Arsenal life president Ken Friar dies after decades of service to club

Friar’s association with the club started in 1945 as an 11-year-old messenger following a chance meeting with manager George Allison

Maresca hits back at critics of Man City’s celebrations: ‘Criticised for what?’

Some have suggested that Manchester City should not have celebrated their Premier League win over Liverpool

Australia break Markram resistance to wrap up first Test victory against South Africa

Josh Hazlewood took a six-for to help Australia to victory, while Matt Renshaw continued an outstanding Test by chipping in with two key wickets

Jamie Carragher avoids bankruptcy after settling unpaid tax bill

Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after settling an unpaid tax bill, with a judge dismissing the petition against the former Liverpool defender in court

Very lucky’ Olivier Giroud looks forward to returning to Arsenal with Lille

Arsenal will take on Giroud and Lille tonight in their first Champions League game since the international break

Why Florian Wirtz is Liverpool’s biggest problem

After Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Man City, and their generally poor start to the season, a lot of the blame is being pointed in the direction of Florian Wirtz. Adam Clery analyses whether he is Liverpool’s biggest problem, and what specifically is holding back the £116m man from fulfilling his full potential in Iraola’s side. Click here to become an ACFC member and get access to exclusive videos, members-only community, and discounted merch

England given Jacob Bethell boost as uncapped quartet called up for Australia tour

Bethell is fit to return for an eight-match itinerary in November, with Eddie Jack and Thomas Rew called up

Champions League power rankings: Every team ranked ahead of matchday two

Who are holders PSG’s closest challengers as the competition resumes?

Tennis star destroys racket before smashing drinks container in on-court outburst

Tennis star Alexander Bublik destroyed his racket before smashing a drinks container in his latest on-court outburst at the Shanghai Masters. The world no 22 expressed his anger after losing a close first set to Brandon Nakashima. Bublik lost the first-set tie-break 9-7 and smashed his racket on the ground five times, crushing it. He then walked over to his chair, kicking his destroyed racket, before hitting his hand through the lid of a drinks cooler.

Mullins fined and horse disqualified from Cheltenham race after failed doping test

An independent British Horseracing Authority panel was satisfied none of Mullins nor his staff knew the substance had been administered

Man City and PSG’s strange alliance illustrates modern football’s biggest problem

As geopolitical manoeuvring spills into the sport, Miguel Delaney explains why football has been too slow to act on state influence

Steven Gerrard says Manchester City must be stripped of titles: ‘Make them suffer’

Gerrard captained Liverpool during the 2013/14 season, when they lost the Premier League title race to Manchester City

Mikey Lewis left out of England side for Rugby League World Cup opener

Lewis was chosen ahead of Jake Connor in Brian McDermott’s squad for the tournament

Forget domination of Europe – English clubs face a bleak Champions League future

With the forecast Premier League dominance of the competition yet to come to pass, Richard Jolly explains why worse could be to come for its clubs on the continent

Fiji appoint Springboks World Cup winner Jake White as new coach

White will lead the Pacific Islanders into next year’s World Cup in Australiata

Police name man accused of ‘mocking A66 crash’ at Middlesbrough football match

The crash on A66 killed two police officers and five young men in the early hours of 22 August

Doug Loft, former Port Vale and Gillingham captain, dies aged 39

The midfielder made over 420 appearances in total during his 18-year playing career

Britain’s Richardson sent home from World Championships over misconduct allegations

Richardson has been put under investigation by British Cycling, the national governing body

England’s Jos Buttler on ‘road to recovery’ after undergoing hamstring surgery

He will miss the ODI series in Pakistan and next month’s white-ball tour of Australia

Saracens sack academy player in cricket nightclub fracas after second incident

21-year-old Totoa Auvaa has been released by Saracens

Fabio Wardley relishing return to underdog status for Daniel Dubois rematch

The British heavyweight rivals collide at The O2 Arena on Saturday.

British star set for tough Dmitry Bivol title fight on Fury vs Joshua weekend

Bivol defends the IBF, WBA and WBO light-heavyweight titles against Liverpool’s Callum Smith

WNBA Finals set to be held in a tiny gym due to conflicts

Officials are currently seeking alternative venue for championship games as first choice already taken

Released UFC star feels ‘free of shackles’ after switch to boxing

Page put together a solid UFC run but did not score any trademark KOs, and now he is set to box with Misfits

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for record $14m at auction

The Bulls went on to capture the series in six games, securing the sixth and final championship of Jordan’s Hall of Fame career

Arsenal hit with double blow after freak injuries in post-match cool-down

Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were both injured in the aftermath of the Leeds game on Saturday

Shock Carlos Alcaraz defeat sees Alexander Zverev make history as year-end world No 1

Zverev becomes the first German to be year-end No 1 on the men’s rankings, and the oldest man to accomplish the feat for the first time, after Zizou Bergs downed Alcaraz in Shanghai

Police officer seriously injured as 10 arrested at Liverpool v Man City

Five people were held on suspicion of tragedy chanting at Anfield

Former Arsenal star Jermaine Pennant in court after car insurance blunder

The 43-year-old says he ‘messed up by 10 minutes’ but ‘rules are rules’

Doping protocols under scrutiny after cyclist tested just hours after mother’s death

Valentina Cavallar was visited by doping control officers mere hours after her mother had passed away

England reveal huge list of central contracts as new coaches named

39 players have signed deals with the ECB entering an Ashes and World Cup year

How a karaoke bar in Brighton brought Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury together

Joshua and Fury will finally square off in December, in the most-anticipated British fight of all time

Van Dijk has not changed view on ‘great rivalry’ with Man City despite guilty verdict

The Liverpool captain refused to comment on City’s off-field situation with the rival club appealing against the guilty verdict handed to them by an independent commission over breaching financial rules

Dubois vs Wardley 2: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

Dubois aims to do the double over fellow Briton Wardley, whom he stopped in a chaotic heavyweight-title fight in May

Premier League urged to back football as redemy to tackle depression

Participants under the trial received complimentary match tickets and are met by regular fans prior to the kick-off

Paula Radcliffe defends Hyrox athlete who continued race after soiling herself

Australian Wietrzyk, 24, earned notoriety around the world after she soiled herself mid-race during the Hyrox event in Beijing and carried on

The Man City mess is unsustainable for the Premier League

Following their victory over Liverpool at Anfield, Miguel Delaney reveals that questions are being asked as to whether Man City should even still be allowed to compete in the top flight, with the club ‘in purgatory’ as they await sanction for breaching financial rules

Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years with record-breaking Melbourne run

The 41-year-old said he was ‘happy to run with the gen Zs’ after he broke the course record

Chicago Marathon schedule, elite fields and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the race

The consistent and concerning trend that should worry Manchester United

Man Utd 1-1 Tottenham: Dominic Solanke’s late strike cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo’s opener and saw United give away another lead despite Spurs being down to 10-men

Scotland’s Grant Forrest and England’s Joe Dean tie for lead in Spanish Open

Dean posted a round of six under par to draw level with Forrest on -13 with one round to play

Northampton thump Bath in astonishing 18-try Prem ding-dong

Northampton 71-48 Bath: Ollie Sleightholme ran in a hat-trick in the second highest-scoring game in league history

Brentford continue unbeaten start with draw at Aston Villa

Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford: Keith Andrews’ side have now gone six games without defeat to begin the campaign while Villa’s wait for a home league win continues

10-men Brighton overcome Sunderland to maintain exceptional start to season

Sunderland 0-2 Brighton: Pascal Struijk was sent off shortly after Maxim De Cuyper’s opener but the Seagulls secured all three points

Ipswich score two late goals to claim dramatic victory against Fulham

Ipswich 2-1 Fulham: Abdoul Ouattara and Dara O’Shea snatched the home side the points

Jordan Henderson rolls back the years as Chelsea blow away Bournemouth

Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth: The 36-year-old scored twice in a rampant attacking display at Stamford Bridge

Sublime Matt Renshaw leads Australia fightback in first Test against South Africa

Renshaw made an outstanding 190 as the tourists hit back on the second day

Paul Seixas announces arrival with Il Lombardia triumph after riders protest over

Seixas produced a stunning solo success after the peloton had come together to protest following a number of recent incidents

Alcaraz reveals reason for bold new look after easing through at Shanghai Masters

Alcaraz sported a striking moustache having won his first title since February last week

Man Utd vs Tottenham LIVE: Score and updates from Premier League clash

Spurs desperately need to turn around their form as they travel to Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portugal after walking out on national team

Ronaldo left camp after an argument with manager Jorge Jesus

The Bruno Guimaraes moment that showed why Arsenal remain Premier League favourites

Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: The big-money midfielder struck superbly off the bench as Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds

Arsenal v Leeds LIVE: Latest score and updates from Premier League clash

Can Arsenal bounce back from defeat to Brighton against high-flying Leeds?

All Blacks produce show of force as Australia blown away

New Zealand 50-19 Australia: The hosts surged clear to extend their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 54 Tests

Mikel Arteta insists his conscience is clear over Man City rule breaches

Arteta was assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City from 2016 to 2019

Prince Harry booed as Leicester roar back to beat Gloucester

The royal was a surprise attendee at the Prem Rugby clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road

New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Latest updates as All Blacks battle Wallabies

New Zealand 50-19 Australia: The All Blacks produced a show of force at their Eden Park fortress

How Liverpool v Man City casts awkward new light on Premier League’s big-money model

Manchester City’s trip to Anfield will be more highly charged than ever after the revelations of their financial misconduct, but the meeting of the two sides also highlights different attitudes to money at the top of the Premier League

England take step towards World Cup with play-off win in Greece

Greece 1-3 England: The Lionesses took a while to get going but still go into their return leg with a healty lead

Novak Djokovic suffers first defeat to Hubert Hurkacz three days after Beijing win

Djokovic was unable to replicate his excellent Beijing run at the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai

Mike Ditka, legendary NFL tight end and Chicago Bears coach, dies aged 86

Ditka was the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

What every Premier League manager said about the Man City verdict

Man City’s guilty verdict was the topic on everyone’s lips ahead of the return of Premier League football

Mikel Arteta reacts to Man City verdict by calling for ‘respect’ for process

Arteta worked as City’s assistant coach during the back-end of the period when the club were guilty of financial breaches

South Africa dismantle Australia’s top order to make strong start to Test series

Even without Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s seam attack proved too hot to handle in Durban

Roberto De Zerbi explains surprise Dejan Kulusevski role as Tottenham return nears

Kulusevski has not played competitively in more than 500 days

Xabi Alonso defends Cole Palmer’s England commitment after Thomas Tuchel criticism

Cole Palmer withdrew from the England squad but will be fit to play this weekend

Man United dealt triple injury blow ahead of crucial Tottenham clash

Manchester United will host winless Tottenham on Saturday evening

Man United fans buy new banner mocking Man City trophy drought after guilty verdict

The banner had been a fixture at Old Trafford before Manchester City won the FA Cup in 2011

Saturday horse racing tips: Best bets for Newmarket and York

Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has tips for the big races at Newmarket, plus the featured contest at York.

Greece v England LIVE: Score and updates from Lionesses’ World Cup play-off

England must progress through two play-off ties if they are to qualify for the 2027 World Cup with the first a two-legged affair against Greece

Shaun Edwards to bolster Argentina’s World Cup bid after England stint

Edwards will join Felipe Contepomi’s staff from November

Carrick reacts to ‘unprecedented’ Man City verdict: ‘Thrown up a lot of questions’

Carrick was part of the United team who twice finished runners-up to City during the period covered by the charges

Amateur football club wins £1m Lotto prize after 30 years of trying

Club president Bill Davis said the money would be used to secure the club’s long-term future

Mikel Arteta reveals Declan Rice worry in Arsenal injury update

Rice withdrew from the England squad during the international break and has endured a heavy workload in the last few seasons

Andoni Iraola confirms double injury blow for Liverpool ahead of Man City clash

Andoni Iraola offered reassurance that the injuries were not ‘long-term’ but has ruled them out of the Man City game

Enzo Maresca’s eloquent defence distracts from the real truth about Manchester City

The new Manchester City manager was polished and poised as he faced questions about their misdeeds – but, Richard Jolly wonders, how long can it last?

