Breaking from European traditions would bring a TV boost and help build a schedule that works both for players and fans The announcement that Major League Soccer (MLS) is to switch from a summer season to a winter one has reignited the debate about the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL)...
Spring in Sesko’s step is thanks to Carrick scrapping Amorim’s tactical stranglehold | Jonathan Wilson
The starkest improvement under the interim manager has been the Slovenian supersub’s attacking potency Benjamin Sesko’s career at Manchester United breaks into two distinct periods. In the first, he played 1,404 minutes of football and scored two goals. In the second, he has played 274 minutes and scored six goals:...
Leeds’ Maika Sivo stars in demolition of Hull KR in Las Vegas
Hull KR 6-58 Leeds Rhinos Ex-Parramatta veteran scores four tries Hull KR may well be rugby league’s newly crowned world champions but on the biggest stage the sport can provide its superstar athletes, it was Leeds Rhinos who produced their very best in Las Vegas to absolutely dismantle the Super...
Australia v India: third women’s one-day cricket international – live
Australia set India 410 for victory in Hobart Updates from the ODI at Bellerive Oval Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 2nd over: Australia 11-0 (Healy 9, Litchfield 2) Kashvee opens the bowling from the other end – she was certainly the pick of the bowlers for India...
Arsenal face another title test and buildup to the Old Firm derby – matchday live
⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Emillia Hello, good morning and welcome to another Matchday live! We have got some huge games to look forward to this afternoon, including a London derby which sees Arsenal host...
Pep Guardiola condemns fans who booed as Muslim players broke Ramadan fast at Leeds
Section of fans reacted as play paused at Elland Road Guardiola: ‘Respect the religion, respect the diversity’ Leeds coach calls it ‘disappointing … we need to do better’ Pep Guardiola has called on football supporters to “respect religion and diversity” after fans booed a brief stoppage in play at Elland...
The ultimate breakdown: everything you need to know about F1’s new regulations for 2026
Get to grips with active aero, boost mode and super-clipping as the adoption of new hybrid engines shakes up the sport before the new season begins next weekend In a week’s time, a new era will begin in Formula One as a major shift in regulations brings with it an...
Cheltenham hopeful of ticket-sale turnaround for festival after three years of decline
Sales for this year’s event ahead of 2025 at same stage ‘Overall we are moving in the right direction’ Ticket sales for the 2026 festival meeting at Cheltenham are ahead of the levels at the same point 12 months ago and there is growing confidence at the track that attendance...
Promotion and relegation from Prem to be scrapped as rugby moves to franchise model
RFU council approves change from 2026-27 season ‘The professional game must evolve if it is to thrive’ English rugby has adopted a franchise system for the first time with promotion and relegation from the Prem scrapped from the end of this season. In the biggest change to the club game...
Jacks and Ahmed find dramatic late blitz to earn England unlikely win over New Zealand
Super 8s: England, 161-6, bt New Zealand, 159-7, by 4 wkts Late flurry of runs from all-rounders proves crucial A game played on a turning wicket and dominated by spin was decided, appropriately, after a decisive, savage twist. Just as it looked as if England’s unconvincing progress through the World...