Alessia Russo: ‘England camps are great. We’re being tested … and we want to be better’ | Arsenal Women

Alessia Russo has had an intense 10 days. She has been a key player in a gutsy, resilient and energy‑draining performance in England’s 1-0 win over Spain and then part of Arsenal’s astonishing Women’s Super League fightback from two goals down to beat West Ham 4-3. England needed the win against the world champions, but … Read more

Cheltenham festival at crossroads five years after infamous Covid meeting | Cheltenham festival 2025

Five years on from an other-worldly Cheltenham festival which unfolded in the shadow of Covid-19, in front of packed stands that would soon become emblematic of the country’s hesitant stumble into lockdown, one of Britain’s most popular sporting events once again finds itself at a crossroads, after sharp declines in attendance in the last two … Read more

All-action Muñoz to Aït-Nouri: 2024-25 may be year of the wing-back revival | Football

“You’re asking for specialists throughout the team,” Gary Neville said recently of the wing-back system. Which presumably came as news to Daniel Muñoz, who before becoming one of the Premier League’s leading wing-backs had never actually played the position before. Of course Muñoz – a winger in his youth – always had a strong sense … Read more

NWSL opens investigation of Bay FC over ‘toxic’ work environment reports | NWSL

An independent investigation has been opened into the coaching staff at Bay FC following publication of a report that described a “toxic” work environment at the club, National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said. The San Francisco Chronicle published an investigation Friday that said at least two formal complaints had been made about the … Read more

Liverpool on verge of 90-year-old scoring record but Slot wants more | Liverpool

Luis Enrique described Liverpool’s front three as “fighter jets” before their visit to Paris Saint‑Germain on Wednesday. He may have succeeded in grounding them but Arne Slot’s side still found a way to soar. The exhilarating, aggressive football of Jürgen Klopp has given way to quality control under his successor, but Liverpool are no less … Read more

Thunder, lightning and three-peat hopes: Ireland and France put it all on the line | Six Nations 2025

Not every anticipated Six Nations classic lives up to its pre‑match billing. Look no further for a prime example than last year’s opening Six Nations night in Marseille, when France launched their campaign against Ireland with all the speed and dynamism of an elderly escargot. They were also reduced to 14 players after half an … Read more

Formula One and FIA approve GM-backed Cadillac entry for 2026 season | Formula One

Formula One will have an 11th team on the grid next year after Cadillac’s long-anticipated entry was finally rubber-stamped by the sport’s bosses. Cadillac, a division of American motoring giant General Motors, will be supported by TWG Motorsports and powered by Ferrari before it develops its own engines. The decision comes after F1 had initially … Read more