Strickland suggests he’s ready to leave UFC amid pay dispute

UFC middleweight champion Strickland says his ‘heart isn’t in MMA anymore’

How Pidcock can shed nearly-man tag and step out of Pogacar’s shadow at Il Lombardia

Handed a golden opportunity by Pogacar’s injury, the peloton has largely failed to seize it. Flo Clifford explains what Pidcock must do in the final Monument of the year

Defiant Enzo Maresca makes Man City vow after Premier League guilty verdict

The Manchester City manager, speaking for the first time since the verdict was revealed, emphasised his trust in his employers

Anatomy of a scandal: The story of sandpapergate and how Australia got caught

Australia arrived in South Africa amid simmering hostility and left in disgrace, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But, as they prepare to return to Cape Town eight years on, there remain uncomfortable questions about who knew what

Vincent Kompany ‘proud’ of Man City success despite guilty verdict

Vincent Kompany spent over a decade at Manchester City before leaving the club in 2019

Leeds legend Ryan Hall announces retirement from rugby league

The winger is the second leading try-scorer in Super League history

French NBA star Victor Wembanyama throws support behind school protests

Wembanyama previously replied to a fan on Instagram that he ‘would love to’ join the protests

Who is Nic Maddinson? Australian makes Test return after recovery from cancer

Maddison was diagnosed with testicular cancer in April 2025 but made a comeback late last year

Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group less than two years after takeover

The news was announced on Everton’s official website on Friday

Tottenham star makes unusual Harvard move during injury recovery

Xavi Simons has enrolled in a course at the prestigious university as he works his way back from injury

Liverpool, Man City and a clash that will reveal the Premier League’s new reality

As two rivals meet in a fitting fixture to mark the league’s return after a seismic moment, Miguel Delaney explains why it will set the tone for what could prove a season of chaos

LeBron James sends ominous warning to NBA rivals after impressive 76ers start

LeBron James played his first game for the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night ahead of the new NBA season

Why Man Utd vs Tottenham is more than just a battle of Premier League underachievers

Manchester United return to Premier League action with a foreboding fixture list ahead of them and an even more daunting list of problems, making Saturday’s clash with Tottenham all the more significant

West Ham vs QPR prediction: Championship betting tips, line-ups and odds

The Championship returns on Friday with a London derby and we’ve picked out two betting tips for the game

This is Australia’s best shot at Bledisloe Cup – but All Blacks have a point to prove

High on confidence after beating South Africa, the Wallabies face an injury-hit New Zealand in Auckland in the first of back-to-back Tests

Maresca breaks silence after Man City found guilty of financial breaches

Maresca’s City return to action for the first time being found guilty of Premier League rules when they travel to Liverpool on Sunday

Everton striker avoids ban after admitting to betting breaches

Sheriff must pay a £5,000 fine after admitting to having caused, permitted or enabled 61 bets to be placed on football matches

Friday’s horse racing tips, best bets and odds for Newmarket

Our racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has four selections from Friday’s card at Flat racing’s HQ

Senegal to learn appeal verdict on stripped Afcon title in ‘few days’

The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard arguments on Thursday and will provide a verdict on Senegal’s appeal quickly

Erling Haaland sends message to Man City fans after Premier League verdict

City return to action this weekend for the first time since they were found guilty of found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules

Gianni Infantino secures backing of African football leaders for Fifa re-election

Gianni Infantino intends to stand for Fifa re-election in March

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert reacts to Spygate scandal punishment

Eckert escaped serious punishment for his involvement in the scheme

Jose Mourinho jokes he may be dead before ‘final verdict’ in Man City case

Manchester City were found guilty last week of all financial charges brought against them but have since lodged an appeal

Enzo Maresca all smiles as Man City return to training after guilty verdict

Enzo Maresca will address the media on Friday for the first time since City were found guilty of breaking Premier League rules

Xhaka reveals investigation outcome after admitting to using fake Covid certificate

Granit Xhaka admitted last month that he had obtained a fake Covid certificate

Ceferin wants fourth term as Uefa president after calling for Infantino to quit Fifa

Aleksander Ceferin was first elected as Uefa president in 2016

Lindsey Vonn named in US World Cup team despite uncertainty over future after injury

The American great has not competed since a horror crash during the Olympic downhill race this February

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after playing last Argentina game

Messi retired from international football on Tuesday while Ronaldo’s dispute with Portugal raged on

Why Liverpool and Man City’s defining Premier League rivalry does not need rewriting

Regardless of the Premier League’s verdict on Man City’s charges, Richard Jolly argues there is limited need to question what each club achieved under Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola

Gary Lineker calls on Man City to ‘own it’ and accept punishment after guilty verdict

Lineker has urged the club to accept their fate for ‘the good of the game’

Andoni Iraola sweating over fitness of key Liverpool duo ahead of Man City clash

Iraola says both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are currently injured after picking up problems during the international break

Scott McTominay returns to Napoli training after heart procedure

McTominay was diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia in September

Gary Lineker backs ‘deserving’ Harry Kane to win the Ballon d’Or

Kane matched Peter Shilton’s 125-cap England record against Czechia and scored twice in a 3-0 Nations League win at Wembley

Toone handed late England call-up for World Cup play-off

Toone joins up with the squad after a minor injury to Lucy Bronze

Barry Hearn praises son Eddie for ensuring Fury v Joshua fight happens in the UK

Tickets for the blockbuster 11 December showdown go on sale on Friday

New Australian Open tournament director criticised for ‘Jacob Sinner’ gaffe

Andrew Abdo, who is also the new chief executive of Tennis Australia, later insisted, ‘Of course I know that it’s Jannik Sinner’

Why London Broncos are set for Super League as IMG gradings revealed

The Australian-backed club could benefit from a proposed deal with the NRL

MLS boss urges Harry Kane to follow Messi and Beckham and play in US

Harry Kane shows no signs of slowing down after he marked his record-equalling England appearance with two goals

NZ Rugby takes legal action against NRL over Chiefs name

A new NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea is due to be dubbed the Chiefs

Barrett brothers return as All Blacks make fly-half call for Bledisloe Cup clash

Damian McKenzie wears No 10 for New Zealand as they host the Wallabies in the first of back-to-back Tests

Ex-Spurs defender to stand in Fifa election against Gianni Infantino

Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega intends to challenge Infantino for the Fifa presidency

Will the Premier League ever be the same after City’s guilty verdict?

Are Liverpool about to see the real Alexander Isaak? How long can Carrick last at Man Utd? These questions seem a touch mundane after what we’ve been through in the last two weeks, but the Premier League is back!

The major problems with the Man City appeal and the ‘magic bullet’ they need

Man City have decided to appeal against the guilty verdict in their Premier League financial breaches case but Miguel Delaney explains why they face an uphill struggle and provides a timeline of what comes next

How a farcical China Open finale highlighted tennis’ biggest problem

Injuries and a default meant both the semi-finals and the final in Beijing ended in retirements, a state of affairs summing up how tennis faces a reckoning with its bloated and brutal calendar

Lionel Messi bids tearful farewell to Argentina: ‘The most wonderful thing’

Messi signed off with a goal against Benin as he brought the curtain down on his international career

Jude Bellingham hails Harry Kane as ‘best England player to have worn the shirt’

Harry Kane scored twice and registered an assist on his 125th England cap

Scotland slump to damaging Nations League defeat as Spain survive Croatia scare

Slovenia fought back in the second half to claim a first win in seven meetings with Scotland after goals from Aljosa Matko and Danijel Sturm

Ronaldo’s 2,000-word statement in full after quitting Portugal squad

Ronaldo has outlined his account of what triggered his exit from the Portugal camp

Cristiano Ronaldo issues bombshell statement after walking out on Portugal squad

In a lengthy statement the 41-year-old hit out at coach Jorge Jesus, accusing him of breaking his word

Ian Wright and Roy Keane drenched by Wembley sprinklers during live broadcast

Ian Wright and Roy Keane got a surprise during their live broadcast of England’s Nations League match when they were caught off guard by the sprinklers at Wembley. The pundits were midway through their ITV broadcast on Tuesday (6 October), when the pitch sprinklers unexpectedly activated as the England team prepared to take on Czech Republic. Wright was in the middle of his speech when the unexpected shower hit the studio area, leading to both pundits running for cover.

Martin O’Neill confirms decision to stay on at Celtic after reflection on future

The Celtic manager admitted before the international break that he would reflect on their three consecutive defeats and talk to the board

England v Czech Republic LIVE: Final score and reaction from Nations League clash

England 3-0 Czech Republic: Harry Kane was on song on his record-equalling 125th appearance for the Three Lions

Arsenal face four injury doubts against Leeds after England confirm Konsa setback

There is better news for Mikel Arteta elsewhere on the injury front

Norway boss issues Haaland injury update after striker limps off during Portugal loss

Haaland gestured to Norway's bench that he needed to come off and was replaced in the 67th minute

England confirm double injury blow before Czech Republic clash

Ezri Konsa and Alex Scott have become the seventh and eighth players to pull out of the England camp this international break

Anger, denial, conspiracy theories: How fans cope when their club does wrong

It was confirmed last week that Manchester City have been found guilty of all financial charges brought against them

England name Rugby League World Cup squad as Brian McDermott makes Mikey Lewis call

England will begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on 17 October

Brisbane 2032 logo for Olympics and Paralympics revealed after accidental leak

The cockatoo-inspired logo was inadvertently leaked on social media ahead of time but has now been officially launched, being described as ‘friendly, playful and a little bit cheeky’

The vital change Wardley needs to claim heavyweight revenge against Dubois

The fighters do battle once again after their slug-fest in May, with the winner able to stand tall as the best British heavyweight, despite the magnitude of the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight in December

Silva crowned women’s flyweight champion at UFC 332 as Shevchenko issues warning

Silva beat China’s Wang Cong in a dominant five-round display in the main event in Salt Lake City

Portugal boss opens door for Cristiano Ronaldo return after controversial walk-out

Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal squad last week after being an unused substitute in his team’s first clash with Norway

Israel ‘tried to intimidate’ Ireland amid spitting accusation

A member of Ireland’s coaching staff, Damien Doyle, alleged he was spat at by an Israeli player during a half-time fracas in another ill-tempered Nations League clash between the sides

Erling Haaland sparks huge injury concern as Portugal win without Cristiano Ronaldo

Haaland limped off the pitch in worrying scenes for Norway and Manchester City as his side went down 2-1 to Portugal

Ireland by Israel in ill-tempered Nations League clash behind closed doors

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Israel: Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side were held to a frustrating draw after winning 3-0 in the reverse fixture

Adrian Meronk holds nerve to win Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

The Pole claimed his first DP World Tour title since 2023 with a two-shot victory at St Andrews

Man City beat hapless Arsenal as London City Lionesses rout Spurs in statement win

Lauren Hemp scored twice to leave Arsenal down in 10th after a dire start to the campaign

Sale defy Jacques Vermeulen’s first-half red card to beat Saracens

Sale took a 21-17 victory after a dominant second half despite Vermeulen’s 20-minute red

Britain’s Elfyn Evans ends years of heartache to win first World Rally Championship

Evans, who had been runner-up five times in the last six years, claimed a dramatic victory on the final day

Ireland held to draw by Israel in controversial Nations League match

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side will fulfil the Nations League match, being played on neutral ground in Serbia, a week after the Irish ran out 3-0 winners over Israel

Why is Republic of Ireland v Israel being played behind closed doors in Serbia?

