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The Spin | Old master Gooch offers hope for modern great Root in battle against lbws

Batting is all about solving problems, and the grand old man of Essex backs the England captain to find a way past this…

Belgian firm faces trial over DR Congo passport corruption

Belgian biometrics firm Semlex and 13 other defendants have been sent to trial over alleged corruption linked to DR…

CA Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit and Allows Schools to Still Admit Male Athletes on Girls’ Teams

A U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) lawsuit challenging California policies that allow transvestite males to compete in…

Feared in attack, light at the back - why Liverpool's transfer window leaves questions

Feared in attack but light at the back? Liverpool have spent more than £200m in the transfer window but questions…

AJ v Fury - highly anticipated or a forgotten fight?

British boxer Pat Brown and journalists Nick Peet and Steph Kamale discuss the prospect of an Anthony Joshua v Tyson…

Swansea sign Man City teenager Monga on loan

Swansea City sign Manchester City winger Jeremy Monga on loan as they bid to build on strong start to the Championship.

Nate Boyer, the Green Beret who stood beside Kaepernick: ‘The vitriol was more disrespectful than the protest’

Ten years after he helped shape the quarterback’s anthem protest, the former NFL player and Army veteran says he still…

Dream team or stuff of nightmares? Rams’ bold moves could go either way

LA added Myles Garrett and brought Aaron Donald out of retirement to create the NFL’s most menacing defense. A Super…

Wrexham make 2 transfer deadline-day signings

Wrexham completed two signings on transfer deadline day, announcing deals for center back Joe Worrall from Burnley and…

Kaepernick says NFL is blackballing him: 'I watch college football'

A decade after his protest against racial injustice made headlines around the world, former San Francisco 49ers…

Top seed Alexander Zverev survives near five-hour marathon at US Open

German scrapes home 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in thriller ‘I think this is the longest first-round match I’ve played’…

Pereira's sister Aline to fight for UFC contract

Aline Pereira, who has a mixed MMA record, will fight for the chance to win a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender…

Michael Strahan attacked by fired FOX star over welcoming new child in 18-year age gap relationship

Following the birth of Michael Strahan's fifth child, a former NFL linebacker and TV star is questioning the Giants…

Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared

The British transfer record was equalled and one club signed no fewer than 18 players in another hectic summer Bringing…

Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa retiring with no regrets after 25 seasons

Ishikawa won 188 games for the Swallows, the only team he played for during his pro career.

Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese official

Cricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.

Man jumps to his death inside University of Florida football stadium — days before team’s season opener

A man jumped to his death at the University of Florida's football stadium Monday morning, days before the school's…

How to follow women's football with BBC Sport this season

With the new Women's Super League season about to begin, BBC Sport is strengthening its coverage.

Bronco Mendenhall wants Aggies to 'take over' games in Year 2

Utah State football scored a lot of points last season. Bronco Mendenhall knows that wasn't enough.

Balogun has Everton medical before abandoning move

Everton's move for Folarin Balogun collapses after the striker changes his mind following a medical at the club's Finch…

NFL bets on long game to turn global interest into lasting fandom

The National Football League (NFL) says it is committed to playing the long game with its international strategy as it…

SEC chair says league 'will not budge' on NFL rule

Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman told ESPN on Tuesday that the league "will not budge" on its rule that NFL players…

Court docs: Tiger plans to change plea in DUI case

Court documents show that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash…

Are Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward?

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a…

NFL committed to long game as it hunts 'next 50 million fans' outside US

⚽ Marcotti assesses busy European weekend

Chelsea's second straight win was chaotic and fun -- just not the kind of performance Xabi Alonso was hired to produce.…

Grealish re-joins Everton on loan from Man City

Everton announced Tuesday that midfielder Jack Grealish is returning on loan from Manchester City for the 2026-27…

Grown-up version of Ollie Robinson must seize chance to earn shot at Ashes redemption

Taking on more responsibility as Sussex captain has helped revitalise the bowler’s career, but he cannot afford to take…

Which footballer has had the most glittering club career? | The Knowledge

Plus: brothers playing in England’s top four tiers, shirt-hogging sponsors, and goalkeepers sent off upfield Mail us…

Football connects communities but can pull them apart if governed carelessly | Cath Bishop

Sport is a space to help youngsters to develop character, resilience and confidence, but we need stronger leadership…

Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out during the first round of the U.S. Open—but he’ll still walk away with $140,000, and millions off-court

The U.S. Open is offering $108 million in player compensation this year, the largest package in tennis history. The…

Five moments that shaped Taylor's legendary career

From writing a letter to her idol as a 10-year-old to messaging a promoter on social media, here are five sliding doors…

What should you look out for this Premiership midweek?

With five games on Wednesday and an Edinburgh derby on Thursday, plus a transfer deadline looming, what should you look…

Keith credits training partners for 'saving my life'

Former Down hurler Stephen Keith credits the quick actions of his training partners after suffering a cardiac arrest in…

Paredes puts question mark over Argentina future

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes says it is going to be "difficult" for him to continue playing for his country in…