Jasmin Strange among four potential debutants in England World Cup squad
The Australia-born Sydney Roosters forward is in England’s 23-player women’s Rugby League World Cup squad alongside three other uncapped players.
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Giants agree to trade for J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart injury
New York agreed to send Minnesota a 2027 fifth-round pick for the quarterback. The deal remains subject to McCarthy passing a physical.
Ferran Soriano tells European club executives Manchester City will keep fighting financial case
Manchester City’s chief executive addressed fellow club executives in Copenhagen after reports of a finding against the club. He said the dispute would take more time...
Craig Bellamy says Wales have earned League A place before Norway visit
Wales have lost their opening two Nations League matches, but Bellamy says promotion earned them a place among Europe's top-tier teams as Norway prepare to visit Cardiff.
Forest Green allow Robbie Savage to speak to another club amid Peterborough links
Savage has permission to hold talks and will miss Tuesday’s National League match against Wealdstone, assistant manager Jonathan Gould said. Peterborough United have not...
Lewis Ferguson says Bologna exit was never close despite Rangers dream
The Scotland midfielder considered his future over the summer but says a move from Bologna was never close. He still hopes he might play for Rangers one day.
Israel captain Manor Solomon says his country is ‘10 times better’ than Ireland
Solomon made the remarks after Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League match marked by black armbands, bowed heads during Israel’s anthem and no pre-match handshakes.
Preston appoint Graham Alexander as manager after poor Championship start
Alexander leaves League One leaders Bradford City to return to Deepdale, where he previously played and briefly served as caretaker manager.
Saracens edge Leicester as Carreras lights up Prem opening weekend
Saracens held off Leicester 40-38 in a 12-try contest, while Santi Carreras turned a Harlequins attack into a remarkable score for Bath.
Scarlets resist WRU plan as west Wales faces one professional rugby licence
Scarlets leaders and supporters are challenging the Welsh Rugby Union’s plan for three men’s professional teams from 2028/29. The west Wales licence remains undecided.
Katy Marchant retires from elite cycling after 13-year career
The Paris Olympic team sprint champion says she no longer wants to make the commitments needed for another Games, after a career spanning three Olympics.
Lexi Potter draws England attention after Chelsea midfield starts
The 20-year-old has started alongside Keira Walsh and scored against Birmingham City, but Sarina Wiegman has yet to name her next England squad.
Everton’s 31-year trophy wait has not erased the moments supporters celebrate
An unbeaten league start and a Carabao Cup run have brought guarded optimism, while Leon Osman and David France say memories and community still matter.
Tyler Loop’s last-second field goal gives Ravens 34–31 win over Cowboys in Rio
Lamar Jackson found Zay Flowers and called timeout with one second left, giving Loop the chance to win the first NFL game at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium.
England's Konsa and O'Reilly doubts for Czechia match after missing training
Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly followed individual programmes on Monday, according to BBC Sport, leaving England with questions in defence before Tuesday's Nations League match...
Aaron Ramsdale remains out of Southampton squads as Eckert backs Peretz
The former Arsenal goalkeeper has missed all 10 of Southampton’s matchday squads this season, according to BBC Sport. Manager Tonda Eckert says Ramsdale has remained professional.
Nathan Cleary vows to return after ankle injury rules him out of Rugby League World Cup
The Penrith halfback thanked supporters after surgery for a compound fracture of his left ankle. Australia must choose its World Cup squad without him.
Malard helps Chelsea beat Arsenal as Thompson settles WSL derby
Melvine Malard started Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Arsenal and helped create Alyssa Thompson’s decisive goal, adding a derby contribution to her early return from injury.