Sprinter arrested after dispute with Christian Coleman Olympic champion to pursue ‘a lot of self-reflection’ Public apology issued to her boyfriend and fans The Olympic gold medal sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has said she plans to seek help following her 27 July arrest, which stemmed from a physical confrontation at an...
US sprint star Fred Kerley provisionally suspended for whereabouts failures
Olympic 100m medallist faces AIU suspension Sprinter’s lawyer insists missed tests should be ‘set aside’ The American sprint star Fred Kerley is facing a two-year ban after being suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for missing three doping tests over a 12-month period. Kerley, who won the silver medal over...
Transfer latest: Liverpool advance Guéhi talks as Manchester United eye Baleba
Liverpool also interested in Parma defender Leoni United may have to pay Brighton more than £72m Liverpool are advancing in talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guéhi and are considering a move for the Parma centre-half Giovanni Leoni as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options. Guéhi has been...
Fenerbahce see off Feyenoord to book Champions League playoff with Benfica
Jhon Durán helps Mourinho’s side to 5-2 aggregate win Rangers advance to face Club Brugge in playoffs José Mourinho is one round away from taking Fenerbahce back into the Champions League for the first time in 17 years. The storied head coach’s team surged into the Champions League qualifying playoffs...
Thomas Frank eyes chance for Spurs to take star billing on Super Cup stage
New head coach hopes team steal limelight on Wednesday against PSG, who only returned to training last week For your first trick, please show us Tottenham can trade blows with the best team Europe has produced this decade. If Thomas Frank wanted to make a statement two months after crossing...
Premier League 2025-26 preview No 15: Newcastle United
Eddie Howe’s side hope the Champions League and smart additions can banish memories of a challenging summer Guardian writers’ predicted position: 7th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 5th Continue reading...
‘Perfect modern player’: Hugo Ekitiké has all the attributes to thrive at Liverpool
Frenchman’s display of natural ability during spells in Denmark and Germany is a positive indicator for his move to Anfield Hugo Ekitiké is a £79m striker who has swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League champions and is preparing to test himself against the best defenders in England and Europe. Four...
Turquoise touches and gothic flair: the Premier League’s 2025-26 kits | Hannah Jane Parkinson
The grass catwalk returns with appealing Adidas, funereal keepers and cartoon collars – but whose jersey will be top of the league? Football strips nowadays are big business. Especially for the not insignificant number of clubs flogging shirts for £85+ a pop. As sport and fashion become ever more intertwined...
‘FC Como just felt right’: Alisha Lehmann on her surprise switch from Juventus
Winger with millions of followers explains how the ‘female-first mentality’ at the Serie A minnows was a big draw It is not difficult to understand why any Italian club would want to sign Alisha Lehmann: last season she helped Juventus win a league and cup double, she is an international...
Flashing mouthgards for concussion to be introduced at Women’s Rugby World Cup
LEDs will flash red for potentially concussive impacts ‘It will create awareness,’ World Rugby says Rugby union is to introduce flashing LED mouthguards that light up when a player sustains a significant head impact during a match. The mouthguard will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially...