Prem Rugby: Exeter 3-8 Bristol Visitors leapfrog Exeter before Six Nations break So much rain has been falling out west this week that Bristol could almost have floated down to Devon in canoes. Add in more heavy downpours, a tricky wind and a horribly slippery ball and there was never...
Sir Gino pulled up with suspected pelvic injury in International Hurdle
Fans hope for good news on Champion Hurdle favourite The New Lion wins race in subdued atmosphere On an afternoon when Britain’s National Hunt fans had expected to be looking for potential winners at the festival meeting in March, they left here hoping instead for positive news on Nicky Henderson’s...
Carrick has nailed quick fixes at Manchester United but is he more than new Solskjær? | Jonathan Wilson
Derby victory was undeniably impressive but how will club assess caretaker manager’s suitability to permanent job? The problem Manchester United have – after 13 years and seven managers of failure – is that for whatever action they take now, there is a bad precedent. Keep Michael Carrick on, and it’s...
Root and Rashid steer England past Sri Lanka in second ODI to end barren run
2nd ODI: Sri Lanka 219; England 223-5. Eng win by five wkts Root hits 75 but says pitch not ‘great wicket for ODI cricket’ It’s been a rough few years for England’s 50-over side but the glow of their World Cup victory has not completely disappeared. Joe Root and Adil...
Donald Trump will not attend Super Bowl because it’s ‘too far away’
Trump tells New York Post he will skip Super Bowl NFL stands by Bad Bunny amid rightwing backlash Donald Trump said he will not attend next month’s Super Bowl in northern California, citing the distance to the game, amid an ongoing culture-war backlash over the NFL’s choice of half-time and...
Thomas Frank calls for ‘calm heads’ as Tottenham fans renew calls for his exit
Head coach targeted in draw at Burnley Frank: ‘You can’t say we didn’t do everything to win’ Thomas Frank has called for “calm heads” after Tottenham fans urged the club to dismiss him during their draw at relegation-threatened Burnley. The away end sang “You’re getting sacked in the morning” at...
Manchester City get back on track against Wolves despite VAR handball rarity
After Pep Guardiola dropped Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, Manchester City enjoyed a first Premier League win in four games. It handed Wolves a first defeat in six and was notable for the referee, Farai Hallam, on his top-flight debut, daring to stick with his decision not to award a...
Alcaraz beats Paul and Sabalenka defeats brave Mboko as top seeds march into quarter-finals – as it happened
Alcaraz overcomes spirited Paul to reach quarter-finals without dropping a set This is the first-ever meeting between Sabalenka and 19-year-old rising star Mboko. “I think it’s super cool,” Mboko said in the build-up. “I’ve never played a current number one in the world. That’s going to be a very different...
Arne Slot says Liverpool ‘ran out of energy’ in defeat at Bournemouth
Head coach highlights away game in Champions League Slot questions fixture list after difficult away trip Arne Slot conceded his side ran out of steam in defeat at Bournemouth, after Amine Adli’s 95th-minute winner condemned Liverpool to a first loss since November. Liverpool pulled level from 2-0 down late on...
Australian Open’s scenic riverside path symbolises sport’s long walk to equality | Emma John
Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day is a welcome initiative but meaningful change will only come with a structural approach The riverside walk to the Australian Open courts is a scenic joy for the sporting pilgrim. Rowing crews train up and down the water, framed by the city’s sun-flecked skyline. The Melbourne...