Sabalenka overcomes American 6-3, 7-6 (3) World No 1 clinches fourth grand slam title At the end of an excruciating season filled with near-misses and heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aryna Sabalenka began her third consecutive US Open final with one final chance to win the grand slam title she...
Merseyside derby in WSL, England reaction and Germany v Northern Ireland – matchday live
Football news, WSL and World Cup qualifiers buildup Get in touch! Email Matchday live here A couple of columns from our team of European experts. Philippe Auclair on possible solutions to Ligue 1’s financial crisis. Continue reading...
Broadcasters told not to air any booing of Donald Trump at US Open men’s final
Trump will appear on big screen during national anthem Broadcasters asked ‘not to show any disruptions’ US Open broadcasters have been asked not to show any negative crowd reactions to Donald Trump at Sunday’s men’s final. The president is expected to attend the match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz...
Max Verstappen pips Norris for Italian Grand Prix pole with fastest F1 lap
Red Bull driver just 0.077sec quicker than McLaren rival Dutchman’s flying lap beat record set by Hamilton in 2020 The beaming grin on Max Verstappen’s face showed what claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix meant to him and his Red Bull team. As records fell in a blur...
Anisimova faces battle with Sabalenka and recent demons at US Open final
The 24-year-old endured humiliation at Wimbledon but has pulled off a rapid and remarkable comeback Amanda Anisimova was struggling to maintain her composure in the days leading up to the final grand slam tournament of the year. As the American braced herself for her first round match, her high expectations...
McTominay and Dykes denied as Scotland earn deserved draw in Denmark
A penny for the thoughts of Christian Eriksen. Denmark could justify leaving the 33-year-old out of their squad for the meetings with Scotland and Greece on the basis he remains unemployed. Yet as the hosts huffed, puffed and failed to unpick a magnificently drilled Scotland defence, the issue of what...
Uefa has last chance to keep genie of domestic matches abroad in its bottle
Domestic game risks being ripped from its fabric as La Liga and Serie A seek approval from Uefa to play fixtures abroad It has been called the biggest existential threat to European football since the ill-fated Super League. Now it is on the verge of becoming reality and the implications...
‘Living the dream’: Hamilton savours first Italian GP in Ferrari colours
The welcome the team’s drivers receive at their home race in Monza is like nothing else in Formula One Were there any doubt of the import in Lewis Hamilton having joined Ferrari, it was summarily dismissed in the shadow of the Duomo di Milano on the Wednesday before this weekend’s...
Wigan come roaring back to take derby spoils after St Helens’ rapid start
St Helens 4-18 Wigan Champions close in on top-two finish If there is an alluring presence you can feel marching over the horizon, be in no doubt: that is the unmistakable sound of the back-to-back Super League champions in pursuit of a third successive Grand Final in the coming weeks....
Inclusive Brighton is perfect venue for World Cup’s sell-out party weekend
Women’s rugby is proving that it can offer a greater sense of belonging and diversity than other sports There will be more attention on Villa Park where England play Andorra and more celebrities at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, but it’s long odds you’ll find a better party in...