The evidence linking Christian Brueckner to Madeleine McCann’s disappearance
In May 2020, further progress in the case against him was made when phone records from the night of Madeleine’s disappearance placed Brueckner at the holiday resort…
Madeleine McCann: Christian Brueckner named as official suspect
Brueckner stayed silent after being informed he had been made an arguido and declined to be questioned as part of the Portuguese criminal procedure. Portuguese prosecutors on…
Sex abuse survivor Mhairi Maclennan condemns ‘paltry progress’ on safeguarding athletes against coaches
A sex abuse survivor has called on sports bodies to urgently address the “paltry progress” that is being made to safeguard elite athletes from all forms of…
Chelsea vs Liverpool, FA Cup final: When and what time is it and what TV channel is it on?
The FA Cup final referee for Chelsea against Liverpool on May 14 will be Craig Pawson, Telegraph Sport can reveal. The Football Association later confirmed the 43-year-old will be…
Trio of men’s World Cup-winning coaches to lead Black Ferns – but can they cut it in women’s game?
New Zealand Rugby have officially appointed a trio of World Cup-winning men’s coaches to lead their women’s side in the wake of a damning report which saw…
Sam Simmonds a doubt for England’s summer tour of Australia with hip and groin injury
Sam Simmonds is a doubt for the rest of the season and could therefore miss England’s summer tour of Australia, with the England No 8 set to meet…
Exclusive: DP World Tour players sent email asking them to shun Saudi rebel events
The DP World Tour has warned its players that they will be threatening the long-term future of the circuit if they appear in the $225 million Saudi…
Rob Key plans face-to-face talks with James Anderson and Stuart Broad
Things could only improve thereafter as the cogs gently began to loosen and muscle memory kicked in for an ageing body that has endured close to 54,000…
‘I thought he was an Arsenal fan’: Max Verstappen taunts Lewis Hamilton over Chelsea takeover bid
Max Verstappen has poked fun at rival Lewis Hamilton’s involvement in a Chelsea takeover bid by saying: “I thought he was an Arsenal fan”. Seven-time world champion…
Harry Maguire bomb threat: Police search Manchester United captain’s home
Police have launched an investigation after Harry Maguire, the Manchester United captain, received a bomb threat on his home. Officers with sniffer dogs from Cheshire Police were…
Burnley keep Premier League survival hopes alive with slick showing in win over Southampton
One week on from Sean Dyche’s shock dismissal and Burnley have hardly tailed away as expected. Their players, in fact, looked liberated as they breathed life into…
Manchester United plot huge summer rebuild as Erik ten Hag wins fight for Steve McClaren return
United believe Declan Rice has the characteristics they are crying out for in midfield but will not entertain West Ham’s reputed £150m price tag and Borussia Dortmund…
Tennis tours plan Madrid summit to discuss response to Wimbledon’s Russia ban
While the British public are strongly in favour of the All England Club’s actions, according to a YouGov poll, there is little support to be found within…
The Duchess of Cambridge is the prize asset Wimbledon cannot afford to lose
For years the Duchess has been a permanent fixture in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, and famously watched nearly every match of Andy Murray’s run to the…
Pam Shriver revelations spark plan for coaching education to prevent ‘inappropriate’ relationships
Tennis chiefs are preparing to introduce compulsory education courses covering “inappropriate” player relationships before allowing coaches to work with professional women’s players. The announcement, which was made…
Ferrari fever sweeps Italy after Charles Leclerc’s stunning start to season, but can he keep it up?
Charles Leclerc had a costly start to his Imola race week. Out for dinner with friends on Monday in the Tuscan city of Viareggio, the Monegasque was…
Tyson Fury: ‘I only have a couple of fights left in me’
“Me vs Tyson Fury – most believe he’s the best of all time, why would I not want to fight the best of all time again?,” explained…
What this picture tells us about Newcastle’s renaissance (and why it annoys social media so much)
Every decent picture tells a story, but the best ones reveal several – so the photo taken in Newcastle United’s jubilant dressing room team on Wednesday night…
Which Manchester United players should fear Erik ten Hag’s appointment – and who could thrive?
Manchester United have named Ajax coach Erik ten Hag as their new manager to succeed interim boss Ralf Rangnick from the end of this season. The Dutchman…
Ralf Rangnick’s shock tactics have failed to jolt Manchester United out of mediocrity
His remarks on Tuesday night that United were “six years behind” Liverpool did not go down well at the club who, even at this nadir, believe that…
None of Manchester United’s rivals would swap their manager for Erik ten Hag – he must prove them wrong
Throughout Liverpool’s prolonged wait to restore its former glories, nothing tainted the club’s reputation more than the 1996 FA Cup final against United. Neutrals watched in bemusement…
Wimbledon player ban to face legal test
The fall-out from Wimbledon’s controversial stance on the Ukraine war intensified on Thursday as the Belarusian Tennis Federation threatened legal action, while an emotional Andrey Rublev offered…
Play-off chasing Gloucester are reaping the reward of keeping faith with George Skivington
Skivington was the youngest head coach in the league when he was appointed from London Irish. Gloucester obviously saw something great in him. It takes a strong…
How Erik ten Hag can right Manchester United’s sinking ship
Manchester United have named Ajax coach Erik ten Hag as their new manager to succeed interim boss Ralf Rangnick from the end of this season. United said…
Why a new 50-over competition – and fewer molly-coddling coaches – can help save red-ball cricket
This is the third part of our manifesto to save English red-ball cricket. Michael Vaughan launched the manifesto on Wednesday with his piece calling for five-day County…