Racing driver who won many endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but only one grand prix, at Barcelona in 1975The German racing driver Jochen Mass, who has died aged 78, won only one of the 104 grands prix in which he competed between 1974 and 1982, but he was known as a talented and reliable competitor, a useful number two to such champions as …

Head coach says ‘I’m not naive’ on top-tier challengesOwner Michele Kang eyes ‘mid-tier WSL, at a minimum’Jocelyn Prêcheur, the head coach of London City Lionesses, has insisted everyone associated with the club is not naive about the size of the step up to the Women’s Super League after reaching the top flight for the first time following …

In a freakish season at the top and bottom of the league, competing incentives for the rest are unusually fracturedSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereAs Eddie Howe delivered his post-match press conference after Newcastle’s draw against Brighton on Sunday, Chelsea, his club’s rivals for Champions League qualification, took an early lead against …

New research has shown there was a positive impact during London 2012 but the legacy effects appear to be short-livedDoes hosting an Olympics really improve our wellbeing? If so, by how much - and for how long? Are we really happier when Team GB win gold medals? And are the lofty claims of politicians that London 2012 would make us healthier borne out by the …

From flop in Manchester to prince of Seville, flying winger is rivalling his new best friend for title of La Liga’s finest playerAntony Matheus dos Santos has played football with some bad men. Raised in Inferninho (Little Hell), a favela outside São Paulo, the way the Real Betis winger tells it, he grew up without shoes to play in or a bed of his own to …

Supporters gather in city centre to celebrate promotion Paraag Marathe: ‘I hope I can never forget this moment’Leeds United’s chair, Paraag Marathe, has outlined his desire to see the club become “one of the best in all of Europe” as fans enjoyed the open-top bus parade to celebrate promotion to the Premier League.Leeds city centre came to a …

Concept may help revolutionise global horseracing but downplaying the thoroughbreds misses the pointIt was a case of eyes down for marketing buzzword bingo on Monday morning as news emerged that a dozen leading riders, including Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore, William Buick and Yutaka Take, have signed up to compete in a new international jockeys’ league from …

James Rew was the hero as Somerset roared back to beat Essex by three wickets at TauntonCook’s first over contains an lbw shout, four leg byes and a single. Tick, tock.If you’re anywhere near Taunton, it’s free for children and a fiver for adults. But hurry up! Continue reading...

ATP No 1 has not competed since Australian OpenSinner: ‘For me, last year was very difficult’Jannik Sinner said it feels strange to be back on the tennis circuit after his three-month anti-doping ban but he is happy and setting his expectations low as he returns on home soil at the Italian Open, which begin on Wednesday.“It’s a very low expectation …

Marc Skinner needs a deeper squad for Manchester United’s European project and Chelsea’s unbeaten season continues Liverpool’s interim manager, Amber Whiteley, said last month that it was important the club held on to fifth place in the Women’s Super League. They are now sixth after a 2-0 loss to Everton in Sunday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield, …

Tifo display featured Graeme Souness holding a shotgunPolice check footage of Celtic fan mocking Ibrox disasterScotland’s first minister, John Swinney, condemned an “unacceptable” banner displayed by Rangers fans after police launched an investigation into a giant image of Graeme Souness holding a shotgun.A tifo display in the Copland Stand before …

Injury to Ireland No 8 looks ‘serious’, says Leinster coachAndy Farrell due to name tour squad on ThursdayMaro Itoje’s chances of being named British & Irish Lions captain this week have been strengthened after Caelan Doris – one of his closest rivals for the role – emerged as an injury doubt for the tour of Australia.Doris, the Ireland captain, …

Norris dropped four places trying to pass Verstappen‘I quite like to see Lando aggressive,’ says Andrea StellaLando Norris’s aggressive approach to battling the world champion, Max Verstappen, has received the backing of his McLaren team despite it likely costing the British driver a shot at victory at the Miami Grand Prix.Norris started in second …

Full-back did it all for his boyhood club and is off to a new reality where his game will face increased scrutinyBefore basking in the acclaim and adulation of the Kop when No 20 was sealed two Sundays ago, Trent Alexander-Arnold headed for the suits. There was a warm embrace between the Liverpool star and Michael Edwards, chief executive of football at …

Minute by minute updates on the action at Selhurst ParkAny comments or thoughts? You can email Michael2 min: Williams slides in on Munoz and gets a bang on the head for his troubles. The Welshman, operating at left-back for Forest tonight, is going to be OK to continue.And we’re off at Selhurst Park! Continue reading...

Live updates of the Crucible finale from 1pmDrop Daniel an email with your thoughtsWilliams 6-12 Xintong Zhao is six frames away; there are seven to play in this sesh.Williams 6-11 Xintong (5-65) Zhao secures the frame, then makes double-sure with a red sent to left corner via rest. Meantime, Sean Clayton emails thusly: “From a Sheffieldist perspective, …

LEWIS STEELE: The Reds vice-captain will sign for Real Madrid and commit his future to the reigning champions of Europe and Spain with a long-term deal.

On Monday morning, Alexander-Arnold confirmed his decision to leave Liverpool - having spent 20 years at the club - on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Liverpool fans have branded Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave the club on a free transfer as 'sickening', while a city nightclub claimed it had banned the star ahead of his departure.

JONATHAN McEVOY IN MIAMI: Lando Norris was left screaming at Max Verstappen, and howling at the moon. Nothing can quite click for the British driver as he tries to recover his title hopes.