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As for Tottenham, Tudor persists with the 3-4-3 formation that could barely suit his players less. Pedro Porro is plays on the right of the central-defenders, which might work better than Joao Palhinha – Terry Venables always liked a full-back there for their speed on the cover and ability to get forward. In midfield, meantime, Archie Gray – the only player not to shame himself in recent weeks – continues in his preferred position, finally doing what he was bought for while, up front, Solanke returns presumably because he couldn’t be risked in Madrid.

I’m really excited to see how Ngumoha does. I love what I’ve seen of him so far, in particular his desire to attack his man, something you can teach, and his timing, which you probably cannot. As we saw last evening, extreme talent is undeniable.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:34 pm

Kimi Antonelli wins F1 Chinese GP from pole as Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari podium

• 19-year-old beats Mercedes teammate George Russell

• Chaos as McLarens of Norris and Piastri fail to start race

Teenage dreams so hard to beat, and what a moment when realised for Kimi Antonelli as he took his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.

There were tears from the 19-year-old who delivered on his enormous promise in Shanghai, but behind them no little steel as the Mercedes driver demonstrated he is in the world championship fight.

Published: March 15, 2026, 8:58 am

Mikaela Shiffrin closes on overall World Cup title after record-equaling slalom win

• American wins eighth slalom race of World Cup season

• Shiffrin has 140-point lead over Germany’s Emma Aicher

Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin won her record-equaling eighth World Cup slalom of the season on Sunday but her main rival in the overall standings was second to maintain pressure on the American star.

Shiffrin dominated the last race before the World Cup finals in Norway to beat Germany’s Emma Aicher by 0.94 seconds, with Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener a second off the pace in third.

Published: March 15, 2026, 1:24 pm

Abreu’s blast sends Venezuela past Shohei Ohtani’s Japan and into WBC semi-finals

• Abreu’s three-run blast flips quarter-final thriller

• Venezuela reach first WBC semi-final since 2009

• Japan’s 11-game tournament win streak ended

Wilyer Abreu watched the ball leave the park and tossed his bat high in the air. His Venezuela teammates streamed out of the dugout in celebration. The comeback was on, and the win over the reigning World Baseball Classic champion Japan was within reach.

Japan, their 11-game WBC winning streak on the line, held a 5-4 lead in the sixth inning of Saturday’s thrilling quarter-final matchup in Miami when Abreu put his team ahead with the biggest swing of the game: a three-run shot off Hiromi Itoh that sent the loanDepot Park crowd into a passionate roar and helped clinch Venezuela’s 8-5 win and first WBC semi-final appearance in 17 years.

Published: March 15, 2026, 11:17 am

Nerves were meant to afflict Arsenal, but Manchester City lack that energy | Barney Ronay

West Ham draw shows City trying to create a sense of who they are, but Arsenal know their identity even in adversity

Is it still on? Are we still fighting for this title? Do they have to go to West Ham and get something?

Or perhaps this really was the day the music died, a game where Manchester City had 24 attempts at goal without looking like they seriously believed any of them would go in, always going forward, but without any real sense of edge.

Published: March 15, 2026, 10:11 am

Carlos Alcaraz stays positive after winning streak ended by Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells

• Spanish world No 1 falls to first defeat of tennis season

• Medvedev wins 6-3, 7-6(3) to set up final against Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz said he was finding it tough to constantly have a target on his back and was surprised by the level of performance from Daniil Medvedev after the Russian handed him his first defeat of the season at Indian Wells.

Medvedev’s 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over the world No 1 in the semi-finals ended the Spaniard’s 16-match winning run to start the season. World No 11 Medvedev will play Jannik Sinner in the final on Sunday.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:12 am

Expansive Europeans befuddle Premier League elite as set-piece shtick backfires | Jonathan Wilson

Humbled English clubs must realise that what works against the very good turns out to be inadequate against the best

If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail. If the only tool you have is a set play, the solution to everything starts to look like a pre-programmed move based on blocking runs. And perhaps that’s especially true if you’re worn out, knackered by the attrition of a persistent schedule of two games a week against teams who are frustratingly well organised and physically imposing. Think? Dribble? Make a surprising run? Who has the bandwidth for that? Just sling it to the back post and get in the way of the keeper.

