Royal Albert Hall to host Grand Sumo Tournament marking only the second time a full competition is held overseas They play Major League Baseball at the Olympic Stadium, Tottenham’s ground is a second home for the National Football League, the National Basketball Association is staging a game at the 02...
Trump threatens removal of World Cup games from Boston, Olympics from LA
US president says games could be moved due to safety Boston street takeovers, LA wildfires are blamed Donald Trump has again said he’d pressure Fifa to remove 2026 World Cup games from a host city on the basis of that city’s politics, with Boston becoming the third such city to...
Toronto Wolfpack players finally paid salaries after five-year battle
Canadian club folded during Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 Players receive around £750,000 in unpaid income Players from the former Super League club Toronto Wolfpack have finally been paid around £750,000 in unpaid salaries following a five-year legal battle, the Guardian can reveal. The Wolfpack folded in 2020 during the peak...
Thomas Tuchel laughs off England fans’ jibes and says: we will need you in America
‘It’s British humour and I can take it,’ says England head coach Tuchel says his side have achieved something ‘special’ Thomas Tuchel laughed off the mockery from the fans and hailed his side for achieving something special after England qualified for the World Cup finals tournament with a 5‑0 win...
Luke Littler’s poker face may be the key to his dominance in darts | Sean Ingle
A new study shows twitches and involuntary movements between throws can lead to things going wrong at the oche Sunday night in Leicester. A study in contrast. At one point Luke Humphries’s eyes widen as another 22g Red Dragon dart flies past double 16. He shakes his head. Looks down....
Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and ‘raring to go’ for Ashes
England duo trained in nets on injury comeback trail Carse insists he’s looking forward to Australia fan verbals Ben Stokes and Mark Wood are expected to be “raring to go” for the start of the Ashes next month, offering England a timely boost that sits in contrast to Australia’s ongoing...
‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad
Leeds half-back won the 2025 Man of Steel award First Test against Australia at Wembley on 25 October The England head coach, Shaun Wane, has said the decision to leave Super League’s Man of Steel, Jake Connor, out of his squad for the Ashes was “not really difficult”. He added...
Champion Stakes at Ascot attracts the best but faces fight to maintain status
Ombudsman against Delacroix is a £1.3m clash to savour in the face of competition from Ireland and the US The Champion Stakes at Ascot, the highlight of the track’s Champions Day card this weekend, has barely figured in the official annual assessment of the “World’s Best Horse Race” since the...
Luther Burrell claims speaking out about racist abuse ended rugby career
Former England centre made allegations in 2022 ‘I had to retire because of what’s gone on’ The former England player Luther Burrell has alleged he was effectively forced to retire after he spoke out about racist abuse he suffered from teammates. Burrell first alleged he had been the victim of...
Breathtaking San Siro faces end as Inter and Milan try to keep up with modern game
Clubs’ plan to open new ground in 2031 has been met by local opposition but is required for hosts to stay competitive A protester outside held a sign insisting “San Siro belongs to the citizens” but Milan’s city council was about to change all that, voting to sell one of...