On 29 March 1981, just over 7,000 – mostly male – runners set off on the 26.2-mile route from Greenwich Park to Constitution Hill. See how the Guardian reported events By John Ezard 30 March 1981 Continue reading...
F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP
Haas driver escaped with bruising after 190mph crash Leading figures in F1 request a safety review Drivers and leading figures within Formula One have called for urgent action given their serious concern over the potential dangers now Âinherent in the sport after ÂOliver ÂBearman was involved in a huge accident at...
New survey finds 91% of fans believe football is better off without VAR
Only 2% thought VAR ‘makes football more enjoyable’ 81% prefer watching games without video technology Football supporters remain thoroughly unconvinced of the merits of video assistant referees (VAR), with new research suggesting as many as 91% of them believe the game is better off without it. More than eight years...
Tottenham target De Zerbi to save them from relegation after parting company with Tudor
Croat failed to win a league match during 44-day tenure Spurs hoping former Brighton manager can arrest slide Tottenham have parted company with Igor Tudor after seven games and 44 days in a desperate attempt to halt their slide towards relegation from the Premier League. According to the club, the...
Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented
Pregnancy, contraception and menopause to be covered Groundbreaking changes an ‘incredibly welcome’ step Female athletes are to benefit from a major breakthrough in insurance cover for pregnancy, contraception, menopause and other health conditions, as part of the implementation of recommendations in the Carney review. The Women’s Football Taskforce Âcommissioned Loughborough...
Sinner sees off Lehecka to complete Sunshine Double without dropping a set
World No 2 seals Miami Open final 6-4, 6-4 Sinner won in Indian Wells earlier in March Jiri Lehecka entered his first Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open in the best serving form of his life. He had won every service game in the tournament, a feat achieved by...
‘Our story proves that nothing is impossible in football’: the remarkable rise of Thun
Minnows have all but sewn up the Swiss Super League title with seven games to go having been favourites to go down The FC Thun heroes do not hide their amusement and amazement when speaking about what has been an incredible season. They giggle when asked if they could possibly...
Aryna Sabalenka edges tense battle with Coco Gauff to triumph in Miami Open final
Sabalenka wins 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to land Sunshine Double Belarusian steadies herself after losing second set Aryna Sabalenka had many reasons to believe that history could have been grimly repeating itself on Saturday afternoon. Despite starting her Miami Open final against Coco Gauff striking the ball with clear-minded aggression, the...
Moses Itauma knocks out Jermaine Franklin to extend unbeaten record
British boxer continues ascent and wants Usyk next American shocked by his first knockout, in fifth round Moses Itauma made another emphatic statement as the British heavyweight prospect became the first fighter to stop Jermaine Franklin. Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were both taken the distance in points wins in...
USMNT looked disjointed, uneven and unrehearsed in big loss to Belgium | Jeff Rueter
Jérémy Doku tore the US to shreds on Saturday, with a defense counting on help that never came Two years can feel like an eternity – just not in international football. The USMNT hit restart on their 2026 World Cup cycle at its midpoint, changing coach after exiting the 2024...