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Spurs still paying price for a punishing World Cup and pre-season trip to Australia
Tottenham’s preparations for the new season have been undermined by a demanding World Cup summer and a long-haul pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. Although Spurs comfortably beat Charlton 5-1 in the Carabao Cup, De Zerbi believes several new signings are still below the required physical level ahead…
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Uefa Champions League 2026-27: league phase draw – live
The Champions League league-phase draw for 2026-27 is due to take place in Monte Carlo at 5pm BST, with all 36 clubs learning their home and away opponents. It is the third season using the expanded single-league format, which has produced some late drama around qualification but remains debated over its size and competitive incentives.…
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Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale
Robotaxi testing by Waymo and Zoox has led to more than two dozen reported worker injuries in 2024 and 2025, including sprains, strains, pain and whiplash caused by abrupt braking or swerving. The reports highlight the human risks faced by safety and test drivers as autonomous vehicle companies rapidly expand testing and commercial operations. Transdev,…
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Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
Uefa is preparing possible criminal claims in Switzerland against Fifa president Gianni Infantino and potentially other officials over the failed Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan. It alleges the proposal to sell part of Fifa’s tournament business was mismanaged and undervalued, intensifying the dispute between European football’s governing body and Fifa. Uefa has asked a US…
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Son of former Chelsea footballer and friend died in 40C heat while hiking in UAE mountains, inquest told
Cassius Newton, 34, and Aran Martinson, 33, were found dead after setting out on a morning hike in Wadi Naqab, a mountainous desert valley in the UAE, during temperatures exceeding 40C. An inquest heard that heat stress and severe rises in body temperature were factors in their deaths, highlighting the risks of outdoor activity in…
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‘Armchair supporter’: do I still love going to football or just love the idea of it? | Max Rushden
Max Rushden reflects on returning to watch Cambridge United with a childhood friend nearly 37 years after they attended a memorable 6–0 win over Hartlepool. Cambridge’s 1–0 Carabao Cup defeat to Millwall prompts him to consider whether he still loves attending football itself or the nostalgia and sense of belonging associated with his former home…
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Leyton Orient criticise Wrexham over similar third-kit badge
Leyton Orient have criticised Wrexham over the badge on the Welsh club’s newly launched third kit, saying it closely resembles Orient’s own crest. The dispute has drawn attention because Wrexham’s celebrity owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, promoted the kit’s unveiling. Wrexham’s cream shirt, with a black collar and terracotta-orange detailing, replaces its usual crest…
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Harry Styles opens residency as reports claim Dolly Parton’s death
Styles debuted new songs in New York, while TCU revoked a newspaper’s credentials after an alleged assault report. Australian footage shows an e-bike rider hit a koala, and Top Chef judges press for Emmy recognition
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‘Silence is complicity’ – top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides
A series of killings of women in Cameroon has prompted public anger and renewed calls for stronger protection against gender-based violence. Footballer Nchout Njoya Ajara condemned the attacks, saying that remaining silent amounts to complicity, while opposition and civil society groups criticised what they see as slow government action. At least eight women were reportedly…