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Arsenal’s party heading south, fights for Europe – and survival – and Londoners cheering on West Ham Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Last week’s costly defeat to Leeds means Brighton must overcome Manchester United on the final day to ensure they secure a place in Europe for the second time in their history. The good news is that Michael Carrick’s side have nothing to play for an…

Founder Alexis Ohanian is Serena Williams’ husband Meeting is on 18 September at StoneX Stadium London is to host a star-studded all-female Athlos athletics meeting on 18 September as the founder, Alexis Ohanian, builds towards his dream of it becoming “F1 for track and field”. Ohanian, who is married to the tennis legend Serena Williams, has added a London date prior to the meeting in New York, …

Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illness Two-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness, Nascar said in a Thursday statement. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and …

Europa League glory kicked off scenes of royal ribbing, ski goggles on the team bus and knee slides with nephews It was 1.43am in Istanbul when Aston Villa’s players began to make tracks for their hotel, over the road from the rubber ring-like Besiktas Park. Matty Cash walked into a windowless basement at the stadium, bottle of Efes in hand, and toasted a Europa League victory that will be etched…

Mario Lapointe became the Scottish club’s unlikely owner last year and his radical plans are taking shape at the Rock “A lot of people ask me the same thing,” says a laughing Mario Lapointe, on how a Canadian songwriter and entrepreneur became owner of the Scottish lower league club Dumbarton 12 months ago. “When I was looking for a football club, this club kept calling me back – not literally. “…

Hull KR 62-4 Wigan Champions run in 11 tries as Peet plays youngsters Hull KR and Wigan took drastically contrasting approaches to prepare for next weekend’s Challenge Cup final: and the result was a disastrous look for Super League and an exhibition of men against boys, with Rovers inflicting a heavy defeat on the Warriors. While the Robins decided to go practically full strength in anticipation…

As he prepares to say farewell to the club, the veteran left-back considers the highs – and tragic lows – of a stellar career at Anfield There was the Barcelona comeback on the night he ruffled Lionel Messi’s hair, the Champions League triumph in Madrid , winning Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years and pressing five Manchester City players in one career-defining run at Anfield when 4-1 up.…

While Friday morning is the official announcement, the makeup of the squad has become clear and contains some major surprises Thomas Tuchel has a way to go to emulate his Brazil counterpart, Carlo Ancelotti, in terms of sheer spectacle when it comes to the announcement of a World Cup squad. Ancelotti took centre stage at the elegant Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday to reveal his 26…

Event ‘goes against everything Wada stands for’ Inaugural competition is on Sunday in Las Vegas The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is concerned that Enhanced Games’ athletes will tempt more young people into using performance-enhancing drugs. The stark warning comes before the controversial $50m event in Las Vegas on Sunday, which allows competitors to take banned drugs – and offers huge prizes…

Manager could not bear to watch City’s draw at Bournemouth Arteta cites pre-season meeting around tree as a turning point Mikel Arteta has said he could not bear to watch Manchester City’s draw at Bournemouth and was building a fire in his garden when Arsenal’s first title in 22 years was confirmed. The manager also admitted his relief at being crowned champions after three successive runners-up …

Having unearthed the world’s largest triceratops head, Christian Angermayer knows where to find treasure among the dirt. Step forward Sunday’s inaugural ‘Steroid Olympics’ promoting PEDs to the masses Before we get to doping and psychedelics, arguably the most controversial man in sport is discussing how he came to own the largest triceratops skull ever discovered. And how he plans to install it …

Players have demanded bigger prize pots at top events Henman has secured meeting with players at Roland Garros Wimbledon will offer to create a new player council in a meeting with leading player representatives scheduled for Roland Garros next week, with Tim Henman having intervened in the ongoing row over grand slam prize money. The Guardian has learned the former British No 1 and All England C…

Arsenal fan Daniel Bull was in Mayfair nightclub Tape ‘I was thinking what the hell is going on?’ says 22-year-old Daniel Bull has waited his whole life to see Arsenal win the Premier League and it is fair to say that the 22-year-old from north London will never forget the celebrations on Tuesday night. Having found himself sharing a bottle of champagne with Ian Wright as thousands of supporters …

Belgian ‘always planned’ late attack that sealed stage 12 Jonas Vingegaard now 33 seconds off the pink jersey Alec Segaert stole a march to win stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia on Thursday and his Bahrain Victorious teammate Afonso Eulálio snatched bonus seconds in the intermediate sprint to extend his overall lead. The 175-km ride from Imperia to Novi Ligure looked to be headed for a sprint finish …

After time in a car parts factory, the Pakistan bowler is determined to thrive in the T20 Blast for Warwickshire A new country and new set of umpires could mean fresh scrutiny for Usman Tariq. But as Pakistan’s late-blooming mystery spinner prepares for his first outing in the T20 Blast, he says he welcomes questions about his action. Tariq, 30, has signed for the Bears in the Blast, along with B…