Tarquin Campbell

The football season is drawing to an exciting climax. Before reading the Champions league quarter final reports below, please spare a thought for this bet placed by an old acquaintance of your correspondent: Before the Carabao cup final defeat to Man City, when there was still talk of an Arsenal quadruple, this lifelong Gooner put a good sized bet at 28-1 on Arsenal winning nothing this season! PSG eliminate Liverpool Paris Saint-Germain produced one of the most dominant performances of...

The 2026 Formula One season began in dramatic fashion at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, a race that not only delivered excitement on track but also introduced fans to a new and controversial era of technical regulations. With brand-new power units and a stronger emphasis on battery energy management, the race quickly became a talking point across the paddock, among drivers, and in the grandstands. On track, the race itself produced plenty of action. Mercedes have emerged as the early...

Elena Rybakina won the 2026 Australian Open women’s title on Saturday with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. The win was big for her. It was her second Grand Slam title after Wimbledon 2022 and gave her a major boost in rankings and confidence. She played well under pressure, keeping her cool even when Sabalenka seemed in control. The backstory to Rybakina’s win is worth a bit of closer examination: The tennis world has always been replete with ambitious and pushy...