Enzo Maresca’s team started the season in chaos and uncertainty. But that was the case the last time they claimed the league crown Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Nobody saw Chelsea coming the last time they won the title. The key moment came in the sixth game...
Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action
Sonia Bompastor continues to impress, Palace remain spirited and Liverpool’s formation switch backfires West Ham may have got the better of Crystal Palace at Victoria Road but the WSL newcomers look far from destined for the drop. Palace took an early two-goal lead in the fierce wind before the Hammers...
Gukesh Dommaraju in tears after Ding Liren resurrects world title defense with dramatic Game 12 win
Ding wins Game 12 as Gukesh resigns after 3hr 54min Best-of-14-games championship match level at 6-6 Ding Liren v Gukesh D: all your questions, answered Play through 22 famous world championship games China’s Ding Liren struck back against Gukesh Dommaraju on Monday in the 12th game of their $2.5m world...
Ferocious, calm and deadly: why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m
The outfielder has reportedly agreed the largest contract in sports history with the Mets. It is a deal that will change baseball and the balance of power in New York Juan Soto agreed to a reported 15-year, $765m contract with the New York Mets on Sunday night, the largest contract...
Harry Brook keeps feet on ground after Joe Root rates him ‘best in world’
England batter not getting carried away with impressive statistics after match-defining innings in Wellington England got a bit of grief in India earlier this year when Ben Duckett suggested their aggressive style may have influenced Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hot streak. Harry Brook was wise enough not to go there again this...
Welcome to Premier League’s new world order with Cucurella centre stage | Barney Ronay
While Cole Palmer brings brain, craft and invention, his Spanish teammate offers spirit and Main Character Energy With 61 minutes gone at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Cole Palmer buried his first penalty kick of the game to make the score 2-2, Marc Cucurella could be seen banging himself violently...
$1 for a ticket to watch the New York Giants suddenly seems a little overpriced
The Giants have some promising players but it’s hard to believe that the team’s current ownership will appoint the right staff to halt fans’ misery A $1 ticket for an NFL game – or nearly any professional sporting event for that matter – sounds like a phenomenal deal. But most...
Mohammed Siraj labelled a ‘good character’ as ICC weighs up charges over Travis Head incident
Pair involved in heated exchange during Adelaide Test IPL teammate Josh Hazlewood says ‘it’s good to see sometimes’ Australia quick Josh Hazlewood has called Mohammed Siraj a “good character” as the Indian firebrand and Travis Head prepare to be charged following their heated exchange in Adelaide. The International Cricket Council...
We must educate sporting leaders to look beyond toxic win-at-all-costs approaches | Cath Bishop
Danny Care’s whistleblowing suggests there remains too much of a grey area between tough training, bullying and abuse Danny Care’s stories about the England rugby environment under Eddie Jones reveal important insights into the ways that sport is experienced, organised and led. Beyond the shocking examples of belittling and bullying...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Fulham’s Antonee Robinson shines against Bukayo Saka, Tottenham squander another lead and woe at Old Trafford There are numerous issues when taking over a team mid-season. One is that a new head coach might not have the right players for his plan and he has very little time to implement...