⚽ Barça will win La Liga with a point from 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Follow us over on Bluesky | And email JohnPictures emerging of a fan in the stand with a Jose Mourinho scarf. A plant by the great man?This Clasico win in October put Madrid five points clear. Continue reading...
Heather Knight concludes her record-breaking 320-match career, including 199 as captain, at Lord's. Her legacy extends beyond statistics, marked by the 2017 World Cup win and her instrumental role in the transition to professional women's cricket, despite an elusive Ashes triumph.
Ken Bates, who owned Chelsea FC for 22 years, has died aged 94. He bought the club for £1 in 1982 and saved it from financial ruin, eventually selling it to Roman Abramovich for £17m in 2004. Bates was known for his pugnacious style and controversial decisions.
Linda Noskova, 21, became the sixth Czech woman to win Wimbledon, defeating compatriot Karolina Muchova in a dramatic final. Beyond her victory, Noskova plans to use her platform for environmental causes and helping those in need, drawing inspiration from her upbringing and a volunteer trip to Zanzibar.
Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called into the England squad for their Nations Championship match against Argentina. He replaces the injured Alex Mitchell and has two international caps, becoming England's youngest scrum-half in over 90 years on his 2021 debut.
England rugby coach Steve Borthwick draws inspiration from Thomas Tuchel's approach to managing high-expectation teams, focusing on preparation and continuous improvement. He sees potential in new talent like Henry Pollock and considers tactical experiments, such as using Marcus Smith at scrum-half, to build a more attacking and successful England side for future tournaments.
Marc Marquez secured his 13th win at the Sachsenring circuit in the German MotoGP, his 10th in the premier class. The victory equals records held by Giacomo Agostini and moves Marquez to third in the championship standings.
