New Zealand 19-17 South AfricaAll Blacks unbeaten after five rounds of Rugby ChampionshipNew Zealand narrowly justified their No 1 world ranking with a hard-fought 19-17 win over world champions South Africa in Townsville on Saturday to secure the Rugb…
After 25 years of the Suits, is the spinning, self-interested ECB still fit for purpose? | Barney Ronay
Slick marketing Suits replaced the fusty Blazers 25 years ago but the cricket landscape now is very different to 1996Do you remember “The Blazers”? Cobwebbed and liver-spotted, ranged around the walnut-inlaid committee table in kipper-stained tie, regi…
Struggling McIlroy dropped after USA open historic one-day lead at Ryder Cup
Hosts lead 6-2 after stellar display at Whistling StraitsMcIlroy to sit out Ryder Cup session for the first timeUSA’s margin after day one its best in continental eraTwo defeats in as many Friday outings were sufficient to see Rory McIlroy left out of …
Ryder Cup day one: USA lead Europe 3-1 and on top in fourballs – live!
Hole-by-hole updates from the action at Whistling StraitsRyder Cup: the format, course and omens to look out forGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Scott by email 11.11pm BST The home fans belt out the Star Spangled Banner. Fair play to them, it’s far …
History’s most daring freediver
Natalia (Molchanov) was regarded as a sort of sage in the sport. “Freediving is not only sport,” she once said, “it’s a way to understand who we are. When we go down, if we don’t think, we understand we are whole. We are one with world.” Through deconc…
Premier League team news, Chelsea v Manchester City buildup and more – live!
All the latest news as we count down to latest gamesPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendEmail Barry, tweet @bglendenning or comment below 10.23am BST An interesting insight: Further to our more recent post, here is video from Fox Spor…
County cricket: Warwickshire can pip Lancashire to title on final day – live!
Follow title finale updates as the season draws to a closeWarks need to beat Somerset to be crowned championsGet in touch! Email Tanya, tweet her or comment BTL 10.18am BST I spoke to Ali this morning, and he put Lancs firmly in the box seat with Warwi…
Common’s teenage obsessions: ‘Michael Jordan gave me the shoes off his feet’
As he releases his new album, A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 2), the US rapper remembers his terrible chat-up lines and the magic of the moonwalkEvergreen Plaza was a place that I would take the bus to go and shop, eat and see movies. It was one of the coo…
Ban on football fans drinking alcohol while watching in stadiums could be lifted
Tracey Crouch supports move as part of fan-led review She wants pilot scheme in League Two and National LeagueFootball’s long-standing ban on fans drinking alcohol while watching matches could be lifted if the recommendations of the former sports minis…
Chess: Carlsen wins in Norway and grinds in 91 moves before $2m match
World champion’s busy schedule contrasts with rival Ian Nepomniachtchi’s closed doors preparationAs November’s 14-game, $2m 2021 world championship match in Dubai approaches, Norway’s title holder, Magnus Carlsen, is continuing his busy tournament and …