Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence
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Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence

Arsenal started last season as nearly men - but now they have the swagger of winners. That much can be seen on the approach to Emirates Stadium. Above the entrance to the ground is new signage, a simp

Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal
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Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal

Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth in the region of £65m. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp, return

'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple
Sports 13 Aug 2026 23:06 UTC 👁️ 0

'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple

Britain's Amy Hunt charged to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith settled for bronze in Birmingham. Hunt, who won 100m gold on Monday, reeled i

Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold
Sports 09 Aug 2026 19:05 UTC 👁️ 1

Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold

Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one after a "tricky" outdoor season when she comes up against world-class rivals in pursuit of a third consecutive European 800m title in Birmin

Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal
Sports 08 Aug 2026 11:23 UTC 👁️ 0

Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal

Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m. The former Newcastle captain made it clear he wanted to join the Premier League champions earlier this summer. The 28-year-old Braz

England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub
Sports 07 Aug 2026 11:07 UTC 👁️ 1

England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub

England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a nightclub in central London. The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, was charged on 31 July following an incident

Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan
Sports 22 Jul 2026 07:38 UTC 👁️ 1

Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan

Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but still ha

Scotland goalkeeper Gordon announces retirement
Sports 16 Jul 2026 10:05 UTC 👁️ 0

Scotland goalkeeper Gordon announces retirement

He first represented Scotland in 2004 and amassed a total of 84 senior caps. Combined with his club appearances, Gordon played 766 first-team games, including 13 on loan at Cowdenbeath in season 2001-

Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win
Sports 15 Jul 2026 23:08 UTC 👁️ 0

Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win

Before the last-four tie, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni had said he was "not going to mix" football and politics. "The reality is that this is a football match. I can't mix things up, especially ou

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Sports 14 Jul 2026 19:08 UTC 👁️ 0

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

Aston Villa have been warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record. The African country's tourist board will replace

Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner
Sports 14 Jul 2026 08:06 UTC 👁️ 0

Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner

No-one needs reminding how long it is since England won football's World Cup, but it is notable that a similarly long period has passed since an English golfer triumphed at an Open staged in his home

James Harden’s week of mansion parties ends with $1.35M legal nightmare
Sports 13 Jul 2026 11:05 UTC 👁️ 0

James Harden’s week of mansion parties ends with $1.35M legal nightmare

NBA star James Harden is trying to erase a $1.35 million courtroom loss after a jury found he committed fraud in a dispute over parties at a luxury Beverly Hills mansion he rented in 2019. The Clevela

Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Sports 11 Jul 2026 22:08 UTC 👁️ 0

Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Live coverage and updates from our text commentary stream as Messi's Argentina face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.

Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky
Sports 11 Jul 2026 21:05 UTC 👁️ 0

Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky

As Linda Noskova stepped up to the baseline, Wimbledon's Centre Court crowd held its breath. When she led 6-2 5-2 with five championship points against Karolina Muchova, Noskova's nerves had hit, and

Kane vs Haaland in England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal of strikers
Sports 11 Jul 2026 04:08 UTC 👁️ 1

Kane vs Haaland in England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal of strikers

England captain Harry Kane has labelled Erling Haaland “a machine” but said he and Norway’s “beast” of a number nine are completely different players as they prepare to face off in the World Cup quart

Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Sports 10 Jul 2026 02:06 UTC 👁️ 1

Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup

Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday. Palestinians in Gaza turned out in ‌large numbers to pay their respects to a senior mem

Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
Sports 09 Jul 2026 06:01 UTC 👁️ 1

Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?

Great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results – what a World Cup it has been. The quarter-finals start on Thursday, with eight games left in this summer's football festival. Featuring 48

Balogun decision leaves red card system in disarray
Sports 06 Jul 2026 00:05 UTC 👁️ 1

Balogun decision leaves red card system in disarray

It had become one of the game's great certainties. If you are sent off at the World Cup, you will miss the next game. No ifs, no buts, no appeals. The decision to effectively overturn the red card sh

Trump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended
Sports 05 Jul 2026 20:09 UTC 👁️ 0

Trump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight re

Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security
Sports 05 Jul 2026 03:05 UTC 👁️ 0

Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed concerns over England's treatment in Mexico as they prepare to face the World Cup co-hosts - saying it had been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans were "friendly an

A very British love affair - why Wimbledon regulars keep coming back
Sports 05 Jul 2026 02:08 UTC 👁️ 0

A very British love affair - why Wimbledon regulars keep coming back

Image source, SuppliedImage caption, Super-fan Geoff Hughes has spent two decades camping for the entire two weeks in the queue to attend Wimbledon BySarah Hawley Reporting fromAt Wimbledon For many

The Papers: 'Kicking up a storm' and 'Burnham plots homes tax raid'
Sports 04 Jul 2026 23:05 UTC 👁️ 0

The Papers: 'Kicking up a storm' and 'Burnham plots homes tax raid'

Logistics surrounding the World Cup match between England and Mexico continue to lead a number of the papers.

Why England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca - Shearer
Sports 04 Jul 2026 19:05 UTC 👁️ 0

Why England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca - Shearer

I've heard a lot of talk about the difficult conditions England will face at the Azteca Stadium - but I don't think the players will be worried about any of that. Instead of having any fear about the

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback
Sports 04 Jul 2026 15:05 UTC 👁️ 0

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury. The American pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Cl

Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
Sports 04 Jul 2026 12:05 UTC 👁️ 1

Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint

"It was a very fun first 10 laps with Lewis," Antonelli said. "We were both pushing very hard. When I got into overtake (mode), I knew my chance was coming. "When I got alongside in Brooklands he used

The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'
Sports 04 Jul 2026 00:05 UTC 👁️ 0

The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'

Shifting start times at the FIFA World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.

Sources: Mexico vs. England to KO six hours early
Sports 03 Jul 2026 23:05 UTC 👁️ 1

Sources: Mexico vs. England to KO six hours early

play Gomez: Mexico should be favorites vs. England (1:56), Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Iris

LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026
Sports 03 Jul 2026 19:06 UTC 👁️ 0

LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026

Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.

BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
Sports 03 Jul 2026 11:06 UTC 👁️ 0

BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico

The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. The last-16 tie, which will kick off at 01:00 BST on Monda

Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?
Sports 01 Jul 2026 18:08 UTC 👁️ 0

Should England have had a penalty for challenge on Kane?

As Harry Kane fell in the box, it looked like England were about to have the perfect opportunity to draw level against DR Congo late in the first half of their last-32 tie. The Three Lions captain was

Nottingham Forest to replace Pereira with Glasner
Sports 01 Jul 2026 16:06 UTC 👁️ 0

Nottingham Forest to replace Pereira with Glasner

Vitor Pereira is poised to leave Nottingham Forest with the club ready to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor. BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the Austrian is v

Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
Sports 30 Jun 2026 22:06 UTC 👁️ 0

Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties. Koeman's side were knocked out by Morocco in