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A delay in the diagnosis of a rare heart infection “did not more than minimally contribute” to the death of Kevin Campbell, a coroner has found. The former Arsenal striker died aged 54 at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) last year. Campbell was said to be fit and well until around January 2024, when he was … Read more
Reese Mistretta wasn’t thinking about history after he climbed through the ropes on Saturday night. He was thinking about his legs, which felt like cement. About his lungs, which wouldn’t quite fill. And about the man across from him: Ali Conde, a sinewy technician from El Maestro’s Gym in the Bronx who has made his … Read more
The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has acquired a minority stake in Swansea. The 39-year-old Croatia captain, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has made his first foray into football ownership after being attracted by the “exciting opportunity” on offer in south Wales. “Swansea has a strong identity, an incredible … Read more
Paige Bueckers became the latest UConn standout to go first overall in the WNBA draft on Monday night as the Dallas Wings selected the 23-year-old guard before several hundred spectators at the Shed in New York City. Her selection capped a dominant final season at Connecticut and marked the start of an eagerly anticipated professional … Read more
Everton are in advanced talks over a new, extended contract with their women’s team head coach, Brian Sørensen. The 44-year-old, whose contract is due to run out in June 2026, has been in charge since 2022 and oversaw sixth and eighth‑place finishes in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Women’s Super League. His team sit eighth, three … Read more
JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House on Monday by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy. After laudatory speeches by Donald Trump, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the vice-president – an Ohio State graduate – tried to lift the trophy. He didn’t appear to … Read more
Napoli cruised to a 3-0 home win over Empoli on Monday, with Scott McTominay striking twice and Romelu Lukaku also on target as the hosts kept pace with Inter. Antonio Conte’s side were feeling the pressure after Inter’s 3-1 home win against Cagliari on Saturday, but they cut the gap back to three points with … Read more
Frank Lampard watched on from the stands as his playoff-chasing Coventry side were held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Hull. Lampard served a one-match touchline ban at the MKM Stadium and was fined £2,000 after his sending off at the end of the defeat by Burnley earlier this month for an outburst at referee … Read more
It falls to the squeezed middle to breathe life into the conclusion of the 2024-25 Premier League season. The battle for Europe is some way off being decided. And thanks to an early goal and a dogged defensive display, Bournemouth were able to relaunch their candidacy. Having ransacked champions-elect Liverpool last week, Fulham should fear … Read more
In Northern Ireland, debate is already raging as to whether Rory McIlroy has presented himself as the country’s greatest ever sportsperson. The answer is surely obvious. Step aside, George Best. McIlroy’s Masters triumph may even force Sports Personality of the Year to afford due recognition to golf. It is only April but it feels highly … Read more