Horse racing: more records for Aidan O’Brien as Chester dominance continues

Aidan O’Brien took sole ownership of the record for victories in the Dee Stakes and the Ormonde Stakes on Thursday, thanks to a second double in as many days at the May meeting with Mount Kilimanjaro and Illinois. Both winners were delivered with precision by Ryan Moore to lead in the straight, and within sight of the winning line in the case of Mount Kilimanjaro.Moore’s mount was under a ride and seemingly going nowhere with just over a furlong to run in the 10-furlong Dee Stakes, a trial for the Derby at Epsom next month, but when Moore finally coaxed him through the gears, Mount Kilimanjaro produced a relentless run down the middle of the track to overhaul High Stock a few strides from the post.The winner was cut to around 20-1 for the Derby but, like the runner-up, could switch instead to the French equivalent – the Prix du Jockey Club on 1 June – over the same trip as Thursday’s trial.Mount Kilimanjaro brought up a dozen wins for O’Brien in the Dee Stakes, one more than Barry Hills, who was similarly dominant in the Dee in the 1980s and 1990s, while Illinois’ strong-staying success in the Ormonde took the trainer to seven victories in the race, one more than the now-retired Sir Michael Stoute

British & Irish Lions squad 2025: the chosen 38 players

We profile each player from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland who will compete for places in Andy Farrell’s Test match squads to take on Australia this summerSale and EnglandAge 31 Caps 49 Lions caps 3Back in the England fold after a two-year injury absence. Played in all of England’s Six Nations matches, starting four, winning the nod, as here, over Jamie George, England’s previous captain. Also involved in every Test in South Africa in 2021, starting the first two. A handful around the park with much-improved technical skills.Leinster and IrelandAge 28 Caps 39We thought he might be Ireland’s hooker for the foreseeable when he made his debut in the 2020 Six Nations, a few months after Rory Best retired

AFL invite backlash as they make it up as they go with Willie Rioli case | Jonathan Horn

After a week of threats, statements, weasel words, revelations and negotiations, the AFL finally landed on what they do best – a sanction. Willie Rioli can seize a dead ball, swivel his backside, slalom through a trio of defenders and slam home a goal in about 2.5 seconds. That’s how long it should have taken the AFL to deal with his alleged threats. Instead, in their eternal struggle between being progressive and punitive, they were caught in the middle, swinging in the wind

British & Irish Lions: Pollock in, Farrell out and Itoje captain for Australia tour – as it happened

Time to leave you with Gerard Meagher’s report, plus Michael Aylwin’s pen pics for every player. Thanks for joining me.There are only two Wales players in Andy Farrell’s 38-man line-up – comfortably their lowest-ever total in a Lions squad. Just four years ago, Wales sent 10 players to South Africa while Ireland had eight.2025: Ireland 15, England 13, Scotland 8, Wales 22021: England 11, Wales 10, Ireland 8, Scotland 82017: England 16, Wales 12, Ireland 11, Scotland 22013: Wales 15, England 10, Ireland 9, Scotland 3Here’s the reaction from Northampton as 20-year-old Henry Pollock was selected, along with Fin Smith, Tommy Freeman and Alex Mitchell

Fighting the fear: Jack Draper aiming to let doubt drive his determination

The world No 5 has established himself at the top and, with Andy Murray’s strength coach now part of his team, has sights set on more success in RomeAcross Jack Draper’s monumental run in Madrid, as he demolished everything in his path to reach his first clay-court final at one of the biggest tournaments in the world, it was particularly striking to hear his beaten foes reflect on the qualities that make him so strong. Although they all departed the court overwhelmed by the 23-year‑old, each seemed to struggle with different aspects of his game.Midway through their second‑round match, Tallon Griekspoor could be heard ranting about how little time he had on the ball due to the British No 1’s relentless aggression. Lorenzo Musetti, who has rivalled Draper since their childhood days on the junior circuit, said he was desperately trying to keep the ball from his opponent’s wicked topspin forehand. Others highlighted Draper’s destructive first serve, his excellent defence or his ability to consistently land returns deep

From Brunson to Ant-Man: the players who have defined a wild, brilliant NBA postseason

The NBA was under attack from critics during the regular season. But the playoffs so far have contained shocks, upsets and moments of pure joyWelcome to Act III of the 2024-25 NBA season. It was a rough start for the league this year. People came out of the woodwork to criticize it, offering wild solutions, and pointing out the low early season TV ratings. But then the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and things got real interesting in Act II