Twenty fines to be issued initially over No…

The government has faced intense pressure over gatherings held in and around Downing Street during Covid lockdowns. Senior civil servant Sue Gray has said that many of them “should not have been allowed to take…

The English manager behind Canadas success

Former Sunderland academy coach John Herdman has taken Canada to the World CupIn England, memories of the 1986 World Cup centre around Diego Maradona, the 'Hand of God' and the wonder goal he scored for…

Canada reach first World Cup since 1986

Tajon Buchanan celebrates after scoring Canada's second goalCanada beat Jamaica 4-0 to reach their first men's World Cup in 36 years.Victory in Toronto means Canada are assured of finishing in one of the top three…

Italy destroyed and crushed after exit

Veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini was brought on in the final few minutes as Italy chased the elusive goalItaly legend Giorgio Chiellini said his team-mates were "destroyed and crushed" after losing to North Macedonia and failing…

Italy stunned in World Cup play-offs

Aleksandar Trajkovski's injury-time winner sparked celebrations with the North Macedonia benchEuropean champions Italy will not play in the 2022 World Cup after being stunned by North Macedonia in their play-off in Palermo.Aleksandar Trajkovski picked up…

Detained Griner in good condition

Brittney Griner is a seven-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medallistWNBA star Brittney Griner is said to be in "good condition" after being detained in Russia on drug charges.The American, an Olympic gold medallist…