Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism
Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico, after criticism of its decision to label it “Gulf of America” for users in the US. The tech giant updated…
I never saw myself as a leader – Arsenal boss Slegers
Renee Slegers made 55 appearances for the Netherlands between 2009 and 2016 Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers says she “never saw myself as a leader” when her playing career was…
Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs
Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is reportedly laying off almost 1,400 employees, about 10% of its workforce. The job cuts signal a pivot for…
Olympic silver medallist Black has heart surgery
Roger Black won Olympic silver in the 400m at the 1996 Olympics behind athletics legend Michael Johnson Olympic 400m silver medallist and two-time 400m relay world champion Roger Black has…
Facilities ‘discriminating’ against female jockeys
The Professional Jockeys’ Association wants quicker action on upgrading facilities The jockeys’ union says “extended delays” to the upgrades of weighing room facilities is “prolonging discrimination” to female jockeys. In…
Three guilty of plot to blackmail family of Michael Schumacher
Three men have been convicted by a German court of trying to blackmail the family of ex-Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher. Yilmaz T, 53, was jailed for three years for…
Right time for a new Red Roses captain – Packer
Zoe Aldcroft (left) will take over from Marlie Packer (right) as England captain Premiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens v Exeter Chiefs Date: Saturday, 15 February Kick-off: 17:30 GMT Venue: StoneX Stadium,…
Review finds RFU pay scheme ‘appropriate’
Tom Ilube (right) who stepped down as RFU chairman in December 2024, chief executive Bill Sweeney (left) and England coach Steve Borthwick An independent review has found the Rugby Football…
I hate letting people down – O’Sullivan on withdrawals
Ronnie O’Sullivan has won 41 ranking events, including seven world titles, since turning professional in 1992 Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has apologised for withdrawing from recent events, saying he…
Trump launches plan to target countries with new tariffs
US President Donald Trump is sharpening plans to hit exports from countries that he says have trade policies that are unfair to the US. On Thursday, Trump signed a memo…