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While the novice coach was clearly not a good fit, the lesson here is that billionaire owners are not always right after all Run Liam, run. Don’t look back. Wrench off the hazmat suit. Scoot past the security gates where the guards are already writhing and frothing at the mouth. And exit the compound for good, ice-white trainers pounding the dirt track, designer hoodie flapping. For Liam Rosenior…

Manchester City lead the Premier League for the first time since the opening week so the title is now a riveting five-game shootout with Arsenal. The Gunners were top for 200 consecutive days until Erling Haaland’s first-half goal ended the run and proved the slender difference to Burnley, who have gone straight back to the Championship. Continue reading...

The remainder of Bournemouth’s season is Andoni Iraola’s farewell parade and this was another vital point as they edge towards what could be an extraordinary achievement. Billionaire Bill Foley has held ambitions to take this little club on the south coast to Europe since he took over in 2022 and Iraola has made what seemed a fanciful dream a distinct possibility as he prepares to hand over the r…

World champion expects Dutch rival to fight for fifth crown ‘It would be a miss for the sport’ if he acts on dissatisfaction Lando Norris has said he believes Max Verstappen will continue to race in Formula One but that it would be “a miss” for the sport if the four-time world champion did decide to leave owing to his dissatisfaction with the way this season’s new regulations have affected how dr…

Ali Act overhaul would allow unified boxing bodies Backers say centralized model would boost revenues Critics warn fighters could lose leverage and rights A US Senate hearing on the future of boxing laid bare a sharp divide over the sport’s direction on Wednesday, as longtime boxing figures including Oscar De La Hoya warned the changes could erode fighters’ rights while executives aligned with an…

Former England captain plans to ride 500 miles in seven days 2003 World Cup winners among the fundraisers The former England captain Lewis Moody has said he is “picking up the baton” left by Doddie Weir after announcing plans to lead a 500-mile, seven-day cycling challenge this summer to raise funds for the fight against motor neurone disease. Moody will be joined by many of his fellow 2003 World…

Sky Sports declines offer to renew long-term contract Value of bilateral international cricket in decline Cricket South Africa has yet to secure a UK television rights deal for England’s marquee Test series next winter with Sky Sports declining an offer to renew a long-term contract that expired last year. Sky’s apparent reluctance to extend a relationship that began more than 30 years ago has le…

‘Massive drop-off’ in successful prosecutions Police are ‘not getting the information in time’ One of the UK’s leading police officers in prosecuting online harms has said the ability to secure identifying information from the social media company X has become “significantly worse” over the past 12 months. Mike Ankers, the deputy director of the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU), said there had b…

Real Madrid star buys 1.2% of Hundred franchise ‘I love cricket so I’m so happy to be on board’ Jude Bellingham has explained his decision to buy a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, saying: “I feel like I owe the city something.” The England and Real Madrid star has taken a 1.2% holding in the Edgbaston-based franchise, revealing himself as the unnamed investor who had b…

Winner of six grand slams is changing her strategy after a run of poor results, helped by time in Spain with Rafael Nadal Iga Swiatek had little interest in tennis as a teenager, but the one exception was Rafael Nadal. She spent her formative years idolising the Spaniard, who won 22 majors and, from afar, soon became one of his most avid students. His influence is evident in the heavy topspin the…

Despite punching through the Premier League’s glass ceiling, attempt to climb further has led to a steep plunge “Is it the players, do they not care? Have you put your trust in the wrong people? This is the football club that we love and it’s down in League One, we just want to know what’s going on!” Those were some of the thoughts aired by one board member of the Foxes Trust as Leicester fans so…

Event director says £130m could be raised for good causes ‘You can lose the love, and we have to be mindful of that’ London Marathon organisers have revealed more details about plans to stage a two-day event next year which they say would be an “incredible celebration” that would raise more than £130m for charity and bring in £400m in social and economic benefits. As the Guardian revealed last mo…

We delve into the best stories on how sport is changing around the climate crisis, and what can be done to navigate a way forward To subscribe to The Hotspot, just visit this page Nelson Mandela said: “Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.” Too optimistic? In 2026, almost certainly. Sport is still a common language, uniting unlikely groups like an all-powerful Esperanto, but it…

Prices almost double those in Rome three years ago Organisers promise ‘enhanced onsite experience’ for fans Ryder Cup Europe has doubled the cost of a ticket to attend next year’s marquee event when the US will seek to regain the trophy at Adare Manor in County Limerick. Organisers will charge fans €499 (£434) for a daily ticket when a batch are released to those living in the Republic of Ireland…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Say what you like about Leicester City’s dismal performances but just don’t say it to Harry Winks when he’s boarding the team coach outside Fratton Park shortly after they’ve lost their 18th Championship match of the season. Last Saturday, the midfielder told travelling fans to “[Eff] off!” ahead of the return leg of their 328-mile round trip to…