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‘Hard to take’: Sarina Wiegman disappointed as 6-0 win not enough for Team GB Olympic spot – video

Sarina Wiegman said she ‘didn’t know what to say’ to England’s heartbroken stars as they stood in a huddle on hearing the news that the Netherlands had scored against Belgium to knock them out of the Nations League on goal difference and end any chance of Team GB qualifying for the Olympic Games. England looked […]

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Jürgen Klopp, Ange Postecoglou and the Premier League’s era of charisma | Aaron Timms

As clubs at the top of the European game continue to get richer and richer, they are looking for coaches with the one thing money cannot buy The cascade of tributes that followed Terry Venables’s death last week all circled around a single quality that made the former England, Spurs, and Barcelona boss a coach

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UK Athletics to announce record £3.7m loss months before Paris Olympics

Team’s preparation for Games will be unaffected, says chairFront-loaded Nike deal will ease financial plight UK Athletics is set to announce record losses of £3.7m for the financial year after failing to secure a title sponsor or television deal in the buildup to the Paris Olympics. The latest accounts from athletics’ governing body will show

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Vancouver, Vegas or … Dakar? Ranking the candidates for NBA expansion cities

The league has made noises recently about growing beyond 30 teams. But who would get a new franchise? And is a move outside North America possible? The NBA may boast the most talent it’s ever had. There are all-time greats still dominating (LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant) and one-of-a-kind rookies (Chet Holmgren and

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Chelsea’s youth plan is paying dividends while United’s passengers linger

A brave transfer strategy is in play at Stamford Bridge and clubs such as Manchester United should take note It remains to be seen whether Chelsea’s decision to prioritise potential over proven talent in the transfer market is a recipe for success, but one element of their recruitment strategy under the ownership of Todd Boehly

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