co-driver taking part in the Jim Clark rally in Scotland has died after a crash on Saturday morning. Dai Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene near Duns in the Scottish Borders. Continue...
Women’s Champions League triumph will redefine how Arsenal see themselves | Jonathan Liew
Gunners’ victory was built on a multi-layered courage that respected but was not overawed by Barcelona or by fatalism There is always a little more time than you think. A red number 7 blinks across the pitch from the fourth official’s board. Seven minutes of injury time: it’s a lot....
Saints accuse Bordeaux of ‘foul play’ towards Henry Pollock in post-final fracas
Bordeaux players ‘were after him’, complains Fin Smith Phil Dowson says early losses of two players had ‘huge impact’ Northampton have urged tournament officials to launch an investigation into a post-game fracas involving England’s Henry Pollock after Bordeaux’s Champions Cup final victory. It is understood Saints will make a citing...
Ben Stokes hits out at ‘twisted agenda’ over centurion Pope’s status
England captain says remarks were misinterpreted ‘Popey knows how much I value him’ Ben Stokes criticised the speculation about Ollie Pope’s position in the England team, insisting parts of the media were pursuing “an agenda” against him. On the eve of England’s victory inside three days, the captain was asked...
Premier League reaches final day and more playoff drama awaits – matchday live
Arsenal’s WCL glory | Sunderland up | Dons win Cup Live scores | Fixtures | Tables | And get in touch Here’s how things panned out across the continent yesterday: Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti waved goodbye to the Bernabéu while PSG secured their third trophy of the season –...