Category: Sports
See the First Complete Map of a Mammal’s Peripheral Nervous System in Stunning Detail
These Stunning Images Show Every Nerve in a Mouse This new “connectome” could bring researchers one step closer to understanding how nerves connect to organs throughout the body By Nora Bradford edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier The mouse vagus nerve (white) branches into the stomach and small intestine. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Your…
These Spiders Puke Up Toxic Digestive Fluid to Marinate Their Prey Alive
These Spiders Puke Up Toxic Digestive Fluid to Marinate Their Prey Alive Without a venomous bite, some spiders use a disturbing second option to prepare their food By Gennaro Tomma edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! You don’t always need a book or movie for a good horror story. Sometimes,…
4 people and 5 months in space, NASA’s Crew-10 mission safely returns to Earth
By Brendan Byrne A crew of four wrapped up a nearly five-month stay on the International Space Station, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California under a canopy of parachutes Saturday in the same SpaceX capsule that launched NASA’s Crew-10 mission to the station back in March. It took the capsule…
Proposed House Bill Would Weaken Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangering Whales, Dolphins and More
The Law That Saved the Whales Is Under Attack Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act would cut down protections to whales, dolphins, polar bears and other species By Ryan Green edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Aaron Doughty finishes securing a dead humpback whale that was hauled out of Portland Harbor on to his trailer…
Canada’s hockey case exposed a toxic culture – yet the accuser ended up on trial
Judge seemed to scrutinize female accuser more harshly than the five hockey players who were charged with sexual assault but ultimately walked free The stunning conclusion to a pivotal sexual assault trial has left some observers in Canada shocked but unsurprised – not only by a judge who seemed to scrutinize the female accuser more…
England triumph is most-watched TV moment of 2025
England beat Spain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Basel England’s dramatic Euro 2025 final victory against Spain was the most watched television moment of the year so far, with a peak live audience of 12.2 million across all BBC platforms. Sarina Wiegman’s side retained their title by defeating the world champions on penalties…
Lionesses defy odds to create English football history
This video can not be played England beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025 “This year it was meant for England.” Lucy Bronze, England’s most decorated footballer, the one player who epitomises what it is to be a Lioness, just had a feeling all along. Even with a fractured tibia throughout the tournament, Bronze…
The Surprising Math and Physics behind the 2026 Trionda World Cup Soccer Ball
The Surprising Math and Physics behind the 2026 World Cup Soccer Ball Here’s how the new tetrahedron-based design for the “Trionda” soccer ball may affect next year’s big game By Emma R. Hasson edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Each World Cup brings an exciting new ball design. The 2026 Trionda ball is at center. Every…
President Trump takes aim at college sports with a new executive order
Becky Sullivan WASHINGTON — President Trump has taken aim at college sports with a new executive order signed Thursday that seeks to empower federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Education, which disburses funds to public universities, to help enforce new provisions on athletic scholarships and “pay-for-play” licensing deals for athletes. The order directs the…
Study Finds COVID Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging in Everyone
The Pandemic Aged Everyone’s Brain—Even in Healthy People A study of nearly 1,000 people showed that brain aging was not linked to infection status By Gemma Conroy & Nature magazine The brains of healthy people aged faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than did the brains of people analysed before the pandemic began, a study of…
Try These Logic Puzzles from the International Logic Olympiad
By Emma R. Hasson edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier The competition included three rounds of tests, culminating in the final one at Stanford. There teams of two to four engaged in a battle of wits, solving and competing in mathematical games against the backdrop of the foothills of Palo Alto, Calif. The winners this year…
Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders’ new stadium deal over team name
Rob Stein President Trump is threatening to derail a plan to build a new stadium in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Commanders football team unless the team changes its name back to the previous name. “The Washington ‘Whatever’s’ should immediately change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team,” Trump wrote on his Truth…
Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London
Leader who ousted Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 three decades after brief stint as military ruler dies after ‘prolonged illness’ Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous country from 2015 to 2023 and was the first Nigerian president to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday, a presidential…
Poland’s Iga Świątek thrashes American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon women’s final
By Alana Wise The Wimbledon women’s final came to an abrupt close on Saturday as Poland’s Iga Świątek delivered a swift, crushing defeat against American player Amanda Anisimova. Świątek, 24, took an early lead in the competition, and continued at a punishing pace to secure a 6-0, 6-0 win in less than an hour of…
Baseline knowledge: Where tennis comes from and how the game has changed
By Rachel Treisman If you feel like everyone is talking about tennis, you’re definitely not alone. The sport has surged in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, when millions flocked to their local courts for some socially distanced activity. And for many, it wasn’t just a phase: According to the latest research shared by the United…
Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
This video can not be played Watch Diogo Jota’s best career moments The death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of…
Mathematicians Solve Multidimensional Shape-Slicing Dilemma
Mathematicians Solve Multidimensional Fruit-Slicing Dilemma A 40-year-old conjecture on shapes’ cross sections is finally proven By Max Springer edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! In 1986 Belgian mathematician Jean Bourgain posed a seemingly simple question that continued to puzzle researchers for decades. No matter how you deform a convex shape—consider…
What Is the Analemma?
