Canada’s Cynthia Appiah saved her best performance for last. The Toronto native won a bronze medal at the season-ending World Cup monobob event on Friday in Lake Placid, N.Y., marking her first podium appearance of the season. Appiah, 33, posted a two-run combined time of one minute 59.13 seconds, holding off fourth-place Laura Nolte of Germany […]
Oliver Bearman brought crashing back down to earth on F2 return | F1 | Sport
Oliver Bearman was provided with a reality check in Melbourne on Friday as he ended the Formula Two qualifying session down in P16, while his team-mate Kimi Antonelli finished in P2. The 18-year-old was called up to make his F1 debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last time out, scoring points on debut as […]
England: FA release statement over divisive kit after backlash to St George’s Cross design | Football | Sport
He said: “Obviously, I prefer the original, and my general view is when it comes to our national flags, we shouldn’t mess with them because they are a source of pride, identity, who we are, and they are perfect as we are.” Sunak’s opposition, Starmer, agreed with his stance, insisting that the red and white […]
England legends fear more kit changes with ‘pink ring and three cats’ | Football | Sport
English football legends have hit out at the national team’s new Euro 2024 kit, which altered St George’s Cross using purple and blue stripes rather than the traditional red. The jersey’s release this week has caused outrage with a host of football and political figures calling for the change to be reverted. Both Prime Minister […]
Luke Littler blasted and sworn at by Van Barneveld as huge row erupts | Other | Sport
Van Barneveld continued: “He responded: yes, I only respond to text messages. Whatsapp I’m actually not on. Well fine, I sent a text message: congratulations with Wieze. And then nothing. Fine. Then I’m also a bit done with it. The next time I get asked if I want to do something for him, I’ll pass. […]
Liverpool left sweating as Real Madrid ‘keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold’ | Football | Sport
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation at Liverpool with the defender set to enter his final season at Anfield. Alexander-Arnold’s deal expires in the summer of 2025 and it is claimed that there have not yet been any talks with the England star over an extension. Alexander-Arnold has been one of the […]
Logan Sargeant brutally withdrawn from F1 race by Williams after Alex Albon crash | F1 | Sport
Albon collided with the wall at turns six and seven following a crash on Friday, leaving his FW46 with serious damage to the chassis, engine and gearbox. Sargeant, meanwhile, escaped the opening two practice sessions unscathed. However, due to the absence of a spare chassis, Williams team principal James Vowles was forced to withdraw one […]
Ex-Prem ace Ashley Barnes ‘indefinitely disqualified’ after probe | Football | Sport
Norwich striker Ashley Barnes has been indefinitely disqualified by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) for failing to cooperate with an investigation. He has been placed on the disqualification list alongside his father-in-law and they are banned from entering any premises licensed by the BHA or from associating with any racing professionals. Barnes, 34, made 200 […]
F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton left red-faced after big Albon crash forces awkward decision | F1 | Sport
Lewis Hamilton admitted that his strategy and Mercedes’ changes “backfired” after a disappointing FP2 session saw him finish 18th. The Brit demanded fundamental changes to his W15 after a ninth-placed finish in Saudi Arabia, which Mercedes made in response. However, they did not work as intended and Hamilton faces a battle in tomorrow’s Qualifying in […]