Luke Donald named Ryder Cup captain again
Donald led Team Europe to victories in Rome and New York and will now try to secure an unprecedented third straight win at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027
Man United’s Jack Fletcher handed six-game ban for using homophobic slur against opponent
The 18-year-old midfielder accepted the FA charge after insulting a Barnsley player during an EFL Trophy match in October
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WSL’s promotion-relegation playoff will give WSL 2 side home advantage
Fixture will be a first in English women’s top divisionsDates and kick-off times revealed for WSL season finaleThe Women’s Super League 2 side involved in the new promotion-relegation playoff will have home advantage in the one-leg contest, WSL Football has confirmed, with the top-flight side having to play away from home.The first fixture of its kind in …
‘The victim should always be the priority’: how football is failing its anti-racism pledges
As the sport’s governing bodies and social media companies fail in their aim to safeguard, players are forced to fill the leadership vacuum• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. I’m standing in for Nesrine today – and while this newsletter is not, and has never wanted to be, a digest of …
Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher given six-match ban for homophobic slur
Incident took place at EFL Trophy game with BarnsleyPlayer ‘truly sorry for the offensive word that I used’ Jack Fletcher – the son of club legend Darren Fletcher – has received a six-game ban and been fined £1,500 for calling a Barnsley player a “gay boy”, with the Manchester United midfielder apologising for his conduct.Fletcher made the …
New Zealand demolish South Africa to reach T20 World Cup cricket final – live
T20 World Cup updates from Kolkata; 1.30pm GMT start Today’s edition of The Spin | Follow on Bluesky Two in two balls! Ryan Rickelton slashes his first ball – a bit of a long hop in truth – straight to backward point and walks off shaking his head.The offspinner Cole McConchie takes the new ball for only the second time in the competition – and the …
Edwards back at fly-half as Wales make three changes for Ireland
Wales have made three changes for Friday's game with Ireland in Dublin as they bid to end their 14-game losing streak in the Six Nations.
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Fletcher banned for six games for homophobic slur
Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher apologises for using a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban.
Why ripping up set-piece rules would actually be good news for Arsenal
Underhand tactics are not what set Gunners apart in set-piece culture war
Iran footballer fights back tears as she speaks out on war with US at Women’s Asian Cup
Iran’s Sara Didar was visibly emotional as she spoke about her nation’s ongoing conflict with the US
Nat Sciver-Brunt wants England to embrace Women’s T20 World Cup home advantage
England Women have won four of their five major global trophies on their own soil, including a memorable 50-over title success at Lord’s in 2017
Liverpool are wasting time under Arne Slot and pattern of late drama proves it
Liverpool are guilty of looking ‘slow and predictable’ from kick-off, then overly frantic at the finish - and are dropping too many points because of it
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Virgil van Dijk reveals fury in damning assessment of Liverpool’s shortcomings
Liverpool lost to the Premier League’s bottom club as Van Dijk criticised how the Reds made the end of the game ‘chaotic’
Buttler’s form and McCullum’s future: The key talking points ahead of England’s T20 World Cup semi-final with India
England will be aiming to upset the odds when they face hosts India in Mumbai on Thursday
Ex-Liverpool striker Andy Carroll to stand trial after being accused of breaching court order against ex-wife
Andy Carroll is now set to stand trial next year after entering his plea of not guilty
Saudi clubs have a new strategy: buy up France’s best young footballers
Ligue 1 clubs such as Monaco, Rennes, Nantes and Reims need the money – and Saudi Pro clubs are willing buyersBy Get French Football NewsSigning Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté brought eyes to the Saudi Pro League but, in their bid to hold that gaze and avoid a repeat of what happened to the Chinese Super League, Saudi clubs …
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Indian Wells Open: Russians delayed after travel disruptions caused by Middle East crisis
Medvedev and Rublev both miss pre-event exhibitionChallenger event in Dubai cancelled over security alertThe Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev did not arrive at Indian Wells in time to participate in Tuesday night’s southern California exhibition event after they were among those affected by travel disruptions caused by the war on …
The Spin | Going for gold? Why China’s female cricketers may benefit from Olympic aim
The Cricket Research Network was told how the sport is perceived in China and why the women’s side is seen as the national teamThe Cambridge wind had a February chill, and the trees at Fenner’s were still without any spring decoration, but the old bleachers to the side and the pavilion, largely unchanged since the 1980s, were reminders of a new season …
‘It’s a generous deal’: McIlroy’s surprise at Rahm not accepting DP World Tour offer
Spaniard’s stance could complicate Ryder Cup placeLuke Donald confirms he will captain Europe againDust was yet to settle on Luke Donald’s commitment to a third successive stint as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain when Rory McIlroy highlighted the elephant in the locker room.McIlroy, in a sentiment shared by other European players, finds it hard to fathom …