The UniverseFridays This Is Why the Sun Makes a Figure Eight in the Sky A curious celestial phenomenon known as the analemma is a reflection of Earth’s orbit and tilted axis By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An illustration of the analemma—a figure-eight pattern formed by plotting the sun’s position at the same time…
The ‘tush push’ lives on. NFL teams vote to keep the controversial play
By Joe Hernandez The “tush push” is here to stay. An effort to ban the controversial football play failed to get enough votes among the NFL teams gathered in Minneapolis Wednesday, with the Philadelphia Eagles among the first to announce the news with a two-word post to X: “Push On.” pic.twitter.com/bQh1wDWhTN A proposal by the…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa expected to take golf stars to Trump meeting
Ernie Els and Retief Goosen reportedly part of delegation as president seeks to reset ties after white ‘genocide’ claims The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to take the golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen with him to meet Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as the government attempts to reset relations…
Son Heung-min tells South Korean police he is victim of blackmail attempt
Son Heung-min has filed a complaint to South Korean police alleging he was the victim of a blackmail attempt, his agency said, after media reports that a woman had threatened the Tottenham captain with a false pregnancy claim. “The police are currently investigating, so we will let you know the results as soon as they…
How Plastic, Glass and Paper Move through the Recycling System
What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin? Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that material and ways engineering is trying to improve the process By Alex Jordan & The Conversation US A truck dumps its contents of recyclable items…
How a tougher McIlroy overcame bitter heartbreak to finally land Masters win
This video can not be played McIlroy’s dramatic Masters triumph Here we go again. That inescapable feeling engulfed Rory McIlroy’s fans during a Masters Sunday they wanted to watch through their fingers at certain points. A nightmare start saw the nervous 35-year-old from Northern Ireland overhauled by nearest rival Bryson DeChambeau at the top of…
World Series champion Octavio Dotel killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens killed when the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed during the early hours of Tuesday morning. At least 58 people died and 160 were injured at the nightclub in Santo Domingo where a crowd that included athletes and politicians were attending…
Florida swamps Houston, winning 3rd NCAA men’s basketball national championship
By Dan Katz SAN ANTONIO – The University of Florida Gators are back on top of the college basketball world. In front of a capacity crowd of 66,602 at the Alamodome on Monday night, the Gators pulled off yet another dramatic comeback — this time against the University of Houston by a razor-thin margin: 65-63.…
The Science behind Baseball’s ‘Torpedo Bats’
Why the New ‘Torpedo Bat’ Is Hitting It out of the Park After a stellar Yankees win on Saturday, torpedo bats are in the spotlight. Is there science behind these baseball bats? By Stephanie Pappas edited by Dean Visser The New York Yankees’ Austin Wells swings the new torpedo bat and hits a home run…
Why These Tropical Trees Love a Lightning Strike
Why These Tropical Trees Love a Lightning Strike One species of tropical tree seems not only to survive lightning strikes but also to thrive because of them By Gennaro Tomma edited by Andrea Thompson Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least…
‘If Big George hit you, you stayed hit’: George Foreman obituary
George Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion, winning his titles 21 years and nine months apart One version of George Foreman had only mayonnaise sandwiches to eat at school. Another was winning Olympic gold aged 19. Another was committing muggings at 15. The 20-something version of Foreman was one-third of heavyweight boxing’s “holy trinity”, with…
John Feinstein, sports writer and author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ dies at 69
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, including the groundbreaking “A Season on the Brink” about college basketball coach Bob Knight, died unexpectedly Thursday. Feinstein was 69. He died of natural causes at his brother’s home in McLean, Virginia, according…
Man Utd to build ‘iconic’ £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium to replace Old Trafford
This video can not be played Watch: Man Utd unveil images of new stadium Manchester United have announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK – an “iconic” new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he wanted to build the “world’s greatest football stadium” which the club…
Trump officials will put 4,700 USAID employees on leave and eliminate 1,600 jobs
By Fatma Tanis , Melody Schreiber The Trump administration is putting nearly all of USAID’s 4,700 full-time employees on paid administrative leave at midnight Sunday and will subsequently terminate 1,600 of those positions as part of a “reduction in force,” according to a memo that was widely distributed to agency staff Sunday afternoon and later…
Elon Musk says federal employees must document work in email or be fired
By Emma Bowman , Brett Neely Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday afternoon asking them to account for what they did in the past week — and Elon Musk says they will be fired if they don’t respond. The emails arrived several hours after Musk, who is leading the Department…
