Topic: Sport

Sport covers the competitions, athletes, teams and moments that shape sporting life, from local clubs and emerging talent to major international events. It follows results, records and rivalries across a wide range of disciplines.

The topic also looks beyond the scoreline, covering governance, safety, inclusion, finance and the personal stories that affect participants and supporters. It matters because sport is both entertainment and a significant part of public culture, often reflecting wider debates in society.

  • St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through – League Cup round-up

    St Johnstone were knocked out of the Premier Sports Cup after East Fife’s late equaliser, while Dundee United progressed when Montrose lost to Spartans. The results settled several group places, with Aberdeen, Ayr United, Kilmarnock, Ross County, Stenhousemuir and Inverness Caledonian Thistle advancing as group winners, alongside Dundee and Partick Thistle as leading runners-up. Montrose…

  • How two ‘sensational’ fielding moments win the match for Sunrisers

    Sunrisers Leeds secured their first win of this year’s Hundred with a five-run victory over Southern Brave, helped by two outstanding fielding moments late in the match. Matthew Revis and Abrar Ahmed each prevented runs at a crucial stage, underlining how decisive fielding can be in a close finish. Together, the two interventions saved eight…

  • Andy Roddick Makes Acting Debut in ‘The Dink’: ‘He’s Always Funny, but He’s on Another Level in This Movie,’ Says Star Jake Johnson

    Former tennis world number one Andy Roddick makes his acting debut in the pickleball comedy ‘The Dink’, playing a version of himself. Star Jake Johnson praised Roddick’s comic performance, saying the production had taken a gamble on an athlete rather than casting an actor to imitate one. Johnson plays a former tennis professional who joins…

  • Giants end 12-match losing run with win at York

    Huddersfield Giants ended a 12-match Super League losing streak by beating York Knights 24-22, securing their first victory since 4 April and first under head coach Jim Lenihan. The result offers a boost to a side still bottom of the table, although they had to withstand a late York comeback after building a 14-point lead.…

  • Marsh stars as Sunrisers beat Brave

    Sunrisers Leeds secured their first victory of the 2026 Hundred men’s competition, beating Southern Brave by five runs at Headingley. Mitchell Marsh’s aggressive innings set up the home side’s total, while late disciplined bowling held off a strong Brave chase and left the visitors winless after two matches. Marsh made 69 from 34 balls, reaching…

  • Joshua tipped for Jeddah stoppage as gymnast suffers serious injury

    Disney Plus unveils Furious, Sony dates God of War Laufey, and BBC Yorkshire launches its weekly quiz. Boxing backs Anthony Joshua against Kristian Prenga while Commonwealth Games gymnastics is suspended after a head injury.

  • Pogacar set to equal Tour record as Carapaz wins stage

    Tadej Pogacar is poised to win a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after finishing fourth on the decisive stage 20, while Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz won a dramatic Alpine stage on Alpe d’Huez. Barring a race-ending crash on Sunday’s final ride to Paris, Pogacar will join Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as…

  • Halifax thrash Leeds as 10-try Hawkins stars in Wheelchair Challenge Cup final

    Halifax Panthers retained the Wheelchair Challenge Cup with a commanding 92-24 victory over Leeds Rhinos, securing their sixth triumph in the competition. Rob Hawkins was the standout performer, scoring 10 tries and 72 points in a display that turned a competitive opening into a one-sided final. Halifax led 38-12 at half-time after Hawkins and Leeds’…

  • WNBA on Sling TV: Here’s How to Watch the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Live Online

    The article explains how viewers can watch the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game live online, chiefly through Sling TV’s Blue package, which carries ABC in selected markets. The game highlights the league’s leading players and reflects continued interest in women’s professional basketball, with possible celebrity attendance also noted. The match is scheduled for Saturday 25 July…

  • Norris beats Hamilton to Hungary pole

    Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 grand prix pole position of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 seconds. The result gives McLaren a strong starting position at the Hungaroring, while a late Max Verstappen spin disrupted several rivals’ final qualifying laps. Hamilton had led after the…