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.

Former footballer Joey Barton could be stripped of jail privileges after ‘mobile phone and tobacco found in his cell’

September 28, 2026

Former footballer Joey Barton was discovered with a mobile phone and tobacco in his prison cell at HMP Liverpool following a search by anti-corruption officers. The discovery could result in him losing jail privileges whilst awaiting trial on charges of grievous bodily harm (GBH) for an alleged assault. Barton, aged 44, is currently held on…
Anonymity ruling for Albanian burglar undermined by courthouse video post

September 28, 2026

A judge granted anonymity to an Albanian serial burglar facing his fifth deportation, who claimed asylum on grounds that he faced danger from a crime gang if returned. However, the man immediately undermined this decision by posting a video of himself on social media from inside the courthouse, identifying the location by name and potentially…
Trevor Lawrence fantasy owners are beside themselves after inexplicable decision in fourth quarter blowout

September 28, 2026

In a dominant 35-6 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes. However, with the game well in hand and approximately nine minutes remaining, Lawrence inexplicably slid at the one-yard line rather than scoring a rushing touchdown on a designed quarterback keeper play, sparking considerable frustration…
Chelsea Edge Arsenal 1-0 to Revive Title Bid, Close Gap to Leaders

September 27, 2026

Chelsea beat Arsenal 1–0 in a WSL derby, with Alyssa Thompson scoring the only goal after Keira Walsh’s shot was parried. The win extended Chelsea’s unbeaten league run to 12 matches and moved them to within two points of leaders Manchester City, strengthening their title challenge after losing the previous season’s crown. Chelsea have now…
Five men held on terrorism suspicions after arrests near RAF Fairford

September 27, 2026

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Sunday in connection with a suspected attack on the air base. They were first detained on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and later arrested on terrorism charges. US President Donald Trump said American authorities had monitored the men before their capture; British police…
Labour care promise could cost £18bn a year, experts estimate

September 27, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to fund ‘free’ social care as a central election promise, saying he is willing to make “unpopular” decisions to address a problem previous governments have avoided. The proposal would create an NHS-style national care service where everyone contributes and everyone receives care regardless of means. Burnham’s commitment was announced…
Foiled Terror Attack; Five Arrested; Pope Tackles Church Abuse

September 27, 2026

Security forces prevent alleged RAF attack after five arrests; Pope urges Church to tackle abuse. Marathon runner Assefa wins Berlin; American teenager Sullivan shines in Premier League.
Nations League: Greece stun Klopp’s Germany, Netherlands sink Serbia but Gakpo hurt

September 27, 2026

Greece beat Germany 1-0 in Augsburg, spoiling Jürgen Klopp’s first home match in charge and moving top of their Nations League group. The result was Greece’s first win over Germany in 11 meetings, while Germany remain third after a draw in their opening match. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored in the 74th minute after Germany had dominated…
McTominay’s role a poser for Pocognoli as Scotland offer positives in Slovenia

September 27, 2026

Scotland’s new manager Sébastien Pocognoli faces a tactical puzzle regarding Scott McTominay’s role upon the Napoli midfielder’s return from a heart procedure, expected in November. In his debut match, Pocognoli guided Scotland to a goalless draw against Slovenia on Saturday, with the team notably improving during the second half. The question of where McTominay will…
Ireland beat Israel 3-0, but fixture debate continued

September 27, 2026

Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League match in Hungary, but the comfortable result did not resolve the controversy surrounding the fixture. After a week of debate over Irish support for Gaza, the match nearly did not go ahead; Ireland’s squad eventually voted by a significant majority to play. Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and…