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.

Sydney Sweeney Goes Nude in Provocative Ad for Novig Sports Betting App

September 9, 2026

Sydney Sweeney has fronted a nude promotional campaign for Novig, a sports prediction market app, and revealed she has joined the company as a strategic partner and equity holder rather than simply acting as a paid endorser. The advert sees her pose with sporting equipment such as footballs, basketballs and a hockey net, and appear…
‘The heartbeat of game day’: how NWSL fans in Boston built culture from the ground up

September 9, 2026

Fans in Boston have spent more than two years building a supporters’ culture for the city’s new NWSL franchise, the Legacy, forming the Independent Supporters’ Association (ISA) before the club even had a name, mascot or roster. Their efforts culminated in a striking display at the team’s home opener at Gillette Stadium in March 2026,…
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

September 9, 2026

The Guardian’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings weigh the shortlisted players’ chances ahead of October’s ceremony, with the piece framing the central storyline as whether Harry Kane could become the first Englishman to win the award in 25 years. Kane tops the list after a stellar Bayern Munich season and a strong World Cup, but…
‘Embarrassing’ Pakistan break record in morning to forget

September 9, 2026

Pakistan endured a disastrous morning session on day one of the third Test against England at Edgbaston, collapsing to 100-7 after being asked to bat first. The batting order fell apart despite sweeping changes made by the Pakistan Cricket Board ahead of the match, with former captain Ramiz Raja criticising the team’s “pretty ordinary” technique…
‘To see professional footballers here is incredible’: Wolves Women hit the big time

September 9, 2026

Wolves Women have begun their first season as a fully professional side after promotion to Women’s Super League Two in May, marking a significant step up following years in the amateur game. The club, based at the Sir Jack Hayward training ground in Compton, is preparing new signings for their opening WSL2 home fixture against…
Is 15-year-old Gabriel set to become Man Utd’s youngest ever player?

September 9, 2026

Manchester United’s 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel is being talked up as a potential future first-team player after a string of eye-catching performances for the club’s Premier League 2 side, prompting comparisons to the club’s approach in developing past academy stars. Head coach Michael Carrick has praised Gabriel’s talent while stressing that his progression will be…
Revitalised Ødegaard’s forward thinking gives Arsenal new lines of attack

September 9, 2026

Martin Ødegaard has become a far more potent goal threat for Arsenal this season, making more advanced attacking runs alongside Kai Havertz and consistently arriving in the penalty area to convert chances, most recently in Sunday’s win over Chelsea. The shift appears to be a deliberate change by manager Mikel Arteta, pushing his captain into…
White confirms MVP exit after UFC contract expires

September 9, 2026

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that British fighter Michael “Venom” Page is leaving the promotion after his six-fight contract expired. The 39-year-old, who joined the UFC in December 2023, ended his deal with a decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in Paris on Saturday that was met with booing from the crowd, and he was…
Rangers eye second place as Celtic set pace

September 9, 2026

Rangers host St Mirren and Celtic travel to face St Johnstone on Wednesday in Scottish Premiership fixtures, with both Old Firm sides looking to build momentum ahead of their Premier Sports Cup quarter-final meeting at Ibrox on Sunday. Rangers can move into second place with a fourth successive win, having steadied under Derek McInnes after…
Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis

September 9, 2026

Ben Shelton secured the biggest win of his career, beating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open quarter-final that finished at 03:34 local time, the latest finish in the tournament’s history. The eighth seed’s 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6 (10-7) victory ended Alcaraz’s title defence and sets up an all-American semi-final against…