March 28th, 2024

Finals Day tips: Simon Mapletoft’s seven selections

Simon Mapletoft analyses every race on Finals Day on Good Friday, live on Sky Sports Racing, where the best performers of the winter will compete for £1 million.

Aberdeen enter ‘very final stages’ of manager search to replace Warnock

Aberdeen’s search for a new manager is “ongoing” with the club “unlikely” to make an appointment this week, according to chief executive Alan Burrows.

Futurity star Ancient Wisdom given Guineas target ahead of Derby date

Charlie Appleby is likely to point last season’s Doncaster Futurity winner Ancient Wisdom at the Qipco 2000 Guineas as a stepping stone to a crack at the Betfred Derby.

How Klopp’s curiosity has given Liverpool their edge

As the Harvard Business Review puts it, one of the most difficult transitions for leaders to make is the shift from doing to leading. Jurgen Klopp is a fine coach. But he became an even better leader because of his willingness to embrace new people and new ideas.

Prosecutor ‘seeks jail term’ for ex-Spanish FA chief Rubiales

A prosecutor at Spain’s High Court is reportedly seeking a two-and-a-half-year jail term for ex-Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales who kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win.

The mind behind the ‘doped Olympics’

The Enhanced Games has been derided as “a clown show” and “borderline criminal”. But their founder and his backers believe in a future few have foreseen.

Iconic Houghton leaves women’s football in better place

Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the season and the iconic English footballer will leave behind a women’s game that has grown immensely with her help.

How Rice has improved title-chasing Arsenal

BBC Sport looks at Declan Rice’s impact at Arsenal as they prepare to meet title rivals Manchester City.

‘Guilty’ and ‘obsessive’ – sportswomen on disordered eating

British elite sportswomen tell BBC Sport about their experiences of disordered eating and ask what an athlete is ‘supposed’ to look like.

Bamford tests podcast co-host Wilkinson’s free-kicks

Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford meets up with his My Mate’s A Footballer podcast co-host, comedian Joe Wilkinson, for a free-kick challenge.
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