Arne Slot had spoken in the buildup to Liverpool’s defeat by Galatasaray on Tuesday of how difficult it is to create chances in modern football, and how set pieces are a way to circumvent the sophisticated defensive setups of most Premier League teams. He is certainly not alone in taking that approach in the Premier League. But the Champions League is not like the Premier League. The crowding of the six-yard box, the full bearhug grappling, the meat wall to block the goalkeeper … it turns out all of those are penalised by European referees, and that is a problem for Premier League teams.

Published: March 14, 2026, 8:00 pm

Scheffler searches for form with Masters looming as Åberg leads the way at Players

• World No 1 sitting outside the top 20 with one round to go

• Åberg takes three-shot lead into final 18 holes at Sawgrass

There is a robotic element to Scottie Scheffler during periods of success but observing the world No 1 in times of adversity is far more intriguing. There is more – much more – to the American than meets the eye.

This is a golfer who was once reduced to tears after a Ryder Cup trouncing. While all charges were eventually dropped, the mere fact Scheffler found himself in a prison jumpsuit before a round at the 2024 US PGA was highly unusual. Last summer, he was filmed in long and histrionic discussion with his coach amid struggles at the US Open.

Published: March 14, 2026, 11:37 pm

Rosenior insists no huddle ‘disrespect’ as Newcastle earn rare win at Chelsea

A first Newcastle victory at Stamford Bridge since 2012, Anthony Gordon their match-winner against the club he was close to joining in 2022. He ran Chelsea ragged all evening. In the stands, Todd Boehly, the co-owner who, when acting as de facto sporting director, targeted Gordon.

“I thought he was magnificent today,” the Newcastle head coach, Eddie Howe, said. “He’s so single-minded and focused on what he wants to do.” Four years on, there may be regret that deal never happened for Chelsea, though there are deeper doubts to consider, including the current team’s stall under Liam Rosenior.

Published: March 14, 2026, 7:42 pm

Manchester United sink Aston Villa to tighten grip on Champions League spot

On 71 minutes came a classic Manchester United riposte, via Matheus Cunha, to Ross Barkley’s equaliser moments before. From around halfway, the peerless Bruno Fernandes glanced up and steered the ball through an inside left channel for Cunha. United’s No 10 galloped forward and as Emiliano Martínez loomed large the Brazilian’s curled finish was a peach that kissed the far right of the net, Cunha stepping forward before the Stretford End to soak up the ecstatic adoration.

Fernandes’ assist was his second of the contest and 16th in total in the Premier League: a record for United, this term’s competition high, and a latest argument for him winning the player of the season awards.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:13 pm

Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United: Women’s League Cup final – live reaction

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A minute’s silence is held for the Oxford Utd academy player Amelia Aplin and the former Chelsea goalkeeper Amy Carr. Aplin, just 15, died during an academy match last week. Carr, 34, died after losing her battle with cancer.

Sonia Bompastor and Marc Skinner lead their teams out into a rather grey afternoon in Bristol. Kick-off is upon us.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:34 pm

Leeds keep on track for survival despite Gudmundsson red card against Palace

Daniel Farke is trying to stay cool. Having moved to within touching distance of Premier League safety when they beat Nottingham Forest last month, picking up just three points from their last five games could be raising a few jitters among the Leeds supporters. But Farke and his players were the ones celebrating at full-time after earning a point that could be priceless to their hopes of survival in the end.