The fixture had been due to be hosted by Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

England call up late replacement for injured Nico O’Reilly

O’Reilly was sent back to Man City for ‘further assessment’ ahead of the Croatia rout and Thomas Tuchel has now called up another left-back ahead of Tuesday’s game against Czech Republic

Novak Djokovic reaches China Open semi-finals with comeback win over Alexander Zverev

The Serb produced a gritty fightback to maintain his astonishing record in Beijing and take a step closer to a first trophy of 2026

Modric ‘ashamed’ after England hand Croatia worst defeat in their history

Former Ballon D’or winner called his nation's performance against England ‘catastrophic’

Eddie Hearn says Dana White ‘completely cooked’ as Fury-Joshua promoter row rolls on

Hearn and White have been at loggerheads over the UFC supremo’s potential involvement in Fury vs Joshua in December

Thomas Tuchel describes one young England player as ‘complete package’

England demolished Croatia 7-0 in their Nations League clash and Tuchel was particularly impressed by one player in his side

Wakefield’s long-awaited Super League success leaves Tom Johnstone wanting more

The 31-year-old scored Trinity’s fourth try at a sold-out Old Trafford as the Yorkshire club beat Warrington in the Super League Grand Final.

How England’s thrashing of Croatia finally produced the blueprint to win big games

England demolished Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League and Harry Kane believes that sent a message to the rest of Europe

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe betting tips, best bets and odds for Sunday at Longchamp

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge gives his selections for the big day at Longchamp, including a tip for the Arc

You can’t write this stuff – Daryl Powell hails Wakefield’s rags-to-riches story

Powell saw his side beat Warrington in the Super League Grand Final.

Wakefield power past Warrington to complete fairy-tale first Grand Final triumph

Warrington Wolves 10-23 Wakefield Trinity: Wakefield roared into a 19-0 half-time lead before holding off Warrington’s fightback to claim glory

Celtic owner targeted by fan protest as he played in St Andrews pro-am

Dermot Desmond was escorted off the course by security at the Alfred Dunhill Links event

Alex Scott: I’ve watched Harry Kane since I was little - he’s ridiculous up close

Scott, 23, made his first England start as Thomas Tuchel’s side demolished a dismal Croatia side 7-0

Keane tips Bellingham to become ‘one of greatest players of all time’

Bellingham was involved in four England goals as Thomas Tuchel’s side put seven past Croatia

England put seven past Croatia to show secret to success under Thomas Tuchel

Croatia 0-7 England: Tuchel’s side never let up on their shambolic opponents to take a huge step towards Nations League qualification

Matthew Jordan with work to do heading into Alfred Dunhill Links final round

Jordan shot the joint-best round of the day but still trails Casey Jarvis by two strokes

Sir Kevin Sinfield delivers trophy to cheers from sell-out crowd at Grand Final

The 46-year-old arrived from St Helens on the final day of his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale challenge.

Rybakina stunned in first match as No 1 as Kartal progresses in China Open

Rybakina was beaten by unseeded Alina Charaeva, who will face Britain’s Kartal in the third round

Fury says he will ask Trump to join him on ringwalk for Joshua fight

Fury is a big advocate of US president Trump and made a surprise appearance at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in July

Fury: Joshua is a ‘bum’ I have to beat to get Usyk trilogy fight

Fury lost to Usyk in back-to-back world title before going into retirement for a fifth time

Bristol knock off champions Northampton in early Prem statement result

Bristol 41-26 Northampton: The Bears made it two wins from two as Louis Rees-Zammit scored twice at Ashton Gate

French cyclist Ronan Auge comes out of induced coma after horror crash

Auge, 22, was placed in a medically induced coma after sustaining serious injuries on stage six of the Tour de Langkawi

England handed Janse van Rensburg fear as Bristol centre injured in worrying incident

Janse van Rensburg was taken off on a stretcher after being knocked out at Ashton Gate

Man United capitalise on Keating error to celebrate 250th game with Liverpool win

Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool: The goalkeeper’s underhit pass allowed Julia Zigiotti Olme to lob home the only goal of the game

England v Croatia LIVE: Score and latest updates from Nations League clash

Can England build on a promising performance as they face Slaven Bilic’s hosts?

Are England fans allowed to attend the Nations League match in Croatia?

England have been drawn alongside Croatia, Spain and Czech Republic in the Nations League

UFC 332: Silva vs Wang start time, undercard and how to watch fights tonight

Everything you need to know ahead of UFC 332

Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters in boost to Zverev’s hopes of world No 1

Sinner has not featured since winning Wimbledon due to a knee injury

India hold off rivals Pakistan to claim Asian Games triumph

Half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma helped the favourites to victory against their fierce foes

Tom Kim earns exemption from military service with Asian Games gold

The South Korean golfer won by three shots in Jpaan

Bath survive another furious Exeter fightback to continue perfect start

Bath 40-34 Exeter: The Chiefs banked two losing bonus points in a pulsating affair

How Donnarumma’s excellence denied Zidane win in first home game as France boss

France 1-1 Italy: French fans were treated to an exciting game at Stade de France but did not get the result they expected, mainly because of the Manchester City goalkeeper’s display

49ers owner suspended by NFL and fined $500k after prostitution arrest

Jed York was arrested in a mobile home park after attempting to pay $160 for sex, police said

England’s Man City players worried about future after guilty verdict, Tuchel says

The situation has been developing throughout the international window where City players Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson and Nico O’Reilly have been part of the England squad

Ex-QB Tony Romo breaks silence after CBS parts ways with NFL announcer

Romo has been on indefinite leave but has now permanently cut ties with CBS

Saracens clarify Brendan Venter role after ‘wine consultant’ claims

The South African took over from Mark McCall in the summer

Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua fight was off three days before press conference

The British super-fight was plunged into doubt less than 48 hours following its long-awaited announcement

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s psychological war has taken an unexpected twist

Fury is renowned for getting in his opponent’s head but a cordial first press conference with Joshua suggests a change in strategy

Jordan survives Piers Morgan ‘sledging’ to move into Alfred Dunhill contention

Jordan, playing alongside the outspoken television presenter, shot a seven-under 65

Sir Kevin Sinfield completes penultimate day of latest MND challenge

Sinfield was cheered into St Helens’ Brewdog Stadium.

Tell us about all your meetings with Manchester City’s owners, Andy Burnham urged

The prime minister was roundly criticised this week after he said he would be ‘really concerned’ if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club in the wake of City being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules

Jordan Pickford defiant amid threat to England No 1 spot: ‘I’m only getting better’

Pickford’s position as England number one is under threat for the first time amid the rise of James Trafford

Who is Rui Pinto? The Man City whistleblower abandoned by Portuguese authorities

Pinto, the hacker who first revealed Man City’s financial cheating, has discovered he will lose his witness protection

Brydon Carse charged by Cricket Regulator over nightclub incident

Carse could face sanction for bringing the game into disrepute

Mondo Duplantis to skip 2027 indoor season to focus on recovery

Duplantis will miss the the European Indoor Championships in Valencia next year

Saturday horse racing tips, best bets & odds for Newmarket

It’s Sun Chariot day at Newmarket and our horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has a tip for the big race, plus several others on the day’s big card.

WTA announces equal prize money with men for combined 1000 events

WTA chair Valerie Camillo branded the development as a ‘major milestone for tennis’

Tuchel reveals stance on picking Man City players for England if club relegated

City could be expelled from the Premier League or handed a massive points deduction after being found guilty of financial breaches

What is the Negreira case? Barcelona pursued over alleged corruption

Real Madrid are ramping up their involvement in the sports corruption investigation concerning Barcelona after sending a ‘50,000-page’ dossier to Uefa

Manchester City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict

The club was found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League

Anthony Joshua: Turki Alalshikh and Netflix want me to lose to Tyson Fury

Joshua pushed hard for the super-fight to be held in the UK, something which Saudi boxing chief Alalshikh says cost him $70m in revenue

Gary Neville says Premier League ‘dragged through the mud’ after Man City verdict

An independent commission found Man City guilty on all charges related to breaching Premier League financial rules

Former boxing world champion Liam Smith charged with GBH

The Liverpudlian, who has been out of the ring since April 2025, was arrested after a man suffered serious facial injuries at a luxury Manchester apartment building

Explained: The complete timeline of Man City’s 115 charges

Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges put to them by the Premier League. But what has lead to this point? Adam Clery breaks down the full timeline of events that has lead to one of the most seismic stories in Premier League history. Click here to become an ACFC member and get access to exclusive videos, members-only community, and discounted merch

Alcaraz reveals five-set stance and offers alternative idea to ease player workload

The world No 3, who has complained about the length and intensity of the calendar, is playing in Tokyo this week

Ivan Toney denies assaulting man at Soho nightclub

The 30-year-old footballer is accused of attacking Saber Da Silva at a nightclub in Wardour Street

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak protected by diplomatic immunity

Mubarak was added to the UK’s list of approved diplomats in 2020

Etihad Airways consider legal options against Premier League after Man City verdict

Etihad Airways have been Manchester City’s main sponsor since 2009 and says it is seeking legal advice against the Premier League following City being found guilty of seriously breaching financial rules

Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua took pay cut for Tyson Fury fight

Turki Alalshikh revealed moving the fight away from New York cost him £53million

Leah Williamson concedes bizarre penalty as Arsenal gift Paris FC late equaliser

Paris FC 2-2 Arsenal: Williamson was deemed to have handled a goal kick from Misa Rodriguez as the visitors let two points slip

Tyson Fury reveals surprise plan to retire after face-off with Anthony Joshua

Fury dreams of revenge against Oleksandr Usyk before a new role outside of the ring in boxing

Ronaldo quits Portugal camp and promises ‘truth’ after reports of rift with coach

Ronaldo did not feature in his side’s win over Norway on Sunday

Alalshikh takes shot at Dua Lipa at Fury v Joshua press conference

Alalshikh said Dua Lipa would not perform because of the slated 2am start time to the fight

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: When do tickets go on sale for heavyweight clash?

The two British heavyweights are finally set to meet

Sir Kevin Sinfield joined by Micah Richards for latest leg of MND challenge

He started at Wakefield and visited the stadiums of Leeds and Bradford before finishing at Huddersfield.

Records tumble as India pull off remarkable run chase against West Indies

Captain Shubman Gill made the fastest ODI hundred as India reeled in 405 in Guwahati

Arbeloa charged by FA after claiming officials ‘would not let Manchester United lose’

Arbeloa made the comments after Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United earlier this month

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘upset with new Portugal boss’ after Nations League snub

Cristiano Ronaldo did not feature against Norway on Sunday

GB’s greatest wheelchair fencer Dimitri Coutya ready to lead next generation

Coutya heads to the upcoming European Championships as the reigning Paralympic, world and European champion and is keen to use his status to help those coming up behind him

Ceferin launches scathing attack at Infantino: ‘The emperor is naked’

Ceferin referenced Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ as he implored clubs to say “enough” and pull their support for Infantino

The Project Longbow revelations buried in Man City’s 40-page verdict

The club are set to appeal having been found guilty on almost every charge

Jamie Carragher says Man City should be stripped of titles and have owners removed

City have been found guilty on the majority of their 115 charges, the Premier League confirmed on Tuesday

Tuchel says he hasn’t spoken to England’s Man City contingent about verdict

Man City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules just hours before the win in Czechia

ECB promises Ashes Test in north until at least 2039 after backlash

Old Trafford and Headingley were snubbed from hosting games against Australia in next year’s series

The unhinged Manchester City response that reveals how far this war will go

City cooked the books and then set about discrediting those who challenged them. Now the damning verdict is in but their war against the Premier League goes on

Ireland boss confirms second match against Israel will go ahead

Republic of Ireland faced Israel last weekend and the two teams are scheduled to meet again on Sunday

Premier League panel rules in Man City’s favour over Elliot Anderson handball call

The handball verdict comes less than 24 hours after Manchester City were found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges brought against them

Copa Independent | The great Man City sham

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney for another impromptu episode of Copa Independent to react hours after an independent commission’s verdict on Manchester City was released, which finds the club guilty of almost all Premier League charges and arranging “sham” sponsorships to inflate revenue by more than £830m over nine years, misstating accounts, concealing finances from auditors and regulators, and repeatedly breaching cooperation duties. Will the Premier League ever be the same again?

