Belichick denies he has lost control of UNC football program amid off-field turmoil
Sport | The Guardianby Agencies·7 Sept 2026
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said on Monday he believes his program “totally” has an atmosphere of following rules amid an investigation into its conduct.
Zheng Qinwen erases another 5-0 deficit to stun Swiatek and reach US Open quarter-finals
Sport | The Guardianby Tumaini Carayol at Flushing Meadows·7 Sept 2026
The most important takeaway from the US Open is simple: do not, by any means, lead 5-0 against Zheng Qinwen. No scoreline is as hazardous.
Kevin Pietersen must tread carefully as England mentor after life as an outspoken pundit | Mark Ramprakash
Sport | The Guardianby Mark Ramprakash·7 Sept 2026
For most of the time since his retirement as a player Kevin Pietersen has worked as a pundit and commentator, encouraged to be outspoken, hold strong opinions and state them powerfully.
‘Safety, security and service’: behind the scenes with police at Arsenal v Chelsea
Sport | The Guardianby Sam Dalling·7 Sept 2026
The concourses are silent when, deep in the Emirates Stadium’s bowels, Chief Inspector Pete Dearden’s briefing begins.
Bernie Ecclestone questioned after shotgun found on his private jet in Portugal
Sport | The Guardianby Miguel Dantas in Porto·7 Sept 2026
Bernie Ecclestone was detained in Portugal on Monday after customs authorities found him in possession of an undocumented shotgun.
Sale’s Courtney Lawes ‘not worried about legacy’ in drive to make England return
Sport | The Guardianby Gerard Meagher·7 Sept 2026
Courtney Lawes was not expecting to be named in Steve Borthwick’s pre-season England squad over the weekend.
Chelsea’s midfield a headache for Alonso after Arsenal press advantage | Jacob Steinberg
Sport | The Guardianby Jacob Steinberg·7 Sept 2026
There have been seasons when Chelsea have turned up at the Emirates Stadium and parked the bus. “You know, I think 10 years without a title is boring,” José Mourinho said in response to criticism...
Football Daily | Big day for Ødegaard with balaclavas, Basques and a boot to the head
Sport | The Guardianby Barry Glendenning·7 Sept 2026
PERFECT START CONTINUES Perusing assorted Social Media Disgrace for some Monday inspiration, Football Daily was struck by the amount of scorn and ridicule heaped upon a large group of men dressed...
Serie A’s hierarchy takes shape with wild night in Milan and flat draw in Turin | Nicky Bandini
Sport | The Guardianby Nicky Bandini·7 Sept 2026
Already as the words were being spoken, Cristian Chivu started to bristle. “Scontri diretti” translates to “head-to-head clashes”.
Aubameyang rolls back years as revamped ‘Super Dépor’ return to La Liga in style | Billy Munday
Sport | The Guardianby Billy Munday·7 Sept 2026
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was already the best player on the pitch when he ran through to score Deportivo A Coruña’s winner on Saturday night.
Karius keeps Kane at bay as Schalke nullify Bayern on Neuer’s return | Andy Brassell
Sport | The Guardianby Andy Brassell·7 Sept 2026
If one goalkeeper was going to dominate the discussion in this game, it actually felt as if it would be the less busy one.
‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya
Sport | The Guardianby David Hytner·7 Sept 2026
David Raya says Arsenal are playing with greater confidence after the “relief” of winning the Premier League.
Kevin Pietersen gets surprise call-up as mentor for England cricket team
Sport | The Guardianby Ali Martin·7 Sept 2026
Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a “specialist mentor” to England’s white-ball teams during the run-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in late 2027.
‘Like an AI agent’: Wolff hails Antonelli’s Italian GP victory in title charge
Sport | The Guardianby Giles Richards·7 Sept 2026
Toto Wolff has compared Kimi Antonelli to the greats of Formula One after the Mercedes driver’s remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix where he came back to take the flag from 19th place on...
Will hordes of influencers, weed smokers and mid-point talkers bring down the US Open?
Sport | The Guardianby Aaron Timms at Flushing Meadows·7 Sept 2026
The first thing you notice while sitting in the upper tiers of Arthur Ashe Stadium is the noise. A persistent exterior hum filters up from ground level, fed by the massive ventilation and cooling...
Wallabies’ Carter Gordon set for stint on sidelines after breaking leg in latest injury blow
Sport | The Guardianby Australian Associated Press·7 Sept 2026
The Wallabies are bracing to be without first-choice playmaker Carter Gordon for the Bledisloe Cup and a clash with world champions South Africa in the latest injury blow for the flyhalf.
Wild opening salvo against Chelsea hints at exciting times for Arsenal fans | Barney Ronay
Sport | The Guardianby Barney Ronay at the Emirates Stadium·6 Sept 2026
We’re back, baby. So, so back. Well, OK, not exactly back. But back down the time tunnel, for a while at least, as on a powder blue afternoon at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal and Chelsea produced...
‘Exceptional performance’: Arteta hails fightback win and says best yet to come
Sport | The Guardianby Jacob Steinberg at the Emirates Stadium·6 Sept 2026
Mikel Arteta warned that Arsenal are capable of hitting even greater heights after the Premier League champions sent a statement to their title rivals by fighting back from a goal down to beat...
Women’s Super League: Shaw doubles up to give Manchester City winning start
Sport | The Guardianby Tom Garry at the Joie Stadium·6 Sept 2026
Some things just feel inevitable. Some strikers just feel inevitable. Despite a new season, a fresh start and new opponents, it is still the same storyline for Manchester City: Khadija Shaw wins...
Manchester United’s front four show flashes but need more time to become fantastic | Will Unwin
Sport | The Guardianby Will Unwin at Hill Dickinson Stadium·6 Sept 2026
Tunnel vision allowed Bryan Mbeumo seconds of focus, ignoring everyone in red around him, while those in blue provided a guard of honour.
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