Had Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from the spot after Will Hughes had gifted them a penalty then things may have looked very different. Up until that point, Leeds had been the much better side as Crystal Palace again struggled against their physical approach. But the sending off of Gabriel Gudmundsson after a comical moment when the referee, Thomas Bramall, briefly forgot that the Sweden defender had already been cautioned changed the complexion of the game.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:27 pm

VAR denies Dan Ndoye and Nottingham Forest in stalemate against Fulham

It seemed, for the briefest of moments, that it was finally Vítor Pereira and Nottingham Forest’s day. Dan Ndoye, the half-time substitute, had burst into the area after the hour-mark and sidefooted perfectly, prompting an explosion of relief at the City Ground.

But the joy at taking the lead against Fulham was swiftly snuffed out as the goal was disallowed by the video assistant referee, denying a side that has struggled so much with the final touch all season. Pereira’s excruciating run continues, still waiting for his first Premier League victory this campaign. He has just four points from his 14 matches in charge of Wolves and Forest.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:17 pm

Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled due to Middle East war

• Game was scheduled for 27 March at Lusail Stadium

• Uefa claims alternative venue could not be agreed on

The “Finalissima” football match between Spain and Argentina, scheduled to be held in Qatar later this month, has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East.

The contest between the current European champions, Spain, and Copa América winners Argentina was scheduled for 27 March at the Lusail Stadium near Doha, which hosted the 2022 World Cup final, won by Argentina.

Published: March 15, 2026, 2:03 pm

WSL roundup: Leaders Manchester City stumble at Villa as Arsenal close on second

• City held to goalless draw at Villa Park

• Arsenal win 2-0 away at London City Lionesses

Runaway leaders Manchester City stuttered in their quest to move closer to the Women’s Super League title as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw at lowly Aston Villa.

Andrée Jeglertz’s side looked disjointed on their return from the international break and the home side had the better chances to take the lead in a dominant first-half display.

Published: March 15, 2026, 2:54 pm

Scottish Premiership: Rangers edge past St Mirren to keep heat on stumbling Hearts

• Tuur Rommens winner moves Gers three points behind

• Hearts lose at Kilmarnock after Celtic see off Motherwell

Tuur Rommens made the difference as Rangers stuttered to within striking distance of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts with an unconvincing 1-0 win over St Mirren.

Hearts’ defeat at Kilmarnock on Saturday night opened the door for Danny Röhl’s team, while second-placed Celtic’s home win over Motherwell earlier in the day also turned the heat up on Derek McInnes’ side.

Published: March 15, 2026, 2:27 pm

Chelsea’s James leads way to win Women’s League Cup against Manchester United

• Final: Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United

• James 19, Beever-Jones 76

Death, taxes and Chelsea women winning trophies. Regardless of their form this season, regardless of an all-but relinquished WSL title, with Manchester City nine points clear at the top of the table, you can never bet against the Blues in a cup final.

If there was a time for Manchester United to get the better of Sonia Bompastor’s side, having twice lost to them in the FA Cup final, it was now. Marc Skinner’s side sit one point ahead of Chelsea in the league, and they have looked in better form.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:32 pm

Manchester United v Aston Villa: Premier League – as it happened

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1 min Villa get forward right away but the first free kick goes to United. Harry Maguire lobs it long, to little effect.

Bruno Fernandes addresses the United huddle, with no ref in the middle. The cameras find Emi Martinez, who was sent off here in May.

Published: March 15, 2026, 4:24 pm

Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal

• Neil Simpson’s skiing silver the only podium finish

• ParalympicsGB failed to reach two-five medal target

UK Sport is set to raise performance targets for the next Winter Paralympics after Great Britain returned from Milano-Cortina with only a single silver medal.

ParalympicsGB failed to hit a reduced target of two to five medals in Italy, with only Neil Simpson making the podium following a second-placed finish in the men’s visually impaired alpine combination skiing. On Sunday Simpson did not finish either of his runs in the VI slalom, putting a final end to hopes of further success.

