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German grandmaster’s vast collection of chess memorabilia to be sold in London

Artefacts include souvenirs from 1972 ‘Match of the Century’ between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer A vast collection of chess memorabilia, including souvenirs from the 1972 “Match of the Century” and considered to be the largest and most important of its kind in private hands, is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in London next month.

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‘We can’t slack off now’: Lampard and Coventry close on return to top after 25 years

A win at Bristol City tightened leaders’ grip at top of the Championship and boosted hopes of top-flight return After securing a fifth straight victory, Coventry City’s players, staff and supporters savoured the moment as one. “We are top of the league,” was the chorus stuck on loop. As Frank Lampard left the pitch with

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: ‘Mourinho has black players at Benfica. How the hell must they feel?’

Former striker recounts experiences of racism at Atlético Madrid but says he ‘didn’t have it as bad’ as Vinícius Júnior The sad thing for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is that the cycle of racism feels endless. It was prevalent in football before his playing days and throughout his career as a prolific striker, and it has

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‘They should have took me at Tottenham’: Warnock savours return to dugout at Torquay

The 77-year-old’s 21st managerial role could be a final act and even if it is brief he will sprinkle the sixth tier with quintessential quips and well-aimed digs There is a specific, restless energy to Neil Warnock that defies the traditional laws of ageing and the modern conventions of football management. At 77, he still

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Sabrina Wittmann: ‘I’ll always be the first woman coaching a men’s team – but I want to be seen as a coach’

There is no tokenism in Ingolstadt hiring a female manager, and the German club’s pioneer recognises the power of her presence in the game Home is indeed where the heart is. On Friday Sabrina Wittmann signed a new deal to stay at FC Ingolstadt, continuing a partnership whose roots go back nearly two decades but

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