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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…
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Michael Carrick is wary of ‘Dr Tottenham’, Oliver Glasner returns to Selhurst Park and will Manchester City summon a siege mentality at Anfield?Premier League top scorers | View t…
A’ja Wilson stands alone with record fifth WNBA MVP award after historic three-peat
Aces star wins record fifth WNBA MVP awardWilson becomes first player to win three straightOlivia Miles finishes second in MVP votingA’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s most valuable…
Sergio Camello: ‘Rayo is the last team standing – it’s football from another time’
Rayo Vallecano’s fascinating forward on his unique club, his musical passions and the goalscoring form that puts him among Europe’e eliteAn 11-year-old, second-hand VW Beetle with…
Is Prem rugby union turning into basketball? Nailbiters supply case for defence
Record try-glut in round one suggested all-out attack is en vogue, but maybe you can defend well and still concede tries in the modern game?After one weekend of the Prem season th…
Wiegman praises Toone’s attitude after late Lionesses recall for Greece playoff
Manchester United midfielder was left out of initial squadFirst leg of World Cup playoff is on Friday in CreteSarina Wiegman heaped praise on Ella Toone for her positive reaction …
Valtteri Bottas reveals lizard-leaping, python-dodging cycling exploits on epic ride
Cadillac driver rode between Malaysia and SingaporeBottas says four-day trip helped him acclimatiseValtteri Bottas has revealed the details of an incident-packed 418km bike ride i…
Victor Montagliani eyes re-election at Concacaf that would rule out Fifa presidency run
Confederation president clarifies his intentions to staffCanadian was eyed as potential rival to Gianni InfantinoVictor Montagliani has told Concacaf staff he intends to stand for…
With no Pulisic and good results, have the USMNT moved on from their savior complex? | Leander Schaerlaeckens
The US have been defined for so long by the next singular player. This past perfect window shows that era may be overSign up for our free newsletter hereIn 1990, then-United State…
Football Q&A: ask Ed Aarons your questions as the Premier League returns – live
After a lengthy international break dominated by the Manchester City verdict, the Premier League is back on Saturday. Football writer Ed Aarons is online now answering your questi…
Football Daily | Spygate: one of football’s stranger and more pointless transgressions
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The recent international break has proved to be a goldmine for punishment admin, nicely wrapped up on Wednesday night with the l…
Manchester United offer JJ Gabriel new deal but risk losing prodigy for £350,000
Teenager almost certain to leave despite fresh offerCompensation for move to European rival would be lowManchester United have made JJ Gabriel an official scholarship contract off…
Khaldoon al-Mubarak: the tightrope walker who made rare misstep over City charges
Manchester City’s chair is key to the project of making Abu Dhabi a secure world power but his next move may be the sale of the clubNo one better understands the precarious tightr…
‘Like a movie script’: Michael McArdle backs Northern Ireland to make history
Manager says he has made team ‘play-off ready’ since taking over in March. They now face Portugal in their quest to reach World CupFor seven and a half years, Michael McArdle work…
Manchester City go to Anfield and is Eckert’s Spygate ban too lenient? | Football Weekly video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to preview the return of the Premier League including Manchester City’s first game since their guilty ver…
‘¡Qué Horror!’: Mexico’s World Cup honeymoon is over but is Rafa Márquez really to blame?
A series of dispiriting friendly results have El Tri reeling. But the problems run much deeper than the team’s new coachWhen a new coach ascends to lead Mexico’s national team, fa…
Inside NBA Europe’s $10bn plan that has football clubs queuing to join
Some of the biggest names in European football will bid for a franchise in ESL-style league, now due to launch in 2028The launch of NBA Europe will be delayed 12 months until 2028…
Are Brighton genuine contenders to qualify for the Champions League?
They are the top scorers in the league, they have the best goal difference and they demolished the championsBy WhoScoredWingerless, without Danny Welbeck and third in the Premier …
Mikel Arteta’s new contract reflects where the power now lies at Arsenal | Ed Aarons
From transfers to stadium works and even the training-ground dog, there is no doubting the Spaniard’s influence at the clubIf anyone doubts Mikel Arteta’s status as No 1 at Arsena…
Women’s Super League faces wait until 2029 for full-time referees despite funding boost
Extra investment agreed at latest WSL board meetingCalls for fully professional match officials have grownWomen’s Super League clubs have agreed to a major funding increase for ma…
Indiana Fever and the Magasphere: a WNBA team’s dangerous path to popularity | Howard Bryant
Teams have always symbolized division within America. And the Fever have come to prominence during a time of dark political intensityIt’s over for now, but no professional sports …
London Broncos graded below Barrow but still set for Super League place
Championship winners only 16th in new IMG gradingsNRL money contingent on London Super League sideRunaway Championship winners London Broncos have been graded below even Barrow Ra…
Havertz, Isak, Dorgu … spate of injuries with national teams leaves sour taste for top clubs
Premier League clubs, and their European rivals, left with a long list of absentees after a gruelling international breakA four-match international break has presented a stress te…
How the Kop’s chants propelled Andy Burnham to fight for Hillsborough justice
A speech at Anfield in 2009 was met with boos but it led to a change in tack by Labour government and an apology from David CameronSince dawn, visitors from as far afield as Austr…
‘Those memories are ours and no verdict changes that’: Manchester City fans’ views
While most supporters seem to want to get behind the club, some fear actions of the owners will divide fanbaseNicola Schofield, City fan for more than 40 years: One of my (million…
Is Fury v Joshua about meritocratic sporting excellence or just algorithmic celebrity power? | Jonathan Liew
This long-awaited fight is happening exactly as intended: at the sweet spot where commercial potential meets a genuine absence of jeopardyThe 1912 Olympic marathon was held in a b…
Laos footballer arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing for betting syndicate
National FA refers Soukphachan Lueanthala to policeAccused of helping group during summer tournamentA Laos international has been arrested in connection with allegations of match-…
New Australian Open boss Andrew Abdo throws shade at critics: ‘I’m not an outsider’
Launch event marred by former NRL CEO calling world No 1 ‘Jacob’ SinnerGrand slam to add 700 seats amid focus on comfort as well as growthNew Tennis Australia chief executive Andr…
Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on wing for first Bledisloe Cup Test against All Blacks
Australia coach Les Kiss calls up Isaac Henry to start at Eden ParkNew Zealand hit hard by injury before home rugby internationalAustralia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac He…