Sebastian Vettel investigated for on-track scooter ‘joyride’ as Lewis Hamilton’s struggles continue
The German will see the stewards at 8.45pm BST with a fine, rather than a competitive penalty, the most likely outcome. The action on track in Melbourne…
Serena Williams teases Wimbledon return as coach Patrick Mouratoglou departs to work with Simona Halep
Analysis: Good news for Halep, new territory for Williams After 10 years of stability in coaching terms, the prospect of Williams returning without Mouratoglou in her box…
Jess Breach returns to England side ready for showdown against ‘galvanised’ Wales
Sarah Hunter, the England captain, has warned her side will have to be “at the top of their game” for their third-round Six Nations match against a…
UK Sport ready to fund transgender athletes cleared to compete despite Boris Johnson’s objections
Munday stressed that it was for individual sports to form their own transgender policies and review their stance as new evidence emerges but highlighted the importance of…
Nikita Mazepin says Russian athletes are victims of ‘cancel culture’
Nikita Mazepin, the exiled Formula One driver, has said he and his fellow Russian athletes are victims of “cancel culture”. Mazepin was dropped by Haas in March…
F1 risks Lewis Hamilton row after crackdown on drivers wearing jewellery
Sir Lewis Hamilton is facing a crackdown on his wearing of jewellery while driving his Formula 1 car. The race director for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix,…
Ollie Pope, with England destiny in his hands, proves worth as Surrey make Warwickshire toil
It would have done Pope good to kick his heels for a month in the West Indies without getting a Test. He has been a young man…
Chelsea bidders get extra time to submit takeover proposals as Ricketts family try to win over fans
The four parties bidding to buy Chelsea have been granted an extended deadline to submit their proposals to take control of the European champions. American merchant bank…
WSL: Fortuna Hjorring manager Brian Sorensen emerges as leading candidate for Everton role
The Danish coaching guru credited with developing some of Europe’s top talent, Fortuna Hjorring manager Brian Sorensen, has emerged as the leading candidate to be the new manager…
Leicester City must win away to reach first European semi-final after goalless draw with PSV
PSV also sensed the taste of success in the Conference and their fans, dressed in black, arrived early at the stadium and added to a noisy atmosphere….
Manchester United to give Erik ten Hag transfer war chest as they look at Harry Kane and Declan Rice
West Ham have put a £150 million price tag on Rice in a bid to ward off his army of admirers and there is a feeling any deal…
Ellen White on track to break Wayne Rooney’s England goal record – before Harry Kane
Asked about the prospect of White netting her 50th international goal, Wiegman said: “I think 49 is already a big achievement, 50 is an even bigger achievement….
Gary Player sparks Masters controversy as Saudis make presence felt at Augusta
Player’s far from subtle show of support for the Kingdom will not have been welcomed in the clubhouse. Neither will his comments on Mickelson. The 51-year-old called…
From world’s best to waning force: What has happened to N’Golo Kante
Eleven months ago N’Golo Kante painted his masterpiece in a quarter-full Estádio do Dragão. The Champions League final against Manchester City seemed made for him, a tense…
Europe’s top 10 strikers: Where do Karim Benzema and Harry Kane rank in the best No 9s of the season?
3. Kylian Mbappé (Paris St-Germain) Perhaps not a traditional No 9 in the same mould as Lewandowski and Benzema, due to his tendency to drift wide, but…
Is it time to separate fans and embrace away ends in rugby?
All of this poses an interesting follow-up question – could blocks of away fans be the future for rugby? Rugby has always prided itself on meshing fans…
It is the hope that kills you: Manchester United fans’ view on Erik ten Hag
If, as seems ever more likely, Erik ten Hag is indeed about to be announced as the club’s new manager, then those of us currently suffering as…
Why Rachael Blackmore and Minella Times cannot win this year’s Grand National
If you are thinking, encouraged by the bookmakers, of jumping on the Rachael bandwagon by backing her to win Saturday’s Randox Health Grand National on Minella Times…
Four Premiership sides could reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals – but I fear for our future
I thought Harlequins were really good against London Irish on Sunday with all their England internationals back, and if they can take that high-tempo game to Montpellier…
Grand National 2022 runners and riders: full list of confirmed horses and jockeys for Aintree race
Eclair Surf and Fortescue both made the cut for the 2022 Grand National after two horses were pulled out of the race at the 48-hour declaration stage. …
Why Premiership clubs face a Champions Cup reality check – unless the coaches step up
Bristol have been drawn against Sale Sharks, which does guarantee one quarter-finalist from the Premiership. Alex Sanderson, the latter’s director of rugby, has not been able to…
Man City ‘under investigation for payments to underage players and Roberto Mancini’ in fresh allegations
Manchester City are under investigation over alleged payments to Roberto Mancini and underage players – as well as over sponsorship deals signed by the club – Der…
Will Greenwood’s Champions Cup last-16 predictions: Three English teams to make it through
I was a little unsure where to head last week but I have seen enough power from Sale. There is more than enough of their injured international…
Tiger Woods swells with swagger of old as he strides across his Augusta manor
His day was not flawless by any means: he carelessly dropped a stroke at the long eighth, a hole ripe for plunder by his rivals, and his…
Manchester City vs Liverpool is English football’s greatest-ever rivalry
In their distinctive ways, the City and Liverpool coach have changed how the game is played, Guardiola’s influence extended across the world as more teams try to…