Canada beat the U.S. 3-2 in overtime to win the contentious 4 Nations Face-Off
By The Associated Press BOSTON — When they played “O Canada” for the second time, there were no American fans left in the arena to boo. Instead, the Canadian team stood at the blue line, arm in arm, player and coach, wearing their championship hats while the maple leaf flag was lowered behind the 4…
As sports betting has soared, more people search online for help with gambling addiction
By Katia Riddle More and more people are looking for help managing gambling addiction. That’s a finding from a new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday. The study looks at the impact of a Supreme Court decision in 2018 that loosened restrictions around online sports betting. Before 2018’s Murphy v National Collegiate Athletic…
Super Bowl 2025: The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans
By NPR Staff Tonight the Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Philadelphia Eagles for a date with history. The Chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row, and the Eagles are eager to stop them and avenge their 2023 loss. NPR and our member stations…
Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem at NBA matchup as tariff dispute heats up
Juliana Kim Tensions have been brewing between the United States and Canada ever since President Trump ignited a trade war with U.S. neighbors — and now, they’re spilling over into the world of sports. On Sunday, the NBA’s Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers. But before the game began, fans at the Scotiabank Arena…
Toronto Raptors fans boo US national anthem after Donald Trump tariffs
Fans at a Toronto Raptors game on Sunday continued an emerging trend of booing the American national anthem at sporting events in Canada. Fans of the NBA’s lone Canadian franchise booed the US anthem before the Raptors’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto. Similar reactions broke out on…
Watch a Frog Walk on Water with High-Speed Belly Flops
Watch a Frog Walk on Water with High-Speed Belly Flops Tiny frogs seem to skim the water’s surface, but high-speed video reveals their secret By Rohini Subrahmanyam edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Graduate researcher Talia Weiss observes a cricket frog, whose unusual locomotion lets it appear to skip across the water’s surface. Join Our Community…
American underdog Keys stuns Sabalenka in Grand Slam final
This video can not be played Underdog Keys beats Sabalenka to win Australian Open American underdog Madison Keys finally got her hands on a Grand Slam trophy after holding off defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open women’s title. Keys, playing her second major final and first for more than seven years, overcame…
‘He brought us back alive’: A former hostage remembers Jimmy Carter
By Ari Shapiro , Elena Burnett , Courtney Dorning Former President Jimmy Carter left Washington for the final time Thursday afternoon. The nation’s capital was never a comfortable place for the man from Plains, Georgia, and it’s generally believed that Carter was a better former president than president. One reason for that perception is the…
Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time
David Moyes was appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours for services to football David Moyes said it is “great to be back” after being appointed Everton manager for a second time. The 61-year-old Scot has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park following the sacking of Sean Dyche on Thursday. Everton are 16th…
Man City agree £33.6m deal for Lens defender Khusanov
Abdukodir Khusanov has made 18 appearances for Uzbekistan Manchester City have agreed a 40m euros (£33.6m) deal with Lens for central defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Sources with knowledge of the deal say there are additional bonus payments attached to the sale, with the player due to undergo a medical before the transfer is officially confirmed. City…
England’s decade-long quest to bring Women’s Ashes home
This video can not be played ‘You get sledged at breakfast’ – Knight wants England to stick together A lot has changed in the decade since England’s women last held the Ashes trophy. There have been six different prime ministers in the UK, Brexit, a global pandemic and three Olympic Games, and women’s cricket is…
Glasgow beat Racing to seal Champions Cup knockout spot
Sebastian Cancelliere scored the third try of the match. Champions Cup Glasgow (22) 29 Tries: Horne, Dobie, Cancelliere, Tuipulotu, Darge Cons: Horne, Jordan Racing 92 (7) 19 Tries: Habosi, Mazibuko, Tedder Cons: Tedder (2) Glasgow Warriors booked their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a clinical destruction of Racing 92 at…
Potter ‘excitement’ short lived – but West Ham find ‘positives’
This video can not be played Aston Villa come from behind to beat West Ham A quirk of fate meant Graham Potter’s last game in management was a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. It cost him his job at Chelsea in April 2023, as the Blues acted less than 24 hours later to end his…
Amorim can’t guarantee Mainoo’s Man Utd future
Kobbie Mainoo has made 52 appearances for Manchester United and won 10 England caps Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo at the club – but offered no guarantees it will actually happen. The England midfielder, 19, was linked with Chelsea earlier this week amid a continuing stand-off over…
What happened to Ryan Giggs’ coaching career?
