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MLB playoff predictions: are the Dodgers heading for an inevitable fall?
As the postseason starts with the wildcard round, our writers pick the dark horses, likely winners and the high seeds at risk of going out earlyThe Mariners. The only active MLB t…
Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘misinformation campaign’ against Gianni Infantino
Uefa accused of trying to influence presidential electionFifa court filing denies claim of FFE undervaluationFifa accused Uefa of waging a “misinformation campaign” and trying to …
Every saint has a past: how man at heart of City’s first scandal became a United hero | Sean Ingle
Billy Meredith helped win City their first major honours more than a hundred years ago, was banned by the FA – then went and repeated the trick on the red side of ManchesterWhen t…
‘Goodison Gazza’ Billy Kenny: ‘The only time I’ve had peace was when I was locked up’
Everton’s great lost talent of the 90s explains the drinking culture that enveloped him as a teenager, his time in jail, struggles with depression and how he got clean“I was just …
County cricket 2026 awards: the good, the bad and the best man
Featuring: a teenager taking a debut hat-trick, a win for one of cricket’s nice guys, and a hard summer for ground staffTom NortonNot many people take a hat-trick on their Champio…
38-year-old backup Case Keenum rolls back the years to lead Bears past Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles 7–27 Chicago BearsKeenum throws two TDs and rushes for anotherCase Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago B…
Luke Littler suffers shock defeat to Luke Woodhouse in World Grand Prix opener
Littler’s title defence ends in 2-1 first-round lossMichael van Gerwen also crashes out of last 32Luke Littler suffered a 2-1 defeat to Luke Woodhouse on his return to the oche as…
‘Football with a smile’: Pocognoli wants happy Gilmour to tee up Scotland success
New Scotland manager says midfielder ‘has to take risks’Players warned they need consistent game time for clubsSébastien Pocognoli hopes a “smiling” Billy Gilmour will be central …
Pochettino: Manchester City verdicts show fans ‘lived through an era of deception’
US manager says finding right punishment is ‘really hard’Man City found guilty of majority of 100-plus chargesSign up for our free newsletter hereUS men’s national team head coach…
Gianni Infantino ready to accept demands for larger payouts from $6bn reserves
Fifa president says: ‘The ambition is welcome’Infantino mounts fresh defence of failed FFE schemeThe Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, is poised to bow to demands from Uefa and Co…
Nations League: Olise’s late stunner leads France past Belgium, Italy rout Turkey
Belgium 0-1 France, Turkey 1-4 Italy, Sweden 3-1 PolandNorthern Ireland left frustrated by Hungary stalemateMichael Olise’s magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 Nations Leagu…
Manchester City chief maintains club’s innocence as rivals push for verdict to be published
Ferran Soriano tells European clubs City will fight verdictPremier League clubs complain of ‘void’ over timelineA number of Premier League clubs are pushing for the Manchester Cit…
Thomas Tuchel resists change against Czechia despite England defensive errors
‘We defended well [v Spain] but had individual mistakes’Nico O’Reilly and Ezri Konsa are injury doubts for matchThomas Tuchel will resist making drastic changes to his defence des…
Scale of City’s punishment is the only story but Premier League must bear some responsibility | Barney Ronay
Khaldoon al-Mubarak has come out fighting against the guilty verdict, having escaped regulation for yearsNothing is over, nothing is done. Or at least not judging by the bravura, …
Paris magic and tradition keep the Arc in a class of its own above the latest gimmicks
It may not be the official best race in the world but winning at Longchamp still confers a status little else can matchWhen France-Galop announced in June that geldings will be al…
Mallorca goalkeeper Iván Cuéllar injured after ‘large structure’ in canteen falls on him
42-year-old suffers ‘serious head injury’ at training baseCuéllar recovering in hospital after alarming accidentThe Real Mallorca goalkeeper Iván “Pichu” Cuéllar suffered a seriou…
Belgium v France, Northern Ireland v Hungary and more: Nations League – live
⚽ Updates from 7.45pm (BST) kick-offs across Europe⚽ Get in touch: email Michael about the actionThe three early Nations League matches have now finished. Montenegro followed up t…
Defensive flux gives Tuchel headache but Alexander-Arnold could be remedy | Jacob Steinberg
Chopping and changing the back four has been a big feature for England this year and the Real Madrid man could be a solutionEngland ended 2025 protected by a shield of deceptive s…
Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season
Minnesota will receive fifth-round pick for quarterbackMcCarthy was first-round selection for Vikings in 2024The New York Giants have acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Min…
County pride and England chaos relegated Hundred to summer undercard | Ali Martin
The franchise tournament remains an enigma after an unexpectedly dramatic men’s international summer and a thrilling Championship title raceAfter pumping astronomical sums of mone…
Football Daily | Manchester City come out swinging haymakers after charges galore
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Football Daily wasn’t alone in spending the weekend wondering if we might have a legal case against Manchester City, while ponde…
Israel captain stokes feud by saying ‘our country is 10 times better than Ireland’
Manor Solomon angry at Ireland’s stance over Gaza‘They hate us and we don’t like them’Manor Solomon claimed Israel was “10 times better” than Ireland as fallout intensified from t…
Europe’s top-flight clubs to get share of £185m from Club World Cup
Europe dividing money 50-50 with rest of the worldConfirmation expected after Fifa meeting in OctoberEurope’s top-flight clubs will share half of the $250m (£185m) solidarity pot …
The Nations League is a welcome example of soccer done well
The tournament was treated with skepticism when it was introduced in 2018, but it shows that sometimes administrators get things rightSign up for our free newsletter hereEngland’s…
‘Rugby’s in people’s blood here’: mutiny rising in west Wales as Scarlets fight WRU plan | Andy Bull
No one at Parc y Scarlets understands why they and the Ospreys are on the chopping block for the union’s proposal to cut a club by 2028Eight o’clock, Saturday night and at Parc y …
‘I’ve achieved more than I dreamed of’: Britain’s Katy Marchant retires from elite cycling
Olympic gold medallist, 33, had glittering 13-year career‘I’m proud of where I’ve got to and what I’ve done’The Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant has announced her retirement f…
The Manchester City verdict and England run world champions close – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Kieran Maguire as Manchester City are found guilty of the vast majority of the disciplinary charges broug…
WSL talking points: Chelsea punish Arsenal and Putellas finds her rhythm
The Gunners lacked cutting edge at Stamford Bridge while the former Barcelona star dominated against BrightonHow to solve the problem of an inability to take your chances? That is…
The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow
Traditional woods have had a good innings but rising temperatures mean the need to find alternatives is pressingWhat happens if you run out of trees? It is a situation cricket mus…
Mancini refers to ‘double’ Manchester City contract and says it ‘isn’t my problem’
Coach alleged to have been paid for advisory workMancini says City ‘not guilty’ after Premier League rulingRoberto Mancini appeared to acknowledge he had “a double contract” when …