The IPC’s Andrew Parsons tries to ease growing tension as Ukrainian president calls the decision ‘dirty’ The Paralympic torch left its home in Stoke Mandeville this week and has arrived at the gateway of the Dolomites. The towns of Bolzano and Trento will host “flame festivals” over the weekend to...
Dual Gomes goals ensure Wolves beat Aston Villa and unwanted points record
As Wolves applied the seal to only their second Premier League victory of the season, Rodrigo Gomes doubling their lead over Aston Villa deep into second-half stoppage time, Rob Edwards hared down the touchline, yelling into the stands as his players started a celebratory pile-on a few yards behind him....
Premier League buildup, Champions League draw reaction, and more – matchday live
News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action Premier League 10 things link | Email us here Good morning and welcome to matchday live, The Guardian’s one-stop-shop for all things weekend football buildup. As well as encouraging your emails and comments – get in touch to let us know how...
Arsenal are easy targets for TikTok mockery – they must not be prisoners of that narrative | David Hytner
Goaded by Tottenham and lampooned by Wolves, Mikel Arteta’s side face Chelsea this weekend with rivals hoping to prey on their sensitivities Arsenal had to expect the jibes from Tottenham and they were not disappointed. Just before kick-off in last Sunday’s north London derby, the Spurs support in the South...
Scotland’s three-way title race generates precious glimmer of interest in a moribund era | Barney Ronay
Hearts are threatening to upset the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in a break from the deadening European trend, which could be just what audiences need There’s a good advert right now on the rolling TV sports news channels. It starts with a rush of beeps and plinks and flashing...
‘I know I can do it again – 100%’: Lando Norris on proving himself against the best in F1
Briton overcame crippling self-doubt to become F1 world champion and is determined not to relinquish his crown Lando Norris recalls being rendered speechless with joy when he was given his first contract with McLaren. Sitting in the cramped office of a paddock truck, the confirmation that he had made it...
Brady Tkachuk decries White House’s AI video of him insulting Canadians after US gold
Player is captain of NHL’s Ottawa Senators Tkachuk expresses regret over Trump joke US ice hockey star Brady Tkachuk has said he does not appreciate an AI video released by the White House that shows him insulting Canadians. Tkachuk played in the Americans’ victory over Canada at the Winter Olympics...
Golfer Andrea Pavan ‘thankful to be alive’ after reportedly falling down lift shaft
Italian reportedly fell three floors in South Africa Golfer ‘in good spirits’ according to his former coach Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is “thankful to be alive” after reportedly falling three floors down a lift shaft. The 36-year-old, a two-time European Tour winner, was scheduled to be playing in this week’s...
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