Sport

Sport brings together match reports, results and the stories shaping teams and athletes across football, tennis, athletics and beyond. It covers the moments that decide titles and seasons, from a striker settling into a new manager's side to a player carving out a piece of sporting history, alongside the off-field decisions and pressures that increasingly sit alongside the action itself.

This is where readers can follow the twists of ongoing competitions and the fortunes of major clubs and figures, as well as the wider debates around governance, money and politics that now shape how sport is run and watched. It matters because sport remains one of the few shared cultural touchstones, drawing in millions who follow it not just for the scores but for what it says about ambition, fairness and identity.

Expect a mix of the immediate, results, injuries, transfer news, and the reflective, profiles and analysis of the people and institutions steering the games we watch.

Only Roland Garros towel left, says Ukraine tennis player after Russian strike hits flat

September 12, 2026

Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska has said her family’s flat in the Black Sea port of Odesa was destroyed in a Russian missile strike, with only a Roland Garros towel surviving the blaze. The 26-year-old shared images of the burning building on social media, describing it as “a direct hit by a Kalibr cruise missile”…
Farke’s blueprint for revitalised Leeds continues upward trajectory

September 12, 2026

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has overseen a dramatic upturn in form, transforming the side into an unbeaten Premier League team with a flexible, hard-to-predict tactical approach as they prepare to host Newcastle United at Elland Road. The turnaround, which began after a heavy losing run last October and November, has strengthened Farke’s negotiating position…
Tottenham still waiting for first league goal of season after draw against Everton

September 12, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur remain without a Premier League goal after four matches this season, following a 0-0 draw at home to Everton, a run without precedent at the start of a top-flight campaign in the club’s history. The result piles further pressure on Spurs, who spent around £300m rebuilding their squad over the summer, and comes…
LG denies accusations of smart TVs continuously recording its users

September 12, 2026

LG has publicly denied claims from a widely circulated report that its smart TVs continuously record users’ conversations, saying the accusations stem from “misconceptions” about how the devices actually work. The response follows a 135-minute investigation by Gamers Nexus, conducted with Level1 Techs and independent cybersecurity researchers, which alleged that LG TVs could capture audio…
European football: Dortmund win again but Freiburg top after Gladbach rout

September 12, 2026

Borussia Dortmund maintained their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 3-0 home win over promoted Paderborn, thanks to Fábio Silva and a double from substitute Felix Nmecha, marking Dortmund’s best opening to a campaign in 11 years. Freiburg, however, moved top of the table after thrashing a 10-man Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0, while Augsburg’s…
Schade double denies Bournemouth first league win as Brentford rescue draw

September 12, 2026

Bournemouth were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Brentford, denying Marco Rose’s side their first Premier League win under the new manager, as Kevin Schade scored twice for the visitors. It continued a troubling pattern for Bournemouth, who have now surrendered winning positions in all four of Rose’s league matches, raising concerns despite…
Flemming and Ipswich floor 10-man Crystal Palace with 90th-minute winner

September 12, 2026

Ipswich Town beat 10-man Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park thanks to a 90th-minute winner from Zian Flemming, handing new manager Gary O’Neil his first victory there after five previous winless visits. Palace, reduced to 10 men after Axel Disasi’s first-half red card for a reckless challenge on Jack Clarke, have now lost their opening…
Hull stun Chelsea with Mohamed Belloumi double before João Pedro rescues a point

September 12, 2026

Hull City stunned Chelsea by twice taking the lead at Stamford Bridge, with Mohamed Belloumi scoring both goals, before João Pedro’s equaliser earned Xabi Alonso’s side a 2-2 draw. The result extends Hull’s unbeaten start to the season and leaves them third in the Premier League, while exposing Chelsea’s ongoing defensive frailties despite their attacking…
Igor Jesus and Liam Delap strike for Forest to deepen Aston Villa’s league woes

September 12, 2026

Nottingham Forest secured their first win under manager Oliver Glasner, beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park to leave Unai Emery’s side still winless in the Premier League after four matches. New signings Liam Delap and Daniel Muñoz both played key roles, though substitute Igor Jesus scored the decisive late goal, continuing Glasner’s unbeaten record…
Frustrated Liverpool fail to take chances as Fulham claim deserved first point

September 12, 2026

Fulham secured their first Premier League point under head coach Andoni Iraola, holding a lacklustre Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield. Liverpool, fresh from their midweek Champions League win over Atlético Madrid, looked jaded and blunt in attack despite fielding an expensively assembled forward line, while Fulham’s composure and defensive discipline belied their poor…