Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Share your thoughts with matchday live or post BTL On this day in 1995… Nayim. Sunderland are favourites to meet Sheffield United* at Wembley after a terrific 2-1 win at Coventry last night. Eliezer Mayenda scored a clinical winner in...
Cricket paying the price for being ruled by the big stick, and the big cheque | Barney Ronay
The suspension of the IPL has ramifications for the game worldwide, but it has allowed itself to be too in thrall to the Indian money machine The thing about always saying yes to the person with the biggest stick is that, in the end, you don’t get to say yes...
Believe the hype: make Pollock the Lions midweek captain and watch him flourish | Ugo Monye
Northampton flanker brings energy and excitement and can thrive if given the honour and responsibility by Andy Farrell A couple of months ago, after Henry Pollock scored his first Premiership try against Sale in what is sure to be a contender for try of the season, I got a little...
Sheffield United crush 10-man Bristol City to put one foot in playoff final
They say you cannot win a two-legged tie after just 90 minutes but Sheffield United took a giant step towards the Wembley playoff final showpiece after surging towards a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bristol City. For the Blades, who had an early goal questionably chalked off, their task was made...
Pogacar’s absence from Giro d’Italia may offer breath of fresh air for competition
Dominance of last year’s champion can become predictable and this event could be volatile with more opportunities for the peloton The 2025 Giro d’Italia may lack the star power of the Tour de France, but it is likely to make up for it with dynamic and unpredictable racing when it...
Manx Liberty’s wildcards deliver in style to regain British team chess crown
The Isle of Man team enlisted two young English stars to help regain the 4NCL title that they won in 2022 and 2023 The Four Nations Chess League (4NCL) is a bedrock of British chess. Staged over 11 rounds and five weekends from October to May at Midlands hotels, with...
Sports quiz of the week: Leeds, Lions, Zhao Xintong, camogie and F1 winners
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
There are high stakes at St James’ Park, City could yet nab second and will Forest cope with playing on the front foot? Antonee Robinson has been one of the best full-backs in the league this season. He flies up and down the left flank, defends well and whips in...
‘I’m always fighting myself’: Mohammad Abbas on Notts, Pakistan and Guardiola’s hotel room
The seamer on facing his former club Hampshire this week, family tragedy and his stop-start international career “Yes, this is true,” says Mohammad Abbas, matter-of-factly, during a chat at Trent Bridge. The question concerns the time Manchester City supposedly asked for Pep Guardiola to be billeted in the penthouse at...
Dewsbury-Hall sees off Djurgården as Chelsea reach Conference League final
Chelsea’s status as London’s prime European trophy hunters remains inarguable. Winning this season’s Conference League would add to a set of two European Cups, two Europa Leagues and having twice been winners of the old Cup Winners’ Cup. If Uefa’s minor competition is not meant for global super-clubs, more clubs...