Bonmatí scoops top honour for third successive year Sarina Wiegman and Hannah Hampton win awards On a breathlessly glitzy night in Paris Ousmane Dembélé won the men’s Ballon d’Or, a moment of triumph that brought a fevered Théâtre du Châtelet to its feet and led to scenes of pyrotechnic celebration...
Jordan Cox grins and bears it to help wrap up England’s T20 series in Ireland
3rd T20: England, 155-4, beat Ireland, 154-8, by 6 wkts Cox hits first international fifty after being injured in field Jordan Cox has struggled for luck in his brief international career. A broken thumb denied him a Test debut against New Zealand last winter; an abdominal injury forced him out...
Skinner and Slegers pay tribute to Beard after Manchester United hold Arsenal
Managers Marc Skinner and Renée Slegers paid tribute to the warmth and “larger-than-life character” of Matt Beard after their teams Manchester United and Arsenal played out a goalless draw on a sombre afternoon for the Women’s Super League. Less than 24 hours after the news of the death of the...
Mikel Arteta is allowed to learn, but time won’t wait for him | Barney Ronay
Not until the second half with his side a goal down did the manager fully commit to attacking Manchester City A minute before half‑time, with Arsenal 1-0 down, still a little clogged in midfield but pressing hard, an unseen brass band somewhere behind the press box began playing a jaunty, oddly...
Lando Norris defiant after failing to take advantage of Piastri’s Azerbaijan crash
Norris finished seventh in Baku after Piastri’s first-lap exit ‘I’m doing the best I can. I don’t care how people look at it’ Lando Norris dismissed suggestions he should have taken greater advantage of a chance to narrow the gap to his title rival Oscar Piastri after the Australian crashed...
NFL roundup: Last-second blocked field-goal return seals Eagles’ wild win over Rams
Super Bowl champs snatch win at death against LA Blocked field goal also helps Browns to shock win Jordan Davis blocked Joshua Karty’s game-winning field-goal attempt as time expired and returned it for a touchdown as the Philadelphia Eagles rallied for to victory. Continue reading...
Ryder Cup home crowd could turn on USA team at Bethpage, claims Luke Donald
Europe’s captain refers to payments to US players ‘We all know how high the ticket prices are’ Luke Donald has cranked up the heat on the United States Ryder Cup team by claiming the home crowd at Bethpage from Friday may be more likely to turn on Keegan Bradley and...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Aston Villa’s struggles continue, more West Ham problems while Brighton wrap up Carlos Baleba in cotton wool Premier League top scorers 2025-26: who is leading race? Pep Guardiola becomes ever more the traditional English football man. As his Manchester City stay extends to 10 seasons, he relies ever more on...
Twickenham stage set for England to deliver fairytale finish and lasting legacy
An epic end is in sight for the Women’s Rugby World Cup, with an 82,000 crowd ready to roar on the Red Roses, but Canada are not to be underestimated For years it has been a mirage shimmering on a distant horizon. A sold-out 82,000 record crowd for a standalone...
Guardiola praises Manchester City’s ‘fantastic’ defensive display at Arsenal
Manager pleased with ‘resilience’ of his ‘transition team’ Arteta says service to Gyökeres needs to improve Pep Guardiola admitted he had no choice but to park the bus against Arsenal, and praised Manchester City’s defensive resilience despite conceding a late equaliser. A brilliant lob from the substitute Gabriel Martinelli in...