Category: Sports
When was the phrase ‘smash-and-grab victory’ first used in football? | The Knowledge
“Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain last week was the ultimate smash-and-grab victory. When was the phrase first used in a football context?” poses our [more…]
Elina Svitolina upsets Jessica Pegula to reach quarter-finals at rain-affected Indian Wells
Elina Svitolina waited out a three-hour rain delay in the Californian desert to beat fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 and move into the Indian [more…]
Slot sanguine after Liverpool exit in ‘best game of football I’ve ever been involved in’
Arne Slot described Liverpool’s Champions League exit as the finest game of his career after Paris Saint‑Germain stunned Anfield with victory in a penalty shootout. [more…]
Lamine Yamal bamboozles Benfica as Barcelona advance in name of Carles Miñarro
Barcelona qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals in the name of Carles Miñarro, as a journey they began together continued in his absence. On Tuesday [more…]
Alex de Minaur dominant in march to Indian Wells last 16
Australia’s top-ranked tennis player Alex de Minaur cruised into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The world No 10, who [more…]
Jack Wilshere: ‘Arteta was the one. I’d never seen someone coach that way’
If there are nerves when Jack Wilshere walks into the room and sits behind the table emblazoned with the England logo, they are not evident. [more…]
Jack Draper survives scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby at Indian Wells
Jack Draper survived a scare to defeat Jenson Brooksby 7-5, 6-4 and book his place in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at [more…]
‘Sexually inappropriate comments’ aimed at Hinds in Women’s FA Cup tie
The Liverpool defender Taylor Hinds was subjected to “sexually inappropriate comments” from a spectator during the Women’s FA Cup win at Arsenal on Sunday, her [more…]
Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham
This was Newcastle United dealing with a routine chore with maximum efficiency. The exciting stuff, they hope, comes when they return to London with hopes [more…]
‘Not good enough and overpaid’: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attack on United players
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has launched a blistering attack on Manchester United players, stating some are “not good enough” and “overpaid”, referencing Casemiro, Antony, Jadon Sancho, [more…]
