Ukrainian wins final in Rome 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 Jannik Sinner to face Casper Ruud in men’s final When facing the toughest opponents in the world, there were too many occasions in Elina Svitolina’s past when she would simply play not to lose. In the decisive moments of her most...
Premier League buildup, Celtic v Hearts fallout, FA Cup final reaction, and more – matchday live
⚽ Reaction and buildup on another busy Sunday⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Email Xaymaca There was late drama in the Scottish Premiership yesterday. Celtic scored two late goals to complete a 3-1 comeback against Hearts and win the league. Celtic fans rushed onto the pitch before the end...
Epsom awaits: how main contenders shape up for Derby and Oaks next month
Constitution River heads Aidan O’Brien’s Derby contenders but Maltese Cross is one to watch, while Legacy Link has pedigree for the Oaks 1. Constitution River Timeform rating: 124p. Odds: 6-1. Trainer: Aidan O’Brien. Pedigree: Wootton Bassett x Chuppy (Le Havre) There’s no doubt about the “wow” performance of trials season:...
Scheffler remains in hunt at halfway despite ‘absurd’ pin positions at US PGA
Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy lead on four under Rory McIlroy makes progress after poor opening day “Golf should be a pleasure,” wrote Donald Ross, the man who designed Aronimink, “not a penance.” And a fine sentiment it is, too, even if it wasn’t immediately clear that any of the...
Do people actually hate Arsenal? Yes, they do. The real question is: why? | Barney Ronay
Mikel Arteta’s side will be deeply unpopular champions, but this probably says more about us than it does about them There was a minor stir a few years back when some American scientists bred a strain of “gene-edited” hamsters with the chemical that causes anger removed, presumably so they could...
‘It defies belief’: West Ham and Tottenham fans fume amid relegation dread
Our photographer, Tom Jenkins, captures the discontent at both clubs after years of mismanagement as the trapdoor awaits one of them Fury. Grief. Embarrassment. Horror. Resignation. The emotions run hot for supporters of West Ham and Tottenham right now as the two grand old clubs stare at potential relegation from...
Pep Guardiola swears he’s not leaving Manchester City before contract ends
FA Cup final will be 24th trip to stadium as City manager Spaniard aiming to win 17th major honour in decade Pep Guardiola has described his decade managing Manchester City as “fucking fun”, and suggested Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea might not be the last time he leads the...
Wigan make laboured Leeds pay in statement Super League drubbing
Wigan 24-4 Leeds Rhinos punished for sluggish start This was not so much a crucial Super League victory as it was a statement to the rest of the competition. Six days on from Wigan’s dismantling of great rivals St Helens in the Challenge Cup semi-finals, Matt Peet’s team have now...
Sawe’s secret sauce: inside the lab that fuelled historic sub-two hour marathon
Swedish firm Maurten’s high-carb drinks, bicarb sludges and hydrogels are giving super spikes a run for their money Inside an unremarkable Gothenburg office building rented from the local university are a series of conference spaces named after the modern greats of distance running. There is the Eliud Kipchoge room, the...
France plot England’s downfall but Marlie Packer and co defiant in final crunch
On Sunday the Red Roses chase an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title, with hosts Les Bleues seeking a slam too It all comes down to this, again. France have been runners-up to England in the Women’s Six Nations for the past six years, edging ever closer: last year’s decider...