It all started as a bit of a joke, just not a funny one. Now infamous enough to be known as ‘the chant’ or ‘the p-word’ even in English, historical accounts say the homophobic chant that has remained persistent in Mexican soccer began in Guadalajara. Atlas fans were infuriated by goalkeeper Oswaldo Sánchez’s departure from … Read more
The Gambling Commission, the government’s betting watchdog, is understood to have launched a review of the Tote’s betting activity. The former state-owned betting operator is under scrutiny over whether it is fulfilling its obligation in its pools to make it “clear to customers in plain language” that they could in effect be betting against the … Read more
Science is everywhere, even in the simplest things we do! Without realising it, we interact with brilliant scientific principles daily, often missing the invisible geniuses working behind the scenes. Let’s uncover the science hidden in plain sight! You wake up, check your phone, brush your teeth, and grab a cold drink from the fridge—just another … Read more
Winning the Europa League will not magically resolve Manchester United’s problems, Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday after travelling to Spain with a squad of just 18 players to face Real Sociedad in the first leg of the sides’ last-16 tie. The Portuguese coach admitted that silverware would strengthen his position as well as that of … Read more
Fifa are to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World Cup this summer, with a target of $250m to go to clubs not taking part in the competition. The size of the prize fund is likely turn heads across the game. Some estimates suggest the winning club in the … Read more
Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, a former world No 1, dual grand slam singles champion and three-times Davis Cup winner, has died at the age of 86. To modern-day fans, Stolle will be best remembered for his colourful commentary and anecdotes after featuring on TV for almost 50 years. To old-timers and aficionados, Stolle will … Read more
The Guardian broke the news last week that the Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) is in discussions with its 24 member clubs in the top two tiers of the English women’s pyramid to make significant changes in the size and structure of both divisions. The proposal includes expanding the divisions from 12 to 16 teams … Read more
The secret to beating Scottie Scheffler has emerged at last: place him in a duel against a 10-handicapper. Scheffler’s domination of professional golf has led to him winning 18 times since early 2022. He is the undisputed world No 1, who this week will chase a third Arnold Palmer Invitational in four attempts. The Texan … Read more
The Rugby Football Union’s commercial director has resigned in another setback for the beleaguered governing body. Stuart Ramsey, who was instrumental in securing a £100m naming rights deal for Twickenham with Allianz last year and recently agreed a partnership for England teams with Apple, will leave the RFU next month for a new role in … Read more
“It’s maddening and sad to think that, not so long ago, women were banned from being fighters,” says Lauren Price as she prepares to face Natasha Jonas in a fascinating world welterweight title unification bout that headlines Friday’s all-female bill at the Royal Albert Hall. But, first, the Olympic gold medallist and world champion pauses … Read more