A tournament that crossed borders: crunching the numbers on the diaspora World Cup
Nationality in football has never been so complex and the influence of players from the diaspora has never been higher…
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‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract
26-year-old looking forward to working with Maresca ‘To stay this long at the club is a dream really,’ he says Phil…
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The Spin | Biryanis, bhajis and braais: diverse culinary culture is at the heart of cricket
No other game would stop at a critical moment for a sit-down meal, but for cricket, lunch and tea are sacred moments…
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Rugby’s landmark concussion case enters crucial week: the key questions answered
The outcome of this week’s hearings could determine the entire direction of the case – we explain the current state of…
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World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? | The Knowledge
Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls? Mail us…
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The Hundred returns with the hits and hope that fans feel the love again
Revamped tournament begins with pyrotechnics and plenty more fireworks from Nicholas Pooran’s bat In 2012 John Newman’s…
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Glasgow Games – and unicorn mascot – ready to emerge from shadow cast by 2014
As the Commonwealth Games return to Scotland’s biggest city, the mood is markedly different from the last time Glasgow…
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Evenepoel pips Pogacar again as Tour de France night-time doping test row deepens
Belgian wins time trial, says chase of leader ‘not over yet’ Florian Lipowitz, third last year, quits race after…
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Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Glasgow 2026
Freestyle swimmer eligible through father Gerry Madeleine’s disappearance still under investigation Madeleine McCann’s…
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Manchester United supporters groups in uproar over suspension of season tickets
Fans claim they are being ‘treated as suspects’ Club planning to reinstate tickets before season begins Manchester…
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French Open becomes first grand slam to offer players share of tournament revenue
Move is significant step in row over prize money US Open will come under pressure to follow suit The French Open has…
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Football Daily | Here are 48 reasons to cherish the World Cup (minus the Geopolitics)
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! The Geopolitics World Cup is already fading from view, replaced by…
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‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football
The 47-year-old took charge of five World Cup matches Taylor has refereed in the Premier League for 16 years Anthony…
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Speed, skill and strategy: BMX racing world championships – in pictures
Australians Jesse Asmus and Olympic champion Saya Sakakibara make the podium as Brisbane hosts 3,000 riders from 41…
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County cricket: Northamptonshire were deserving winners of the Blast
A star team rather than a team of stars shone on Finals Day, beating Somerset in the semis and Hampshire in the final…
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The Breakdown | Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself
Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over…
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Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights
A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industry…
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F1’s algorithms spark driver fury as number neuters thrills of Spa-Francorchamps | Giles Richards
Computer-controlled energy deployment now dictates races – it turns out drivers don’t like Skynet controlling their…
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DeChambeau moves the dial for golf but is his posturing and pantomime worth the hassle? | Ewan Murray
Petulant reaction to a justified two-stroke penalty at the Open illustrates why the American is happier on the LIV tour…
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DeChambeau accused of threatening to call Trump in row over Open penalty
DeChambeau given two-stroke penalty after his second round Golfer alleged to have used US president’s name during row…
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England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup | Ali Martin
Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still around…
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Angel Reese accepts Brondello’s apology after ‘protected species’ comment lands ban
Toronto coach made comment during Friday’s game Term common in Australia but could be seen as racist Angel Reese has…
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Spain are world champions | World Cup Daily
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Sid Lowe as Spain win the 2026 World Cup.…
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Skeleton ace Matt Weston slides into climate action: ‘We’re dirtbags making a difference’
In today’s newsletter: how Britain’s celebrated Winter Olympian is responding to the existential threat to snow and ice…
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‘Where did they go?’: homeless people feel force of America’s brutality in World Cup clean-up
Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the…
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Tuchel would rather put down the English game than admit to his own cowardice | Jonathan Liew
England’s coach said ball possession is not in the team’s DNA – it’s an opinion that should disqualify him from the job…
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Garry Sobers was the greatest of all time, a cavalier in an era of roundheads
West Indies legend, who has died aged 89, was cricket’s finest all-rounder, delivering victories with style and grace…
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Genuine hope may have been fleeting for England. But it was still life-affirming | Max Rushden
Two minutes and 55 seconds. That’s how long I really had hope of reaching the World Cup final. And it didn’t kill me In…
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The summer of the underdog: why outsiders are the most compelling sights in sport | Natalie Tan
Thanks to Arthur Fery, Maja Chwalinska and Cape Verde, we have been blessed with a glut of unexpected stories of late…
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USA v Uzbekistan match foreshadows chess battle for Olympiad top prize
Two of the top four chess nations will go head to head in Miami on 27-28 July The USA and Uzbekistan are among the…
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How are London City Lionesses able to embark on such a transfer spree?
Many are in awe of the investment that Michele Kang is making into the women’s game. Others, though, are baffled There…
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The Spin | The day Harrogate ‘burst at the seams’ as Pakistan and India swung into town
An unlikely match ‘like a World Cup final’ was for some first proof of Yorkshire immigrant community’s love of cricket…
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Have the top four teams ever made up the World Cup semi-finalists before? | The Knowledge
Plus: back-to-back heavy wins and defeats, and an unsurprising challenger to a Lionel Messi record Mail us with your…
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David Squires on … England’s high-wire act continuing to the World Cup semis
Our cartoonist sets the scene before the semi-finals, with Thomas Tuchel’s team taking on old rivals Argentina Buy…
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MLB storylines at the All-Star break: summer surges, the woeful Mets and the first-place White Sox
As the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game take over Philadelphia, we take a spin around the majors with an awards watch,…
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Alexandra Eala is the giantkiller who lit up Wimbledon – but will she rise to the top?
Filipino sensation has been embraced by her nation yet star power outweighs her career achievements … so far In the…
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