George Russell expects another grid penalty after Singapore engine change
Russell says Mercedes will need to fit another engine later this season, bringing a further penalty after his confirmed back-of-grid start in Singapore.
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Phil Parkinson urges football to move on after Southampton Spygate ruling
The Wrexham manager says Southampton have been punished severely after the FA sanctioned head coach Tonda Eckert over observations of opponents’ training.
Michael McArdle says Northern Ireland are ready to adapt in Portugal World Cup play-off
Northern Ireland host Portugal on Friday in the first leg of a two-round route towards the 2027 Women’s World Cup. McArdle says tactical flexibility has been central to his...
Carla Ward puts Ireland World Cup play-off ahead of contract questions
The Republic of Ireland manager declined to say whether the FAI has opened extension talks before Friday’s first leg against Kazakhstan.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman urges player welfare focus as global club tournament approaches
Berman called for coordination among football organisers as FIFA prepares a 19-club Women’s Club World Cup for 2028. Its format is announced, but its host remains undecided.
Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield with financial rules verdict under appeal
Sunday’s Premier League match will be City’s first league game since a commission found serious financial rule breaches. The club disputes the findings, and sanctions remain...
Rangers manager Derek McInnes says international break is too long before Kilmarnock match
McInnes says Rangers will have their full squad together for training only on Friday, a day before their scheduled Premiership return against Kilmarnock.
Calum Scanlon says Cardiff’s intensity reminds him of Liverpool
The Liverpool loanee says Cardiff City’s playing and training approach feels familiar as he seeks more minutes in his second spell with the Championship club.
Mexico’s winless start under Rafael Márquez raises questions after Chile defeat
Two draws and two defeats in Mexico’s first four post-World Cup friendlies have put Rafael Márquez under scrutiny. The coach says the matches helped him assess younger players...
NBA Europe’s reported 2028 launch plan faces unresolved EuroLeague talks
The Guardian reports a later start and a proposed mix of permanent franchises and qualifiers. Reuters says EuroLeague clubs rejected the NBA’s current collaboration offer while...
Kagiso Rabada left out of South Africa’s first Test against Australia
South Africa will face Australia at Kingsmead without Kagiso Rabada as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury. Captain Temba Bavuma named a side with two specialist...
Dakar organisers reportedly consider northern Saudi route for January rally
People involved in the World Rally-Raid Championship told Reuters that organisers are working on an alternative route with fewer overnight camps. Dakar has announced no...
Ella Toone called into England squad as Lucy Bronze withdraws before Greece play-off
Toone returns after being left out of England’s original squad, while Bronze has gone back to Chelsea to manage a minor injury before the World Cup play-off.
Guardiola backs Manchester City as his past comments on financial charges face scrutiny
A new review of Pep Guardiola’s public comments traces his support for Manchester City from the first allegations through the commission’s findings. The club has appealed, and...
Kane James impresses Exeter boss Baxter as back-row role remains flexible
Rob Baxter says the Wales forward is improving after two early-season starts at openside, but Exeter's selection does not signal a permanent move from number eight.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert can stay in post after suspended ban in spying case
An FA commission fined Eckert £28,000 and suspended a six-week ban after he admitted misconduct. The club’s separate playoff expulsion and points deduction remain.
Andy Burnham recalls how the Kop’s Hillsborough chants shaped his push for justice
A newly published account of the 2009 Anfield memorial traces how supporters challenged a minister and how the campaign’s next steps unfolded.
Munster’s incoming chief executive seeks Peter O’Mahony’s input before taking charge
Avan Lee says he has contacted O’Mahony and Donncha O’Callaghan as he prepares to lead Munster on an interim basis. He has yet to see the province’s governance review.