4 hours ago The New York Liberty show investment in women’s sports is simply good business

Five years after playing before crowds of 2,000 fans in White Plains, the Liberty completed a stunning turnaround with a first WNBA title. And the future looks brighter than everFrom the earliest days of the Women’s National Basketball Association, it seemed like winning a championship was only a matter of time for the New York Liberty. A glamour franchise by default, they first reached the doorstep of a title during the league’s inaugural season back in 1997, falling to the Houston Comets in a championship game that was wiped from the headlines within hours by the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. That was the first of five times New York tripped at the final hurdle, including last season’s crushing defeat to the Las Vegas Aces on their home floor. As the years became decades, much li...

Economics

5 hours ago Francesco Totti, 48, says he could play football again but rules out signing for one club

Francesco Totti is embracing "crazy" idea to return in Serie A seven years after retiring because the Roma legend believes there are no good No10s operating in the league

Politics

8 hours ago Fearne Cotton reveals devastating reason she left BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Fearne Cotton has revealed her devastating reason for leaving live radio broadcasts in an openly honest and frank interview with presenter Davina McCall.

Politics

10 hours ago Hacked Juventus account announces transfer of Real Madrid star Arda Guler

The news stunned fans of both Juventus and Real Madrid, before the club’s Italian account confirmed that their channels had been compromised

Politics

11 hours ago Rihanna's beau ASAP Rocky wants to 'emulate Wrexham' and purchase Tranmere Rovers

ASAP Rocky is reportedly set to follow in girlfriend Rihanna's footsteps by investing in an English football club, with League Two side Tranmere Rovers the team in question

Politics

18 hours ago London Leaver: "Folkestone is a different pace, people run everywhere in the city"

Bianca Claessens and family had a long drawn out move away from Wanstead to the coast, but it was worth the wait

Politics

18 hours ago London Leaver: 'Folkestone is a different pace, people run everywhere in the city'

Bianca Claessens and family had a long drawn out move away from Wanstead to the coast, but it was worth the wait

Politics

28 hours ago EastEnders fans stunned as they spot Dot Cotton's iconic secret trend which spanned over 32 years

EastEnders fans are shocked as they notice Dot Cotton's secret Christmas trend which occurred for over 32 years.

Politics

31 hours ago Chris Hoy makes first TV appearance since revealing terminal cancer diagnosis

Chris Hoy has made his first TV appearance since revealing that his prostate cancer is terminal, leaving him with two to four years to live.

Science