Giggs is director of football at Salford City, and has been in their dugout this season Ryan Giggs is the Premier League’s most decorated player and a successful former Wales manager, so why is he seen by some as being out in the cold in football? Despite all that he has achieved in the game,…
Djokovic wants to ‘focus on tennis’ after poisoning claim
Novak Djokovic is aiming to win a record-extending 11th title at the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday Australian Open 2025 Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 GMT on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app Novak Djokovic…
Ferguson defends decision not to bring Young on against dad
This video can not be played Ferguson defends decision to not bring Young on against dad Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has defended his decision not to bring on Tyler Young during his side’s FA Cup defeat by Everton at Goodison Park. The League One side were beaten 2-0 by the Toffees on Thursday night after…
Moyes in talks with Everton over return to club
David Moyes spent 11 years as Everton boss from 2002 David Moyes is in talks with Everton over a potential return to Goodison Park after the sacking of manager Sean Dyche. While a deal is not yet done, and Moyes is not the only candidate, BBC Sport has been told by a well-placed source that…
Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match
Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women England should be allowed to play next month’s cricket match against Afghanistan, the culture and sport secretary has said, despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban government’s treatment of women. Lisa Nandy backed a decision…
Chiefs again or will Lions roar? Lowdown on NFL play-offs
Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen (left to right) are all trying to win the Super Bowl NFL play-offs Dates: 10-26 January 2025 BBC coverage: Live text coverage of every match on the BBC Sport website and app, and live radio commentary of selected games on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC…
The Liverpool fan set to play at Anfield for Accrington
This video can not be played Watch Josh Woods’ reaction to getting Liverpool in the FA Cup draw Two months ago, Josh Woods was sitting in the Kop at Anfield cheering Liverpool to a Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen and singing You’ll Never Walk Alone. Accrington Stanley’s 24-year-old forward is a Liverpool fan who…
‘Dyche looked a beaten man – now Everton owners face huge decision’
Sean Dyche was sacked by Everton’s new owners the Friedkin Group just three weeks after they took control Everton’s decision to sack Sean Dyche comes after the manager ran out of road and ideas and new owners the Friedkin Group decided they could not let the rot of this season end in relegation. It has…
Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking
Sweeney was appointed as the RFU’s chief executive in 2019 The crisis at the top of English rugby erupted on Thursday evening as grassroots rebels broke cover to demand Bill Sweeney be sacked, only for the Rugby Football Union to reject a petition for a vote on their under-fire chief executive’s future. The collective, which…
‘Everton need stability’ – how chaotic day unfolded
This video can not be played Leighton Baines reflects on ‘unique day’ as Everton interim manager Everton have been mired in chaos in recent years and have been thrown into disarray again following a strange day at Goodison Park. New owners the Friedkin Group had promised to show their commitment to the club “through actions,…
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg sentenced after admitting domestic abuse
The former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg will be supervised for a year as an alternative to jail after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. He pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on…
Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over ’16 men’ comments
Hansen has been one of Ireland’s standout performers in recent years Connacht wing Mack Hansen will be available to play in Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about the refereeing in his club’s loss to Leinster. Hansen said the refereeing of his side’s United Rugby…
Bergvall controversy fuels Postecoglou’s tirade on ‘change’
This video can not be played ‘I thought people would protect the sanctity of the game’ Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Liverpool looked to be petering towards a largely forgettable draw, until late controversy was followed by a late winner. Lucas Bergvall got the game’s only goal with four minutes remaining for Spurs,…
West Ham confirm Potter as new manager
Graham Potter has been without a club since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 West Ham have confirmed former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager. The 49-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the London side, who sacked Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after six months in charge. Potter takes…
Wales trails behind most European countries in arts and sports funding, report finds
Cross-party Senedd report finds Wales is third from bottom in spending on culture and sports, with Iceland biggest spender It is known as the land of song and as one of the world’s most passionate sporting nations. But a report has concluded that despite its proud heritage, Wales is languishing behind almost all other European…
Now a key playmaker – how the role of a goalkeeper changed
How the role of a goalkeeper changed For many years the role of the goalkeeper was to keep the ball out of their net and then get it as far up the pitch as possible. But over the past decade their duties have steadily evolved. They are now heavily involved in a team’s tactical play…
