Club turn last year’s pre-tax loss into pre-tax profit Move scrutinised over rules around fair market value Chelsea appear to have complied with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) through player sales by selling the women’s team to the club’s parent company. Chelsea announced they had turned last...
Welcome to the future of football, where the ability to entertain is king | Jonathan Liew
The Baller League is one of a series of seven-a-side ventures aiming to challenge the traditional model of the game The first ever goal in the UK version of the Baller League is scored by the influencer PK Humble, just in case you ever find yourself taking part in a...
Premier League is back: what remains at stake from top to bottom of table
When could the title and relegation be decided? How are European spots shaping up? We set out the top-flight latest Liverpool’s 12-point lead means they need a maximum of 16 points from their nine games to put themselves out of Arsenal’s reach and secure the title. If Arsenal go on...
Cracks more obvious in Djokovic’s game as he strives to remain at summit | Tumaini Carayol
Loss to teenager Jakub Mensik in Miami final shows difficulty of maintaining such high standards at the age of 37 During a quiet period in the relentless calendar three years ago, the 16-year-old Jakub Mensik received an unexpected proposal. The Czech, who had just reached the boys’ singles final at...
Ruby Tui: ‘I was trying to grow women’s rugby – I had no idea the effect my story would have’
The Rugby World Cup winner on her journey from traumatic childhood haunted by domestic violence and alcoholism to being a Black Ferns superstar “Oh, mate, absolutely,” Ruby Tui exclaims from the other side of the world when asked if she will be in England for the women’s rugby World Cup...
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father denies kicking Olympic champion and whipping daughter
Gjert Ingebrigtsen denies all allegations of violence Former coach could face six years in jail if found guilty The father of the Norwegian track and field superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen has denied kicking the double Olympic gold medallist and whipping his daughter in the face with a sweaty towel. At the...
European football: Loftus-Cheek has appendix surgery before Milan defeat
Milan midfielder hospitalised ahead of 2-1 loss to Napoli Inter edge out Udinese 2-1; Barcelona defeat Girona 4-1 The Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has had successful appendectomy surgery after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis, the Serie A club said on Sunday. Local media reported that during Milan’s training camp in...
WSL roundup: West Ham’s Martinez snatches point as Chelsea’s lead is cut
Hammers end champions’ Kingsmeadow winning run Manchester United keep European hopes on course Chelsea’s lead at the Women’s Super League summit was cut to six points after West Ham ended the Blues’ season-long winning streak at Kingsmeadow in thrilling fashion. Sonia Bompastor’s side looked to be cruising to victory when...
Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas MotoGP after Marc Márquez crash
Marquez crashes while leading race Álex Márquez tops riders’ championship Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia won a chaotic Americas Grand Prix ahead of Gresini Racing’s Álex Márquez on Sunday after Marc Márquez crashed halfway through the race while leading, losing for the first time this season. Marc Márquez had clinched pole position...
Fifa considering LAFC v Club América playoff to replace León at Club World Cup
Liga MX side León were removed due to Fifa regulations Clubs determined by Champions Cup, Fifa ranking A Fifa spokesperson confirmed on Sunday that the organization is considering holding a one-game playoff to determine the team that will occupy Club León’s spot in this summer’s Club World Cup. The victor...