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West Ham’s penalty pain costs them top spot in Championship after QPR draw
The QPR goalkeeper Pierce Charles made a stunning double save from a Jarrod Bowen penalty in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw at West Ham. The 21-year-old, who kept four clean s…
Sam Kerr on target but Matildas outclassed by youthful Germany in European friendly
Australia fall 4-2 to world No 3 side in KarlsruheHolly McNamara joins Kerr on scoresheet for MatildasFor a moment, it felt like the Matildas were back. Ellie Carpenter took off d…
Russo’s return to form is vital but Lionesses still lack bite against low blocks | Suzanne Wrack
England have the edge over Greece after the first leg of their World Cup playoff but remain a team in transitionIt took a labyrinthine move from Sarina Wiegman’s team to find a wa…
The Premier League is back: welcome to the new era of post-verdict unreality | Barney Ronay
As the top flight returns, armed with the knowledge its serial champions have been the authors of a 10-year sham supremacy, the first question is simple: how is it going to feel?T…
Lionesses take firm control of World Cup playoff tie against Greece
World Cup qualifying playoff: Greece 1-3 EnglandStanway, Le Tissier and Russo on targetEngland secured a 3-1 first-leg victory over Greece in their Women’s World Cup playoff tie b…
The Premier League so far: draws, underperforming xG and other data pointers
Goal averages are crumbling as players take fewer touches in the box and forwards underperform against xGGoals are on the up in the Premier League. The average of 2.70 non-penalty…
The Spurs of Prem Rugby: how Harlequins lost their swagger
Marcus Smith’s return from injury offers hope but Quins appear a fragile side beset by entrenched problemsSpeak to anyone who holds Harlequins close to their heart and a word that…
Wolff tells critics to ‘watch Teletubbies or Mickey Mouse not F1’ as he defends Mercedes’ strategy
Principal denies bias towards Antonelli over RussellVerstappen takes pole in sprint qualifying in SingaporeToto Wolff has condemned accusations of bias in how he has managed his d…
Mike Ditka: a life in pictures
Mike Ditka, the fiery former NFL player and coach who led the Chicago Bears to their lone Super Bowl title and became one of the most recognizable figures in American sports, has …
Double moves Andrew Balding clear of Aidan O’Brien in Flat trainers’ race
Winners at Newmarket and York lift Balding’s spiritsNever So Brave wins Challenge Stakes at NewmarketAndrew Balding’s late run at a first success in the Flat trainers’ championshi…
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Maresca maintains almost total control as he follows Manchester City owners’ line | Jamie Jackson
Manager’s media conference three times busier than usual but he and his club are still speaking with one voice – for nowEnzo Maresca’s first public display since Manchester City w…
Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86
Hall of Famer led the 1985 Bears to the Super BowlCoach was known for his fiery personaMike Ditka, the legendary leader of the Chicago Bears who won a Super Bowl as both an NFL pl…
Renshaw keeps Australia’s hopes intact against South Africa after Maddinson gamble fails
Opener’s painful duck gets tourists’ series off to bad startRenshaw and Cummins keep hosts’ attack at bayIf we accept that sporting tenures are results-based, then the Australian …
Manchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick
After a scratchy start in the league, injuries and an underwhelming Rashford, Spurs’s visit to Old Trafford is already crucial for the hostsThe noise in the Premier League was foc…
Greece v England: Women’s World Cup playoff semi-final, first leg – live
⚽ World Cup qualifying news, 5.30pm BST kick-off in Crete⚽ Wiegman hails Toone | And read Moving the GoalpostsSarina Wiegman heaped praise on Ella Toone for her positive reaction …
Football Daily | The Premier League is back and you absolutely can’t look away
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Many events have shaped the British people – the birth of punk, Brexit, Tony Hibbert’s first goal of his career (in his own test…
Rui Pinto to remain under witness protection after U-turn by Portuguese authorities
CPES will now allow Pinto to challenge original decisionWhistleblower to receive risk assessment reportsRui Pinto will remain under witness protection for the time being after Por…
Sports quiz of the week: Harry Kane, Victor Wembanyama and WSL winners
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‘I don’t think anyone really saw it coming. I didn’t’: Meet Bristol’s World Cup hopeful Fitz Harding
The 27-year-old flanker confounded expectations leaping from Durham university’s fourth XV to Prem rugby captain – don’t bet against his big England ambitionsAt the start of every…
Premier League resumes with Manchester City in spotlight: football news – live
⚽ All the latest football news heading into the weekend⚽ Ten things to look out for | Read Football Daily | Mail Billy“Khaldoon says he would rather spend £30m on the 50 best lawy…
Will Carlos Baleba fix Manchester United? Three big questions ahead of potential debut
As the Premier League returns, we dive into the signing who could boost United’s midfield – or confuse things furtherCarlos Baleba cost Manchester United $88.7m (£65m) plus $6.8m …
Everton owner The Friedkin Group exploring sale of club after two years
Owner looking at investment options including sale‘Time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton’Everton’s owner, The Friedkin Group, is exploring the “sale of a controll…
Chess: France and US dominate rapid and blitz at Pall Mall Masters
The Chess England event was a rare test of UK skills against strong foreign oppositionMaster chess in central London is rare, although the annual ChessFest in Trafalgar Square att…
Oliver Glasner: ‘There was no plan for me to be Nottingham Forest manager’
On Sunday, Austrian returns to Crystal Palace, the club he left in the summer after leading them to unprecedented success, but accepts there could be ‘booing’Oliver Glasner puffs …
South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Follow updates from Kingsmead Cricket GroundStart time in Durban is 9.30am local/6.30pm AEDTSign up for The Spin newsletter | Get in touch via emailAustralia’s bowling attack of P…
Bucky Irving runs riot as Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of season
Irving rushes for career-high 165 yards and two TDsRookie Daniels impresses in second NFL startPrescott throws two picks as Dallas fall to 2-3Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high…
LeBron James shines in pre-season debut for revamped Philadelphia 76ers
James scores 10 points in 18-minute Sixers debutJaylen Brown leads Philadelphia with 18 pointsNets pull away in third quarter for 114-108 victoryNBA superstar LeBron James deliver…
Wallabies stare down Eden Park hoodoo in bid to break 23-year Bledisloe Cup drought | Jack Snape
Australia’s record in Auckland is ugly but the stakes this weekend could be even higher for the home team who are on a three-match losing streakEden Park against the All Blacks. I…
Pat Cummins unfazed by prospect of Khawaja book raising sandpaper scandal: ‘Tell your story’
Former Test opener is writing a new book released next monthAustralia captain Cummins confirms conversation with Khawaja Pat Cummins has suggested he is unfazed by the prospect of…