Littler wins his first World Series event of year ‘It’s another one I can tick off,’ says world No 1 World champion Luke Littler demonstrated his phenomenal teenage talent in Wollongong by winning the star-studded Australian Darts Masters. A year after being humbled in the final of the biggest invitation...
Premier League fans’ previews: our club-by-club guide to 2025-26
The Guardian’s fans network looks ahead to the new season: fresh talent, weak links, and who will be sacked first Optimism abounds in London N5. I had some doubts about Arteta’s ability to keep motivating this group, but this summer’s heavy spend should fix that, reinvigorating the squad. Only time...
The best transfer announcements of the summer window (and the worst)
From a Saturday Night Fever-inspired video to a bizarre Lionel Richie-theme, it has been a creative time for signings Sometimes it’s best not to overcomplicate things. The former Atalanta playmaker Alejandro “Papu” Gómez loves a dance (his hit single Dance Like the Papu went viral in 2017) and Padua is...
Lark Atkin-Davies doubles up in Red Roses’ power-packed win over France
France 6-40 England Visitors score six tries in final World Cup warm-up match England stormed to a 16th consecutive win over France in their final warm-up match before the World Cup kicks off in two weeks. After a close-run Six Nations finale in April England’s 40-6 win in Mont-de-Marsan was...
‘Irreparable loss’: Two Japanese boxers on same card die from brain injuries
Hiromasa Urakawa passes days after Shigetoshi Kotari died Pair had been injured in fights at same event in Tokyo on 2 August Two Japanese boxers have died days after suffering brain injuries in separate fights on the same card, boxing associations and media reports said. Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday...
Community Shield buildup to Liverpool v Crystal Palace and more – matchday live
News and discussion as we count down to the action Get in touch | Check out the day’s upcoming fixtures Chris Powell departed Sheffield Wednesday this summer after being an assistant to former head coach Danny Röhl. And the man often dubbed the nicest guy in football has now let...
All change at revamped Shergar Cup as Ladies team replaced for Ascot card
Rest of the World team can upset home favourites, while Hugh Bowman has strong shot at being top points scorer A rejigged Shergar Cup at Ascot sees an end to the Ladies team that had been part of the contest since its inception and a move to what are described...
Community Shield brings hopes and fears but also an end to summer of civility
After marvelling at Lionesses, Lions, Alcaraz and McIlroy, attention returns to English football and its cynicism The Community Shield marks beginnings and ends. Here come nine months of Premier League hopes and fears. Even if the eventual fate awaiting a team can become crystal clear as early as the opening...
A night of high-profile sparring turned into something resembling Fight Club. What went wrong?
A recent boxing showcase in Brooklyn promised opportunity. But it exposed fighters to unnecessary risk in front of an enthusiastic crowd and an influential audience The videos are troubling. They’ve made their way online through social media and other postings. A club fighter, Jacob Solis, is in the ring with...
An American dream dashed: why Louis Rees-Zammit called time on NFL adventure
Confusion over his role and a lack of standout skills were always likely to make it difficult to switch sports but rugby is welcoming him back with open arms “When you’re super talented and have options, you do what is best for you,” is how former New York Giants cornerback...