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports. By Tariq Panja and Kevin Draper In the days after Donald J. Trump was re-elected president, one of his most high-profile stops was at an Ultimate Fighting…
UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death
Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole during the London World Para Athletics Championships in 2017. Keith Davies, the…
‘To break America, rugby must learn to love its stars’
Michael Yormark, far left, with Roc Nation clients and South Africa internationals Cheslin Kolbe, Siya Kolisi, Jordan Hendrikse and Aphelele Fassi Rugby must learn to love its stars if an unprecedented push to break the United States is to succeed, according to the agents who represent some of the sport’s biggest names and America’s most…
‘It’s tricky, they fly a lot’ – Arteta on Carabao Cup balls
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have played in three different competitions so far this season – with different balls used in each Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta still believes his side can reach the Carabao Cup final – but says his players must first master the “tricky” ball used in the competition. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 by…
Fury would be ‘massive favourite’ against Joshua – Jones
This video can not be played If I see Joshua, it’s on sight – Dubois Tyson Fury would be a “massive favourite” against Anthony Joshua if the heavyweights fight this year, says former world super-featherweight champion Barry Jones. British rivals Joshua and Fury have long been linked with fighting each other and are both coming…
England have ‘power’ to boycott Afghanistan match – MP
Jos Buttler (left) has been England’s limited-overs captain since June 2022 England’s men’s players have the “power” to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, according to Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) met with Antoniazzi on Tuesday after she sent a cross-party letter…
Even Salah would struggle at Spurs – Postecoglou
Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou in June 2023 Ange Postecoglou says even in-form Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would find life a struggle at the moment in the Tottenham team he manages. Spurs are set to face the Reds in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday (20:00 GMT), during a difficult run of…
‘Peace within pain’ – Jones on playing through grief
Jones (left) was a tryscorer in Leicester’s defeat by Harlequins at Allianz Stadium before crossing for a hat-trick in last weekend’s win over Sale Sharks England centre Meg Jones says she is finding “peace in the pain” after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession. Jones’ father passed away from lung cancer last…
‘Beat Liverpool and Forest are in the title race’
Nuno Espirito Santo has guided Nottingham Forest to third in the Premier League When Nottingham Forest face Liverpool at the City Ground next week it will be a top-of-the-table match that barely anyone could have predicted back in August. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are six points behind the leaders after Monday’s 3-0 win at Wolves…
ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott
England last played Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup The England and Wales Cricket Board has called for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men’s team to boycott next month’s Champions Trophy match between the sides. England are due to face Afghanistan in Lahore on 26 February, but UK…
How Anfield’s Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head
This video can not be played Slot admits Alexander-Arnold ‘not at best’ against ‘outstanding’ Fernandes The power of the Anfield crowd is well documented in football – on so many occasions over the years, Liverpool have been roared to famous victories by their supporters. During Sunday’s 2-2 draw with arch-rivals Manchester United, though, a subdued…
Talk of future did not impact Alexander-Arnold – Van Dijk
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s honours at Liverpool include the Champions League and Premier League Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk does not believe team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold’s poor performance against Manchester United was because the right-back was impacted by talk about his future. Alexander-Arnold gave the ball away prior to United taking the lead at Anfield on Sunday, and…
Djokovic still has ‘trauma’ over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic is hoping to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open title in Melbourne this month Novak Djokovic says he still experiences “trauma” when he visits Melbourne, three years after he was deported because of Australia’s Covid-19 regulations. Djokovic, who was not vaccinated against the virus, had his visa cancelled by the Australian government on…
‘I want the Grealish that won the Treble’ – Guardiola
This video can not be played Guardiola: Jack Grealish must prove he deserves his spot Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jack Grealish must prove he deserves to regain his spot in the side’s starting line-up by showing the quality he displayed when the club won the Treble in 2023. The England international, 29, has…
Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs
Jahmyr Gibbs tied the Lions’ single game record with four touchdowns The Detroit Lions stormed to the top seed in the NFC, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos grabbed the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the NFL regular season. As the final play-off picture was set, the Lions dominated…
‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has future talk ‘affected’ Trent?
