The Winter Paralympics return to Italy for the second time in 20 years. From the fashion capital of Milan to the dramatic peaks of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Milan Cortina will take place across northern Italy, marking the 50th anniversary of the first Paralympic Winter Games. The Paralympics open on Friday 6...
West Ham through to last eight but Brentford’s Andrews backs Ouattara after Panenka miss
Given their inability to win a Âknockout tie in normal time, there can be little doubt of the physical impediment that West Ham’s prolonged FA Cup endeavours must make to their efforts of remaining in the Premier League. But, with an eminently winnable home Âquarter-final against Leeds United now upcoming,...
Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP
Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews The pre-season favourites had done their level best to play down their expected advantage in the buildup to the Australian Grand Prix, but it was impossible to hide. A dominant one-two by the best part of a...
Jack Draper sets up Djokovic clash after beating Cerundolo at Indian Wells
Draper defeats Argentinian 6-1, 7-5 in third round Cameron Norrie sees off Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 Jack Draper continued his impressive comeback from an arm injury by beating Francisco Cerundolo to set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells. Draper rode his luck at the end...
Relegated and then European champions? Have I got Spurs for you | Jon Harvey
It’s been a troubling season at Tottenham and while there is a slim chance it will end in glory, ignominy is looking more likely How do you solve a problem such as Tottenham Hotspur? They’re the ninth-richest club in the world, who pride themselves on a thrilling style of play...
NBA’s bizarre ‘tanking’ problem has spewed theories but no solutions | Sean Ingle
Logical situation of losing to get a better pick has led to big fines but June’s superstar draft created a ‘perfect storm’ Imagine you are the director of football at a crisis-stricken Premier League club in a world where relegation doesn’t exist and the planet’s best teenagers become available for...
‘We believe in the plan’: England vow to double down on kick-heavy style against France
Ben Spencer defends tactic despite three straight losses Minimal changes expected for final Six Nations game England have vowed to double down on their kick-heavy gameplan against France on Saturday despite their drastic decline in recent weeks. It is a move that risks further provoking the anger of their supporters....
Iran women’s football team heads to airport as clock ticks on Australia’s offer of asylum
Protesters try to block bus carrying players at hotel Advocates working to inform players of their rights The Iranian women’s football team left their hotel and arrived at Gold Coast airport on Tuesday afternoon, appearing to have just hours left to take up Australia’s offer of asylum before they depart...
‘Revolutionary’: Ukrainian para-biathlete wins silver using ChatGPT as his coach
Murashkovskyi benefits from artificial intelligence support ‘I used it as a psychologist, coach and sometimes as a doctor’ Team Ukraine have hit the ground running at the Winter Paralympics, standing second in the medal table after three days of competition. Their resolve and determination has been inspirational to many, but...
Cheltenham festival day one: The New Lion can roar in Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth’s presence means the selection is an attractive bet to follow up last year’s novice win at this meeting The sporting decision to send Lossiemouth, the Mares’ Hurdle winner for the last two seasons, in against all-comers in Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle adds considerably to the depth of the competition, but...