Head coach says he expected backlash after taking role I’m not a massive name and have a different character’ Liam Rosenior has opened up on the ridicule directed at him since he became Chelsea’s head coach, saying he expected the backlash and revealing it has affected his family. Speaking with...
Winter Olympics briefing: Leerdam lights up the ice but Britain’s medal wait goes on
Jutta Leerdam’s fiance Jake Paul was moved to tears by her victory while Team GB are still waiting for a first medal You couldn’t move for orange jumpers and coats in Milan’s speed skating stadium on Monday. Even the king was wearing one. Many Dutch people live for this sport...
Lindsey Vonn has ‘no regrets’ over crash as fellow skiers defend her decision to race
American was competing with ruptured ACL Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture Father says it is time for his daughter to retire Lindsey Vonn says she suffered a complex tibia fracture “that will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” when her Olympic hopes ended in a heavy crash. The...
Heat seekers: amazing thermal images from the Winter Olympics
Photographers using compact thermal-imaging cameras have crafted eerie and ‘poetic’ results at Milano Cortina 2026 While most photographers are striving to ‘freeze’ motion using traditional cameras at the Winter Olympics this month, a creative trio from the photo agency Getty Images are seeking something much more unexpected: heat. Equipped with...
Flying rumour, or ground for concern? The lengths ski jumpers go to for Olympic glory
After a national scandal involving two athletes, Norwegian fans at these Winter Games don’t enjoy becoming a punchline Yes, it’s time to talk about the ski jumpers’ penises. Although to be honest the ski jumpers themselves would prefer it if everyone could keep the conversation to their testicles. Figuratively. “This...
Six Nations on road to perdition unless chastening Celtic wake-up call is heeded | Robert Kitson
Championship risks becoming a two-tier affair as Ireland, Wales and Scotland all lose on the opening weekend Few competitions in the world have the capacity to turn wine into water quicker than the Six Nations. Only a few days ago players, coaches and fans of Ireland, Scotland and Wales were...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Liverpool rue costly mistakes, Viktor Gyökeres builds up a head of steam and Rayan gets the hype train chugging Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Arne Slot was close to landing a coup against Pep Guardiola, the coach he admires most. Then came more of the individual errors that...
City win sealed with a kiss after resilience of Guéhi twists title race | Andy Hunter
Pep Guardiola cherished a first victory at Liverpool since Covid, earned by defining contributions from players who know what it takes Before joining his triumphant players to celebrate in front of Manchester City’s delirious away support, Pep Guardiola looked to the heavens above Anfield and blew a kiss. This stadium...
‘It would have been a horrible one to lose’: Curran relieved after England’s Nepal scare
‘You can’t underestimate these guys any more’ Curran’s final-over heroics sealed four-run win England flirted with one of the great T20 World Cup upsets in Mumbai before getting their campaign under way with victory against Nepal by four runs and, although they did not lose the game, Sam Curran insisted...
WSL roundup: Chelsea get back into the groove at Spurs as Madonna watches on
Walsh and Thompson seal 2-0 success at Tottenham Liverpool and West Ham win to boost survival hopes Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-0 to boost their faint hopes of retaining the Women’s Super League title, as Madonna watched from the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Goals from Keira Walsh and Alyssa...