Kane believes Gordon and Alexander-Arnold only getting better after La Liga moves

Anthony Gordon and Trent Alexander-Arnold to break the deadlock for England on Tuesday night

Micah Richards ‘absolutely devastated’ after Man City guilty verdict

The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that City had been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges brought against them

Man City CEO calls verdict a ‘Premier League conspiracy theory’ in leaked video

City have until this Friday to appeal the damning judgement handed down by an independent commission

Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham can be England captain one day

Bellingham finished the game with the armband for the second time in four days with the national team

Roy Keane says ‘I’d stick medals in the bin’ after Manchester City charges verdict

The former Manchester United captain said the medals had been won by ‘cheating’

John Stones convicted after missing police speeding letter while playing at World Cup

Stones was at the wheel of a Range Rover when it was clocked by a speed camera going at 43mph on a 30mph road

Red Roses bolster coaching staff with familiar face after Shaun Edwards addition

Exclusive: Matt Ferguson will join John Mitchell’s staff for a second stint with England’s women

Luke Humphries battles past Dave Chisnall at World Grand Prix

Gian van Veen and Gary Anderson were among the night’s other winners in Leicester.

Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals Gordon message that created goal on England return

The right-back celebrated his first appearance under Thomas Tuchel by setting up Gordon’s opener

10-man Scotland made to pay by Switzerland as worrying streak continues

Scotland 0-3 Switzerland: Jack Hendry was sent off just 11 minutes in as the Scots failed to register for a fourth straight game

Man City’s staggering rule-breaking has left the Premier League with only one option

Found guilty on all but one of more than 100 charges, the club’s behaviour casts doubt over an entire era of football. How, Miguel Delaney asks, can they be allowed to remain in the top flight?

Why was Pavel Sulc sent off for the Czech Republic against England?

The hosts were reduced to 10 men during the first half of the clash in Prague

Ian Wright criticises Man City for ‘cheating on an industrial scale’

Fellow football pundit Roy Keane called the news of Man City breaking the Premier League financial rules as bittersweet due to the damage it will do to the league

Could Jack Willis switch allegiance from England to Ireland?

The Toulouse back rower has been voted Top 14 player of the year in each of the last two seasons

Tyson Fury manager provides update on start time for Anthony Joshua fight in Cardiff

Spencer Brown said the start time for the fight is still being negotiated

Premier League statement in full as Man City guilty of breaching financial rules

The Premier League ruled that City wereguilty of the majority of the charges brought against them

Man City respond to Premier League’s ruling of guilt over majority of 115 charges

The club said it was ‘disappointed and surprised’ by the independent commission’s verdict

Man City found guilty of majority of 115 charges by Premier League

Man City strongly maintain their innocence and claim to have ‘a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence’ to defend themselves, but an independent commission has found them guilty of ‘sham contracts’ and misleading accounts

What happens next after Man City found guilty of almost all Premier League charges?

Manchester City have indicated that they will appeal the decision

Czech Republic v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Nations League

Thomas Tuchel’s men lost to the world champions in their Nations League opener but can kickstart their campaign when they face Czech Republic

Ireland football board urged to resign over ‘shambolic’ handling of Israel games

Republic of Ireland opted to play their game against Israel on Sunday, and the two sides are due to face each other again this weekend

NFL faces fan fury over ‘shambolic’ ticket pricing strategy for London game

The Indianapolis Colts are set to face the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend

Luke Woodhouse hopes to ride wave of underdog support after beating Luke Littler

Woodhouse beat the world number one, taking a two-set lead before holding off a fightback.

Simone Biles weighs gymnastics return for LA 2028 Olympics: ‘It would be so much fun’

Simone Biles is considering returning for one final Olympics on home soil

Berlin Marathon winner Assefa undergoes surgery on ‘completely destroyed’ Achilles

Assefa began experiencing pain around the 31km mark and completed the race despite entirely rupturing the tendon

PFA chief defends Palmer after England withdrawal as he hits out at ‘sick’ schedule

Cole Palmer was one of five England players to pull out of Thomas Tuchel’s squad last week

Aston Villa sack manager after just four WSL games with club second bottom

Natalia Arroyo has been relieved of her duties four games into the WSL season

Buttler says McCullum’s Test sacking could boost England’s World Cup hopes

England have claimed series victories over India and Sri Lanka this summer in one-day cricket

La Liga chief says Man City must face ‘strictest punishment’ if guilty

Javier Tebas has spoken out following reports that Manchester City have been found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them

Star footballer and car crash killer dies aged 32

The former England under-18 captain was earlier jailed for 16 months

Bronny James speaks out on father LeBron’s decision to leave him behind at LA Lakers

Bronny and LeBron James spent the past two seasons together at the LA Lakers, but LeBron has now moved to the Philadelphia 76ers

Czech Republic v England betting tips: Predictions, odds and line-ups

Follow our football betting tips as England face the Czech Republic in Prague

Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly miss out on England’s World Cup play-off with Greece

Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone have been two key players for England in recent years

Wayne Rooney ‘wouldn’t accept’ Premier League winner’s medal if Man City stripped

Rooney doesn’t believe his 2011-12 Man United side deserve to be considered Premier League champions even if their Manchester rivals lose the crown

England star ruled out of clash with Czech Republic as Rio Ngumoha called up

Nico O’Reilly missed training on Monday and will sit out the upcoming trip to Prague

NFL and Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins slam Trump DHS over propaganda video

The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border

Hull owner maintains Man City charges as serious as doping at Olympics

Acun Ilicali, who bought Hull in 2022, described any breaches of the Premier League’s rules - if confirmed - as ‘financial doping’

Gianni Infantino makes new funding pledge to Fifa members

Infantino is trying to win favour after his botched World Cup sell-off scheme led to resignation calls

Phil Taylor ends eight-year retirement as he announces shock darts return

Phil Taylor stepped away from the professional darts circuit in 2018

Joe Hart backs chairman after statement on Man City financial breaches

The former Manchester City goalkeeper said he had ‘no reason not to trust’ the club’s chairman

Brazil survive another Australia scare in six-goal thriller

Australia 2-4 Brazil: Tensions boiled over as the Selecao managed to hold off the Socceroos in Brisbane

Bankrupt England legend puts World Cup winner’s medal up for sale

Dallaglio was a key part of England’s World Cup-winning squad in 2003 but has now put his medal, and other rugby memorabiilia, up for auction amid ongoing financial troubles

Pochettino condemns ‘period of deception’ if Man City breached Premier League rules

Pochettino has previously managed Tottenham, Chelsea and Southampton in the Premier League

Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘misinformation campaign’ against Infantino after legal filing

Fifa has accused Uefa of trying to influence its presidential election following their legal filing against Infantino

Man City CEO warns it will take ‘a lot more time’ to settle Premier League charges

News broke on Friday that City had been found guilty of all but one of 115 charges they faced of breaching the league’s financial rules

Ireland undecided over playing Israel for second time: ‘We are all uncomfortable’

The Republic of Ireland opted to play in Sunday’s contentious match after a player vote but will face Israel again seven days later

Luke Littler dumped out of World Grand Prix in stunning first-round upset

Defending champion Littler was beaten by Luke Woodhouse while Michael van Gerwen was also an early casualty in Leicester

The crazy expectation Ben Whittaker can justify to validate Eddie Hearn’s bet

Hearn’s Matchroom remain bullish about Whittaker becoming the face of British boxing, writes Steve Bunce, and with Anthony Joshua entering the twilight of his career, ‘The Surgeon’ bids to dazzle in the ring on Saturday

France snatch dramatic late win as Italy back in business under Mancini

Michael Olise’s 88th-minute goal gave Les Bleus a 1-0 victory over Belgium, while Italy thumped Turkey 4-1 on another night of Nations League action

Thomas Tuchel reacts to ‘must win’ label for England’s Czech Republic clash

Defeat to Spain has started to pile the pressure on the Three Lions in the Nations League

The truth behind football’s much-maligned Financial Fair Play rules

Are the FFP rules Man City are alleged to have broken ‘unfair’ or ‘created by a cartel’? Miguel Delaney explains the reality of financial regulation in modern football

Egypt boss explains shock Mohamed Salah omission amid rift rumours

Mohamed Salah will not play in Egypt’s match against South Sudan on Tuesday

Sir Kevin Sinfield jokes with Princess Royal during latest fundraising challenge

A member of Sinfield’s team suggested the princess may like to accompany them for a leg on a horse.

Irish football chief defends controversial decision to play against Israel

Ireland opted to go ahead with their match against Israel on Sunday following a player vote

The clear priorities England must tackle after turbulent summer

The England men’s side must settle on new central contracts and find balance in selection across three formats, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with opportunities in the Ashes and the World Cup set to define a blockbuster 2027

John McEnroe insists tennis stars must boycott Grand Slams over prize money

Star players have protested this year as they look to receive a larger share of major tournament revenue

England dealt major injury blow as Jos Buttler is ruled out of Pakistan tour

Buttler picked up a hamstring injury in England’s second one-day international against Sri Lanka last week

Britain’s Arthur Fery backed by Tim Henman to improve after Laver Cup experience

Arthur Fery had to settle for a watching front at the Laver Cup but was praised by Team Europe vice-captain Tim Henman.

Odegaard in furious spat with Bernardo Silva during Nations League clash

Odegaard and Silva were previously Premier League rivals when the Portuguese midfielder played for Manchester City

Oktagon just debunked a Dana White myth to show MMA’s true potential

European promotion Oktagon is making MMA in a football stadium fashionable, writes Will Castle in Frankfurt, and the UFC is missing a trick

Former Man City boss Roberto Mancini addresses ‘double contract’ with club

Roberto Mancini managed Manchester City from 2009 to 2013 and won the Premier League title in 2012

Racism allegation by Israel fans towards Ireland’s Adam Idah will not be investigated

Uefa confirmed that an investigation into the incident could not take place as protocols were not followed correctly

Copa Independent | Could this be the end of Man City as we know them?

In an impromptu episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere and Miguel Delaney react to the news that Manchester City are to be found guilty of almost all Premier League charges stemming from the 2018 football leaks revelations.

Donald Trump conducts awkward handshake with Adam Scott at Presidents Cup

The Australian golfer endured a strange exchange on his way to the first tee

The real world consequences of the Man City verdict stretch far beyond football

A defiant Khaldoon Al Mubarak maintained Man City’s innocence despite a reported guilty verdict last week and, as Miguel Delaney details, the CEO holds a pivotal position for the club with repercussions set to be felt beyond sport in the UK and UAE

Jurgen Klopp highlights key error in Germany’s first ever loss to Greece

Klopp is winless since taking on the role of Germany head coach following a draw with the Netherlands and defeat to Greece

Tony Pulis feels ‘cheated’ by Manchester City after Stoke defeat in 2011 FA Cup final

Pulis’ side suffered defeat at Wembley 15 years ago

Caroline Dubois sets sights on undisputed world champion status

British boxer wants to take on WBA title holder Stephanie Han in 2027 before seeking the IBF crown.

Scheffler praised for classy gesture after American fan disrupts Presidents Cup

Scheffler gave a long putt to Nico Echavarria after his opponent had been disrupted by a fan’s shout

Olympic gold medal winner Katy Marchant announces retirement from cycling

The 33-year-old won gold in the women’s team sprint alongside teammates Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell in Paris 2024

Squash chief not taking Olympic spot in Brisbane 2032 for granted

Squash will debut at the Olympics in Los Angeles but its president says the sport will remain flexible in order to secure a place at the following Games in Brisbane

USA captain credits Trump for inspiring comeback victory at Presidents Cup

The USA rallied from three points down to claim a 17-13 win for an 11th straight victory in Presidents Cup at a lively Medinah Country Club following the visit of President Trump

Ireland players protest during Israel anthem in controversial match

The highly-contentious match, which saw Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazuno boycott the Nations League match, saw Heimir Hallgrímsson’s players wear black armbands with the game held on neutral territory in Debrecen, Hungary

Brandon McNulty lands shock world title to end USA’s 33-year wait

Australia's Michael Matthews was second and Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands was third in Montreal, with the American pulling off a superb breakaway to land the USA its first men’s title since 1993

Miserable Wales left bottom of Nations League group after defeat to dominant Denmark

Craig Bellamy’s side went down 2-0 at the Parken Stadium and remain winless in 2026, with the daunting task of Erling Haaland’s Norway next

Alyssa Thompson strikes as Chelsea see off Arsenal in derby

The Blues edged the Gunners and sit joint-second with Tottenham, who thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 earlier, both two points behind leaders Man City

Tom Banton reflects on ‘best feeling on earth’ after his first England century

Banton’s superb 126 from 105 balls was the headline performance in a thumping 223-run win over Sri Lanka.

