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    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.

    • Let there be blanks instead of Manchester City’s name on trophies: there was no honour there | Jonathan Wilson

      The article argues that Manchester City’s trophies from the period covered by an independent commission’s findings should not simply be handed to the teams that finished behind them. Those clubs have reason to feel cheated, but a title awarded years later cannot restore the competition, excitement or shared memories that were lost. The writer points…

    • England’s Jordan in contention at Alfred Dunhill Links

      England’s Matthew Jordan is two shots behind leader Casey Jarvis before the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, putting himself in contention for his first DP World Tour win. Jordan said he had wanted to give himself a genuine chance to win after feeling in recent months that he was often too far…

    • Gloucester thrash sorry Quins to go top of the Prem

      Gloucester overwhelmed Harlequins at Kingsholm, winning 50-0 to move top of the early Premiership table. The result gives Gloucester two league wins from two and a third consecutive victory in all competitions, while Quins remain bottom without a point. Eight Gloucester players scored tries, including Jac Morgan, who crossed after Will Evans was sent to…

    • Glasgow and Ulster play out thrilling draw in URC

      Glasgow Warriors and Ulster drew 33-33 in a dramatic United Rugby Championship match at Scotstoun, after George Horne’s late penalty struck the post. The result denied Ulster a first win in Glasgow in more than five years and left both sides with a share of the points. Ulster led 19-14 at half-time and extended their…

    • Dermot Desmond escorted from golf event after Celtic fans’ protest

      Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond was escorted from the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament at St Andrews after fans threw tennis balls on to the 15th green during his pro-am round. The protest reflects supporters’ criticism of what they see as limited progress on the pitch and a lack of accountability at the top of…

    • Kane and Saka at the double as England thrash Croatia 7-0 in Nations League

      England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka to strengthen their hold on second place in their Nations League group and improve their chances of reaching next year’s quarter-finals. Thomas Tuchel said it was England’s most complete performance since their 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia, with the team’s attack creating chances throughout. Harry Kane scored twice…

    • Who was the best player on the pitch? – England player ratings

      England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, delivering one of their strongest performances in recent times. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon were among the scorers, with Bellingham named the best player on the pitch for his goal and assist. Bellingham, Gordon and Kane each received a rating of 9 from BBC Sport reporter Alex…

    • The Strokes’ Homecoming Concert in NYC with Beach House, TV on the Radio, and Fcukers Was Indie Music Heaven: Recap + Videos

      The Strokes staged a homecoming concert at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York on Friday, turning the show into a mini-festival with Fcukers, TV on the Radio and Beach House. The varied line-up brought together dance music, post-punk and dream pop, making the event a celebration of New York’s live music scene. Fcukers opened…

    • Wu thrashes Trump to set up Yuan final in Shenzhen

      Reigning world champion Wu Yize beat Judd Trump 6-1 in the Shenzhen Open semi-finals, recovering from losing the first frame with six straight wins. The all-Chinese final against Yuan Sijun gives Wu a chance to claim his third ranking title, while a win would also move him to second in the world rankings. Yuan reached…

    • Rees-Zammit stars as Bristol power past Northampton

      Bristol Bears beat reigning champions Northampton Saints in a close Premiership match at Ashton Gate, with Louis Rees-Zammit scoring twice. The late penalty try secured the win after Bristol held off Northampton’s late attack, marking a second consecutive league victory this season. Gabriel Oghre opened the scoring from a line-out and maul, while George Hendy…