Fast bowler was unfairly demonised by beige fans but has just turned 30 and is honing his skills for a tough summer This season, in an attempt to distract everyone from the fact that its main sponsors are one of the world’s largest steel companies and the literal state of...
Was Liverpool’s title Klopp’s final masterpiece or Slot’s foundation stone? | Jonathan Wilson
After a drama-free title race, the legacy of Liverpool’s 20th league triumph will be determined in the years to come Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here It was probably just as well the decisive match came against Tottenham. Liverpool fans object to the suggestion this season has been...
‘My chance for revenge’: Daniel Dubois to fight Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley
Rematch on 19 July will unite heavyweight belts Briton lost controversially to Ukrainian in 2023 Daniel Dubois has revenge on his mind after landing a heavyweight unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium on 19 July. The British fighter, who holds the IBF belt, has been angling for a...
British Paralympian Sam Ruddock reported missing in Las Vegas
Athlete has not been heard from since 16 April and did not check out of his hostel or take his belongings A British Paralympian has been reported missing in Las Vegas after not being seen for more than a week. Sam Ruddock, from Warwickshire, who has cerebral palsy and has...
Liverpool celebrate record-equalling 20th league title – live reaction
Reaction as Liverpool celebrate title in Slot’s first season News story | Get in touch! Share your thoughts with Taha A call to Liverpool supporters: share your thoughts on the title win over here. Joel writes in: “This win means so much to Liverpool fans – mostly for being able...
Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 talking points from the weekend
Palace’s best-paid player shows his class, Ipswich meet their fate and Mateo Kovacic sounds a warning In April 1964 a side from north London came to Anfield with Liverpool one good result from winning the league, and conceded five. “Arsenal did little to allay the general suspicion that they were...
Eubank Jr and Benn face inevitable rematch but Hearn urges caution
Turki al-Sheikh had booked a second date before Saturday’s dramatic slugfest although loser’s promoter fears for fighter “I want my revenge, man,” Conor Benn said quietly in the early hours of Sunday morning as his bruised face reflected his emotional pain after he lost against Chris Eubank Jr in a...
Mitchell puts pressure on New Zealand and maintains England’s World Cup focus
A familiar adversary lies in wait but Red Roses’ head coach demands his team first concentrate on reaching the final “New Zealand have more pressure on them to win the upcoming Rugby World Cup than us because they are on for the three-peat,” the England head coach, John Mitchell, said...
London Marathon sets world record for number of finishers
Total surpasses previous record of 55,646 set in New York, and event also broke record for crowd numbers The London Marathon’s organisers have hailed an “extraordinary” day in the nation’s capital, as the 45th edition beat the world record for number of finishers and attracted record crowds. By 6.30pm on...
Slegers ‘so proud’ as Arsenal book WCL final place after stunning comeback
Arsenal stunned Lyon to reach their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007, as Renée Slegers’s side produced a mature display full of desire, resilience and attacking brilliance to secure an impressive comeback in France. They beat the last season’s runners-up 4-1 thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler...