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The Premier League returns, F1’s Dutch Grand Prix and The Greatest Rivalry – follow with us
The Guardian’s live sport hub for Saturday and Sunday tracks the Premier League’s return, the F1 Dutch Grand Prix and other weekend action, with rolling blogs from the paper’s writers. Coverage centres on Saturday’s fixtures, including Hull hosting Manchester United as the promoted side welcomes United, who are seeking to build on last season’s resurgence…
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We don’t have enough wingers for start of season – Iraola
Liverpool have had an improved £60m bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down, though talks between the clubs are continuing as Brighton hold out for closer to £70m. The pursuit comes after new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola admitted his squad lacks sufficient wide players ahead of the new season, though he expressed confidence…
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Ireland one win away from best World Cup finish
Ireland moved a big step closer to their best-ever hockey World Cup finish after a 7-4 win over Malaysia in the crossover Pool H stage in Wavre, Belgium, just a day after being knocked out of quarter-final contention by Spain. The result puts Mark Tumilty’s side firmly on course to secure ninth or tenth place,…
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What does Heggebo’s deception ban mean for football?
West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo has become the first footballer to be banned under the Football Association’s rarely used “deception of a match official” rule, after his side’s opening-day Championship win over Norwich City. The incident has reignited debate over the absence of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the second tier, with West Brom…
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Returning in style – Root excited by future after huge England win
Joe Root marked his return as England captain with an emphatic innings victory over Pakistan in the opening Test at Headingley, praising his team’s performance as “outstanding”. The win gives Root, who is taking charge of the England side for a second spell, a strong start to his renewed leadership and boosts optimism about the…
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Russell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race
George Russell claimed pole position for the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix, his first sprint pole in four races, giving him a chance to close the championship gap on Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Russell, who trails Antonelli by 59 points, edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris by just 0.041 seconds, while Antonelli could only…
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Here’s How to Watch English Premier League Online: Livestream the 2026-2027 Season for Free
The English Premier League’s 2026-2027 season kicks off on Friday, 21 August 2026, with defending champions Arsenal aiming to retain the title against strong competition from Liverpool and Manchester City. Interest in the league has surged in the United States following the success of the FIFA World Cup, driving American fans towards both Major League…
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Wales great Jones returns to Ospreys as a director
Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has been appointed a director on the Ospreys’ board with immediate effect, returning to the Swansea region where he began his professional career. The move comes at a critical time for the club, which is fighting for survival amid Welsh Rugby Union plans to reduce the number of professional…
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Chelsea reject initial Leeds loan bid for Mudryk
Chelsea have turned down an initial loan bid from Leeds United for winger Mykhailo Mudryk, though talks between the two clubs are continuing. The 25-year-old, who is keen to move to Elland Road, has agreed to spend the season away from Stamford Bridge to rebuild his fitness and match sharpness following a lengthy absence from…
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‘Hungry to win’ – Villa’s Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal
Ezri Konsa has completed a £55m move from Aston Villa to Premier League champions Arsenal, signing a four-year contract with the option of a further year. The England defender said it was “a proud moment” to join “one of the best teams in the world”, with the deal following weeks of negotiation between the two…