Do away goals still count in the Champions League? How are ties decided? February 22, 2024 How drawn knockout ties are decided now that the inafmaous rule is no more.
Footballer Dani Alves sentenced to four years in prison for sexual assault February 22, 2024 The Brazilian is one of the most decorated players of all time.
London Marathon announces equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied winners February 22, 2024 The London Marathon has become the first marathon to offer equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied races. The prize money has jumped by $54,500 (£43,000) to take the wheelchair prize to $308,000 (£243,000). All winners will now receive £43,000. London Marathon event director Hugh Brasher said: “We are delighted to continue our commitment to disability [...]
Eugene Amo-Dadzie: ‘Why can’t the world’s fastest accountant be the fastest man ever?’ February 22, 2024 The Londoner is only the fourth Briton to run a sub-10-second 100m.
Ed Warner: On bad actors and their pernicious influence on so many sports February 22, 2024 Our columnist on rogues who taint sport, plus FA Cup maths, Rwanda, Tracey Crouch MP and Jilly Cooper.
Premier League table as Liverpool go four clear with 4-1 win over Luton February 21, 2024 Liverpool came from behind to beat Luton Town 4-1 in the Premier League and go four points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday. Chiedozie Ogbene put Luton ahead in the 12th minute from close range before a sensational period of play in the second half saw Reds Virgil van Dijk and Cody [...]
Who was fastest in F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain? Was it Verstappen? February 21, 2024 Reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen led the season’s first day of testing by over one second in a dominant display ahead of next week’s opener. Verstappen finished 1.14 seconds clear of McLaren’s Lando Norris with the Red Bull 1.15 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Daniel Ricciardo and Pierre Gasly completed the top five [...]
LIV Golf’s Joaquin Niemann invited to Augusta National Masters February 21, 2024 LIV Golf’s Joaquin Niemann has been invited by Augusta National to play in this year’s Masters tournament. The Chilean is in form, having won on the LIV Golf tour in Mexico weeks after success at the Australian Open. He also finished in the top five at the Dubai Desert Classic but LIV Golf’s current exile [...]
Toto Wolff: Red Bull Horner investigation should be done with ‘rigour’ February 21, 2024 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has called for the investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour by Red Bull boss Christian Horner to be carried out with “rigour” and “transparency”. Just one week out from the start of the new F1 season, Horner remains the subject of an investigation commissioned by his team in relation to claims [...]
Sir Jim Ratcliffe echoes famous Sir Alex Ferguson quote with Manchester United vow February 21, 2024 The British billionaire has laid out his plans to revive the club and build a new stadium.