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.

Arsenal face Paris FC in crucial Champions League test tonight

September 30, 2026

Arsenal face a significant test in their Women’s Champions League campaign tonight against Paris FC, a French side that finished second in their domestic league last season. The Gunners have struggled for goals this season, scoring just one in five matches, making this fixture an important opportunity to rediscover their attacking form before facing tougher…
‘A lot of lies’: Ireland manager hits out over coverage of Bazunu exit from Israel game

September 30, 2026

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has criticised reports about goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu’s withdrawal from the Nations League matches against Israel, saying “a lot of lies” had been told. Bazunu opted out of both games amid protests urging Ireland to boycott Israel over its war in Gaza, but Hallgrímsson said the squad had welcomed him…
Briton Staines’ 61-second win earns UFC contract

September 30, 2026

George Staines, a 26-year-old British lightweight fighter, secured a UFC contract by defeating Loai Abushaar in just 61 seconds during Dana White’s Contender Series in Las Vegas. The Hull-born fighter’s stunning performance—finishing his opponent with ground-and-pound after a devastating slam—impressed UFC president Dana White, who declared it “one of the greatest finishes ever” and formally…
Burnham overhauls welfare and pensions; Trump meets tech on AI

September 30, 2026

Labour’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled three major policy overhauls, including ending the pension triple lock to fund a national care service. Trump met tech executives to discuss AI safety expansion despite growing public opposition.
‘I am here more than ever’: Guardiola backs Manchester City owners over guilty verdicts

September 30, 2026

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced strong support for the club after an independent commission found it guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period. City deny wrongdoing and plan to appeal by Friday’s deadline; Guardiola’s message matters because it publicly backs the club’s leadership and owners during a major…
Burnham says care service may require tax rises if pension savings fall short

September 30, 2026

Andy Burnham said the proposed National Care Service may require tax rises if changing the state pension triple lock does not raise enough money. The plan, presented at Labour’s conference, would provide care free at the point of delivery and is intended to ease pressure on the NHS, but its cost and funding remain uncertain.…
USC radio announcer’s description of the Dante Moore hit is one of the most embarrassing things ever

September 30, 2026

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was knocked out of a game against USC after a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter. Moore was taken to hospital on a stretcher and subsequently placed in concussion protocol, prompting Oregon coach Dan Lanning to describe the incident as “disgusting”. The hit became particularly…
Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game – Hallgrimsson

September 30, 2026

Heimir Hallgrimsson says the Republic of Ireland will play their second Nations League match against Israel as planned, despite calls from campaigners to withdraw because of the Israel-Gaza war. He said the Football Association of Ireland had committed to playing both fixtures and that the squad would focus on football. Ireland won the first match…
Drawing of lots sends Oman through to Gulf Cup semis

September 30, 2026

Oman reached the Gulf Cup semi-finals after a drawing of lots placed them ahead of Iraq, following a 3-1 win over Kuwait. The unusual tie-break decided which side progressed after both finished level on four points and could not be separated by the tournament’s other criteria. Organisers said the teams were level on head-to-head results,…
Ireland to host England at Aviva Stadium in Six Nations

September 30, 2026

Ireland will host England at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in the fourth round of the 2027 Women’s Six Nations on 8 May. The fixture follows Ireland’s successful debut at the venue this year and gives the team another major home occasion against the reigning world champions. A record 31,294 spectators watched Ireland beat Scotland 54-5 at…