21 h. ago Arsenal v Lyon: five key factors in the Women’s Champions League semi

Joe Montemurro and Renée Slegers are reunited but can they find a way to stop each other’s array of attacking talent?The former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro, who left the club at the end of the 2020-21 season, returns to the Emirates Stadium when Arsenal host the eight-time European champions Lyon on Saturday in their Champions League semi-final first leg. Montemurro, who led Arsenal to a first Women’s Super League title in seven years in 2019, was previously back in N5 in 2023, where his Juventus team lost 1-0 in the Champions League. Arsenal look very different, on and off the pitch, to the club he left. They upped their investment in and commitment to the women’s side after a review towards the end of Montemurro’s tenure, but a face familiar to him sits in the home dugout. While with Arsenal Montemurro was paired with Renée Slegers on the Uefa coach mentor programme in the early stages of the former Netherlands international’s coaching journey. Montemurro describes her as “a pe...

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1 week ago Nuggets announce shock firing of Malone less than two years after NBA title

Team say decision ‘not taken lightly’Malone was on run of eight straight winning seasonsMichael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired on Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week in the regular season.Also out is general manager Calvin Booth, whose contract will not be renewed. The Nuggets said Malone’s long-time assistant coach, David Adelman, will take charge for the rest of the season. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How Brendan Rodgers views Daizen Maeda's Celtic situation as Hoops hero offers 'saving grace' Jeffrey Schlupp theory

Celtic boss Rodgers has already spoken with Dermot Desmond about enhancing and extending Maeda's deal beyond 2027

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2 w. ago Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik tried to withdraw but referee was out for lunch

Czech won first title but nearly pulled out of openerPhysio visit led to him denying Novak Djokovic in finalJakub Mensik claimed the first title of his career with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) win over Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Miami Open final, but the Czech teenager revealed he had nearly pulled out of the tournament due to inflammation in his right knee.Shortly before his opener against Roberto Bautista Agut, the 19-year-old was on his way to the referee’s room to announce his withdrawal, but found that the official was out for lunch and he visited the physio’s room instead. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brendan Rodgers reveals Dermot Desmond plea over Daizen Maeda deal as Celtic boss insists he 'deserves more'

Rodgers wants to reward the in form hitman and has escalated talks to Parkhead supremo Desmond

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3 w. ago London Irish: 2026 return on course despite death of Eddie Jordan

London Irish: 2026 return on course despite death of Eddie Jordan  BBC.com

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3 w. ago The Eddie Jordan and Dermot Desmond Celtic conversation rewound as billionaire led to title

Legendary F1 team boss Jordan often spoke about his love for the Hoops, and recommended Strachan as Martin O'Neill's replacement

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4 w. ago 'I gave Michael Schumacher his first F1 gig – he left us after just one race'

The late Eddie Jordan gave seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher his big break at Jordan but the German raced only once for the team

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4 w. ago Eddie Jordan gave Michael Schumacher his first F1 gig – but he left after one race

The late Eddie Jordan gave seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher his big break at Jordan but the German raced only once for the team

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4 w. ago When Jordan met Jordan... and became his secret weapon: Inside F1 legend Eddie Jordan's genius role in making Katie Price one of the most famous women in Britain

The Irish F1 rock star, who this week passed away aged 76, is also fondly remembered by Katie Price , who has previously spoken about the maverick helping her rise to fame.

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4 w. ago Eddie Jordan leaves huge fortune to family after F1 legend's death aged 76

Eddie Jordan was best known for Formula 1, but the much-loved Irishman also built up huge investment portfolios over a variety of industries and loved superyachts

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4 w. ago Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, red cards and Eddie Jordan’s side hustle

Have you been watching the football, motor sport, rugby union, horse racing, Formula One, athletics and golf? Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Chris Evans chokes up on air as he announces death of close friend

Chris Evans was left in tears on Thursday morning as he announced the death of his 'close friend' and former Formula 1 boss Eddie Jordan, who died aged 76

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4 w. ago Aston Martin F1 pay special tribute to Eddie Jordan at Chinese GP

Based at Silverstone, the modern Aston Martin Formula 1 team can trace its roots back to 1991 when Eddie Jordan established his own race team, Jordan Grand Prix, at the site

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4 w. ago Jake Humphrey breaks down in tears during emotional tribute to ex

Jake Humphrey spent four years working alongside Eddie Jordan on the BBC's coverage of Formula 1 and the presenter was hugely emotional after his death on Thursday

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4 w. ago Hamilton aims to get closer to McLaren as China hosts the season's first F1 sprint weekend

McLaren’s dominance, Lewis Hamilton’s bid to bounce back after a disappointing Ferrari debut, and the passing of Eddie Jordan have generated headlines as Formula 1 prepares for its first Sprint weekend of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix

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4 w. ago Jake Humphrey breaks down in tears as he gives emotional on air tribute to his former BBC F1 co

Jordan, who ran his own team in Formula One between 1991 and 2005 - before continuing to be involved in the sport as a broadcaster for the BBC and Channel 4 -lost his cancer battle on Friday.

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4 w. ago Christian Horner reveals first thing Eddie Jordan said to him in tribute to F1 legend

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has paid tribute to Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan, who tragically died at the age of 76 after battling bladder and prostate cancer

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4 w. ago Eddie Jordan was one of F1’s biggest characters, we’re all going to miss him | Johnny Herbert

The wheeler-dealer side of him was wonderful and he was always thinking outside the box to get the best out of peopleI still remember when Eddie Jordan and I met at the end of 1986 at a motorsport awards dinner. He approached me and asked if anyone had spoken to me about driving for them the following year. I told him no one had and so on the back of a napkin, before the end of the awards, we agreed to come together for 1987 when we would go on to win the Formula 3 British Championship together.I still believe if he hadn’t given me that chance in Formula 3, I’m not quite sure I’d have had that success or would have got to Formula One without him. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago David Coulthard recalls Eddie Jordan 'madness' in heartbreaking goodbye message

Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan died on Thursday at his home in Cape Town surrounded by his family after months of battling 'aggressive' bladder and prostate cancer

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