From Segura to Maltby: six breakout stars from the Women’s Under-20 World Cup
Sport | The Guardianby Sophie Downey·27d ago
The 2026 Under-20 Women’s World Cup is entering the knockout stage in Poland and, after an intriguing group stage, we pick some of the young stars who have stood out.
Yorkshire v Somerset, Sussex v Notts, and more: county cricket, day one – live
Sport | The Guardianby Tanya Aldred·27d ago
Warwickshire are a boot ahead in the Championship charge as lunch approaches after reducing Essex to a pitiful 33 for seven.
London snubbed in favour of Nairobi for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Sport | The Guardianby Sean Ingle·27d ago
London’s bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships has ended in failure and heartbreak after it lost out to Nairobi.
How Promise David emerged from Maltese shadows into the Premier League
Sport | The Guardianby Martin Bauman·27d ago
Promise David had a five-year plan. He would score bags of goals, earn a transfer to a top European league and play for Canada at the 2026 World Cup.
Patrick Mahomes triumphant on NFL return as Chiefs beat up misfiring Broncos
Sport | The Guardianby Agencies·27d ago
Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns on his Chiefs debut, stealing some of the spotlight from Patrick Mahomes as Kansas City defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday...
‘We recruit within the rules’: How PNG Chiefs are building a squad that is the envy of other NRL clubs
Sport | The Guardianby Jack Snape·28d ago
As Brian To’o ran away to score a try and seal victory for the Panthers in Sunday’s qualification final against the Roosters, rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea had almost as much reason to...
De Zerbi backs ‘sensitive guy’ Solanke to find form before tricky Anfield trip
Sport | The Guardianby David Hytner·28d ago
Roberto De Zerbi has no doubt Dominic Solanke will rediscover his best levels as the head coach made clear he had left no stone unturned in the mission to solve Tottenham’s goalscoring problem.
‘Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like’: female athletes spark backlash against viral advert
Sport | The Guardianby Sean Ingle·28d ago
The US actor Sydney Sweeney is facing a backlash from female Olympians and other athletes, who have accused her of demeaning and sexualising women’s sports by appearing in a controversial advert...
Haaland goal should not have stood but VAR made the right call with Sunderland penalty | Chris Foy
Sport | The Guardianby Chris Foy·28d ago
There was a disappointing outcome on a big decision in the Manchester derby and no one will feel it more than the video assistant referee, Matt Donohue.
Pollock denies signing Northampton deal and is ‘open to every opportunity’
Sport | The Guardianby Robert Kitson·28d ago
Henry Pollock insists he has not yet re‑signed for Northampton and is “open to every opportunity” including playing abroad and trying out other sports.
Hunt and Kerr have lit up the summer, but star athletes remain wary over Spoty
Sport | The Guardianby Sean Ingle·28d ago
It should be the biggest no-brainer of the sporting year. After a summer where athletics has captured hearts and headlines, and made so many fans fall back in love with it again, either Amy Hunt or...
Football Daily | Another dog’s breakfast over VAR for the new and rebranded Pro Ref
Sport | The Guardianby Barry Glendenning·28d ago
DANGER LIST Keys. Phone. Wallet. What day it is. The names of people to whom we’ve just been introduced. Where we parked the car. The shopping list we wrote to remind us what Tin groceries we need.
Spanish GP plans to change Madring after fierce criticism from F1 drivers
Sport | The Guardianby Giles Richards in Madrid·28d ago
Discussions are already under way to change the layout of Formula One’s newest circuit after driver condemnation of the Madring during its inaugural Grand Prix.
The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season
Sport | The Guardianby Doug Farrar·28d ago
Having Josh Allen as your quarterback is a bit like owning a high-performance sports car with an odd mechanical flaw that can’t be repaired.
Wigan dominate the present but NRL cash is key to Super League future
Sport | The Guardianby Aaron Bower·28d ago
As winds of change threaten to sweep through Super League off the field, there is an eery feeling of consistency on it as the business end of the season arrives.
One constant menace and post-Bazball malaise: England’s winners and losers | Simon Burnton
Sport | The Guardianby Simon Burnton·28d ago
Up: Ollie Robinson Robinson started the first Test by taking three wickets in an over, started his final bowling innings by taking two in an over, and between showed extraordinary control and...
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Sport | The Guardianby Guardian sport·28d ago
The 199th Manchester derby was defined by two controversial refereeing decisions: Phil Foden’s first-half red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes, and the VAR intervention to award Erling...
Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test
Sport | The Guardianby Jack Snape·28d ago
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has praised the potential impact of veteran flyhalves James O’Connor and Bernard Foley, but called for them to play Super Rugby games before they will be considered for...
‘An error of judgement’: Pro Ref admits mistake in awarding Haaland’s derby winner
Sport | The Guardianby Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford·29d ago
Pro Ref admitted Erling Haaland’s winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby should not have been awarded, after the video assistant referee ruled Enzo Fernández was not interfering with play in the...
NFL roundup: Bears and Panthers set scoring record; Bills beat Texans in thriller
Sport | The Guardianby Agencies·29d ago
Chicago Bears 59–37 Carolina Panthers Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers in the...
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