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What’s going on with Southampton boss Eckert’s FA probe?
Southampton begin their Championship season with head coach Tonda Eckert’s future unresolved as he awaits an FA misconduct hearing over the club’s spying scandal. The outcome matters because a lengthy ban could prevent Eckert from managing and potentially force Southampton to appoint a replacement during the campaign. The FA charged Eckert on 22 July after…
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Machado Garry heavily booed at UFC 330 news conference
Ian Machado Garry was loudly booed by fans at the UFC 330 news conference in Philadelphia ahead of his welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev on Saturday. The Irish challenger said the reaction did not concern him and predicted supporters would chant his name if he beat Makhachev, describing the contest as the fulfilment of…
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VAR, timewasting and subs – new rules for the new season
English football will introduce a wide set of law changes for the 2026-27 season, beginning with the Community Shield, to reduce timewasting and increase the amount of football played. The measures, trialled at the World Cup, are intended to change players’ behaviour and limit frustrating delays without relying on large amounts of added time. Referees…
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Premier League 2026-27 preview No 10: Fulham
Fulham begin the 2026-27 season under Álvaro Arbeloa after Marco Silva left for Benfica following five years that re-established the club as a stable Premier League side. Arbeloa’s arrival signals a shift towards recruiting and developing younger players, aided by his Real Madrid connections, but his relative inexperience makes Fulham’s prospects uncertain. The Guardian’s writers…
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Hasan hits Bangladesh’s first century in Australia
Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored Bangladesh’s first Test century in Australia as the tourists built a commanding position against the hosts on day two of the first Test in Darwin. His innings helped Bangladesh take a 153-run lead, challenging Australia’s unbeaten home Test record against the Tigers. Playing only his second Test, Tanzid made 101 from…
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Running dry: drought-hit UK sporting venues and parched pitches – in pictures
A Guardian photo gallery shows how drought conditions are affecting sporting venues across the UK, leaving football, cricket, golf and polo grounds visibly parched. The images underline the pressure prolonged dry weather places on community sport, grounds maintenance and water supplies, while highlighting contrasts between natural grass surfaces and irrigated or artificial areas. Photographs from…
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Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah
Arsenal have made exploratory enquiries about signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, as they seek cover before beginning their Premier League title defence. The 23-year-old’s ability to play at centre-back and right-back is particularly relevant because William Saliba is injured and Jurrien Timber is struggling for fitness. Arsenal are also discussing a move for Aston…
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Johnson-Thompson under way in the heptathlon
Katarina Johnson-Thompson has begun her European Athletics Championship heptathlon campaign in the 100m hurdles. The event matters because the two-time world champion is competing alongside other leading British and Irish multi-event athletes. Commonwealth silver medallist Jade O’Dowda also started in the hurdles, while Commonwealth Games champion Kate O’Connor is representing Ireland. The BBC video coverage…
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How will the three promoted teams fare in the Premier League?
The article assesses the Premier League survival prospects of promoted Coventry, Hull and Ipswich, arguing that each has a distinct route to competitiveness but substantial risks. – Coventry’s Championship title was built on prolific collective attacking and the division’s best defence, with 97 goals and only 45 conceded; retaining key players and making measured additions…
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Listen to David Bowie’s previously unheard ‘Today’ demo from 1965 Shel Talmy Recordings
A previously unheard 1965 David Bowie demo, ‘Today’, has been released ahead of the forthcoming album David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings. Recorded when Bowie was still known as Davie Jones, the sparse, melancholic song explores heartbreak and offers an early glimpse of musical ideas associated with his later work. The album is due on…