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Roy Hodgson rolls back years on Bristol City managerial return with victory at Charlton

The first Championship match of Roy Hodgson’s half-century-long coaching career was not an easy one to watch but, at the end of it, the Bristol City interim head coach was shrugging his shoulders and smiling. A seesaw second half at Charlton, stuffed full of late chances for both teams, was enough to make even the […]

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Five matches, 16 days, a season to save: Slot’s Liverpool vision faces a defining moment

Starting at Manchester City in the FA Cup, Arne Slot must show doubters his plan for a team in transition can succeed There were more important reasons for Jürgen Klopp’s return to Liverpool last Saturday, but it was apposite his presence reminded Anfield of the unshakable bond and belief they once shared, the joy his

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Harry Kane, England’s Ballon d’Or hopeful, is finally getting the love he deserves | Barney Ronay

Sublime stint at Bayern Munich has made home audiences appreciate a man who isn’t flash or twinkly but is his country’s best footballer Everyone has their favourite mental comfort food, the stuff that makes you feel good in troubled times. Maybe you like baking bread and listening to history podcasts about Nazi atrocities. Maybe it’s

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Timeforshowcasing into Classic contention after Burradon success

Charlie Johnston-trained horse won at prices up to 25-1 ‘I backed her twice, I couldn’t believe how she drifted’ Charlie Johnston picked up a decent bonus on top of the trainer’s share of the prize money after backing Timeforshowcasing for the Burradon Stakes at Newcastle on Friday at prices up to 25-1, and could now

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‘I still have a lot left’: Rory McIlroy on his Masters defence and staying motivated

Northern Irishman bristles at suggestions he has peaked as he returns to Augusta with the same intensity as always It was an opening which depicted more than a decade of toil. “I’d like to start this press conference with a question,” said Rory McIlroy. “What are we all going to talk about next year?” The

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Foakes to the rescue for Surrey as County Championship makes its earliest start

Wicketkeeper hits ton against Warwickshire and impresses alongside Tom Lawes on season’s opening day The County Championship whirred back into life on Good Friday, with 3 April its earliest start in history. By extension, Rory Burns claimed the record for its earliest dismissal, with Surrey’s captain run out 10 minutes into the day’s play at

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