“The most important battle is one to conquer yourself.” — Yanni

“A Quitter never wins - and - a Winner never quits.” — Napoleon Hill

“Putting off an easy thing makes it hard, and putting off a hard one makes it impossible.” — George Lorimer

Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudsterUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said Sky News bosses face “serious consequences” in an outburst triggered by questions over fresh revelations about his finances.The Reform UK leader has faced…

Howe rebuilding side after Tonali and Gordon exitsWidely hyped as Amsterdam club’s next De JongNewcastle are close to completing the signing of Sean Steur from Ajax for around £23m. The two-footed central midfielder is only 18 but has been widely hyped as the Amsterdam club’s brightest emerging midfield talent…

Eala loses her first grand slam last-16 match 6-4, 4-6, 6-3Paolini inspired by seeing Federer in Royal BoxAlexandra Eala left Centre Court with her hands shaped into a heart and a simple mantra for her millions of ­followers. “Never say die and play every point like your life depends on it,” she said.The…

British wildcard has no quit in him and fought back to deny Grigor Dimitrov and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finalsWho the hell taught Arthur Fery when to know when he’s beaten? It’s easier to kick nicotine than it is to make this kid quit. He made it through to the fourth round by twice fighting his way back after…

Door is ajar for Rassie Erasmus’ side to surpass All Blacks when leading sides converge on Australia next year The best sports teams constantly look to reinvent themselves. Their core principles remain in place but, crucially, they never, ever stand still. To do so is to risk slipping backwards relative to their…

Our cartoonist looks at the big stories from the World Cup as England reach the last eight but the US slump outBuy David’s cartoons | Some of his favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

The massively multiplayer online role-playing game has grown into a virtual social space and part of daily life for thousands of playersIn a small stone chapel, on the edgelands of a medieval wilderness, two women are getting married. The attenders are draped in rainbow capes, glowing armour and top hats. A scantily…