Manager makes outburst after 2-1 defeat at Sunderland Austrian angry club sold captain one day before game Oliver Glasner accused Crystal Palace’s board of “abandoning” his team in the course of a scathing post-match deconstruction after the 2-1 defeat at Sunderland. At times the Austrian, who on Friday announced he...
World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winners revealed – in pictures
More than 4,120 photographers from 123 countries submitted a record-breaking 23,130 images across the 24 categories to this year’s World Sports Photography awards, the only global competition for sporting photography. To see the silver, bronze and special merit images from all of the categories click here Continue reading...
The Joy of Six: stories of love in sport
A father helping a son across the line, Kevin Sinfield’s inspirational friendship with Rob Burrow and more – when devotion to others takes centre stage The older I get, the more profoundly I appreciate that, when I’m writing about sport, I’m also writing about love. This makes perfect sense given...
‘I do remember everything’: Katie McCabe on Arsenal, passion and WCL partying
Full-back was at the centre of club’s Champions League celebrations and she knows how to party and recover Katie McCabe had the last laugh in May. After Arsenal’s phenomenal Champions League win over Barcelona, in which she was part of a back four that didn’t concede a foul against the...
Carrick’s restoration of United’s dogged spirit has Old Trafford crackling again | John Brewin
Frenetic derby was just the place for the interim manager to roll out Ferguson’s old ‘use the energy of the people’ dictum For Manchester United’s executives, City are the best-in-class runaway train they wish to emulate and aspire to. Coveted talent like Antoine Semenyo and now Marc Guéhi opt for...
Arteta rails at Arsenal being denied ‘clear penalty’ as Forest hold leaders
Mikel Arteta was adamant his team should have been awarded a penalty for handball by Ola Aina 10 minutes from time that would have given Arsenal the opportunity to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Instead Nottingham Forest hung on gamely for a doughty goalless...
Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live
The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email Daniel On 1573 Arena, Norrie has taken the first set off Benjamin Bonzi 6-0 and just struggled to a hold...
It’s so toxic at Spurs even West Ham were shocked: Frank’s race looks run | Jacob Steinberg
Saturday’s visiting fans know a thing or two about being a dysfunctional club but the level of hate inside Tottenham’s gleaming home surprised even them It comes to something when the level of discontent at Tottenham had people who have spent all season watching West Ham wondering if it was...
Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live
⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us here Hello, good morning and welcome to another Matchday live! We have two Premier League fixtures to look forward to this afternoon as Wolves take on Newcastle and Aston Villa host...
Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?
A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddles The appointment of Andrea Berta as sporting director in March was greeted with much enthusiasm by Arsenal’s supporters, given his impressive track record in more than a decade at Atlético Madrid,. The...