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Chris Fagan leaves Brisbane with nothing more to prove after building one of the great AFL teams | Jonathan Horn
The 65-year-old steps down with the Lions’ dynasty firmly in place, having put the club on an unprecedented upward trajectoryCoaching can take grown men to dark places. Justin Lon…
Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup
There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in 2027Beaten by Australi…
Wallabies eager to ride momentum to 2027 Rugby World Cup contention: ‘I’d back us in’
Lock Jeremy Williams backs hosts to end Webb Ellis Cup droughtAustralia sixth in world rankings after unbeaten start to Kiss’s reignThe Wallabies have emerged as contenders for ne…
Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI
Third ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS)Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impressesAustralia have avoided a whitewash in their ODI se…
City sponsor Etihad Airways considering legal action against the Premier League
Airline ‘categorically rejects’ commission’s guilty verdictEtihad has been club’s principal shirt sponsor since 2009Manchester City’s main sponsor, Etihad Airways, is considering …
Hampton’s heroics preserve WCL point for Chelsea on Bompastor’s OL Lyonnes return
Chelsea claimed a valuable point in the Champions League on their head coach Sonia Bompastor’s return to face her former team, on a night where the English side’s controlled perfo…
Building of the Pep supremacy is an era that will be defined by sham-ball
What Guardiola knew at City relates to the true nature of the club and more basic things like spectacle and human nature“Do you know the question that you are asking me? Today, do…
Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto no longer a protected witness in Portugal
Work provided information concerning City’s financesHe called City decision ‘historic for English football’Rui Pinto, whose leaks of private documents helped to trigger the Premie…
Leah Williamson blunder gifts Paris FC a point as Arsenal’s struggles continue
A disastrous mix-up between the goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez and the centre-back Leah Williamson gifted Paris FC a penalty that Maeline Mendy converted to deny Arsenal all three poin…
Quips, slights and a surprise twist: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury come face to face
Joshua reveals he is speaking to Peter Fury on trainingFury vows to ‘blast him out’ at London press conferenceAnthony Joshua has revealed that he is in contact with Tyson Fury’s u…
Rival clubs feel relegating Manchester City to Championship would not be enough
Premier League executives pushing for severe punishmentCity maintain they are ‘innocent of the accusations’The Premier League will face pressure from Manchester City’s rivals to p…
Arizona State hockey coach on leave after practice that left player fighting for life
Greg Powers taken off duties during investigationMatthew Mayich unlikely to recover, says lawyerArizona State have placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave as the s…
‘I like him as a No 9’: Bellingham a striking alternative for England, says Tuchel
Head coach sees Real Madrid man as an option up frontKane praises Alexander-Arnold’s impact and work rateThomas Tuchel’s hunt for alternatives to Harry Kane has led to him identif…
‘A lot more to my game’: Gordon rises to a new level after Barcelona rebirth
Impressive against Spain, England’s best player against Czechia, the move to La Liga has transformed the wingerThe way that Anthony Gordon sees it, he is still the same player, th…
Swiss FA ‘cannot justify’ its support for Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president
SFV withdraws support after endorsing candidacy in JuneSwiss-born Infantino has faced calls for his resignationThe Swiss Football Association (SFV) has withdrawn its support for G…
Craig Bellamy urges Wales improvement but wary of Norway’s threat
Wales ‘unrecognisable’ in defeat against DenmarkHaaland ‘exactly the same’ after Manchester City verdictCraig Bellamy has said Wales must improve against Norway on Thursday after …
Like father, like son: Sinfields take diverging paths on road to Grand Final
Kevin’s ultramarathon challenge ends in time for kick-off at Old Trafford as son Jack vies for first title with WakefieldThere are few families with more stories to tell when it c…
Paris FC v Arsenal: Women’s Champions League – live
⚽ Updates from the 5.45pm BST kick-off in France⚽ Live scores | Read Moving the Goalposts | Mail NiallParis FC (4-2-3-1): Chavas; N’Dongala, Hocine, Greboval, Liaigre; Le Moguedec…
Football Daily | The big story is of course … Scotland fans pining for another home run
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!In the four matches they’ve sat through since their unconvincing Geopolitics World Cup win over Haiti, it must rankle among dieh…
‘A lot of lies’: Ireland manager hits out over coverage of Bazunu exit from Israel game
Keeper pulled out of both Nations League gamesHallgrimsson confident Sunday’s match will go aheadRepublic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has claimed “a lot of lies” were t…
Three centurions propel West Indies to record ODI total against India
Campbell, Hope and Jangoo all hit tons to reach 405-7Previous ODI best was 389 against England in 2019John Campbell hit 101 to lay the foundations for West Indies’ record one-day …
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training amid reports of rift with coach Jesus
Veteran left on bench by Jorge Jesus for win in NorwayThe 41-year-old has trained alone in gym since weekendCristiano Ronaldo continued absence from Portugal team training has led…
‘I am here more than ever’: Guardiola backs Manchester City owners over guilty verdicts
I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club’Former City chair Bernstein calls for directors to quitPep Guardiola has thrown his support behind Manchester City after the…
Manchester City could be forced to pay Premier League up to £50m in legal costs
Club have been found guilty of breaking financial rulesCity deny wrongdoing, saying it is a ‘conspiracy theory’Manchester City are set to owe the Premier League tens of millions o…
South Africa v Australia: third men’s one-day international – live
Updates from the ODI match at NWC OvalStart time in Potchefstroom is 1.30pm local/9.30pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailHello! Game 3 and final today, with South Afri…
Next Generation 2021: why slow and steady sometimes wins the race
A look at how our picks from five years ago have got on shows that breaking through early does not guarantee longevity or future successRead the full updates on our class of 2021 …
‘Throw your medals in the bin,’ Roy Keane tells Manchester City players
‘They won the titles because cheating was going on’Micah Richards says he is ‘devastated and heartbroken’The former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he would throw the “me…
The Spin | Ramen, rain and realpolitik: the inside story of Japan’s historic cricket clash with India
World No 41 side faced political lobbying and mopping up after Typhoon Dujuan before taking on illustrious visitorsThe relief was writ large on the face of Axar Patel when his fin…
Jameis Winston is now the New York Giants’ starter. He’s far from a goofball hero though
The quarterback is widely adored on and off the field. Whether he deserves the public spotlight is another questionThroughout the NFL’s history, we’ve had our fair share of clown …
Have any footballers ever scored with the first touch of their careers? | The Knowledge
Plus: European stadiums with low Google ratings, losing hat-tricks and the last time Spain had less than 50% possessionMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Jamie Sp…