Cunningham-South, Baxter and Freeman: England players to watch in New Zealand July 5, 2024 The next fortnight will be one which could end up defining Steve Borthwick’s tenure as England manager. For their two-Test series against New Zealand could be the difference between establishing a winning side to take through to the next World Cup – in Australia in 2027 – or the realisation that England are not up [...]
England vs New Zealand: When did we last beat the All Blacks and when is kick-off? July 5, 2024 This weekend marks the first of two Tests between England and the New Zealand All Blacks as part of the summer rugby union tours. Steve Borthwick’s men head down to Dunedin this weekend and then Auckland in seven day’s time to face one of world rugby’s most ferocious teams. So when is kick-off, where are [...]
The Undroppables: How star power is sapping the Euro 2024 favourites July 4, 2024 The overwhelming let-downs have been those carrying the most prominent personalities.
Williams boss James Vowles: ‘Off-track drama in Formula 1? It’s the bit I enjoy’ July 4, 2024 City A.M. visits Williams Racing HQ ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix.
British ‘future star’ signs first Formula 1 contract after ‘phenomenal’ Ferrari cameo July 4, 2024 Bearman finished seventh when called upon by Ferrari as a last-minute stand-in at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Ed Warner: Ronaldo, Federer, Bolt, Biles – what makes a sporting icon? July 4, 2024 Our columnists also takes on Air France, Seb Coe and England's PR team.
Maguire takes hold of Aramco Team Series London leg July 3, 2024 Ireland’s Leona Maguire leads the Aramco Team Series at Centurion Club in St Albans after round one as she and Austrian Sarah Schober edged away from the rest of the field. Maguire, who has not won a professional tournament since a two-stroke victory on the LPGA in 2023, leads on seven under par, one shot [...]
Raducanu through as Brit Kartal makes Wimbledon history July 3, 2024 Emma Raducanu breezed through to the third round of Wimbledon as fellow Brit Sonay Kartal made history at the All England Club. The former British No1 Raducanu swept aside Elise Mertens 6-1 6-2 to earn a spot in the next round. Kartal became the first British woman since 1997 to come into the tournament as [...]
Teddy Sheringham: Southgate should copy Venables with treatment of Kane July 3, 2024 Kane’s sluggish performances at the tournament have attracted criticism, including from former England strikers Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker.
Cavendish wins 35th Tour de France stage to pass Merckx record July 3, 2024 Sir Mark Cavendish yesterday made history by breaking the record for Tour de France stage wins. His 35th stage victory in Saint-Vulbas took him beyond the great Eddy Merckx, who held the record for decades before Cavendish matched him on 34 in 2021. It means 39-year-old Cavendish becomes the greatest Tour de France sprinter of [...]