Crawford wins unanimous decision in Las Vegas Official judges score it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 Round-by-round report: Crawford beats Álvarez Terence “Bud” Crawford made history on Saturday night in Las Vegas, outpointing Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world. Before a record crowd...
Manchester derby buildup, WSL news and a Championship grudge match – matchday live
Burnley v Liverpool opens Sunday’s Premier League slate Live scores and fixtures | Tables | And mail matchday live Jonathan Wilson thinks it might be over for Pep Guardiola. Is Jonathan Wilson right about it being over for Pep Guardiola? Two current Premier League managers worked as Guardiola’s assistants, Enzo...
A sprint finish and disbelieving bronze: women’s marathon brings worlds thrills
Peres Jepchirchir denies Tigst Assefa to claim gold Julia Paternain learns of medal after crossing the line Julia Paternain wasn’t sure where she had finished after a punishingly hot women’s marathon at these World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. So, as she crossed the line, she asked an official. The answer...
The age of Guardiola is waning and the game’s guru is baffled by what comes next | Jonathan Wilson
Pepism is no longer the prevailing tactical template, with football and its innovator in a state of flux The world is blasted, unfamiliar. Smoke swirls amid the gloom. Foul odours belch from the sulphurous earth. The landscape echoes to howls and grunts and screams. A great light has gone out...
England’s coaching duo looking to orchestrate history on home soil to raise up women in rugby
Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows pinpoint when it all clicked for Red Roses ahead of their World Cup quarter-final Earning the right to win each game may be the Red Roses’ mantra at this Rugby World Cup but making history on home soil is the goal Sarah Hunter and Lou...
Former England cricketer investigated over sexual assault and spiking claims at pub owned by sports stars
Metropolitan police questioned man in his 40s in June Incident alleged to have occurred at pub in Chelsea A former England cricketer is being investigated by police over an allegation of sexual assault and claims two women had their drinks spiked at a London pub co-owned by a group of...
Leigh sweep sorry St Helens aside to confirm home playoff slot
Leigh 28-10 St Helens Leopards run in five tries in impressive display These two great rugby league clubs may both be preparing for the Super League playoffs in a fortnight’s time but on the evidence of what we have seen both here and in recent weeks, you suspect only one...
Your Guardian sport weekend: Women’s Rugby World Cup quarters, Manchester derby and more
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Ronaldo’s sudden interest in return to US is World Cup Trump card that Fifa craves | Barney Ronay
Portugal star will hand Gianni Infantino the perfect publicity coup if he does play in America for the first time in more than 10 years, having already begun cosying up to Donald Trump Is it still safe to stage the World Cup in the United States? After more headline evidence...
Wallabies fall short of huge comeback in Rugby Championship defeat by Argentina
Fast-finishing Australia lose to Los Pumas 28-26 in Sydney Wallabies pay price for conceding 13 penalties to Argentina’s five With their backs to the wall again after an error strewn hour had left them 18 points behind, the Wallabies looked forlornly to the Allianz Stadium grandstands and saw Rugby Australia...