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Vivianne Miedema made her senior debut as a 15-year-old in the Netherlands, and 13 and a half years and more than 300 goals later there are few players better qualified to comment on the evolution of the women’s game than the Manchester City forward. She is deeply concerned by the growing number of incidents of … Read more
Lewis Hamilton has insisted he has nothing to prove and feels no pressure going into his first race for Ferrari at the Formula One season opener in Melbourne this weekend, with the seven-time champion simply revelling in what he described as the most exciting period of an already long and storied career. Hamilton, who made … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Greg Wood’s selections for Thursday, with full previews of each race to follow. While the Gold Cup on Friday revolves around the odds-on Galopin Des Champs and his bid for a third consecutive success, the Ryanair Chase over two and a … Read more
Glory comes in many forms. Perhaps the best Aston Villa could hope for on Wednesday was a game of little drama. They had in effect won the tie in Belgium last week; the last thing they wanted was to have to win it again. And yet, straightforward as it was, this was glorious, a night … Read more
At first, the crowd seems incompatible. It’s as if someone took a wrong turn. Cowboy hats and helmets, saddles and ski boots, belt buckles and snowsuits – those two types of gear aren’t usually cut from the same cloth. But this weekend in the midwest, at this year’s Extreme Skijoring event, they go together like … Read more
While the Gold Cup on Friday revolves around the odds-on Galopin Des Champs and his bid for a third consecutive success, the Ryanair Chase over two and a half miles on Thursday is much more open, with live contenders from Britain, Ireland and France, and the prospect of seeing the bold front‑runner Il Est Francais … Read more
Colour is more than just a visual sensation; it’s a powerful force that subtly shapes our moods, behaviours, and even our subconscious thoughts. From the vibrant hues that invigorate us to the soothing shades that calm our minds, colour holds an undeniable influence over our experiences. Science of colour psychology Colours aren’t just visual experiences—they’re … Read more
Leeds moved back to the Sky Bet Championship summit after defeating Millwall 2-0. Jake Cooper’s own goal gave Leeds the advantage only three minutes into the game before Ao Tanaka wrapped up three points with a thumping finish in the 85th minute. Victory means Leeds sit two points clear of automatic promotion rivals Sheffield United … Read more
Brooks Koepka did not entirely dismiss recent comments by Fred Couples that the five-time major champion wants to return to the PGA Tour, but said that he does intend to fulfill his LIV Golf contract. Couples stirred speculation about Koepka’s future by telling a Seattle radio station last week that he “really wants to come … Read more
Andoni Iraola does not want automatons. If space is there to be attacked, Bournemouth’s manager asks his players to be bold and seize the initiative. It is about having faith in creative instincts, throwing off the shackles as the shift away from Pep Guardiola’s positional football gathers pace. It would be unlike Iraola to threaten … Read more