Trent Alexander-Arnold had a difficult day as Liverpool were held by Manchester United Trent Alexander-Arnold has rarely been out of the headlines. If it’s not for Real Madrid’s ongoing interest in the Liverpool full-back amid an uncertain future, it’s for his creative brilliance – or his perceived defensive deficiencies. On Sunday, it was undoubtedly the…
‘Some signs of life at Man Utd – now there can be no more excuses’
Manchester United’s draw at Anfield ended a run of four straight defeats in all competitions Ruben Amorim may have only been half-joking when he claimed the strains of managing Manchester United were already showing on his youthful features. Before his first visit to Anfield, the 39-year-old has not so much had a new head-coach bounce…
‘I love being a superstar, but we can’t just have one’ – Maher’s mission
This video can not be played I feel really good – Maher after ‘exciting’ Bristol Bears debut Almost an hour and a half after the final whistle at Ashton Gate and Ilona Maher was still at pitchside, still posing for pictures and greeting the hordes of fans, one by one, who had waited in the…
Northampton beat leaders Bath in epic encounter
Northampton full-back George Hendy counter-attacks against Bath Gallagher Premiership Northampton (29) 35 Tries: Kemeny, Dingwall, Ramm, Hendy Cons: Smith (3) Pens: Smith (3) Bath (19) 34 Tries: Cokanasiga (2), Bailey, Stuart, Ojomoh Cons: Russell (3) Pens: Russell Reigning Premiership champions Northampton Saints defeated current leaders Bath 35-34 with the final kick of the game in…
Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup
Gauff will be hoping to win her second Grand Slam title in Australia Taylor Fritz got the better of Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in a third-set tie-break to clinch victory for the United States in the United Cup final in Sydney. The 6-4 5-7 7-6 (7-4) success for the world number four followed a straight-set win…
Liverpool v Manchester United on ‘at this stage’
There was overnight snow across much of the north-west of England Liverpool say “every effort” is being made to ensure Sunday afternoon’s Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield goes ahead. A safety meeting was held at the ground on Sunday morning to assess the weather and travel conditions following overnight snow in the…
Australia race to victory and series win over India
This video can not be played Australia beat India to claim series victory Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Fifth Test, day three, Sydney India 185 (Pant 40; Boland 4-31, Starc 3-49) & 157 (Pant 61; Boland 6-45) Australia 181: (Webster 57; Siraj 3-51, Krishna 3-42) & 162-4 (Head 34 not out, Webster 39 not out) Australia win by…
‘Never seen this in my life’ – was ‘bizarre’ penalty harsh on Arsenal?
This video can not be played ‘Do fans want to see these given?!’ MOTD pundits on Brighton penalty Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned a penalty decision he called “bizarre” as his side’s Premier League title challenge suffered a setback at Brighton. The second-placed Gunners looked on course to claim a precious three points on the…
Man Utd ‘too anxious, too afraid’ – Amorim
Manchester United have not won any of their past eight league away games against Liverpool – drawing four and losing four Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his players are “too anxious, too afraid” and that his team’s poor form has taken its toll on him. United head to leaders Liverpool on Sunday (16:30 GMT)…
Liverpool offer Alexander-Arnold £78m deal – Sunday’s gossip
Liverpool offer Trent Alexander-Arnold £78m contract, Paris St-Germain want Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, Napoli negotiating loan move for Federico Chiesa. Liverpool have offered England right-back and Real Madrid target Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, a five-year contract worth £78m. (Mirror), external Paris St-Germain are set for talks with Aston Villa over a cash-plus-player swap deal involving France…
Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?
When Bournemouth stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford last month, their fans were singing about European qualification. The Cherries have never played continental football, but the dream has every chance of becoming a reality as they continued their impressive form with victory against Everton on Saturday. The win extended their unbeaten run in the Premier…
Saracens rebound from heavy loss to beat Bristol
Tom Willis scored two tries in Saracens’ win Gallagher Premiership Saracens (22) 35 Tries: Willis 2, Burke 2, Cinti Cons: Lozowski 2 Pens: Daly, Lozowski Bristol (7) 26 Tries: Randall, Ravouvou, Thacker, Heenan Cons: Worsley, Byrne 2 Saracens responded admirably to their thumping festive defeat by Bath as they held off a Bristol fightback to…
The return of the ‘old Man City’? ‘Absolutely not’ says Guardiola
This video can not be played Happy with win but Man City still struggling – Guardiola Consecutive wins for the first time since October. Scoring four goals in a Premier League for the first time since August. Erling Haaland’s first league double since September. Has Saturday’s 4-1 demolition of West Ham marked the return of…
‘The best striker in the league’ – Isak continues ‘hot streak’
Alexander Isak has scored 12 goals in his past 12 Premier League appearances There have been a number of contributing factors in Newcastle’s recent surge up the Premier League table, but the scintillating form of star striker Alexander Isak has certainly played a major role. The Sweden international scored his 13th league goal of the…
‘Angriest I’ve ever been’ – can Postecoglou be a success at Spurs?
Ange Postecoglou’s team had 57% of possession but lost again What are Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur? The Premier League’s entertainers? A gung-ho side too leaky at the back to achieve success? Both of the above? Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle leaves Spurs in the bottom half of the Premier League, some 21 points off…
Pant’s stunning 61 leaves final Test finely poised
This video can not be played ‘Strewth’ – Pant hits Starc for back-to-back sixes as he reaches half-century Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Fifth Test, day two, Sydney India 185 (Pant 40; Boland 4-31, Starc 3-49) & 141-6 (Pant 61; Boland 4-42) Australia 181: Webster 57; Siraj 3-51, Krishna 3-42 India lead by 145 runs Scorecard Rishabh Pant’s…
‘Like a cat toying with a mouse’ – but Littler’s victory was far from inevitable
Luke Littler averaged 102.73 to make history as the youngest winner of the PDC World Championship It would be easy to say that it all felt so inevitable. Luke Littler, the runner-up last year, came into this year’s PDC World Championship as the favourite and left having won it in dominant and breathtaking fashion. Among…
Sutton’s predictions v The Zutons frontman Dave McCabe
Manchester United held out for a battling 0-0 draw the last time they went to Anfield, but can Ruben Amorim’s struggling side stop Premier League leaders Liverpool this time? “If you are United, you are praying for a narrow defeat,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. “There is not a single United fan who…
Rybakina’s ex-coach suspended as investigation into conduct continues
Elena Rybakina was coached by Stefano Vukov until shortly before last year’s US Open World number six Elena Rybakina’s former coach Stefano Vukov has been provisionally suspended by the WTA while an investigation into his behaviour towards the player continues. Earlier this week, Kazakhstan’s Rybakina announced Vukov, who helped her win Wimbledon in 2022, was…
No progress on Liverpool contract – Salah
Mohamed Salah has won the Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his Liverpool contract – and a breakthrough is “far away”. The Egypt forward has entered the final six months of his deal and can now hold talks with non-English clubs over a free…
Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top
This video can not be played Bumrah takes final-ball wicket after altercation Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Fifth Test, day one, Sydney India 185: Pant 40; Boland 4-31, Starc 3-49 Australia 9-1: Bumrah 1-7 Australia trail by 176 runs Scorecard Australia dismissed India for 185 on day one of the fifth Test but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah struck…
An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
By The Associated Press An 18-year-old woman dreaming of becoming a nurse, a single mother, a father of two and a former Princeton football star were killed when the driver of a white pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street, packed with holiday revelers. Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed…
Ward wants Red Roses to emulate Lionesses in 2025
Abbie Ward made her senior England debut in 2015 Bristol Bears lock Abbie Ward is full of optimism for 2025 and hopes England can create a legacy by winning the World Cup on home soil. Success on the European stage is becoming a common trend, with England winning the last six editions of the Six…