The British rider and unvarnished free spirit is in a good place heading into the Tour de France next month When Tom Pidcock talks about how it feels to chase down the greatest cyclist of his generation, his language is so vivid you can almost taste the salt-baked sweat on...
The Derby 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
The crowds are expected to be back in force and favourite Benvenuto Cellini may prove irresistible for many backers Trainer/jockey: Aidan O’Brien/Wayne Lordan, stall 11 Timeform rating: 125. Odds: 25-1 Pedigree: Frankel/Gossamer Wings (Scat Daddy) Continue reading...
‘Maybe we’ll never ever take it down’: Trump says UFC arena at White House could stay permanently
President likens South Lawn setup to Eiffel Tower Area will stage Freedom 250 fight card on 14 June Donald Trump has floated the idea of permanently keeping the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena that is being constructed on the White House South Lawn for a series of fights later this...
Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel
It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but weight of history makes the ground a true institution There are three Lord’s in London. The first is six feet under Dorset Square next to Marylebone station, where these days a square foot of a single-bed flat will...
Is Ollie Robinson the chaos English cricket needs in a team stuffed with Nice Young Lads? | Jonathan Liew
With the Test team under pressure and desperately craving engagement, a returning firebrand could salvage the summer The winged elephant swoops down Deansgate towards the ship canal, its wings glowing neon orange, a feral roar rising and falling unevenly in volume. A black taxi drives the wrong way down a...
Sabalenka says she wants ‘to quit tennis’ after shock French Open defeat by Shnaider
No 1 seed loses 6-3, 5-7, 0-6 in quarter-final meltdown Player says roof should be closed in windy conditions Aryna Sabalenka said she wanted “to quit tennis” in an immediate outburst after one of the worst meltdowns in her career, losing 10 consecutive games en route to a shocking 3-6,...
Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’
Drawing on his own family’s experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender is advocating for refugees and challenging stereotypes As a child, Antonio Rüdiger would look out of his bedroom window to see whether anyone was playing on the field it overlooked. It was not a big pitch, but it...
Fifa bans fans from taking reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums after U-turn
Move prevents ‘risk and injury to players and attendees’ Fans concerned about heat and access to drinking water Spectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup venues owing to safety concerns, Fifa has said, after a last-minute change to its stadium code of conduct. The...
Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup
‘Reboot Fifa’ calls for investigation into Infantino Complaint to be sent to ethics committee after World Cup A quest to deliver the “biggest complaint Fifa has ever received” is being launched by campaigners a week before the World Cup. With fans concerned over safety and the cost of tickets at...
The Breakdown | Expanding Premiership Women’s Rugby could be a game-changer, if done right
Interest in joining the English top flight is strong, but how non-professional players are treated remains a key obstacle Several clubs including Bath have registered their interest in joining England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR). The expansion of the top flight has no concrete timeline, but the possibility of the league...