San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s number one draft pick in 2023, is expected to miss the rest of the 2024-25 regular season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The Spurs said condition was discovered, external when the Frenchman, 21, returned to San Antonio following the All-Star game […]
Manchester City basically waved the white flag at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night and, without Erling Haaland, lacked belief against Real Madrid from the off. Let’s be frank, it was a shambolic performance from Pep Guardiola’s side, with a real lack of intensity. Part of the pickle City found themselves in was down to the
The phrase ‘se acaba’ – ‘it’s over’ – became the rallying call in Spain in the hours and days after the incident. The Spanish government, Fifa, the United Nations and countless players and clubs condemned Rubiales’ behaviour. Eighty one Spain players – including all 23 World Cup winners – said they would not play for
Heavyweight Daniel Dubois’ world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion has fallen ill. The Briton is under medical evaluation in Riyadh and a replacement is being sourced should the 27-year-old not be deemed fit to fight, according to the Ring Magazine. He is not expected to
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr has been suspended for 25 games without pay by the NBA for failing a drugs test. The NBA confirmed the 30-year-old has tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, which is a banned substance. Portis Jr’s suspension begins when the Bucks host fellow play-off hopefuls the LA Clippers on Thursday
American Claressa Shields is under investigation after testing positive for marijuana following her win over heavyweight Danielle Perkins on 3 February in Michigan. The 29-year-old – who is a three-weight undisputed champion – has been suspended from fighting in the state by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission. Shields tested positive after providing an “oral fluid
Lock George Martin has been ruled out of England’s Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday with Bath flanker Ted Hill replacing him on the bench. Martin, 23, started England’s win over France in round two, but was named as a replacement against Gregor Townsend’s side – initially the only change made by head coach
Britain’s Tom Pidcock sprinted clear on stage two of the Vuelta a Andalucia to claim his fourth victory of the season. After a sharp final climb Q36.5 rider Pidcock launched his sprint with 150m to go, with his former Ineos Grenadiers team-mate Brandon Rivera finishing second. Another ex-colleague, Pavel Sivakov, now riding for UAE Team
Analysis by BBC Sport columnist Fara Williams Darwin Nunez is a frustrating player. When he came in, he became a fans’ favourite just because of the work-rate that he gives. But, on the flip side, his composure in front of goal has never been good. When you are at a big club, it is what
Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will take the gloves and bat at number three in England’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday. Smith, 24, has recovered from a calf injury that ruled him out of the last two T20s and the entire one-day international series against India earlier this month. Phil Salt, who had been England’s
