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.

  • Trump rebukes reporter over White House media access ban

    Donald Trump criticised a reporter who questioned his decision to exclude CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House media access. The confrontation followed a federal judge’s order temporarily restoring the outlets’ access, raising concerns about press freedom and the administration’s treatment of critical media. Before travelling to Tennessee, MS NOW correspondent Akayla Gardner asked…

  • Gavin Bazunu withdraws from Republic of Ireland fixture against Israel

    The Republic of Ireland will play Israel in Hungary after the squad voted by a significant majority to proceed, despite pressure to boycott the fixture over Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Bolton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew in protest, saying he could not participate while innocent people were being killed. Ireland will wear black armbands and…

  • Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark

    Craig Bellamy’s Wales face Denmark in a Nations League A encounter on Sunday in Copenhagen, with both sides desperate for victory. Wales arrive following a 1-0 defeat to Portugal and remain winless in their five matches of 2026, putting their top-tier status in jeopardy. Denmark similarly lost their opening Nations League match 3-2 to Norway,…

  • Rival Sheffield Demonstrations Draw Heavy Police Response as Immigration Debate Intensifies

    Two competing protest groups gathered in Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 26 September, reflecting deep divisions over immigration policy. The Sheffield Patriots movement staged a march opposing what they view as uncon

  • Sheffield clashes, Ukraine strikes deep, plug-in hybrids questioned

    Rival demonstrations descended on Sheffield city centre today in a major police operation. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military deploys striking new drone tactics, as analysis questions the green credentials of Britain’s best-selling plug-in hybrids.

  • USMNT v Peru live – analysis and updates from international friendly in Orlando

    The United States men’s national team return to action against Peru in Orlando, beginning a new World Cup cycle after a disappointing last-16 exit. Mauricio Pochettino remains in charge for now, with the friendly offering an early chance to assess whether the team can recover and rebuild. The match comes 82 days after Belgium eliminated…

  • GB’s Potter takes silver at Triathlon World Series

    Beth Potter finished second overall in the World Championship Triathlon Series after placing fourth in the final race in Pontevedra, Spain. She needed to win to overtake France’s Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand, but Beaugrand’s victory secured the series title and left Potter with silver. Beaugrand completed the 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run in…

  • Scotland beat NI to boost World Cup qualification hopes

    Scotland secured their second consecutive victory in the Netball World Cup 2027 qualifying competition, defeating Northern Ireland 67-43 at the Playsport Arena in East Kilbride on Saturday. This result strengthened Scotland’s prospects of reaching next year’s tournament in Sydney, with the Scots recording their highest ever score against Northern Ireland. The qualification picture remains wide…

  • Argentina begins post-Messi era after 39-year-old confirms international retirement

    Lionel Messi will retire from Argentina’s national team following a farewell friendly against Benin, ending his international career at age 39. This marks a definitive close to a period in which Argentina could rely on Messi as their ultimate safeguard—a player capable of turning matches around almost single-handedly when needed most. Unlike his previous retirement…

  • How to Watch Henry Cejudo vs. Javon Walton Boxing Live Online

    Henry “Triple C” Cejudo will make his professional boxing debut against former actor Javon “Wanna” Walton in a five-round Misfits Boxing bout in Miami. The event matters because it marks Cejudo’s first professional boxing match and is expected to attract celebrity interest alongside fans of both fighters. The fight takes place on Saturday 26 September…