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The Cal State Northridge player has attracted millions of views for his hair flicks and dismissive waves. He says navigating the fallout has been a career of its own “I think people are really enamored with me because you don’t often see someone like me – animated, flamboyant – but still able to back it up on the volleyball court,” says Jordan Lucas, the outside hitter for Cal State Northridge’s …

If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team There has been a lot of fuss in recent days about French TV directors not giving rugby fans the full picture. In that particular department, sadly, there remains a runaway market leader. To say the Rugby Football Union’s public response to England’s disappointing Six Nations campaign has …

Federations have concerns over men’s World Cup model FA works with Uefa to freeze ticket prices for Euro 2028 The Football Association and US Soccer Federation have joined forces to lobby Fifa to alter its proposed organisational model for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups. Both federations are understood to be seeking more local control after concerns that have arisen over the organisation of…

Plus: youngest players to score a trophy-clinching goal, an apology to Albert Kidd and keepers seeing red Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Sheffield Wednesday finished their Championship season on zero points, accumulating 18 points throughout their 46-game season after being handed an 18-point deduction for severe financial mismanagement,” notes Michael Butler. “But has any t…

The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrity For 10 seasons, few have earned the right to comment on English cricket more than Simon Harmer. Because for 10 seasons, no one has taken more County Championship wickets than the South African off-spinner who arrived at Essex in 2017 on a six-mon…

The newly found belief Mikel Arteta’s side have shown has now carried them into the Champions League final There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Arsenal, having failed to capitalise on so many opportunities over the past few years, have suddenly and not entirely expectedly seized their chance. A week ago, their course seemed uncertain, the waters ch…

Frenchman had 12 blocks during Spurs’ Monday loss Minnesota say referees missed several infractions The Minnesota Timberwolves have questioned whether Victor Wembanyama’s NBA playoff record 12 blocks were legitimate . The San Antonio Spurs star set the record during his team’s conference semi-final loss to the Timberwolves on Monday night. But Minnesota coach Chris Finch believes the refereeing d…

British No 1 pulls out at short notice with post-viral illness Raducanu has been absent from circuit since March Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Italian Open because of her continued difficulties with post-viral illness, less than 30 minutes after positively discussing her presence in Rome during her pre-tournament media interviews. Raducanu has spent the last few days competing at the Foro …

Manchester City did not choke at Everton to hand Arsenal the advantage but it was another reminder the Premier League’s random qualities are still key For me Clive, it’s all about the Socratic paradox. The wisest man is the man who knows enough to know he knows nothing. I’ve always said that. Or never said it. Or only said it sometimes. One of those. Either way the Premier League title race could…

Bruno Fernandes will earn around £250,000 a week Majority of squad will benefit from return to Champions League Manchester United’s qualification for the Champions League means a 25% rise in salary for most of the squad. While not all players who will be paid more will receive the 25% increase, the majority will. Bruno Fernandes, the club’s highest paid player, will earn around £250,000 a week wi…

Everton recognise ‘swift response’ by supporters Marc Guéhi was also subjected to racist abuse online A 71-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City during their 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday, when his teammate Marc Guéhi was subjected to racist abuse online. Merseyside police arrested the man after supporters and stewards reported the incident …

Spaniard will pay fines for previous event clashes Deal includes playing in agreed tournaments this year Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the DP World Tour that will see him retain his membership and remain eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup. In an agreement similar to that signed by eight other LIV golfers in February, the Spaniard will pay all outstanding fines for playing in events that confli…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! When Jérémy Doku wheeled away in celebration with his finger to his lips after curling home a last-gasp equaliser for Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night, it was difficult to know who he was trying to shush. If the gesture was intended to mute the celebrations of Arsenal fans who had just witnessed their team seize the uppe…

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack , Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to discuss Arsenal’s Champions League exit and speak with Birmingham City’s head coach, Amy Merricks On today’s pod: Arsenal’s Champions League defence comes to an end as OL Lyonnes overturn the first-leg deficit to reach yet another final. The panel discuss where the tie slipped away, OL Lyonnes’s clinical edge, the impact of …

Arne Slot is fuming, Mikel Arteta’s big risk pays off and Josh Dasilva enjoys an emotional return for Brentford Arne Slot was seething as he lamented the decision to allow Manchester United’s second goal to stand despite claims of handball by Benjamin Sesko. “The curve on the ball changed so there must have been a contact,” argued the Liverpool head coach. “But it’s no surprise to anyone that if …