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    Sport

    Sport remains a vital part of British culture and global entertainment, capturing the attention of millions whether following club football, international competitions or major sporting events. From the performances of national teams to the fortunes of domestic clubs, sporting achievements and setbacks shape conversations across the country. The sector encompasses not only the action on the pitch or field, but also the institutional decisions, governance issues and historic moments that define how we experience sport.

    Recent developments highlight the breadth of sporting concerns that engage readers and communities. Injuries to key players, tactical innovations by leading managers, and the broadcasting of major international competitions all influence how fans engage with their chosen sports. Beyond the immediate competition, sport intersects with broader issues including historical justice, corruption concerns and the commercial landscape that sustains professional athletics.

    Understanding sport news matters because it reflects both the passion fans invest in their teams and the evolving nature of athletic competition in the modern era. Whether tracking squad news ahead of important fixtures, following England's progress in international tournaments or examining challenges to sporting integrity, this section covers the stories that resonate with audiences invested in what happens on and off the field.

    • Hasan hits Bangladesh’s first century in Australia

      Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored Bangladesh’s first Test century in Australia as the tourists built a commanding position against the hosts on day two of the first Test in Darwin. His innings helped Bangladesh take a 153-run lead, challenging Australia’s unbeaten home Test record against the Tigers. Playing only his second Test, Tanzid made 101 from…

    • Running dry: drought-hit UK sporting venues and parched pitches – in pictures

      A Guardian photo gallery shows how drought conditions are affecting sporting venues across the UK, leaving football, cricket, golf and polo grounds visibly parched. The images underline the pressure prolonged dry weather places on community sport, grounds maintenance and water supplies, while highlighting contrasts between natural grass surfaces and irrigated or artificial areas. Photographs from…

    • Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah

      Arsenal have made exploratory enquiries about signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, as they seek cover before beginning their Premier League title defence. The 23-year-old’s ability to play at centre-back and right-back is particularly relevant because William Saliba is injured and Jurrien Timber is struggling for fitness. Arsenal are also discussing a move for Aston…

    • Johnson-Thompson under way in the heptathlon

      Katarina Johnson-Thompson has begun her European Athletics Championship heptathlon campaign in the 100m hurdles. The event matters because the two-time world champion is competing alongside other leading British and Irish multi-event athletes. Commonwealth silver medallist Jade O’Dowda also started in the hurdles, while Commonwealth Games champion Kate O’Connor is representing Ireland. The BBC video coverage…

    • How will the three promoted teams fare in the Premier League?

      The article assesses the Premier League survival prospects of promoted Coventry, Hull and Ipswich, arguing that each has a distinct route to competitiveness but substantial risks. – Coventry’s Championship title was built on prolific collective attacking and the division’s best defence, with 97 goals and only 45 conceded; retaining key players and making measured additions…

    • Listen to David Bowie’s previously unheard ‘Today’ demo from 1965 Shel Talmy Recordings

      A previously unheard 1965 David Bowie demo, ‘Today’, has been released ahead of the forthcoming album David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings. Recorded when Bowie was still known as Davie Jones, the sparse, melancholic song explores heartbreak and offers an early glimpse of musical ideas associated with his later work. The album is due on…

    • Democratic shake-up on horizon for two big Senate committees

      Two high-profile Senate committees, Judiciary and Foreign Relations, are headed for a leadership shake-up next year that will likely create even more pushback on President Trump’s foreign policy and law enforcement agenda. Multiple sources told The Hill that Sen. Chris Coons (Del.) will likely step into the Foreign Relations top spot after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s…

    • ‘At school I sold backflips for 50p’ – GB gymnasts take on honesty cards

      Great Britain’s European gymnastics team have taken part in BBC Sport’s ‘Honesty Cards’, sharing candid stories ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia. The light-hearted video gives viewers a personal glimpse of the athletes’ friendships and personalities beyond competition. One gymnast recalls selling backflips at school for 50p, while team-mates reveal other unfiltered…

    • European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

      Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died aged 78. A European Cup winner with both clubs, he was a central figure in Aston Villa’s most successful modern period, helping them win the First Division in 1980-81 and reach the 1982 European Cup final. Rimmer was on Manchester United’s bench for their…

    • How much do you know about the Football League? Find out with our quiz

      The Guardian has published a 16-question quiz to mark the start of the new English Football League season across the Championship, League One and League Two. It tests readers’ knowledge of clubs, managers, players, promotions, stadiums and historical records, offering a light-hearted way to engage with the season’s lower-league football. Questions cover Leicester City’s successive…