1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (511+ words) Elena Rybakina proved herself to be the undisputed world number one after claiming her first US Open title. The 27-year-old from Kazakhstan knew she would be top of the rankings from Monday, overtaking her opponent Aryna Sabalenka, whatever the outcome…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (772+ words) Mauricio Pochettino has claimed Tottenham should be awarded the Premier League title from 2016-17 campaign. Pochettino guided Spurs to second during that season behind Chelsea, who finished champions by seven points under Antonio Conte. Chelsea have since been charged by the…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (614+ words) Looking at old press reports, programmes, and even Board Minutes, one marvels at how little has changed in football in so many areas, but one that has is the assessment of referees. This was what Swindon directors were asked to…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (715+ words) Commanche Run will forever be remembered for providing a lasting reminder of the brilliance of Lester Piggott in the saddle but the 1984 St Leger also demonstrated the legendary jockey’s ruthlessness out of it. Piggott’s unique ability undoubtedly played a huge…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (733+ words) England piled more pain on Pakistan at Edgbaston, bowling them out for a paltry 133 before Emilio Gay and Harry Brook carried the hosts further into the ascendancy. Josh Tongue claimed four for 42 while Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer shared six…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (531+ words) Oliver Cole is relishing sending Dr Rascal into the lion’s den for the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the end of what will be a busy few days for the Whatcombe operation’s high-ranking juveniles. Just like Eve Johnson Houghton’s…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (565+ words) Tottenham have taken their summer spending spree beyond the £300million mark after completing the transfer of long-term target Savinho from Manchester City. Spurs failed in efforts to sign the Brazilian winger at the start of last season and the 22-year-old went…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (372+ words) A local rider is set to represent England in a prestigious equestrian event. Tim Smith, 63, has been selected to compete at the Home Internationals in Scotland, marking the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition. He will be riding his 10-year-old Arab…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (428+ words) World Cup and KPop Demon Hunters ranges have helped toy giant Lego drive sales up by more than a fifth to hit another record in the first half of 2026. The Danish firm reported a 21% rise in revenues to 41.9 billion Danish…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (265+ words) A debut novel by a retired journalist imagines a football referee strike in England and the chaos it unleashes. Published earlier this month, They Think It’s All Over is the first novel by Andy Sambidge, former editor of the Wiltshire…...