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Liverpool win League Cup after Kepa’s shoot-out miss
Liverpool win League Cup after Kepa’s shoot-out miss
FOOTBALL: Liverpool won the League Cup final in dramatic fashion as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to give the Reds an 11-10 shoot-out victory after a pulsating 0-0 draw at Wembley yesterday (Feb 27).
Ukraine says will meet Russia as Putin puts nuclear defences on alert
Ukraine says will meet Russia as Putin puts nuclear defences on alert
UKRAINE: Ukraine said Sunday (Feb 27) it had agreed to talks with Russia after four days of conflict, as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defence chiefs to put nuclear “deterrence forces” on alert. 
Jones urges England to be more ‘ruthless’ after nervy win over Wales
Jones urges England to be more ‘ruthless’ after nervy win over Wales
RUGBY: Eddie Jones said England needed to be more “ruthless” after accepting they had the “rub of the green” in a 23-19 win over Six Nations champions Wales at Twickenham yesterday (Feb 27).
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea as Premier League shows Ukraine support
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea as Premier League shows Ukraine support
FOOTBALL: Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich handed over control of Chelsea to trustees of its charitable foundation yesterday (Feb 26) as Premier League players showed their support for war-torn Ukraine.
Russian troops ordered to advance in Ukraine
Russian troops ordered to advance in Ukraine
UKRAINE: Moscow ordered its troops to advance in Ukraine “from all directions” on Saturday (Feb 25), as the Ukrainian capital Kyiv imposed a blanket curfew after fighting in the city that saw Russian troops pushed back.
England look to Lawes for a lead against Wales after Tuilagi blow
England look to Lawes for a lead against Wales after Tuilagi blow
RUGBY: England hope the return of captain Courtney Lawes will still give an “edge to the team” in a Six Nations clash with champions Wales after Manu Tuilagi was dramatically sidelined from today’s match at Twickenham (Feb 26).
Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis
Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis
FORMULA ONE: The Russian Grand Prix scheduled for Sept 25 has been cancelled in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the sport’s owners Formula One announced yesterday (Feb 25).
NATO deploys response units to bolster defenses
NATO deploys response units to bolster defenses
BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Friday (Feb 25) the alliance was deploying its rapid response forces to bolster defences on its eastern flank in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘justified’, says Myanmar junta
Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘justified’, says Myanmar junta
MYANMAR: The Russian invasion of Ukraine is “justified” and demonstrates Moscow’s position as a world power, Myanmar’s junta said today (Feb 25), backing its major ally and arms supplier.
Conte and Bielsa’s futures on the line, Eriksen set for Brentford bow
Conte and Bielsa’s futures on the line, Eriksen set for Brentford bow
FOOTBALL: Tottenham end a rollercoaster week with a visit to Leeds tomorrow (Feb 26) that could seal the fate of either manager with Spurs boss Antonio Conte hinting he could quit after just four months in the job.
Attacks across Ukraine as dozens die in Russian invasion
Attacks across Ukraine as dozens die in Russian invasion
KYIV: Invading Russian forces pressed deep into Ukraine yesterday (Feb 24) as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv and the West responded with punishing sanctions.
UK PM chairs crisis meeting after Russia’s ’horrific’ Ukraine attack
UK PM chairs crisis meeting after Russia’s ’horrific’ Ukraine attack
UNITED KINGDOM: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday (Feb 24) condemned Russia’s “unprovoked” and “horrific” attack on Ukraine, as he prepared to chair an emergency meeting of top ministers and officials.
UN chief urges Putin to stop conflict for ‘humanity’s’ sake
UN chief urges Putin to stop conflict for ‘humanity’s’ sake
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a direct, impassioned plea yesterday (Feb 23) to Vladimir Putin to stop the Russian military assault on Ukraine “in the name of humanity”.
Liverpool hit Leeds for six, Conte hints at Spurs exit after defeat
Liverpool hit Leeds for six, Conte hints at Spurs exit after defeat
FOOTBALL: Liverpool crushed Leeds 6-0 to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points, while Tottenham boss Antonio Conte demanded talks over his future after their top four bid was rocked by a 1-0 defeat at Burnley yesterday (Feb 23).
Fury says Whyte has signed up for world title clash
Fury says Whyte has signed up for world title clash
BOXING: Reigning champion Tyson Fury said yesterday (Feb 22) that Dillian Whyte had signed a contract that sets up a world heavyweight title fight between the two British boxers.
US sanctions Russia for ‘beginning’ invasion of Ukraine
US sanctions Russia for ‘beginning’ invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden yesterday (Feb 22) announced tough new sanctions on Russia for “beginning” an invasion of Ukraine but said there was still time to avoid war, even as Vladimir Putin signaled plans to send troops beyond Russia’s borders.
Putin, Biden agree in principle to summit on Ukraine
Putin, Biden agree in principle to summit on Ukraine
PARIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit, to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced today (Feb 21) following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert a war.
Man Utd survive Leeds storm to tighten grip on top four
Man Utd survive Leeds storm to tighten grip on top four
FOOTBALL: Ralf Rangnick said Manchester United’s fightback from blowing another half-time lead to beat Leeds 4-2 yesterday (Feb 20) was the “best possible response” his side could give to reports of dressing room unrest.
Last-ditch push to head off Russian attack on Ukraine
Last-ditch push to head off Russian attack on Ukraine
WORLD: Last-ditch diplomatic efforts were underway today (Feb 20) to prevent what Western powers warn could be the imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine and a catastrophic European war.
Kane scores twice as Spurs beat Man City to blow title race open
Kane scores twice as Spurs beat Man City to blow title race open
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s failed pursuit of Harry Kane came back to haunt them as the England captain scored twice to secure Tottenham a stunning 3-2 win at the Etihad which blew the Premier League title race back open.