England end turbulent summer by thrashing Sri Lanka after Banton ton

Banton hit an outstanding 126 to set his side on course for a 223-run win at the Kia Oval, sealing a 2-1 victory in the Metro Bank ODI Series.

Trump rallies USA fans in bid to inspire comeback victory at Presidents Cup

The US President made his fourth appearance at a golf tournament this year in a bid to inspire the hosts, down 10.5-7.5, with the International Team eyeing a rare victory in the competition

Alexander Zverev completes dominant Laver Cup victory for Team Europe in London

Team Europe eased to victory in London thanks to the French Open and US Open champion’s straight-sets win over Learner Tien, with the hosts winning 13-5 over Team World

RTÉ explains decision for reduced Republic of Ireland v Israel coverage

After calls to boycott the controversial fixture, the country’s national broadcaster has opted for slimmed-down coverage of the Nations League match

Sir Kevin Sinfield makes strong start to ‘Grand Finale’ MND charity challenge

Sir Gareth Southgate joined Sinfield, who is aiming to run an ultra marathon every day for seven days.

Liverpool given injury scare as Alexander Isak leaves Sweden camp

Isak has scored four goals in five league matches for Liverpool this season

Erasmus admits Springboks gamble after Australia loss in Perth thriller

The South Africa head coach was gracious in defeat to the Wallabies, who survived a late onslaught from the world champions after going down to 11 men

The surprise problem leaving Man City players staring into an abyss

With the likes of Erling Haaland, tied to the Etihad until 2034, committed to Man City in the long-term, Richard Jolly ponders the instability facing numerous players should a guilty verdict against the club over financial breaches be confirmed

Berlin Marathon 2026 results and times after Assefa and Adola triumph in major

The iconic marathon major saw Ethiopian runners Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola secure wins under the Brandenburg Gate

Tyson Fury casts fresh doubt over Anthony Joshua fight as promoter row escalates

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are due to finally fight each other on 11 December in Cardiff

Jude Bellingham responds to on-field spat with Real Madrid teammate Marc Cucurella

The Real Madrid teammates shared a fierce exchange during the first half at Wembley

Ireland name outfield player as goalkeeper after Bazunu withdrawal v Israel

Bazunu refused to play in the controversial Nations League match, with Uefa rules stipulating that the Republic of Ireland must name three goalkeepers in the Israel fixture

Australia v South Africa LIVE: Latest updates as Wallabies host Springboks

The Wallabies, reduced to 11 men late on, held off a storming Springboks comeback to gather momentum just 12 months before Australia play hosts at the Rugby World Cup 2027

Carlos Alcaraz thrilled with ‘important win’ for Team Europe in Laver Cup

Victory for Carlos Alcaraz over Taylor Fritz helped Team Europe gain a 7-5 lead going into Sunday’s final day.

England’s first-half blitz against Spain reveals Three Lions’ new identity

Spain exposed England’s flaws but also offered Thomas Tuchel something valuable: proof that his team can impose a different kind of football on the world champions

Anthony Gordon reflects on ‘missed chance’ to beat Spain

England manager Thomas Tuchel praised the team for their reaction after the ‘worst possible start’ but admitted mistakes cost them the game

England take positive step but Spain defeat reveals true level they must reach

England 2-3 Spain: A thrilling five-goal contest at Wembley ended in favour of the world champions as substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal showed off Spain’s technical excellence

England vs Spain LIVE: Latest score and updates from Nations League

England play their first game since the World Cup with Thomas Tuchel aiming to impress in the Nations League

The Zoe Harrison moment that broke New Zealand’s hearts as Red Roses escape thriller

England 26-19 New Zealand: England’s fly half scored with the clock dead to snatch a dramatic victory

McBurnie misses golden chance as Pocognoli starts Scotland reign with Slovenia draw

Slovenia 0-0 Scotland: Oli McBurnie and Kieron Bowie both spurned big opportunities as Sebastien Pocognoli had to settle for a draw in his first match since replacing Steve Clarke

Man City chairman releases statement on reports of financial rules breach verdict

Khaldoon Al Mubarak addressed supporters in a letter maintaining the club’s innocence despite reports claiming they will be found guilty of 114 charges against them

Ireland to play controversial Israel Nations League fixtures after player vote

Ireland’s match against Israel on Sunday will go ahead as scheduled

Jordan Cox keen to grab England chance as Jos Buttler leaves ‘big shoes to fill’

England take on Sri Lanka in the Metro Bank ODI Series decider at the Kia Oval on Sunday.

Scotland hunting late winner against Slovenia in first game of Pocognoli era

Sebastien Pocognoli, the 39-year-old Belgian replacing Steve Clarke, takes charge of his first Scotland game as they begin their Nations League campaign

Noel Gallagher reacts to bombshell Man City charges verdict

Oasis star Noel Gallagher is a huge Manchester City fan and attended their derby win over Manchester United earlier this month

Tyson Fury claims heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt

Fury says it is because of a feud between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White.

Ex-Man City chairman says club faces ‘drastic’ punishment

It was reported on Friday that Manchester City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges

Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua fight is off and calls rival ‘yellow-bellied coward’

The long-awaited all-British heavwyeight showdown may be in jeopardy once more after Fury’s proclamation

John McEnroe calls for changes to schedule as injuries affect top stars

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are among a number of leading players who have struggled with injury this year.

Former far-right group member found guilty of murdering Argentina rugby star

A former member of ​a violent far-right group has been found guilty of murdering former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu four years ago in Paris, following an altercation near the Boulevard Saint-Germain.

Brisbane seal three-peat with thrilling win over Fremantle in AFL Grand Final

Brisbane pulled off a comeback victory in front of over 100,000 fans in Melbourne

Liverpool announce new sporting director after Richard Hughes exit

Richard Hughes left the role of sporting director at Anfield earlier this month

How next generation stars can seize rare opportunity to win rainbow jersey

Established stars including Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock are highly fancied to win this Sunday’s road race at the Road Cycling World Championship but rising stars Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas could upset the previous generation with a coming-of-age ride

Press Association sport trivia (27/09/26)

The uncomfortable question facing every Man City fan after seismic verdict

After the Premier League’s reported verdict over City’s alleged breaches across a nine-year period, Ed Malyon highlights a difficult reality for fans in a sport that provokes deep emotions

Till vs Romero: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight tonight

The former UFC title challengers will clash in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Morgan Rogers: ‘I’m disappointed Palmer’s not here but he’s looking after his body’

Interview: Morgan Rogers discusses his friend’s contentious absence from international duty and England’s lessons from a painful defeat by Argentina as they prepare to face Spain at Wembley on Saturday

Internationals stun Team USA with session sweep to take strong Presidents Cup lead

Geoff Ogilvy’s side won every foursomes match on Friday to open up a 7-3 advantage

Mbappe injured scoring France winner as Zidane provides update: ‘It’s not good’

Mbappe will return to Real Madrid after sustaining a knee injury

Carlos Alcaraz takes top billing as Europe dominate first day of Laver Cup

Alcaraz marked his first appearance in London of 2026 with doubles success alongside Jakub Mensik.

Four Premier League clubs eye £200m in compensation over Man City verdict

Widespread reports suggest Man City are set to be found guilty of almost all of the 115 Premier League charges concerning financial breaches, though no confirmation has arrived, with rivals now thought to be exploring the potential for considerable compensation

Rodri responds to Man City charges: ‘Everything was deserved’

The former Manchester City midfielder insists that people cannot take away their achievements

Warrington edge out injury-ravaged Leeds to book Grand Final place

Why Bath defeat showed the problems Harlequins are facing – and why they have hope

Harlequins 17-33 Bath: The hosts showed plenty of pluck even in a game that delivered the expected result at the Stoop

Oktagon pledges yearly MMA stadium shows ahead of 60,000-fan event

Oktagon returns to Eintracht Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park for their 10-year anniversary show this weekend

Arsenal fan Mamdani reacts to Man City verdict over 115 charges

The mayor of New York City is an avid Arsenal fan and has reacted after reports that Man City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges

Celtic and Rangers appeal behind closed doors sanction after Old Firm crowd trouble

Trouble marred the pair’s Scottish Cup clash at Ibrox last seaso

The Man City verdict is an earthquake – what comes next could be even bigger

With Man City expected to be found guilty of most of the 115 charges, the Premier League has a highly significant first victory in one of the most important legal battles in sporting history. What happens now remains complicated. By Miguel Delaney

What would the Premier League have looked like without Man City?

Manchester City are expected to be sanctioned if found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules which could lead to their previous league titles being stripped from them

Everything Pep Guardiola said about Man City’s 115 charges

The club have reportedly been found guilty of 114 charges of breaching Premier League rules

Man City release statement after Premier League ‘verdict’ on 115 charges

City were initially charged in February 2023 and an official verdict is finally imminent from the Premier League

Could Man City be expelled from the Premier League over financial breaches?

Manchester City are braced for heavy sanctions from the Premier League

Can Man City appeal against verdict on Premier League’s charges?

Both sides knew they would have 14 days to appeal the verdict of one of sport’s most historic court cases

Man City timeline: From Abu Dhabi takeover to Premier League charges

The former Premier League champions have strongly refuted breaking financial rules during their dominant run in the world’s richest football league

Man City chairman insists innocence despite reports on guilty verdict

The long-awaited verdict over charges levelled against Man City by the Premier League represents a seminal moment with major repercussions set to be felt in the coming months and years

What are the Premier League’s charges against Man City?

The champions were referred to an independent commission in February 2023 following a four-year investigation

Racehorse to be renamed after complaint over alleged Hitler reference

The horse’s name drew attention after winning his debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racecourse

Cole Palmer warned by Thomas Tuchel over latest ‘missed opportunity’ with England

The Chelsea star has impressed this season after missing out on the World Cup squad, but dropped out of the squad with load management cited as the reason

Jannik Sinner extends injury absence after pulling out of another tournament

Sinner could return at the Masters tournament in Shanghai after confirming his knee ‘is not where I would like it to be’

Chelsea hit with FA charge after alleged discriminatory chanting against Fulham

Chelsea beat Fulham in their opening game of the season but have now been charged by the FA

Kevin Pietersen hints at Ashes role as he opens up on shock England return

Kevin Pietersen has taken on a mentoring role with England’s white-ball team, and has not ruled out being involved in next year’s Ashes

Wrexham’s Hollywood takeover mastermind steps down from club’s board

Ker was instrumental in bringing Reynolds and McElhenney to Wrexham

Kane v Yamal at Wembley is the final twist in a bitter Ballon d’Or race

England host world champions Spain in the Nations League on Saturday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere, where Harry Kane has the chance to stick it to his biggest Ballon d’Or rival – and most vocal critic

Kai Havertz returns to Arsenal for treatment on hamstring injury

Havertz will play no further part in Germany’s Nations League games after suffering a ‘muscle sprain’ in the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands

David Beckham scores £38 million payout thanks to World Cup deals

Deals with McDonald’s, Verizon and Pepsi helped pocket the former England star millions

Premier League brands Fifa governance ‘not fit for purpose’

Gianni Infantino has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks but still plans to stand to be re-elected as Fifa president in March

Carlos Alcaraz demands grand slam change after 3.30am US Open finish

Alcaraz was involved in the latest-ever US Open finish when his match against Ben Shelton earlier this month concluded at 3.33am

Irankunda free kick fires Australia into lead against Brazil

Brazil only managed a last-16 finish at the World Cup which was followed by Neymar’s international retirement

Bob Pettit: St Louis Hawks great who won first NBA MVP dies aged 93

Pettit guided the St Louis Hawks to their only NBA Championship in 1958

‘My best shot so far’: Tom Pidcock leads GB squad at World Championships road race

Tom Pidcock already has two Olympic golds and three world titles, in cyclo-cross and on the mountain bike. This weekend’s Road World Championships offers the 27-year-old his best chance yet to complete an unprecedented set of rainbow stripes, writes Flo Clifford

Ireland player breaks rank and says Israel game should not go ahead

Jason Knight has spoken out about the ‘difficult’ situation the Republic of Ireland find themselves in ahead of Sunday’s game on neutral territory in Debrecen

UK Football Police Unit accused of ‘bringing Hillsborough’ into alcohol debate

A spokesperson for the UK Football Policing Unit ‘it was not our intention to link the issue of alcohol with the Hillsborough tragedy’

Prem Rugby 2026-27: Club-by-club guide and predictions for new season

Who will challenge Northampton for the crown in a World Cup year?

