American takes world 200m title in 19.52sec ‘I can’t wait to be the only man to win five 200m titles’ First Noah Lyles equalled Usain Bolt’s record of four straight 200m gold medals at a World Athletics Championships. Then he promised the greatest sprinter that has ever lived that he...
‘My time in the sun’: Rory McIlroy on Ryder Cup hopes and Masters glory
Northern Irishman reflects on an incredible year and what still drives him before Europe take on USA at Bethpage “I think one of the biggest accomplishments in golf is winning an away Ryder Cup. And that is what we’re going to do at Bethpage.” It was this parting shot that...
A year on, Manchester City’s legal experts have the Premier League in a corner | Barney Ronay
Charges tribunal is still to report on rule breaches, but does the league want to discredit its eight-time champions anyway? Happy one-year anniversary! How has it been? How do you feel? More, or less, in love? Have you counted down the days? Are you happier, wiser, more centred, like a...
Angry fans storm pitch as Salford end season in defeat and face extinction
Super League: Salford 16-52 Wakefield Controversial owners the focus of supporters’ protests As has been the case for all of 2025 with Salford Red Devils, the story had little to do with the 80 minutes of rugby league on the pitch. It was everything that happened around it; from powerful...
Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Rugby World Cup final
Semi-final: New Zealand 19-34 Canada Six-times champions out after consecutive title wins Canada always had a good chance of beating New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup semi-final but no one anticipated the manner of the win as they dominated the defending champions and played them off the park at...
Merseyside derby buildup, Manchester United v Chelsea and more – matchday live
⚽ Previews, team news and buildup to Saturday’s games⚽ Premier League things to look out for | Mail Matchday live Feel free to email in today with any thoughts, feelings, predictions, or just general chit-chat. matchday.live@theguardian.com is the address. Alternatively, you can leave a comment below the line. Liverpool v...
Sports quiz of the week: shirts, shocks, stars and a stone-skimming scandal
Have you been following the big stories in football, athletics, golf, cricket, rugby, boxing and stone skimming? Continue reading...
Hull KR hold off Warrington to secure historic first League Leaders’ Shield
Hull KR 28-20 Warrington Second leg of possible domestic treble completed There have been some unforgettable moments inside Craven Park this year, but when Tyrone May crossed under the posts to secure a first League Leaders’ Shield for Hull KR, it was hard not to feel a combination of euphoria,...
Piastri and Norris ‘in control of own destiny’ in F1 world championship battle
Piastri says drivers not team will decide outcome of title Comments follow controversial swap by McLaren Oscar Piastri has insisted that he and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, are in control of their own destiny as they fight for the Formula One world championship after the pair were involved in...
Bills remain perfect after holding off spirited fight from Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 21-31 Buffalo Bills Contest is close until late Tua Tagovailoa interception Bills have beaten Dolphins in 14 of past 15 meetings Dolphins remain winless this season, Bills are 3-0 Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the...