Electric Luis Diaz is Liverpool’s newest attacking star – and can fire up quadruple bid
The difference between the top two in the Premier League and the rest is spelled out in the dugout. When Liverpool turned up at the Amex they…
Joe Gelhardt’s 94th-minute winner against Norwich hands Jesse Marsch first win as Leeds manager
In American sport they call it a “Hail Mary”. Jesse Marsch had just seen his Leeds United team concede a 91st-minute equaliser so sent on Joe Gelhardt…
‘A goal for West Ham – and Ukraine’: Andriy Yarmolenko in tears after scoring in win over Aston Villa
“A goal for West Ham… and Ukraine,” heralded the London Stadium announcer. Pointing to the heavens, tears escaping as he sank to his knees, Andriy Yarmolenko celebrated…
Frank Lampard’s abysmal Everton outclassed by Wolves and plunged ever closer to relegation
Even during better days, no stadium quite does aggressive disappointment quite like Goodison. Lampard enjoyed noisy enthusiasm in his first few home games. The aftermath of Monday…
Serena Guthrie interview: ‘I am not quitting to be a mother – it is the right time to go’
In January, when a last-second goal earned England a tie against Australia, captain Serena Guthrie leapt from the bench and ran on to the court to celebrate…
England first Test player ratings: Jonny Bairstow stars as tourists impress during draw
Joe Root Early days but encouraging signs of getting a grip on the team and players listening to him. Transition to three was painless, and bold declaration…
Lewis Hamilton is writing off Mercedes – but why are they so far off the pace?
We are used to teams and drivers being coy in pre-season testing but the new regulations for 2022 taken Formula One’s kidology to another level. From team…
The signs that prove Joe Root 2.0 is going to be a bolder captain
In Australia, Stokes was not fully fit and became distracted by Covid rules, taking on the role of spokesman for the players and rucking with the management…
Chelsea do not need to be destroyed to make point about problems in our game
There are precious few fanbases in English football who can choose their owners. Indeed for the majority, all they can do is choose how they react to…
England v Ireland: Three positives and two awkward questions for Eddie Jones after brave defeat
A year ago in Cardiff, Itoje attempted the same move on Kieran Hardy. He got it wrong, diving through a line-out before batting down the ball and…
They may have lost to Ireland – but this could be the match that makes Eddie Jones’ England
This was one of the most riveting matches I have seen for some time, a contest I simply couldn’t take my eyes off. Quite what the ramifications…
Andy Farrell insists Irish scrum ‘world-class’ after former coach Eddie O’Sullivan labels it a ‘mess’
Mathieu Raynal’s handling of that area also drew criticism. Former international referee Nigel Owens, writing for Telegraph Sport, was of the opinion that “only three or four”…
Eddie Jones backs England to get in the heads of France players and expose psychological brittleness
Eddie Jones believes England can get in the heads of a France team seeking their first Grand Slam in 12 years in what the head coach is…
Thomas Tuchel questions Premier League over owners’ ‘ethics and morals’ ahead of Chelsea sale deadline
Thomas Tuchel has admitted it is right to question the Premier League owners’ and directors’ test ahead of the week that could decide who takes control of…
Emma Raducanu pays price for inconsistency with third-round loss at Indian Wells
The Californian sun got the better of Emma Raducanu in Indian Wells on Sunday, in combination with a strong effort from the experienced Croatian player Petra Martic….
Maggie Alphonsi’s Six Nations team of the week: Three England players make it despite defeat
There were a number of standout performances in round four of the Six Nations as all three away teams won. Here are my picks for the team…
England answered several questions against Ireland but must now prove they can slice France apart
What Joe Marchant and Henry Slade did in defence and the way in which England’s back three won the kicking and aerial battle was also exemplary. Ireland…
The Cristiano Ronaldo show cannot disguise Manchester United’s desperate need for a striker
It was not the perfect game from Jadon Sancho. He was nutmegged by Dejan Kulusevski in the build-up to Tottenham winning a penalty and conceded possession cheaply…
Abramovich banners, street fighting and chants about wealth – this was a bleak day for English football
“Chelsea’s skint and the Mags are rich,” sang Newcastle fans swarming the width of the Fulham Road. It was a taunt that seemed tailor-made for a match…
England have to be braver – stop pussy-footing around and drop Chris Woakes
England were on the right end of the draw in Antigua, and well done to Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley for good hundreds, but when are they…
British shoppers face sunflower oil shortages after attack on Ukraine
One of Ukraine’s biggest food producers has warned that British shoppers are facing sunflower oil shortages as Russia’s invasion threatens to disrupt the crucial planting season. Industry…
Taking a break from the office can be a good thing for everyone
Q: I read recently that Jo Whitfield, boss of the Coop’s food division, is taking a four-month break to support her sons during their exams? Some praised…
Fracking deserves a second chance after the mess we’ve made of energy security
Russia is also now threatening to close the 1,200km Nord Stream pipeline which, since 2011, has pumped gas to Germany. Even during the Cold War, the Soviets…
Cladding talks hit a wall as developers attack ‘Marxist’ demands
The blaze ripping through a London tower block last week forced Britons to reacquaint themselves with what has become a more familiar sight in recent years. Crawford…
Bill Browder: ‘Putin’s incentive not to kill me has diminished dramatically’
“As quickly as possible we need to sanction all of the wealthiest oligarchs from Russia. We have gone after some, but there are many more to go….