British No 1 snaps losing streak with 6-1, 6-3 victory
Former coach Mark Petchey returns to her corner
Emma Raducanu enjoyed a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Anastasia Zakharova to reach the last 32 in Indian Wells.
Raducanu arrived at the WTA 1000 tournament on a three-match losing streak and eager to rediscover form after her January split from coach Francisco Roig.
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Forward says all that matters is they keep winning
Saka unconcerned by lower goals and assist tally
Bukayo Saka says he is untroubled by the rising tide of criticism against Arsenal and wants to do one thing and one thing alone – win. The winger marked his 300th appearance for the club with the only goal in Wednesday’s 1-0 victory at Brighton, which moved Arsenal seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. City have a game in hand.
It was an emotional night at the Amex Stadium. Fabian Hürzeler had complained about Arsenal’s timewasting beforehand, the Brighton manager raged about it during the match – as did the home crowd – and he signed off with another blast, saying Arsenal had again taken advantage of the inability of referees to combat delaying tactics.
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The musician reflected on the death of his former One Direction bandmate in an interview with Zane Lowe to promote his new album
Harry Styles has reflected on the death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne in a new interview with Zane Lowe.
“It’s so difficult to lose a friend,” Styles said. “It’s difficult to lose any friend, but it’s so difficult to lose a friend who is so like you in so many ways.”
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Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record
I’m in Austin, where later tonight James Talarico’s campaign will hold its election night event.
The evening will cap a remarkable rise to national prominence for Texas state representative Talarico, who launched a Senate bid promising a “new kind of politics” that roots progressive policy in his Christian faith.
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