O’Driscoll: Champions Cup double with La Rochelle can make O’Gara as coach May 17, 2023 A La Rochelle victory in the Champions Cup final would be the greatest moment in Ronan O’Gara’s coaching career, says his former Ireland teammate Brian O’Driscoll. O’Gara’s stock has risen monumentally since he took his first role as assistant coach at Parisian side Racing 92 a decade ago. After five years in the French capital, [...]
Fresh twist in Manchester United takeover saga as Sheikh Jassim submits fourth bid May 16, 2023 Qatari bidder Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has made an increased offer for Manchester United in a dramatic attempt to win the takeover battle with Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Sheikh Jassim, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, is understood to have submitted a new bid which values United at a similar price to Ratcliffe but [...]
Michael Johnson: Track and field needs more best versus best to attract fans May 16, 2023 Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson says track and field’s lack of “best versus the best” battles on the calendar has contributed to declining interest in athletics. The sport has been at a crossroads for a number of years. While it can claim the fastest man and woman in the world and remains the epicentre [...]
Guardiola: My Manchester City legacy is already exceptional May 16, 2023 Pep Guardiola insists his legacy at Manchester City is “already exceptional” despite his team’s failure to win a European trophy. City can take a major step towards remedying that when they face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Etihad Stadium tonight, having drawn 1-1 in Madrid last week. [...]
Rory McIlroy over Masters performance as golfer targets US PGA May 16, 2023 Former world No1 golfer Rory McIlroy insists he is over his missed cut at the Masters as the Northern Irishman gets set to challenge for a third US PGA Championship title this week. The four-time major winner was one of the favourites going into Augusta but crumbled inside the opening two rounds. “Golf is golf, [...]
Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate review: a British supercar bows out May 16, 2023 The Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is an 'emphatic last word' for this British supercar, with a 770hp V12 engine and sharper chassis.
Firefly Sport EV: the electric sports car helping kids be safer drivers May 16, 2023 The Firefly Sport is an electric roadster designed to help children learn the basics of driving – and have fun in the process.
Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes but England receive Stokes and Anderson boosts May 16, 2023 England have suffered another setback just weeks before this summer’s Ashes after fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out through injury. Archer flew back early from the Indian Premier League last week and scans have since revealed a recurrence of a stress fracture to his right elbow. It comes as England chiefs sweat on the [...]
Trevor Steven: Treble is in sight for Pep Guardiola’s best Manchester City team yet May 16, 2023 Manchester City couldn’t ask for a much better chance to beat Real Madrid and reach another Champions League final than the one they face tomorrow. City are fortunate to have home advantage for a second leg in which they know exactly what they will have to do, having drawn 1-1 in Spain last week. After [...]
London Irish could lose spot in Premiership if funds cannot be proved May 15, 2023 London Irish could be kicked out of the Premiership if they cannot prove their potential new owners have the funds to keep the rugby club going. The Rugby Football Union has issued a statement confirming that the club have until 30 May to prove that a proposed takeover – led by Redstrike Group and former [...]