-
Rayner faces donation row as Harry and Meghan plan UK return
TalkFuse briefing: Angela Rayner is under fire over a £20,000 oil-linked donation, while Harry and Meghan reportedly plan a swift move back to Britain; also covered: the Henry Nowak murder transcript, Premier League’s return, and VMA category shake-up.
-
Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team
Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt has registered to play for Wythenshawe Vets FC, a veterans’ Sunday league team in south Manchester, according to the Football Association’s Full-Time website. The 40-year-old Jamaican, an eight-time Olympic champion and holder of the 100m and 200m world records, would join a squad already stacked with former Premier League professionals,…
-
Arsenal v Coventry City: Premier League – live
Coventry City return to the top flight after a long absence and face a daunting opening fixture away to reigning champions Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, with kick-off at 8pm BST. The match kicks off the 2026-27 Premier League season, pitting the newly-promoted Championship winners against a title-defending side, with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta having…
-
College soccer player allegedly killed by boyfriend who blamed ‘demon;’ his mom accused of cover-up
Karoline Heintz, an 18-year-old incoming freshman on the Pennsylvania Western University women’s soccer team, was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend, 18-year-old Royce Moser, according to court documents. Moser reportedly told investigators that a “demon” had taken over him during the attack, while his mother is accused of helping to cover up the killing…
-
Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl
Fifa’s disciplinary committee has banned three Argentina players over a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain, though it only issued fines over a controversial Falkland Islands banner displayed after Argentina’s semi-final win over England. Leandro Paredes received the heaviest punishment, a 10-match ban, for his role in the post-match…
-
The Premier League returns, F1’s Dutch Grand Prix and The Greatest Rivalry – follow with us
The Guardian’s live sport hub for Saturday and Sunday tracks the Premier League’s return, the F1 Dutch Grand Prix and other weekend action, with rolling blogs from the paper’s writers. Coverage centres on Saturday’s fixtures, including Hull hosting Manchester United as the promoted side welcomes United, who are seeking to build on last season’s resurgence…
-
What does Heggebo’s deception ban mean for football?
West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo has become the first footballer to be banned under the Football Association’s rarely used “deception of a match official” rule, after his side’s opening-day Championship win over Norwich City. The incident has reignited debate over the absence of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the second tier, with West Brom…
-
Here’s How to Watch English Premier League Online: Livestream the 2026-2027 Season for Free
The English Premier League’s 2026-2027 season kicks off on Friday, 21 August 2026, with defending champions Arsenal aiming to retain the title against strong competition from Liverpool and Manchester City. Interest in the league has surged in the United States following the success of the FIFA World Cup, driving American fans towards both Major League…
-
EFL Block Potential Sheffield Wednesday Signing – Football Lowdown
EFL Block Potential Sheffield Wednesday Signing Football Lowdown
-
Argentina’s Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 matches by FIFA’s disciplinary committee following his involvement in on-field clashes after the 2026 World Cup final, which Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain. Team-mate Nahuel Molina received a seven-match ban, while Argentina must play their next two home matches at 50% capacity, with one of those…