Published: March 15, 2026, 2:28 pm

‘I’m back to my best’: Lewis Hamilton marks Ferrari revival with Chinese GP podium place

• Hamilton ends long wait for top-three finish with Ferrari

• Max Verstappen says new rules make F1 like ‘Mario Kart’

Lewis Hamilton said he is “back to his best” after he finished third at the Chinese Grand Prix to claim his first podium at Ferrari.

The 41-year-old Briton beat his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after a thrilling duel and praised Formula One for delivering what he claimed was the best racing he had ever experienced.

Published: March 15, 2026, 12:47 pm

Embattled Spurs face Liverpool, Women’s League Cup final, and more – as it happened

Igor Tudor recalled Guglielmo Vicario for Tottenham’s all-important match against Liverpool while Chelsea will bid to defend their Women’s League Cup title

Women’s League Cup final: A little over three hours until kick-off between Chelsea and Manchester United in the Women’s League Cup final.

Sonia Bompastor’s side have a stellar record in finals, sweeping the domestic trophies last season, and they will back themselves to go back-to-back, having won five of the last six encounters against Marc Skinner’s team.

This showdown at Ashton Gate is in line to be Rolfö’s 14th major final appearance. The 32-year-old has been involved in two Swedish cup finals, two in Germany with Wolfsburg, three Copa de la Reina finals, an Olympic final and five Champions League finals, so how does she prepare for the big occasions?

“I usually try, especially when it’s an afternoon or evening game, to do something throughout the day so I’m not only thinking about the game and getting stuck in my head, so I’m trying to [go] grocery shopping or doing something that can distract my mind a little bit,” the two-time Champions League winner says.

Published: March 15, 2026, 12:32 pm

Fatal shooting near Sawgrass delays opening of gates at Players Championship

• Police find suspect after incident near course

• Third round began on time despite delays

Police have captured a man who they say killed two people on Friday night about a mile from TPC Sawgrass. The incident led the Players Championship to delay opening the gates to the public for the third round by a couple of hours.

The St Johns County sheriff, Rob Hardwick, said the suspect, whom he identified as Christian Barrios, shot two people multiple times about 10:30pm on Friday in the parking lot of Walgreens in a domestic violence situation. The store is located about a mile away from the course.

Published: March 14, 2026, 1:29 pm

Former NBA star Chris Washburn reflects on drugs, downfall and second chances

The former No 3 overall NBA draft pick opens up about addiction, homelessness and redemption in a candid memoir revisiting basketball’s cocaine era

When the Golden State Warriors drafted Chris Washburn with the No 3 pick in 1986, it should have been a dream come true. Instead, it might have been the worst thing that could have happened for the 6ft 11in NC State prospect.

“I put on a smile because they were paying me to be out there,” Washburn, a former three-time high school All-American, tells the Guardian. “But I felt alone.”

Published: March 14, 2026, 9:30 am

‘Rugby is growing in America’: Sammy Sullivan on life as a US Eagle, army captain and Lego influencer

As top teams land in New York for world sevens this weekend, the Olympic star discusses her uniquely American story and her sport’s search for the spotlight

On Saturday, World Rugby’s HSBC SVNS lands in New York – well, New Jersey – for two days at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, a short ride from downtown Manhattan. The governing body will be watching keenly, as two days of traditional warm-weather sport are held at the end of a north-eastern winter. In New York/New Jersey on Thursday, it snowed.

The men’s US Eagles are not playing, having lost their place at the top table. But the Eagles women have hopes of a home-soil win after a third-place finish last week in Vancouver, beating France in a thriller after a narrow loss to New Zealand. Coach Emilie Bydwell’s team are third in the season standings, set for Championship tournaments in spring and summer.

Published: March 14, 2026, 9:00 am

USA see off Canada to book World Baseball Classic semi-final with Dominican Republic

• Judge keys early surge as US top Canada 5-3

• Americans advance to face Dominican Republic

• Miller fans side in ninth to seal quarter-final

Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

The US squad rebounded after an 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play left them needing help to advance to this round.

Published: March 14, 2026, 3:38 am