Jérémy Doku tore the US to shreds on Saturday, with a defense counting on help that never came Two years can feel like an eternity – just not in international football. The USMNT hit restart on their 2026 World Cup cycle at its midpoint, changing coach after exiting the 2024...
Moses Itauma knocks out Jermaine Franklin to extend unbeaten record
British boxer continues ascent and wants Usyk next American shocked by his first knockout, in fifth round Moses Itauma made another emphatic statement as the British heavyweight prospect became the first fighter to stop Jermaine Franklin. Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were both taken the distance in points wins in...
Aryna Sabalenka edges tense battle with Coco Gauff to triumph in Miami Open final
Sabalenka wins 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to land Sunshine Double Belarusian steadies herself after losing second set Aryna Sabalenka had many reasons to believe that history could have been grimly repeating itself on Saturday afternoon. Despite starting her Miami Open final against Coco Gauff striking the ball with clear-minded aggression, the...
Stones the exception to Tuchel’s World Cup rule despite cold shoulder from Guardiola
England’s head coach still rates injury-prone Manchester City defender and seems likely to be a fundamental part of his squad this summer – if fit Every manager reserves the right to make an exception to the rules. For Thomas Tuchel, it is John Stones. The England head coach has watched...
Running on empty? Premier League teams falter under weight of endless schedule | Jonathan Wilson
Players are not covering the distances of old – they are not being lazy but adapting to demands of an arduous campaign There is nothing English football admires more than honest endeavour, which is perhaps a consequence of the league’s origins in the industrial cities of the north and Midlands....
Back on form: six England-based players who are doing well on loan in Europe
Rasmus Højlund is back among the goals at Napoli while Kakub Kiwior has helped make Porto solid in defence and Largie Ramazani has given Valencia a creative spark The Dane, like many others, struggled under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford and was packed off to Naples. He scored on his...
World Cup playoff news, Scotland reaction and WSL buildup – matchday live
⚽ News, discussion and buildup before day’s football action⚽ Get in touch! Email Will with your thoughts Michael Yokhin has been speaking to those at one of Europe’s biggest surprise packages this season, FC Thun. They are set to win the Swiss league, blowing away more elaborate opponents on their...
Kimi Antonelli wins Japan Grand Prix to become youngest F1 championship leader
Italian leads Mercedes teammate Russell by nine points Oscar Piastri second for McLaren in first race of season Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix ultimately dominating the second half of the race and with it the 19-year-old has become the youngest driver to lead the Formula One world championship....