While there is no denying the magnitude of his achievements, his legacy is also tied up in politics, propaganda and hard power Well, that’s that then. Put out more flags. Mount the iconic Jedi‑style woollen cardigan in the club museum. He really does seem to be done this time. In the absence...
Enhanced Games explained: sport’s most controversial event unpacked
Why are the Enhanced Games, taking place in Las Vegas this weekend, so contentious, and how have governing bodies have responded to the event? Continue reading...
Fight Like a Girl: how boxing helped Clarck Ntambwe rebuild a broken life
Matthew Leutwyler’s film shows how the DRC fighter was inspired by trainer Kibomango after the death of her father “Clarck Ntambwe originally turned to boxing and went to the gym to learn how to fight so she could kill the guys that murdered her dad,” Matthew Leutwyler says of the...
‘We are not going to stop’: Emery urges Aston Villa to set sights on Europe’s elite
Manager relishes ‘challenge’ of Champions League return Emi Martínez reveals he played game with broken finger For Aston Villa, the Europa League must only be the beginning, Unai Emery insisted after winning the trophy for a fifth time. Beating Freiburg 3-0 on Wednesday evening brought Villa’s first major piece silverware...
Carlos Alcaraz ruled out of Wimbledon as recovery from wrist injury goes on
‘Unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete’ Spaniard had already pulled out of the French Open Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon as he continues his recovery from the wrist injury that will force him out of action for at least three months during the most significant...
Borthwick delays call on resting Itoje until final England squad announced in June
‘I’ll make decisions when time comes,’ says head coach Chessum expected to lead side in at least one July Test England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has confirmed he may rest some senior players including his captain, Maro Itoje, for all or part of his squad’s summer Nations Championship games. A...
Brunson stunned after Knicks’ 22-point comeback over Cavs in East finals: ‘I don’t have an answer’
Cleveland Cavaliers 104-115 New York Knicks (OT) Knicks had trailed by 22 points in fourth quarter Brunson scores 38 points in MSG victory Jalen Brunson sparked one of the NBA’s greatest postseason comebacks, a rally from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and finished with 38 points as New...
Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’
Golfer makes appearance on Katie Miller’s podcast Two-time major champion questions Nasa narrative As someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bryson DeChambeau isn’t foolish enough to fall for any old conspiracy theory. But he does believe the moon landings may not have been all they seemed....
Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize
Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited title They say good things come to those who wait, and for Arsenal supporters it has felt like an eternity. Since their unforgettable 2003-04...
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City draw
Arsenal win title for the first time since 2004 Players celebrate together at training ground Reaction after Gunners crowned champions Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time since Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles in 2004 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth. Arsenal’s squad and staff, including Mikel Arteta, gathered...