How Federer’s Laver Cup – the Ryder Cup of tennis – brings ‘joy’ to Carlos Alcaraz

Ahead of its ninth edition, taking place this weekend at The O2 in London, Kieran Jackson hears from the players and captains on what makes the Laver Cup unique and special

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii handed new role in Australia team to take on South Africa

Suaalii is shifted on to the wing for the first time by the Wallabies as they face the world champions

Tuchel has realised England’s ultimate challenge and only Spain have the answer

Tuchel has moved on from the World Cup and must now develop an ideology for England to harness ahead of Euro 2028

Scotland’s new era is a genuinely bold step into the unknown

The appointment of the 39-year-old Sebastien Pocognoli is a risk, but one that needed to be taken to breathe new life into the national team

Inside Northampton Saints and how the best club in England plan to get even better

Ahead of the defence of their Prem title, Harry Latham-Coyle went behind-the-scenes to find out what makes Saints special

Luke Littler laments scheduling conflict with Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight

The fight will be on the same evening as the opening night of the World Darts Championship

Israel striker sent off for gun celebration in Nations League defeat to Austria

Saied Abu Farchi was shown a second yellow card during the 3-1 loss to Austria, with Israeli media subsequently claiming the celebration with the corner flag was inspired by snooker

Jurgen Klopp denied debut Germany win as former player Cody Gakpo strikes late

Netherlands 1-1 Germany: Gakpo haunted his former Liverpool manager in stoppage time to cancel out Felix Nmecha’s controversial opener

Cristiano Ronaldo draws blank as Wales edged out by Portugal in Nations League

Portugal 1-0 Wales: Joao Felix’s deflected effort proved the difference for the hosts as Ronaldo had a second-half effort ruled out by VAR

Jos Buttler injury condemns England to shock ODI loss to Sri Lanka

England lost by 16 runs as they failed to chase down a challenging total of 322 after Kusal Mendis’ fine century

Harry Brook switches focus to series decider after England’s defeat to Sri Lanka

England went down by 16 runs after injury struck at a critical moment of their chase.

Arsenal dealt injury blow as Kai Havertz limps off in Germany clash

Havertz was chosen to lead the line in Jurgen Klopp’s first match as Germany manager

Everton and England’s Garner reveals surprise inspiration behind his footballing rise

Garner was on holiday when he finally received a call-up to the senior England squad, having missed out on Thomas Tuchel’s initial selection

Maddie Feaunati recalled as Red Roses prepare for huge New Zealand challenge

Feunati comes in at No 8 for the clash with the Black Ferns at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, while Bryony Field earns a second international start at hooker

Friday racing tips and best bets for Newmarket

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has four selections from Friday’s card at Newmarket

How to watch Laver Cup 2026: Schedule, matches and start times

Everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s exhibition event

Andre Agassi makes punchy statement on relentless tennis schedule: ‘Less is more’

The eight-time major champion was speaking ahead of captaining Team World at the Laver Cup this weekend

Why Barcelona can’t stop scoring without a striker

Barcelona have scored 31 goals in 7 matches, are unbeaten so far this season and are somehow doing all of this without a recognised number 9. Raphinha has bagged 12 goals in this time, so how are they doing it? Archie Corbett takes a look at Hansi Flick’s tactical setup and how he’s set his side up to be the most daunting attacking force in world football currently. Will Barcelona carry this form over past the international break and into the Champions League? Or are the same issues still prominent in their system as before?

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally agree all-British heavyweight blockbuster

A heavyweight showdown that has been over a decade in the making will be screened on Netflix at no additional cost for subscribers.

Anthony Joshua sacrificed ‘millions’ to ensure Tyson Fury fight remained in UK

‘AJ’ will box fellow Briton Fury in Cardiff on 11 December, after Joshua refused to fight in the US

Man Utd put pieces of Old Trafford turf on sale for £125

United are set to move away from Old Trafford in the coming years

Premier League provide update on EFL talks over ‘long-term’ funding

The ‘New Deal’ would result in solidarity payments to the 72 EFL clubs more than doubling

The Tyson vs Holyfield lesson that shows Fury vs Joshua will be worth the wait

Fury vs Joshua is finally happening in December after lengthy talks, but a pool-table incident in 1984 set up the famous world heavyweight title fight between Holyfield and Tyson 12 years later

BetVictor Bonus Code: Get £30 in free bets with BetVictor sign up offer

A guide to the BetVictor welcome offer and what bettors can expect to receive from the bookie

Fury v Joshua promoter confirmed to settle White and Hearn dispute

The legendary British heavyweights will finally meet in the ring in Cardiff in December

Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by male celebrity in his home

Carroll was playing for Newcastle United at the time of the attack, which is documented in his autobiography

Joshua vs Fury is too late – but that’s not the biggest problem behind this fight

Comment: The fight, now official, can no longer crown this generation’s best heavyweight, nor can it crown the best active British heavyweight. Can it even tell us who is better between Joshua and Fury?

Joshua vs Fury date and venue confirmed as super-fight heads to Wales

The clash of former world heavyweight champions is finally official, after years of waiting

Rio Ngumoha ready to ‘embrace the chaos’ after England call-up

Ngumoha impressed during England’s pre-World Cup training camp

Infantino vows to do ‘what is right for the game’ amid calls for Fifa chief to quit

Infantino has indicated that he has no intention of stepping down as Fifa president

Essex cricketer Robin Das charged with rape

Robin Das was arrested last August and is set to appear in court next month

Till vs Romero: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

The former UFC title challengers will clash in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Laver Cup 2026: How does event work – and are London tickets still available?

The O2 in London will host the ninth edition of the Ryder Cup-style tennis event this weekend

Carlos Alcaraz says he ‘misses’ rival Jannik Sinner

Alcaraz and Sinner have only played each other once this season as both have struggled with injuries

Daryl Powell: Wakefield Trinity building towards historic moment

Grand Final place on the line against Wigan as club looks to cap sensational revival.

Cristiano Ronaldo explains decision to continue international career aged 41

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 42 in February but Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has that he will start the Nations League fixture against Wales on Thursday

Anthony Gordon: ‘English players can’t keep the ball like Spain. It’s not in our DNA’

The Barcelona winger also admitted his surprise at being taken off during England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina

Filip Hrgovic on Moses Itauma, God, and his late father: ‘I still feel his presence’

Interview: A month on from upsetting young star Moses Itauma, Croatia’s first world heavyweight champion speaks to The Independent and others

Eric Cantona says he would not have joined Man Utd if Sir Jim Ratcliffe was owner

France forward Cantona has previously been named by Ratcliffe as his favourite United player

Harry Kane hints at post-retirement plans and the two sports he could switch to

The England captain suggested he could end his career with a stint in the MLS

Harry Kane provides update on Bayern Munich contract talks

Kane has a remarkable goalscoring record since arriving in Germany and is keen to stay with the Bundesliga champions

Harry Kane on the pain of still solving England’s hardest question: ‘How?’

Interview: The England captain reflects on the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, whether ‘mentality’ was the reason for their defensive retreat, and why he is still aiming for more at the age of 33

Bielik charged by FA for fan altercation as police close investigation

Hampshire Police have concluded an investigation into the incident which saw a young Portsmouth supporter appear to be pushed in the throat by Bielik

Virgil van Dijk fumes over ‘nonsense’ World Cup tactics claims

The Netherlands were knocked out by Morocco in the round of 32 following a penalty shootout defeat

Ronaldo defiant over his Portugal future as he eyes 1,000 career goals landmark

Cristiano Ronaldo is just 21 goals away from reaching 1,000 in his glittering career

Christian Eriksen has Wolfsburg contract terminated after second collapse

Eriksen collapsed during an international friendly while playing for Denmark three months ago

Chris Spatola: ESPN college basketball analyst dead at 47

Spatola’s death was confirmed by the Krzyzewski family on Tuesday night

Bukayo Saka says England still carrying World Cup ‘scar’ but must move on

Saka was plagued by an Achilles problem at the World Cup and was an unused substitute in England’s semi-final defeat to Argentina

UFC champion Sean Strickland gives health update after crashing ATV with no helmet

Strickland said he was ‘in a real bad place’ after being involved in the accident

Disney+ criticised for cutting to advert break during Arsenal Champions League game

Viewers were unable to watch around three minutes of Arsenal’s match against HB Koge

Gary Lineker reveals he refused to work with Fifa after Vladimir Putin request

Lineker was asked to meet the Russian president while hosting the draw for the 2018 World Cup

Ruben Amorim sacking pay-off revealed as Man Utd publish latest financial results

Amorim was sacked by United in January after 14 months in charge

Copa Independent | The United permacrisis – should it be this difficult?

Permacrisis: a long period of great difficulty, confusion or suffering that seems to have no end. Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly assess Manchester United’s bleak start to the season after a 1-1 draw at Fulham, leaving them on five points from five games. Is Michael Carrick better at one-off game plans than building a coherent long-term attacking structure? Despite some positive underlying stats, they discuss United’s heavy reliance on Bruno Fernandes, slow substitutions, and several atrocious performances.

Republic of Ireland players to discuss staging protest before playing Israel

Captain Dara O’Shea said the squad will meet following the match against Kosovo on Thursday and that a decision will be made ‘as one’

Andre Agassi offers warm words of comfort to Emma Raducanu amid injury lay-off

The former British No 1 has been absent from competition for more than three months due to a stress fracture

Infantino warned by Uefa chief that trust in global football is broken

Aleksander Ceferin has been heavily critical of Gianni Infantino in the wake of his World Cup private investment plan coming to light

Tijjani Reijnders admits he quit Man City to move to Saudi Arabia for money

Reijnders left Manchester City in the summer after just one season at the club

Higuain’s brother sacked by club after telling female referee ‘this is a man’s game’

Federico Higuain was suspended for two matches but the The Professional Soccer Referees Association said his punishment fell ‘drastically short’

Mikel Arteta ‘agrees new contract’ as head coach of Arsenal

The 44-year-old is poised to extend his stay with the Premier League champions to at least 10 seasons

Why Brighton are the Premier League’s SCARIEST team

Brighton sit 3rd in the Premier League going into the international break after beating Premier League champions Arsenal 3-0. Adam Clery analyses how Fabian Hurzeler’s side are doing this, and if their playing style is sustainable over the course of the rest of this season. Click here to become an ACFC member and get access to exclusive videos, members-only community, and discounted merch

Martin O’Neill receives Celtic backing after ‘painful’ week

O’Neill, 74, said he would reflect on his future following the second loss to Rangers in a week on Sunday

Renee Slegers admits Arsenal’s scoring issues may be down to psychological block

A late Mariona Caldentey penalty was enough to see off HB Koge in the Champions League

Meet Ed Prowse, Northampton unsung hero making the most of an unlikely second chance

Interview: Converted from prop two years ago, Prowse has become a key cog in Northampton’s engine room – he sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to explain his curious journey

Harry Brook feels Will Jacks growing into fresh role as England beat Sri Lanka

Jacks has been shuffled down the order as a finisher and been increasingly relied upon with the ball under Brook’s captaincy.

