30 h. ago Ruben Amorim's reaction speaks volumes after Leny Yoro suffers Man Utd injury blow

Ruben Amorim's frustration was etched over his face when Leny Yoro was forced off injured during Manchester United's loss to West Ham with the Europa League final so close

Events

33 h. ago Crystal Palace manager Leif Smerud departs club after WSL relegation

Norwegian leaves Palace after only nine games‘We didn’t get the outcome we hoped for,’ he saysLeif Smerud has left his role as Crystal Palace’s women’s team’s manager after only two months in charge, following their relegation from the Women’s Super League.The 48-year-old Norwegian arrived on 1 March and oversaw just nine games in all competitions, winning one, drawing one and losing seven, concluding with Saturday’s 5-2 loss away at Manchester City on the final day of the WSL season. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago Champion League ambush: Donald Trump called Sir Keir Starmer late at night to discuss sorting a trade deal... while PM's beloved Arsenal was playing

In Downing Street on Wednesday night, not for the first time, Keir Starmer had Europe on his mind.

Sport

4 d. ago Arsenal fan caught on camera calling PSG supporters 'Muslim terrorists' in a string of racist and homophobic slurs

Mikel Arteta 's side were beaten 2-1 at the Parc des Princes as they exited the tournament at the semi-final stage by virtue of a 3-1 aggregate loss. However one Arsenal fan is now at the centre of a storm.

Sport

4 d. ago Alan Shearer slams 'pathetic' PSG vs Arsenal moment that led to apology

Arsenal were beaten 2-1 in Paris on Wednesday evening to see their hopes of reaching a first Champions League final since 2006 dashed - yet one call in the game left former England striker Alan Shearer livid

Politics

5 d. ago Snooker stars call for World Championship rule change as Zhao Xintong wins title

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, but several top stars believe the format of the tournament needs to be changed

Politics

5 d. ago Barcelona star calls Inter ref to be investigated by UEFA after giving them 'every call' in Champions League epic

The former Arsenal boss was quick to criticise referee Szymon Marciniak for his U-turn during the classic Champions League clash

Sport

5 d. ago Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in Preakness Stakes

Sovereignty will not run in Preakness on 17 MayDecision extends seven-year Triple Crown droughtKentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, officials announced Tuesday, meaning there won’t be a Triple Crown champion for a seventh consecutive year.“We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness,” said Mike Rogers, executive VP of 1/ST Racing, which operates the Preakness. “We extend our congratulations to the connections of Sovereignty and respect their decision.” Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago ‘I won the World Snooker Championship and then blew £50,000 on silly buy’

Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championship in 1985, narrowly beating Steve Davis in the final, and it didn't take him long to splash the cash after his Crucible success

Economics

6 d. ago World Snooker Championship winner blew £50,000 on ‘silly' purchase after Crucible victory

Dennis Taylor won the World Snooker Championship in 1985, beating Steve Davis in the final at the Crucible, and spent a huge sum of money on a lavish purchase

Economics

6 d. ago Djokovic at the crossroads: can last of the Big Three push past 36 barrier?

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer won final grand slam titles at the same age. The odds of beating that mark seem long, but the Serbian has always been ruthlessly determinedOn a clear September New York evening in 1981, following a soul crushing loss to John McEnroe in the US Open final for the second consecutive year, Björn Borg disappeared into the night and vanished from the sport. He was only 25. He had accumulated an extraordinary 11 grand slam titles by then, but it left one to wonder how many more championships he could have amassed had he not retired so young. His conqueror that day had a much longer career and played until he was 33. But McEnroe, like Borg, won his last grand slam singles title at 25.Back in those old days of the first phase of Open tennis (which I’ll date from 1968-1985; most of the top pros didn’t start playing the Australian Open regularly until the mid-1980s), players reached their peaks in their mid-20s and winning majors as one approached 30 was consider...

Politics

7 d. ago 'It was humiliating' – Stephen Hendry doesn’t hold back in frank Steve Davis confession

Stephen Hendry is widely regarded as one of snooker's all-time greats, but the seven-time world champion suffered a humiliating defeat in his Crucible swansong and recalled the misery with Steve Davis

Politics

7 d. ago Dennis Taylor calls on Mark Williams to behave himself after tricking World Snooker Champs ref

Mark Williams was trailing 3-1 in the World Snooker Championship final to Zhao Xintong when he faced a pivotal moment after snookering himself, adding a touch of humour to the tense situation

Politics

8 d. ago Steve Davis split from wife after 'horrible' admission and affair with much younger woman

The six-time snooker world champion has become a fan favourite as part of the BBC's punditry team

Events

8 d. ago Fuming Vaclav Cerny explodes after Celtic sub as he attacks Rangers dugout amid fizzing Barry Ferguson reaction

The winger wasn't impressed with Ferguson's call as the champions travelled to Ibrox for the final derby showdown this season

Events

8 d. ago Judd Trump calls on snooker to stamp out rowdy ‘darts atmosphere’ at events

Beaten world semi-finalist unhappy with fan conductOne spectator yelled: ‘Can’t miss that Judd’ during matchJudd Trump has urged snooker’s authorities to act immediately to stamp out rowdy fan behaviour and avoid fostering a “darts atmosphere” at the sport’s biggest events.Trump was visibly annoyed after a spectator shouted “can’t miss that Judd” during a crucial phase of his World Snooker Championship semi-final defeat by Mark Williams at the Crucible. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Liam Scales looks back on pivotal Celtic moment that launched career as he reveals madcap Rangers preparation

72 hours ahead of the Old Firm at Ibrox, the defender has been out fly fishing for some peace and tranquility

Politics

9 d. ago Daylight robbery – Fans unhappy with no refunds after O’Sullivan game ends early

Zhao Xintong’s commanding 17-7 victory was completed with a session to spare.

Sport

9 d. ago Torvill & Dean say 'it's like coming home' in Our Last Dance at Manchester's AO Arena

The Olympic legends and Dancing On Ice judges prove they've still got it 40 years on from their career-defining moment

Politics

1 week ago They shouted 'Up Hamas' on stage, called for Tory MPs to be killed and championed the IRA

The band has been accused of using IRA paraphernalia to make violent republicanism appear cool to a generation lucky enough to be born after the horrific slaughter of the Troubles.

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