The ‘sentimental’ goalkeeping call that cost Arsenal
There is no hiding place for a manager when your decisions go wrong, and Mikel Arteta’s call to stick by cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will haunt him.
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Trafford ‘sets the tone’, while Kepa suffers ‘a bad moment’
Ex-Manchester City keeper Joe Hart looks at the contrasting Carabao Cup final performances of goalkeepers James Trafford and Kepa Arrizabalaga for Man City and Arsenal, respectively
Prince William keen to build ‘strong and meaningful’ bond with Church
An aide to the prince says his commitment to the Church of England is “sometimes quieter” than expected.
‘You left your kid!’: Americans react to Doja Cat’s dad video
Dumisani Dlamini’s rant about not being a ‘deadbeat dad’ to Doja Cat has made headlines in several big celebrity news outlets.
Guardiola’s dance of joy as Man City pile pressure on desolate Arsenal
Manchester City will hope their dominant Carabao Cup final win piles pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Are you nuts? How pistachios could be South Africa’s next big export
South Africa is eyeing the global pistachio nut market, and the Karoo could be key to its export ambitions…
Tech Leaders Support California Bill to Stop ‘Dominant Platforms’ From Blocking Competition
A new bill proposed in California “goes after big tech companies” writes Semafor. Supported by Y Combinator, Cory Doctorow , and the nonprofit advocacy group Fight for the Future, it’s called the “BASED” act — an acronym which stands for “Blocking Anticompetitive Self-preferencing by Entrenched Dominant platforms.” As announced by San Francisco state representative Scott Wiener, the bill...
Boyhood Man City fan to Wembley winner – O’Reilly’s fairytale continues
Nico O’Reilly will be the pride of Manchester following his man-of-the-match showing in City’s brilliant Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal on Sunday.
‘Six weeks ago I couldn’t even get off the ground’
Molly Caudery reflects on why it means so much to her to have won gold in the women’s pole vault at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says
The full scale of the damages to roads and other infrastructure from rain and flooding in the state must still be assessed, Gov Josh Green says.
Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.
ANALYSIS: Finally, signs of an ANC electoral strategy
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comment that Joburg ‘needs a strong mayor’ is the strongest indication yet that Luthuli House may be planning to impose a national candidate on the regional ANC. At the same time, the party’s march over the weekend offers clues to their electoral strategy.
Has Dundee Utd win left four teams fighting to avoid play-off?
The battle to avoid the Scottish Premiership play-off spot took another turn as Dundee United beat Celtic.
Breaking the brass ceiling — women are the future of the global energy sector
Women are increasingly crucial in the energy sector, with rising leadership roles, yet challenges persist in achieving gender diversity and equity across the industry.
Bezzecchi wins Brazil MotoGP as heat shortens race
Italy’s Marco Bezzecchi’s impressive start to the MotoGP season continues with victory in Brazil in a race shortened to 31 laps due to extreme heat.
GOLF: Bryson DeChambeau the perfect LIV Golf ambassador as its reputation grows
LIV Golf South Africa winner Bryson DeChambeau declared it the best event on the Saudi-backed tour after a spectacular contest at Steyn City drew massive crowds who gave ample support to all players.
Watkins ends goal drought as Villa beat West Ham
Ollie Watkins ends his six-game goal drought, as Aston Villa win 2-0 over relegation-threatened West Ham United.
Forest win sinks Tottenham closer to relegation danger
Spurs remain winless in the league since the turn of the year, as Nottingham Forest sail to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Late Brobbey winner sees Sunderland beat Newcastle
Brian Brobbey scores in the 90th minute for Sunderland as the Black Cats come from behind to beat rivals Newcastle United 2-1 in the Tyne-wear derby at St James’ Park.