Horse racing
Lester Piggott: the remarkable career of ‘Old Stoneface’

Lester Piggott: the remarkable career of ‘Old Stoneface’
Britain’s ‘finest’ jockey was also a figure ‘dogged by controversy’
1 Jun 2022
Sam Waley-Cohen: ‘a fairy tale, a fantasy’ at the Grand National

Sam Waley-Cohen: ‘a fairy tale, a fantasy’ at the Grand National
The amateur jockey won his last ever race riding 50-1 shot Noble Yeats
14 Apr 2022
2022 Grand National: runners, tips, odds and how to pick a winner 

2022 Grand National: runners, tips, odds and how to pick a winner
The runners and riders have been confirmed for Saturday’s race at Aintree
8 Apr 2022
Torquator Tasso: an outstanding German with an Italian name

Torquator Tasso: an outstanding German with an Italian name
The 80-1 shot upset the bookies with a stunning run at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
8 Oct 2021
Why are thousands of racehorses being shot?

Why are thousands of racehorses being shot?
Racing braces itself for backlash as documentary appears to show widespread maltreatment of horses
19 Jul 2021
‘Super League chucked a grenade at the EPL - well, chuck one back’

‘Super League chucked a grenade at the EPL - well, chuck one back’
News and reactions from the world of sport, including cricket’s ‘logistical headaches’, and Ryan Mason’s appointment at Spurs
20 Apr 2021
Rachael Blackmore has ‘changed the future’ of horse racing 

Rachael Blackmore has ‘changed the future’ of horse racing
News and reactions from the world of sport, including Woods’s praise for Masters champion Matsuyama
12 Apr 2021

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‘Glitz and glamour of the Crucible felt lightyears away’

‘Glitz and glamour of the Crucible felt lightyears away’
News and reactions from the world of sport, including a Juve crisis and North Korea’s Olympic decision
6 Apr 2021
City handed ‘toughest possible route’ to UCL final

City handed ‘toughest possible route’ to UCL final
News and reactions from the world of sport, featuring Minella Indo’s victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup
19 Mar 2021
‘A dark day for the beautiful game’

‘A dark day for the beautiful game’
News and reactions from the world of sport, featuring a £250,000 bet cash out and F1’s fastest street circuit
18 Mar 2021
Is it the ‘end of an era’ for Ronaldo and Messi?

Is it the ‘end of an era’ for Ronaldo and Messi?
News and reactions from the world of sport, featuring Roger Federer and Sonny Bill Williams
11 Mar 2021
Elliott apologises after ‘shocking’ dead horse photo circulates online

Elliott apologises after ‘shocking’ dead horse photo circulates online
Betfair ends association with the Irish racehorse trainer with immediate effect
1 Mar 2021
2020 sports event calendar and TV guide

2020 sports event calendar and TV guide
Golf’s Masters Tournament is rescheduled but the Olympics and Euro 2020 are postponed for a year
20 Apr 2020
Sport shorts: Wisden honours cricket stars Stokes and Perry

Sport shorts: Wisden honours cricket stars Stokes and Perry
Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 8 April
8 Apr 2020
Back pages: Mourinho warned over outdoor training session

Back pages: Mourinho warned over outdoor training session
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 8 April
8 Apr 2020
Sport shorts: Jones extends deal and Barca want Neymar back

Sport shorts: Jones extends deal and Barca want Neymar back
Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 2 April
2 Apr 2020
Sport shorts: NHS accepts hotel offer from Chelsea owner

Sport shorts: NHS accepts hotel offer from Chelsea owner
Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 18 March
18 Mar 2020
Sport shorts: Premier League Hall of Fame ceremony cancelled

Sport shorts: Premier League Hall of Fame ceremony cancelled
Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 16 March
16 Mar 2020
Coronavirus stops sport: what is cancelled or postponed?

Coronavirus stops sport: what is cancelled or postponed?
The Masters golf major, London Marathon, F1 races and Premier League football are affected
13 Mar 2020
Cheltenham Festival: Altior pulls out of Champion Chase

Cheltenham Festival: Altior pulls out of Champion Chase
The biggest week in racing gets underway, but star horse is forced to withdraw
10 Mar 2020
Sports shorts: coronavirus latest, Cheltenham gets underway

Sports shorts: coronavirus latest, Cheltenham gets underway
Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 10 March
10 Mar 2020
Back pages: calls for coronavirus calm as Cheltenham begins

Back pages: calls for coronavirus calm as Cheltenham begins
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 10 March
10 Mar 2020
Sports shorts: Indian Wells cancelled, Premier League fears

Sports shorts: Indian Wells cancelled, Premier League fears
Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 9 March
9 Mar 2020
2019 sports calendar and TV guide: what’s on in December?

2019 sports calendar and TV guide: what’s on in December?
Liverpool take on Flamengo in the Fifa Club World Cup final on Saturday
19 Dec 2019
Sport shorts: England captain Joe Root returns to form

Sport shorts: England captain Joe Root returns to form
Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 2 December
2 Dec 2019
Sport shorts: Djokovic praises ‘role model’ Federer

Sport shorts: Djokovic praises ‘role model’ Federer
Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 15 November
15 Nov 2019
Sports shorts: Klopp vs Guardiola, Melbourne Cup drama

Sports shorts: Klopp vs Guardiola, Melbourne Cup drama
Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 5 November
5 Nov 2019
Sport shorts: Silva charged with misconduct over tweet

Sport shorts: Silva charged with misconduct over tweet
Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 2 October
2 Oct 2019
Sport shorts: Tiger Roll will go for third National win

Sport shorts: Tiger Roll will go for third National win
Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 6 September
6 Sep 2019
Sport shorts: Canelo Alvarez stripped of IBF world title

Sport shorts: Canelo Alvarez stripped of IBF world title
Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 2 August
2 Aug 2019
Sport shorts: Lionesses legend Karen Carney to retire

Sport shorts: Lionesses legend Karen Carney to retire
Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 5 July
5 Jul 2019
Sport shorts: Murray and Williams form Wimbledon dream team

Sport shorts: Murray and Williams form Wimbledon dream team
Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 3 July
3 Jul 2019