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Reese powers Dream to brink of WNBA finals as Valkyries put Aces on ropes
Reese scores 23 as Atlanta beat Liberty in overtimeDream move within one win of first finals since 2013Valkyries take 2-0 lead over defending champion AcesAngel Reese scored 23 po…
Yankees swept by Rays after fan interference drama while Dodgers reach NLCS
Rays sweep Yankees 3-0 after fan interference callDodgers eliminate Braves to keep three-peat bid aliveRamírez leads Guardians past Sox to avoid sweepVictor Mesa Jr hit a tiebreak…
Australia stick to familiar formula in South Africa as they seek to bury demons of 2018 | Geoff Lemon
The Test series shapes as one of unforced errors and modest scores with both sides unconvincing with the bat and relying on their bowling attackLost among the looking back to Aust…
Travis Head hits back at Australia greats for firing a ‘bullet through’ current Test players
Opener said it is unfair for ex-players to criticise modern batting lineupAustralia’s vice-captain eager to open in Tests against South AfricaTravis Head has accused Australia’s g…
Eckert’s Spygate ban may be lenient, but no sane manager will try the same trick again
Verdict has been a long time coming and the Southampton head coach has recaptured hearts and minds at St Mary’s“Hi Tonda, are you a cheat?” That simple, succinct, question cut to …
England ready to level up and embrace ‘calculated risks’, claims Tuchel
Head coach pleased ‘everyone bought in’ to new ideasJarell Quansah says: ‘We can really dominate teams’Thomas Tuchel believes England have unlocked a new level after moving forwar…
All aboard the Tuchel train? England camp has clear winners and losers
While it’s full steam ahead for Alex Scott, Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly, others look likely to be left behindThomas Tuchel’s original idea had been for continuity. The Engla…
Former world No 1 Jon Rahm quits LIV before breakaway golf series relaunches
Two-time major winner is reportedly owed over £100mTour filed for bankruptcy after Saudi funding withdrawnJon Rahm is to quit LIV Golf due to the “unacceptable” terms offered for …
Saracens’ Brendan Venter takes aim at ‘autocratic’ Prem over media duties
Technical director held court at club’s training base, comparing rugby to winemaking and claiming interviews ‘steal my joy’Brendan Venter began his long-awaited public appearance …
Lionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery | Marcela Mora y Araujo
Jorge Messi wanted his country to fall in love with his son. That ambition was fulfilled during a brilliant international career that ended this week“What Argentina is doing in th…
Verstappen’s victory in Sepang should serve as a warning to Red Bull’s rivals | Giles Richards
Improvements to the car are paying off as the team look to lay the groundwork for renewed success next seasonThe importance for Max Verstappen of emerging triumphant from the Bahr…
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert given six-week suspended ban for Spygate scandal
Eckert was charged by FA with misconductSouthampton found to have spied on three opponentsSouthampton’s manager, Tonda Eckert, has been given a six-week suspended ban by the Footb…
Football Dailty | Tears, drone ads and a 1,740-word manifesto: Messi v Ronaldo gets one more chapter
Nothing compares to sport’s contrasts, and few are as stark as the exits of two defining icons of the modern football era. As one continues to negotiate his grand departure from t…
Bochum ban fans from jumping in unison over sickness fears
‘Trampoline effect’ can make some feel unwellGerman club ‘regret the unavoidable measures’The German club Bochum have banned their supporters from jumping up and down in unison …
Kane makes more England history and Ronaldo claps back | Football Weekly video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Lucy Ward as Harry Kane equals the all-time England appearance record in a 3-0 win over Czechia. Continue reading...
Teen brilliance to Pochettino’s haters: Winners and losers from the USMNT’s perfect window
The United States winning four of four benefits many that were involved, and may hurt those who were left behindCavan Sullivan Continue reading...
England hit by slump in Twickenham ticket sales for Nations Championship finals
Demand for Springboks and All Blacks outstrips hostsEngland lost 42-21 to Ireland in last Twickenham gameEngland have been outstripped by South Africa and New Zealand in demand fo…
Robertson rant and the wrong system? Pocognoli’s Scotland start raises questions
There has been no new manager bounce, Ben Gannon-Doak is playing in an odd position and the wider plan looks flawedScotland are staring at a third-place finish in Group B1 of the …
Why are so many British footballers playing in Serie A?
The 1990s felt like a golden age, but there are 21 British players in Serie A this season – more than ever beforeBy The Football MineWhat do Jimmy Greaves, Ray Wilkins, David Beck…
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens
American involved in disputed point during tournamentGauff called out ‘insane’ amount of abuse onlineCoco Gauff said she had been left drained by the racist abuse she experienced …
‘This is only the beginning,’ vows Mikel Arteta after signing new Arsenal deal
Four-year-deal secures Spaniard’s future until 2030Title winner now among best-paid managers in the worldMikel Arteta has promised “this is only the beginning” of what he can achi…
‘I wanted to depart in the best way possible’: Kieran McKenna on Ipswich exit and future plans
In an exclusive interview, former Ipswich manager talks of his lasting affection for the club, savouring time out with family and friends and ideas for his next moveIt was on the …
Portuguese authorities took 83 days to tell Rui Pinto his witness protection was ending
Commission concluded in July threat level was lowManchester City whistleblower given 10 days’ noticePortuguese authorities kept Rui Pinto in the dark for almost three months about…
Manchester City’s glory cannot be taken away from the players, says Kyle Walker
Former captain admits guilty verdict ‘doesn’t look great’But he insists memories of ‘many trophies’ will remainManchester City’s glory years cannot be taken away from the players,…
The Spin | Schrödinger’s six, tiny boundaries and the hollow spectacle of ghost-town T10 cricket
‘It doesn’t look like proper cricket,’ says Faf du Plessis as Canada’s Super60 tournament raises a few eyebrowsHave you heard about Schrödinger’s six? When a cricket ball has spaw…
Pidcock ‘mad’ after two teammates collide with police motorcyclist in Italy
Pinarello-Q36.5’s Camprubi and Gloag floored in crash‘Things like this shouldn’t happen,’ says British riderTom Pidcock has admitted he almost quit the Tre Valli Varesine in a rag…
Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss a month of next WSL season due to Club World Cup
Back end of 2027-28 season likely to be ‘challenging’Fixture contestion a growing area of concernThe Women’s Super League will face major disruption next season due to by the Club…
Will Venable: the White Sox manager who used basketball tactics to transform a baseball loser
The White Sox were one of the worst teams in MLB history. Now they are just five wins from a place in the World SeriesThe postgame celebration songs pounded through the Bluetooth …
Cristiano Ronaldo: the extraordinary eight points he says Jorge Jesus agreed to make
Ronaldo lists notes ‘validated’ for Portugal coach to sayPelé, Maradona, loyalty and selfies get mentionsCristiano Ronaldo said in a lengthy statement on Tuesday that the Portugal…
Lionel Messi describes ending Argentina career as his ‘saddest day’ in football
Messi addresses crowd after scoring in win against Benin‘Not coming any more is going to be deeply painful’Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the…