Grand slam clash is vital stepping stone in Red Roses’ quest to reclaim the World Cup crown they last held in 2014 There are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses will play in, and the one they want to play in. The...
FA Cup semis, Celtic’s title chase, Copa del Rey final and more – matchday live
Premier League and FA Cup: 10 things to look out for Today’s fixtures | Latest tables | And mail us or post BTL Blackdogmax has asked for a little bit of focus on the Championship relegation battle. My colleague James Dart has pitched in BTL. My workings have it that...
Chris Eubank Jr silences Eddie Hearn and pledges to ‘take out’ Conor Benn
In a circus-like press conference, Eubank Jr goads his rival while Benn threatens to ‘take his head off’ The latest saga in the endless hyping of a bout that should not be happening unfolded in a pantomime atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday evening when Chris Eubank Jr...
Ashton hat-trick helps Warrington ignite season in win over tepid St Helens
Warrington 32-18 St Helens Wolves run in seven tries to move up to seventh Sam Burgess has made it his business to keep his emotions in check for most of his tenure as Warrington Wolves coach – which made his reaction to Rodrick Tai’s crucial try here in the final...
Mansfield forward Lucas Akins jailed for 14 months after causing death of cyclist
Leeds crown court heard how Adrian Daniel, 33, died 10 days after he was hit by Akins, who was driving his seven-year-old daughter to a piano lesson in 2022 The Mansfield Town forward Lucas Akins has been jailed for 14 months after causing the death of a cyclist he hit...
Chess: Carlsen scores record nine out of nine at Grenke Freestyle Open
The world No 1 swept the board with a result comparable to the great performances of Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov and Alexander Alekhine, but it won’t count for Fide ratings Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, soared to a new landmark in chess history last weekend, when the 34-year-old won...
Mark Selby fumes at ‘pathetic’ display in World Snooker Championship upset
Ben Woollaston stuns four-time champion 10-8 Luca Brecel also recovers to beat Ryan Day 10-7 An angry Mark Selby was sensationally knocked out 10-8 by his friend Ben Woollaston on Thursday night as the shocks continued at the Crucible. The four-time world champion, the second favourite going into the tournament,...
Littler is booed during Liverpool loss as Price claims Premier League win
Van Gerwen comes back from 4-0 down to beat Littler 6-5 Price defeats world No 1 Humphries 6-4 in final Luke Littler threw away the chance to silence the baying Liverpool crowd as Gerwyn Price claimed victory on night 12 of the Premier League. Littler, booed on to stage on...
Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Chelsea to give youth a chance, Ipswich look to prolong the inevitable and Jamie Vardy begins his swansong Tyrique George has caught the eye since breaking into Chelsea’s first team. A homegrown talent, the 19-year-old winger has done well in his Conference League outings and is in contention for his...
Rocketman Rory McIlroy basking in his status as the hottest ticket in sport
Elton John and Donald Trump among those to congratulate Northern Irishman before Zurich Classic in New Orleans “Please welcome your Players and Masters champion, Rory McIlroy.” Shortly before 8am on the 10th tee at TPC Louisiana. The gallery is less than 100 in number. Still, there is extra pep in...