Man City fight back to snatch point against Bayern in Women’s Champions League opener

Bayern Munich 2-2 Manchester City: A vastly-improved second half performance earned the visitors a draw in Germany

All-round Jacks underlines importance as England continue supremacy over Sri Lanka

Jacks took a five-for and made vital runs with the bat as England went 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series

10 players with a point to prove during the international break

Three weeks of Nations League action gives players a chance to prove their worth in a post-World Cup landscape

Chris Ashton says Henry Pollock was always staying at Northampton despite ‘pantomime’

After much speculation, and Pollock’s adviser Eddie Hearn claiming he was worth £1m a year, the 21-year-old England star signed a ‘multi-year’ contract with Saints worth in excess of £400k

Great Britain exit Billie Jean King Cup in quarter-final loss to Czechia

The Brits were unable to pull off a stunning upset against tournament favourites Czechia

Kylian Mbappe reveals how close he was to joining Liverpool: ‘My mum wanted me to go’

The Frenchman ultimately chose a loan move to PSG over signing for Liverpool for the 2017-18 season

Jarrad Branthwaite hopes injury nightmare behind him after England recall

Branthwaite has not made a cap for England since his debut as part of Gareth Southgate’s European Championship warm-up preparations in June 2024

German FA chief calls Infantino’s reform pledge a ploy for re-election

Infantino outlined his plans for reform in a letter sent to all 211 member associations and Fifa Council members on Monday evening

Every country opposing and supporting Gianni Infantino in Fifa crisis

Italy is the latest to withdraw their endorsement of Infantino after his botched World Cup sell-off plan

Man United striker Benjamin Sesko sends message to fans after latest injury setback

Sesko did not feature in pre-season and failed to make the squad for Manchester United’s draw with Fulham on Sunday

Great Britain to face Alexander Zverev’s Germany in Davis Cup quarter-finals

Leon Smith’s side will face either Spain or Austria if they progress to the last-four

Liverpool players ‘didn’t care about football’ after Jota death, Robertson admits

The former Liverpool left-back said the Reds lost ‘their edge’ and were consumed by grief after the passing of Jota

Hall says it was a ‘no-brainer’ to stay at Newcastle amid Man Utd saga

Hall was the subject of strong interest from Man United in the summer as they searched for a left-back

Springboks announce new captain as team to face Australia revealed

Andre Esterhuizen will lead the world champions in the clash in Perth

Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games medal

Fariba Hashimi hoped her silver medal would inspire future generations of athletes to follow their dreams

Jon Jones takes blame for Gable Steveson’s controversial move at UFC 331

Steveson was a huge favourite against Sean Sharaf but was knocked out in 12 seconds at UFC 331

The controversial moment that helped India avoid embarrassing upset to Japan

India escaped with a narrow two-run win over Japan ahead of their Asian Games title defence

Henry Pollock signs multi-year Northampton Saints contract extension

The 21-year-old has agreed a ‘multi-year’ contract with the Prem champions

Andros Townsend recalls ‘terrifying’ moment he was run over in Thailand

The former England international was able to push the machine off him with the help of teammates and escaped injury

Why are Republic of Ireland playing against Israel?

The Republic of Ireland face a double-header against Israel in the Uefa Nations League, with their ‘home’ fixture taking place in Serbia amid calls to boycott the fixtures amid the conflict in Gaza

England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket amid injury woes

Wood has been plagued by a knee injury that forced him to withdraw from action at the Ashes

Giants rocked by injuries as Jaxson Dart limps off in crushing loss to LA Rams

Jaxson Dart was forced off in the early stages of the Giants’ heavy loss against the LA Rams

Under-fire Gianni Infantino calls for ‘external review’ of Fifa’s governance

Infantino said he remains ‘fully committed to leading Fifa’ despite coming under pressure to resign following his World Cup sell-off plan

Think Joshua vs Fury is bad? Tyson vs Holyfield took 12 years to make

A pool-table incident in 1984 set up a world heavyweight title fight... in 1996

Man United injury woes worse as two more withdraw from international duty

Four Man United players have withdrawn from duty on the first day of the extended international break

Luis de la Fuente signs historic Spain contract extension after World Cup win

De la Fuente will remain in charge for another six years, the longest tenure ever agreed for a Spain head coach

Harry Brook admits Brydon Carse ‘needs time away’ from England team

The seam bowler has not been considered for selection since an incident in Derby last month

Rehan Ahmed gets England opportunity in Adil Rashid’s absence

Ahmed, 16 years younger than Rashid, will lead the spin line in England’s opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Chester-le-Street.

Harry Brook reveals key lesson Kevin Pietersen has taught England team

Harry Brook has revealed the one area that Kevin Pietersen has been focussing on during his time working with the England white-ball side and the key lesson he has taken away.

Declan Rice and Cole Palmer lead five withdrawals from England squad

Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner have joined up with Thomas Tuchel’s squad, after Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Tino Livramento also withdrew

Which Premier League managers could be sacked during the international break?

A handful of top-flight managers could be fearing for their jobs as the Premier League enters a three-weak hiatus

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy historic pub next to Wrexham’s stadium

The Turf pub has featured prominently in the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ docuseries

Anthony Joshua to step up mind games with Tyson Fury’s ex-coach in his corner

Joshua had mixed results under Ben Davison, stopping Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou but losing to Daniel Dubois

Granit Xhaka out of Switzerland squad after admitting to faking Covid vaccination

Xhaka, who captain Switzerland to the World Cup quarter-finals this summer, said he had made a ‘mistake’

British player receives surprise Laver Cup call-up for London event

The last edition at The O2 in 2022 saw three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray compete for Team Europe

Antoine Semenyo surprised by Man City plan to use him as Erling Haaland back-up

Semenyo scored twice in Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland – and is ready to play striker if needed

Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses coaching staff in return to English rugby

Edwards will travel with the team to North America for their WXV Global Series fixtures

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea set to miss rest of year after shoulder surgery

The back rower dislocated his shoulder in the third Test against South Africa

How Jeremy Clarkson inspired JJ Spaun’s in the BMW PGA Championship

The American triumphed at Wentworth while his wife carried the face of TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson as inspiration

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to dramatic overtime win against Colts

Kansas City Chiefs held their nerve to pick up a tense victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night

Luke Littler clean sweep bid thwarted before Ross Smith triumphs in Amsterdam

The 19-year-old was aiming to become the first man to win all 10 major televised tournaments in a calendar year.

Matheus Cunha rescues Manchester United but their major issue remains clear

Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: Cunha’s late strike salvaged a draw for Michael Carrick’s side after a woeful performance at Craven Cottage

Rory McIlroy comes up short at Wentworth Club as familiar flaw strikes again

McIlroy finished tied second as 2025 US Open champion JJ Spaun took victory at the BMW PGA Championship

Man City win surprising thriller but Sunderland expose growing problem

Man City 5-3 Sunderland: Brian Brobbey ran City’s defence ragged and scored a hat-trick, leaving Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder – even in victory

Leeds remain unbeaten in Premier League after Crystal Palace stalemate

Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace: Dominic Calvert-Lewin spurned Leeds’ best chance when firing straight at Walter Benitez in the second half

Luke Littler denied clean sweep as Jonny Clayton ends attempt in Amsterdam

The 19-year-old was aiming to become the first man to win all 10 major televised tournaments in a calendar year.

Alexander Isak hands Andoni Iraola winning return as Liverpool beat Bournemouth

Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool: The Sweden international scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute as the Reds claimed a crucial three points

Great Britain into Davis Cup Finals as doubles pair ruthlessly finish off Ecuador

The duo of Henry Patten and Neal Skupski secured the finals spot with a 6-3 6-4 win

Celtic booed off as week of woe ends with Rangers giving more Old Firm humiliation

Celtic 0-1 Rangers: Ryan Naderi’s first-half goal ensured Gers beat the Hoops for the second time in a week as the pressure builds on Martin O’Neill

Cunha’s deflected strike draws Man Utd level against Fulham

Michael Carrick will face further scrutiny if United head into a three-week international break without a positive result

BMW PGA Championship prize money: What will the 2026 winner take from Wentworth?

Rory McIlroy was among the contenders at the start of Sunday’s fourth round at Wentworth

Why are away fans banned at the Celtic v Rangers Old Firm derby this afternoon?

Celtic and Rangers fans are banned from any Old Firm matches in the Scottish Premiership or League Cup this season, including this afternoon’s clash at Parkhead

Naderi slams Rangers ahead against Celtic in chaotic Old Firm clash

Celtic look to respond from back-to-back defeats while Rangers aim to continue their recent form and reduce their rivals’ advantage at the top of the Premiership

Luke Littler threatens to boycott Netherlands after constant booing

Littler has been heckled by the Amsterdam fans during the ongoing World Series of Darts Finals this week

New England boss Stephen Fleming speculates on Ben Stokes retirement U-turn for Ashes

Stokes retired in dramatic fashion earlier this summer after four rollercoaster years as Test captain

Stephen Fleming hopes his ‘tour of love’ takes England back to number one

The New Zealander has clocked up the miles since taking the role.

Fulham vs Manchester United betting tips: Predictions, best bets & odds

Follow our football betting tips as Fulham take on Manchester United in the Premier League

Joshua Van wins thrilling Alexandre Pantoja rematch after brutal Arman Tsarukyan KO

After dethroning Pantoja in strange circumstances in December, when the Brazilian suffered an early injury, Van sealed a clearer win in their rematch

Ciryl Gane crowned UFC heavyweight champion and defends title against Josh Hokit

Gane injured undisputed champion Tom Aspinall last October before winning the interim belt in June. Aspinall, still sidelined, has now given up the official title – to the benefit of Gane

UFC 331 LIVE: Van vs Pantoja 2 result and reaction after Tsarukyan KO

Alexandre Pantoja challenges Joshua Van for the flyweight title, after a strange injury cost him the belt in their first fight

Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall to progress in World Series of Darts Finals

Littler will next face Jonny Clayton in Amsterdam.

Eva Olid denied first Man Utd win as Smilla Holmberg rescues Arsenal a point

Arsenal dropped points with a second consecutive draw

Coventry end 25-year wait for Premier League win after late VAR drama

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry: The hosts thought they had rescued a point but Igor Jesus was ruled to have fouled Caleb Yirenkyi

Arthur Fery and Toby Samuel help Great Britain close in on Davis Cup Finals

Britain lead Ecuador 2-0 and only need to win one of a potential three matches on Sunday.

Whether by accident or design, Thierno Barry is the face of the new Everton

Everton 1-0 Ipswich: While others in the Premier League confused themselves with spending sprees, David Moyes’ side are making the most of what they have

Hopefuls travel from far and wide in a bid to beat Luke Littler and win £501,000

Thousands of amateur darts players travelled to Manchester for the final round of auditions on Saturday.

Arsenal left stunned as brilliant Brighton power to emphatic win

Brighton 3-0 Arsenal: The Gunners’ perfect start to the season came to an abrupt halt

Millwall and West Ham arrest update after 400 officers deployed to London derby

The Met Police threw a “ring of steel” at The Den on Saturday, to ensure there was no repeat of the violence which has marred this fixture in previous seasons

Red Roses’ 39-match winning streak ends with electric draw with Canada

The Red Roses had won every game they played since a loss in the 2022 World Cup final but were held to a draw at Sandy Park

England return to T20 top spot after latest thrashing of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 124, their lowest total yet, with England easing over the line in less than 10 overs.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘must go’ after anti-immigration comments, fans say

The billionaire Manchester United owner described the UK as ‘on the slide’

Jakob Ingebrigtsen pipped to gold in thrilling World Road Running Championships

The Norwegian was unable to claim a third major title this season after 5000m gold in the European Championships and at the Ultimate Championships

Keely Hodgkinson excited to be at forefront of athletics’ style revolution

Hodgkinson wore a striking hooded black speedsuit at the all-female athletics meet Athlos on Friday night.

Arsenal boosted by Timber return for trip to high-flying Brighton

Brighton 3-0 Arsenal: The Premier League’s best attack continued to fire as Fabian Hurzeler’s side continued their superb start to the season

Luke Littler survives early scare against Danny Noppert in Amsterdam

The 19-year-old fought back from 3-1 down in front of a partisan crowd against his Dutch opponent.

