Obdurate manager’s Ruben-ball could arguably take the blame for Fernandes’s penalty fluff in another utterly bloodless performance You’ve got to hand it to the reliably prolific pain-content generator that is Manchester United. Even at the end of a performance that was, if nothing else, a perfect example of empty and...
Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner ends Liverpool’s perfect start at Crystal Palace
Could things get any better for Crystal Palace? Now the only unbeaten side left in the Premier League having stretched their run to club record 18 matches thanks to this dramatic late victory over champions Liverpool, Palace are about to embark on their first European tour when they face Dinamo...
Palhinha strikes in stoppage time to spare Tottenham blushes and deny Wolves
From zero to thwarted heroes, life breathes yet through Wolves. Though it probably should have been three points rather than one. A point edged Tottenham into the surprise party Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Bournemouth are enjoying in the top five as João Palhinha’s strike in the depths of stoppage time...
‘Kildunne and Dusted’: Red Roses dialled up to 11 for emotional World Cup victory | Robert Kitson
Shaggy-haired secret weapon Ellie Kildunne settles England’s early nerves against Canada for a feelgood triumph that will echo down the years They think it’s all over. And finally, for England’s women, it is now. The last time the Red Roses lifted the World Cup was 11 years ago and defeat...
Newcastle v Arsenal buildup, Barcelona in action, WSL and more – matchday live
⚽ Join us to discuss the Premier League, WSL and more⚽ View today’s fixtures | Mail us or comment BTL Our matches today: Aston Villa v Fulham Continue reading...
Europe seize high ground and 11½-4½ lead over USA into Ryder Cup singles
Europe maintain dominance as insults fly from crowd Rory McIlroy calls abuse ‘really, really challenging’ Quite incredibly, this managed to be an even uglier day for the United States of America off the golf course than it was on it. Never in his wildest of dreams could Luke Donald have...
Zeus Olympios soaring to new heights with latest Newmarket romp
Striking Karl Burke colt ready for advance to Group One level after smooth success in Joel Stakes With a white blaze on his chestnut face and four white feet, Zeus Olympios is a striking sight simply walking around the paddock, and all the more so when he hits full speed...
Queens of the stone age: England legends on what a Rugby World Cup win would mean
Rochelle Clark, Maggie Alphonsi and Catherine Spencer on seeing the game they love go supernova from the sidelines If you want to know how it feels to lose a World Cup final there are few better to consult than Rochelle Clark. She has been involved in four of them and...
With the Donald’s golfing tips, surely the USA can’t fail to win this Ryder Cup bigly
Forget that fake news about early transport chaos, with President Trump on the course this must be the biggest, most beautiful golfing event in history This is the biggest, most beautiful Ryder Cup ever. Already. Did you know that? That’s what people are saying. There has never been a bigger...
Owen Farrell ensures Saracens make it a flat start to Newcastle’s new Red Bull era
Newcastle 17-39 Saracens Farrell kicks 12 points on his second Saracens debut The Red Bull era is up and running but Saracens have come to relish the role of party-poopers over the years and duly proceeded to burst Newcastle’s bubble. Owen Farrell was rarely far from the action on his...