Do Chelsea get it done? You might as well ask in what direction the apple falls from the tree. There is an inevitability to them here, an infallible logic to their challenges and their combinations and their fighting and their running, a sense that the natural order of the universe is simply reasserting itself. As … Read more
1 History awaits at Wembley For seven of the eight clubs left in the competition, this year’s FA Cup represents a historic opportunity. Four of the quarter-finalists – Fulham, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Brighton – have never won the Cup, while Nottingham Forest (1959), Aston Villa (1957) and Preston (1938) last lifted the trophy before … Read more
A US-based consortium is closing in on an £18m majority takeover of Leyton Orient as part of a plan that could lead to an American football franchise being established in east London. The League One club announced last month that they had entered exclusive negotiations with a potential buyer which are believed to be at an … Read more
Mikaela Shiffrin capped one of the most emotionally and physically grueling seasons of her storied career with a vintage performance on Thursday, winning the slalom at the Women’s World Cup finals in Sun Valley for her record-extending 101st career World Cup victory. The 30-year-old American skied with precision and poise on a bumpy, technical course, … Read more
Sonia Bompastor channelled compatriot Édith Piaf, saying she wanted her players “to have no regrets” come the final whistle of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City, and three first-half goals were the result of a relentless and battling performance to overturn the two-goal first leg deficit. We have been waiting for Chelsea … Read more
The NBA may soon significantly expand its presence in Europe, partnering with basketball’s world governing body, Fiba, on a new league that the sides have been discussing for many years. Specifics are few, with the initial target – for now – a 16-team league. But the announcement made on Thursday by NBA commissioner Adam Silver … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 17 min: So just to keep check, Chelsea are now ahead in this game but they are still behind in this tie. Do City now shift their game plan? Share Khiara Keating had a lot to do and I feel for … Read more
Peter Lever’s life changed one day in the nets at Todmorden, his local cricket club. He was in the team as a batter who kept wicket, and bowled the occasional off-break. Trinidad’s Sylvester Oliver, the club’s professional, wanted to practise with someone bowling at him with a bit of pace. With none of the club’s … Read more
Uefa has opened an investigation into a possible breach of disciplinary regulations by several Real Madrid players at the end of their recent Champions League match at Atlético Madrid. The inquiry centres on allegations of improper conduct by Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Dani Ceballos and Antonio Rüdiger, Uefa revealed on Thursday. Real Madrid face Arsenal … Read more
Red Bull’s dismissal of Liam Lawson after only two races was a ruthless decision, brutal even by their standards. Yet while it was neither unexpected nor particularly surprising, there is more to it than simple dissatisfaction with an underperforming driver. Replacing him with Yuki Tsunoda was a U-turn that indicates fundamental problems the team are … Read more