MINNEAPOLIS — It’s hard not to look at where Virginia is, from where it was, and not believe there’s something larger at play. The humiliation of last year’s loss to Maryland-Baltimore County, the first-ever for a No. 1 to a No. 16 seed, to this year’s national title game. The way Virginia keeps eking out wins, in ways so mind-boggling the […]

SEVILLA coach Joaquin Caparros has revealed that he has been diagnosed with chronic leukaemia. The 63-year-old made the announcement in the post-match press conference after the 2-0 win at Real Valladolid, but insisted he will remain in charge. In quotes reported by his club's official Twitter feed, Caparros said: "It doesn't impede my work. "I am going about my daily […]

WRESTLEMANIA is back and it is set to be one of the biggest in its history. With matches including some of the biggest names in wrestling on show, WrestleMania 35 will be rounded off with its first-ever Women's Main Event. When is WrestleMania 35? The 35th edition of the wrestling showdown will take place on Sunday, April 7. It will […]

PLUMPTON 2.15 DON DES FOSSES can be forgiven one poor run at Stratford last time given how close he went when second at Sedgefield the race before. He has no issues with this trip and looks on a fair mark with new headgear applied. Finnegan’s Garden won well at nearby Fontwell last time and should run well again despite the […]

BARRY GERAGHTY hopes to return to action in time for the Galway Festival after breaking his leg at Aintree. The top jock took a tumble in the Topham on Friday afternoon and was immediately rushed to hospital. Initial hopes were high that his injury was superficial, but further tests revealed a fracture of the lower leg. The fall means Geraghty […]

BALTIMORE — Domingo German made the Yankees rotation in part because of injuries to Luis Severino and CC Sabathia. The right-hander has done his part to stick around. After he allowed just one hit and an unearned run in his season debut against Detroit last week, German retired the first 13 Orioles he faced on Sunday at Camden Yards and […]

Mark Matthews scored twice and added two assists to power the Saskatchewan Rush (7-6) past the Colorado Mammoth (6-8) 9-7 on Saturday in National Lacrosse League (NLL) action. Ryan Keenan and Robert Church had two goals apiece for the Rush, while Ben McIntosh, Jeff Shattler and Scott Campbell rounded out the attack. Adam Shute made 25 saves for the win. […]

IT'S been a magical week for the Bankers column, with a near £250 profit recorded. The Flat season's now getting back into full swing and I sense some more winners on the horizon. Redcar 4.00 On The Line – Has improved with every run since the turn of the year and bolted up in a decent race for the grade at […]

ARSENAL have been dealt a huge blow in the Premier League run in after Sokratis received a two-match-ban against Everton. The Greek defender added to the Gunners' defensive woes when he was booked for a needless challenge on Dominic Calvert-Lewin despite the fact the forward was going nowhere. Unai Emery's men are already struggling at the back and had to […]

ARSENAL fans have been reminded of the rules of football after they desperately tried to claim Everton's opener shouldn't have stood. Phil Jagielka scrambled the ball home after panic in the Arsenal box, but it was something in the lead-up that raised questions. Lucas Digne's foot was seen over the line when he took a throw-in – and Gunners fans […]