Keely Hodgkinson dons eye-catching all-black speedsuit to win 800m at Athlos

Hodgkinson described her outfit as ‘pretty sick’

Impressive Brentford sweep Chelsea aside to maintain unbeaten Premier League start

Brentford 3-0 Chelsea: Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho were on the scoresheet in the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium

England cricketer Brydon Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault

Brydon Carse was arrested at a nightclub last month before being ‘de-arrested’ when he agreed to leave

Infantino urged to hand over millions from Fifa’s eye-watering cash reserves

Uefa and Concacaf believe Fifa will have £4.5 billion in cash reserves by the end of the year

Rory McIlroy roars back into contention at Wentworth after first round struggles

McIlroy has got himself in the mix at the halfway stage of the BMW PGA Championship

Predicting Team Europe for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

Europe face the USA at Adare Manor with a raucous Irish crowd hoping to roar Luke Donald’s side on to a third successive victory

Saturday racing tips: Best bets for Ayr Gold Cup day

Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has come up with selections at both Ayr and Newbury.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa betting tips: Prediction, best bets and odds

Follow our football betting tips as Tottenham host Aston Villa in the Premier League

Kylian Mbappe lands new sponsorship deal alongside Thierry Henry after Nike exit

Mbappe leaves Nike after 20 years associated with the sports brand

Andoni Iraola hits back at Florian Wirtz criticism over Liverpool form

The German playmaker has struggled to establish a consistent run of form since Liverpool completed a move worth up to £116m last year

English football club apologise for ‘United 93’ merch launch during 9/11 anniversary

The League One club has apologised ‘for any offence caused’

Carrick calls for calm with Man Utd’s dismal start ‘not the end of the world’

United were booed off the pitch after a spectacular collapse at home on Wednesday, losing 3-2 to Brighton from 2-0 up

De Zerbi provides triple Spurs injury boost in search of first eague goal

Tottenham face fellow-strugglers Aston Villa looking to end their wait for a league goal on Saturday

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal’s Nations League squad despite retirement hint

Cristiano Ronaldo hinted last month that he has entered the final year of his football career

Enzo Maresca shares stance on succeeding Pep Guardiola at Man City

The Italian manager has started the season with six wins from six games and maintains he avoids spending time thinking about his legendary predecessor

Thomas Tuchel recalls Cole Palmer but his England place comes with a warning

Chelsea’s No 10 is back to his best this season and the England manager has challenged him to deliver the same levels for the national team

Thomas Tuchel lays down challenge to Trent Alexander-Arnold after England recall

Tuchel has brought Alexander-Arnold back into the England squad for the first time in over a year

South Korea hockey team bewildered by North Korean anthem blunder at Asian Games

The wrong national anthem was played ahead of South Korea’s match against Bangladesh on Friday

Arteta insists Hurzeler feud is over after Brighton boss slammed Arsenal’s tactics

Arsenal will aim to continue their perfect start to the season against Brighton this weekend

Keely Hodgkinson reveals she is ‘built different’ after shock MRI discovery

‘We’re trying to figure out if it’s a strength or a weakness,’ she says

Bill Belichick, 74, slams ‘ridiculous’ rumors about girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 25

Reports have speculated that Hudson has an unofficial role or influence within Belichick’s UNC football operation

Why these five Premier League managers need a result more than ever

With an extended international break, managers risk clubs considering their options, writes Miguel Delaney, with this weekend’s results crucial to safeguard their futures, including Alvaro Arbeloa and Michael Carrick going head-to-head at Craven Cottage on Sunday

Why Michael Carrick’s Man United ISN’T Working

Man United have gone crashing out of the Carabao Cup in a 3-2 loss against Brighton, leaving them with just one domestic win to start the season. Adam Clery analyses what’s going wrong at Old Trafford, asks if the blame can be placed on Michael Carrick, or whether the players have to shoulder more of the responsibility. Click here to become an ACFC member and get access to exclusive videos, members-only community, and discounted merch

Copa Independent | Has the VAR debate become bigger than football itself?

After Erling Haaland’s controversial winner in the Manchester derby and the inevitable fallout, Kieran Jackson is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Rathborn to dissect, eight years on from its rollout at the top level, whether VAR is actually effective in the Premier League. Have ‘refereeing standards’ actually dropped – or just changed? What have we taken from Spain and Italy? And how has the media discussion surrounding officials, with more shows, experts and social media clips than ever before, evolved in recent years?

England squad announcement LIVE: Alexander-Arnold in shock recall

The England manager has made nine changes from his initial World Cup squad for the upcoming fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czechia as the Nations League begins

Met Police granted special powers for Millwall vs West Ham derby

West Ham face fierce rivals Millwall for the first time in 14 years on Saturday

How Alex Bell fell in love with running again after swapping 800m for the roads

Interview: The Olympic finalist lines up at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen excited by possibilities having maxed out on her potential over 800m

Friday’s Racing tips: Best bets and odds from Ayr

Find the latest racing tips from Ayr

Athlos London start time, schedule and how to watch on TV

All you need to know as the elite women-only athletics event comes to London

Celtic endure more misery with disheartening Europa League loss ahead of Old Firm

Celtic 1-3 Ferencvaros: After being turned over 3-0 by bitter rivals Rangers at the weekend, Celtic were swept aside by their Hungarian opponents ahead of an Old Firm rematch on Sunday

Crystal Palace lay down early Europa League marker with Lech Poznan thrashing

Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznan: Yeremy Pino, Chris Richards and Jorgen Strand Larsen were on target in the first half before Eddie Nketiah fired a late fourth

Europa League favourites? Bournemouth start historic campaign with memorable away win

Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert scored the Cherries’ first-ever European goal in a porfessional victory in San Sebastian

Liam Dawson hails England’s batting ‘freaks’ after latest T20 series victory

England have won 22 of their last 25 matches in the short format of the game, with the latest coming against Sri Lanka.

Floyd Samba makes career prediction after ‘mind-blowing’ Man City debut

Samba impressed as Erling Haaland’s replacement and scored twice on debut in Man City’s 5-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Norwich

Tom Banton’s big hitting continues England’s T20 dominance over Sri Lanka

England claimed a 14th consecutive T20 win over Sri Lanka with a simple six-wicket win that seals the series with a game to spare

Man City strike up Samba rhythm as they find surprise Haaland alternative

Man City 5-0 Norwich: Floyd Samba, son of former Premier League defender Christopher, grabbed two goals in a Carabao Cup demolition where City flaunted their young talent

Christian Pulisic snubbed for first USMNT roster since World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino could hand an international debut to 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan

FA demands answers from Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino is facing increasing scrutiny but still plans to stand for re-election next year

Steve Smith: I still get flashbacks to trauma of ‘sandpapergate’

Smith is due to take part in Australia’s Test tour of South Africa next month, their first since their 2018 trip that was marred by the ball-tampering episode

Reynolds and McElhenney poke fun at Southampton ‘Spygate’ scandal before Wrexham game

Wrexham will host Southampton in a Championship fixture this weekend

Wigan announce sudden death of goalkeeping coach Kevin Miller aged 57

Kevin Miller only joined Wigan in the summer to work alongside close friend and manager Gary Caldwell

Cardiff appears favourite to host Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua bout

December 12 has been reported as a likely date for the all-British clash after ill-tempered negotiations previously centred on London and New York

Jurgen Klopp pledges to reclaim German flag from ‘wrong people’ amid far-right rise

Klopp’s remarks are widely seen as a rebuke to the far right after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won an election this month

Sky Bet betting offer: 50/1 on Man Utd to win or draw against Ipswich

Claim 50/1 odds on Manchester United to win or draw against Ipswich on Sunday

Alonso reacts to ‘important change’ in Chelsea ownership after Boehly sale

Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in Chelsea as Clearlake assumed complete control of the club

Leicestershire handed points deduction as Bollywood filming blamed for damaged pitch

Leicestershire beat Glamorgan last month but have now been docked all of the points from their victory

Ex-Arsenal captain says only one thing can stop Max Dowman’s rise to superstardom

Dowman stole the show when he scored twice against Ipswich on Tuesday

Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup in London with Team World replacement named

Shelton has withdrawn from the Ryder Cup-style event at The O2 Arena a few days after his US Open final run

Ohanian wants spotlight on ‘actual athletes’ after Sydney Sweeney scandal

Sydney Sweeney has faced widespread criticism from Olympic athletes following her controversial advert

The ominous sign that Michael Carrick’s days at Man United are numbered

Carrick is already under intense pressure after a disastrous collapse to Brighton in the Carabao Cup and, as Richard Jolly details, the worst could be yet to come

The Dominik Szoboszlai dilemma that Liverpool must solve

Dominik Szoboszlai is offering Andoni Iraola a conundrum that he needs to find a solution to if the Reds want to be successful this season

Eddie Hearn makes bold Conor Benn prediction after quick loss to Ryan Garcia

Benn shockingly left Hearn’s promotion this year, joining rivals Zuffa despite Matchroom’s support during a lengthy drug-test saga

British six-time Grand Slam winner announces tennis retirement at age of 34

The multiple major champion released an emotional statement on social media on Wednesday

Klopp picks 44 players in two squads as he drops Germany’s World Cup top scorer

Jurgen Klopp has named his first Germany squads since replacing Julian Nagelsmann

Crocodile-ridden river cleared to host 2032 Brisbane Olympics rowing

Safety concerns had been raised ahead of the rowing events at the 2032 Olympics

Justin Gaethje reacts to serious Ilia Topuria allegation as rival confirms UFC return

Gaethje handed Topuria his first loss when they clashed in a title fight at the White House in June

Carrick speaks out on JJ Gabriel’s Man Utd future after teen’s shock request to leave

JJ Gabriel has been nicknamed ‘Kid Messi’ and is widely seen as the biggest talent in Manchester United’s academy

Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race after nominees announced?

Here’s how the top 10 contenders rank in the race to lift the Ballon d’Or in October

David Beckham explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d’Or

After inspiring Inter Miami past Cruz Azul to land the Campeones Cup, Messi has been tipped to beat Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe for football’s top individual honour

Rise of the Cherries: The secret behind Bournemouth’s journey to European football

Bournemouth take on Real Sociedad in their first-ever European game on Thursday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In their journey from League Two, the club have become one of the smartest operators in the game

The strange UFC grudge driving Alexandre Pantoja for revenge against Joshua Van

Comment: Pantoja lost the flyweight belt to Van in 26 seconds in December, as an injury led to a bizarre title change

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly sells stake as Clearlake takes full control of club

Both Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have exited four years after Roman Abramovich sold the club, with Boehly stating that he is ‘confident that Chelsea is well positioned’

Why the Asian Games are much bigger than the Olympics

The regional sporting event opens in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday

Michael Carrick takes the blame for ‘unacceptable’ Man United loss

United blew a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford for the first time since 1976 as Brighton fought back to knock them out of the Carabao Cup and compound their disastrous start to the season

Fleetwood get dream Arsenal tie as Liverpool and Chelsea square off in Carabao Cup

The fourth-round draw pitted the lowest-ranked side remaining in the Carabao Cup against the reigning Premier League champions, while Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Chelsea will also meet

Sunderland begin historic European campaign with battling AZ Alkmaar win

Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar: Enzo Le Fee’s second-half penalty ensured the Black Cats notched a victory in their first European match for 53 years

Man United reach new low with shambolic Brighton defeat in nightmare week

Man United 2-3 Brighton: United squandered a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford to crash out of the Carabao Cup and were booed off at the end of the match

Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea learn fourth round opponents

The remaining sides find out their opponents after conclusion of the third-round match between Manchester United and Brighton

Tuchel explains how Argentina’s ‘f*** it football’ dismantled England at World Cup

Tuchel said the outcome of his defensive changes in the World Cup semi-final is his ‘scar to live with’ in a documentary reflecting on the summer

Max Dowman compared to Lamine Yamal by Arsenal star after dazzling display at Ipswich

Dowman scored twice in Arsenal’s 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich on Tuesday

Matt Fitzpatrick ‘not comfortable’ over DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

Tour officials are presently reviewing safety protocols for the lucrative final event of the play-off series.

Marmoush insists Tottenham ‘close’ to turning their season around after dismal start

Spurs are yet to win in the Premier League and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday