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The Breakdown | From France to Old Reigatians: the most inspiring sides in rugby history
The most memorable teams aren’t always the the most famous – and the key ingredients have remained the same for many yearsIt is an entirely subjective question but still worth pon…
‘Brighton are the world’s most forward-thinking club’: Jason McCarthy on retiring at 29 to coach
Former Wycombe defender thought he might end up becoming a pastor but stayed in the game he loves“You blow your whistle and then, all of a sudden, voom, you have 20, 30 people sta…
Coco Gauff says ‘insane’ wave of racist abuse followed disputed point at China Open
American stopped rally after being distracted in matchHome youngster Sun Xinran distraught after defeatCoco Gauff said she received an “insane” amount of racist comments on social…
Saints’ lopsided loss sours celebrations on 20th anniversary of ‘Domecoming’
Falcons ease to 45-24 win and silence Superdome crowdMatch marked two decades since return post-KatrinaNew Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was “embarrassed”. Second-year c…
Schooled for success: how English lessons power Midtjylland’s talent factory
In a squad with 17 nationalities from five continents, communication is key – and the Danish club enjoyed a bumper summer transfer windowIf there is a secret to Midtjylland’s succ…
David Squires on … David Beckham’s heroics for England v Greece, 25 years on
Our cartoonist on the 25th anniversary of the England midfielder’s one-man rescue act at Old TraffordBuy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in t…
Nations League roundup: Olise leads late charge as France bowl over Belgium
France score four goals in 14 minutes to triumphItaly see off Turkey, Hungary edge out UkraineMichael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the N…
Mamardashvili saves penalty as Georgia hold Northern Ireland in Nations League
It is a sign of Northern Ireland’s progress that irritation was writ large across the faces of players, supporters and the manager, Michael O’Neill, as scoreless parity was confir…
How do sports fans end up as aggressive defenders of a nation state’s regime? | Sean Ingle
The Manchester City case is one example of how fandom has warped beyond previous boundaries in online spacesA video of Liam Gallagher playing in a 1996 charity football match resu…
Jude awakening: how a more fluid England are ‘unlocking’ Bellingham’s full potential
Assistant coach Anthony Barry says new structure means their key attackers are not ‘caged in’ after 7-0 rout of CroatiaAnthony Barry knows the hunt is on. The England assistant co…
Police occupy Djibouti FA headquarters amid attempt to oust Fifa council member
Group of clubs wants FA president Souleiman Waberi outWaberi has faced mounting opposition for weeksAttempts to oust Souleiman Waberi as the president of the Djibouti football fed…
Daryz’s Arc reputation secure but retirement would rule out folk-hero status
Back-to-back wins is a huge achievement, but owners have more to think about than unprecedented third titleIt was, as the moderator of the post-Arc press conference put it, the “d…
France v Belgium, Italy v Turkey, Northern Ireland v Georgia: Nations League – live
⚽️ Nations League updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs⚽️ Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail DanielIt feels churlish to grouse about a World Cup-winning manager, but som…
NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season
Russian led Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup winOvechkin turned 41 in SeptemberAlex Ovechkin said on Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the…
Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue | Jonathan Wilson
The star’s rift with Jorge Jesus is an unfortunate affair. But the forward has been holding his national team back for yearsSign up for our free newsletter hereIf this is to be th…
Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting fan with ball
Player struck rebounding ball into Beijing crowdDjokovic advances to final against De MinaurDaniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokov…
Football Daily | Child’s play for England with a 7-0 demolition job against Croatia
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Whether it’s relegation, the loss of a cup final or some other soul-crushing matchday disappointment, no televised capitulation …
Sandpaper made Australia the story in 2018 while South Africa’s achievement faded into irrelevance
The hosts’ stunning Test victory was overshadowed by the scale of national angst felt in Australia after the team’s ball tamperingFor South African cricketers, administrators and …
Jake Connor is shock omission from England squad for Rugby League World Cup
McDermott wants those who ‘can best stick to gameplan’Hull KR’s Lewis in but no Wakefield players includedBrian McDermott, the England head coach, has justified his surprise decis…
Celtic celebrate heated win over Rangers in final of revived Tennent’s Sixes
Charlie Mulgrew admits getting carried away after gameAngry scenes in Rangers dressing room emerge in videoThe intensity of the football rivalry in Glasgow was evident on Sunday n…
Bournemouth unhappy over Scott injury but Tuchel says England took ‘zero risk’
Midfielder may be out for two months with thigh injuryScott played in pain but Tuchel says he got ‘green light’Thomas Tuchel insisted England took zero risk with Alex Scott after …
England hammer Croatia and Manchester City get their appeal on | Football Weekly – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Robyn Cowen as England thrash Croatia 7 (seven) nil Continue reading...
F1 looks amateurish and incompetent after farcical scenes in Sepang | Giles Richards
Review is under way, but there will be no quick fix for misconceived regulations that resulted in cars being unable to run in the rainFormula One has gone to no little pains this …
The USMNT’s kids are thriving, and ‘they have a bit of swag to them’
The post-World Cup youth movement has paid off with historic plays that, for the moment, feel natural, sustainable and neededFrom the outside, a moment like the one Cavan Sullivan…
WSL talking points: heat cranks up on Arsenal, but Putellas and Diani shine
Pressure continues to build on the Gunners’ head coach, while powerful London City Lionesses demolished SpursTravelling Arsenal fans showed no animosity towards the head coach, Re…
England hammer Croatia and Manchester City get their appeal on: Football Weekly – podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Robyn Cowen as England thrash Croatia 7 (seven) nilRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation …
Next Generation 2026: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 20…
Czechia’s Santi Denia: ‘Anthony Gordon? What a player! He’s at the same level as Lamine Yamal’
After working with nearly all of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad in their formative years, the coach is also a huge fan of English football. He’s now pitting his wits against both…
How former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale rescued and revamped FC Farsley
Former Brighton and Birmingham stopper has his family getting their hands dirty rebooting Leeds clubThey held a sweepstake in the FC Farsley office. How many fans would come for t…
ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object
England, Australia and India say no space for extra eventsNo new international tournaments until 2031 at earliestThe International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World…