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Devlin opens up on ‘too stressful’ Hearts exit for Rangers
Cammy Devlin has said uncertainty over his future made Australia’s World Cup campaign “too stressful”, but that joining Rangers was an opportunity he could not refuse. The midfielder’s move is significant because he leaves Hearts shortly after their title disappointment to reunite with Derek McInnes, the manager he credits with helping his development. Devlin, 28,…
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Andoni Iraola backs backroom staff to help cure Liverpool’s set-piece ills
Andoni Iraola says Liverpool’s new coaching staff will help tackle the team’s weakness at set pieces as he begins his first season in charge. The issue matters because Liverpool conceded heavily from dead-ball situations last season, contributing to Arne Slot’s departure despite the previous title-winning campaign. Iraola has brought several trusted former Bournemouth colleagues to…
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Newcastle sign Aladji Bamba in £34m deal from Monaco to boost midfield options
Newcastle United have signed 20-year-old midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco in a deal worth up to £34m, strengthening their options in central midfield. The move matters because Bamba is expected to compete for the defensive midfield role left vacant by Sandro Tonali’s departure to Tottenham, while fitting the club’s emphasis on young players with potential…
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Argentina behaviour after World Cup final was ‘intolerable’, says De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has condemned what he called Argentina players’ “intolerable” and “unacceptable” conduct after Spain’s World Cup final victory. He said the incidents risked escalating and praised Spain’s players for remaining composed amid what he described as aggression and provocation. De la Fuente said Nahuel Molina attacked Rodri, while Leandro Paredes…
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Nancy Armour’s disastrous Caitlin Clark article exemplifies why sportswriting and sports media is failing
The article is an opinion piece criticising sportswriter Nancy Armour’s coverage of WNBA player Caitlin Clark, arguing that it reflects broader weaknesses in contemporary sports journalism. It contends that media discussion of Clark has become overly focused on race and identity rather than her basketball ability and popularity. The piece refers to Armour’s comments about…
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Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
Jürgen Klopp has begun his tenure as Germany head coach by warning that he will resign if the media intrudes on his family’s privacy. His appointment is significant because he takes over after Germany’s early World Cup exit and is expected to lead a rebuild of the national side. The former Liverpool manager, 59, signed…
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Sophie Cunningham Dishes Common Sense
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham defended her opposition to transgender women competing in women’s sport, describing her position as “common sense”. Her remarks renewed a politically charged debate over competitive fairness, inclusion and privacy in women’s athletics, drawing both support and criticism. Cunningham said she wanted to protect girls and women in sport and in…
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A Monumental Tug-of-War
The article argues that repeated presidential changes to US national-monument boundaries have created unstable federal land policy. It says President Trump’s latest reductions to two Utah monuments revive a long-running dispute over whether the executive branch should have such extensive authority, and contends that legislatures and state leaders should play a larger role. According to…
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David Squires on … the notable people and big moments from World Cup 2026
David Squires has published a cartoon looking back at the notable people, major stories and headline-generating moments of the 2026 World Cup. The illustration offers a satirical retrospective on what was described as the biggest World Cup yet. The article contains little accompanying text or factual reporting beyond presenting the cartoon. It directs readers to…