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    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.

    • Russell faultless and Hadjar excellent on return – driver ratings

      George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole after leading throughout, securing his third victory of the season. Max Verstappen finished less than two tenths behind after a strong recovery, while Isack Hadjar marked his return from a wrist injury by taking third place. Russell’s win cut Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead from…

    • Northern Ireland triumph; England face Spain; Chadwick tests Formula One

      Northern Ireland began their Nations League campaign with victory over Georgia. England prepare to face Spain on Saturday, whilst Jamie Chadwick completed a Formula One test drive at Portimão.

    • Gloucester shock Exeter for superb victory

      Gloucester stunned Exeter Chiefs with a commanding 53-26 victory at Sandy Park on the opening weekend of the new Premiership season. The result is significant because Gloucester had won only once away from home last season, while Exeter were last season’s runners-up and had been expected to build on their run to the final. Gloucester…

    • England’s Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns

      England defeated New Zealand 24-19 at Allianz Stadium after Zoe Harrison scored an intercept try in the 81st minute. The dramatic victory prevented a second successive draw for England and marked New Zealand’s first loss under head coach Whitney Hansen. New Zealand led at half-time through tries by Amy du Plessis and Ayesha Leti-I’iga, after…

    • Tafuna scores hat-trick as USA edge Wales in WXV

      USA defeated Wales in an entertaining WXV match at Cardiff Arms Park, with number eight Freda Tafuna scoring a hat-trick. The result extended the Eagles’ winning run to three matches and underlined their emergence as a leading women’s side, while Wales’ promising campaign suffered a setback after their strong victory over South Africa. Tafuna scored…

    • Manchester City chairman backs club to clear its name amid Premier League charges

      Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says the club remains confident it will clear its name after reportedly being found guilty of most of the Premier League’s 115 financial charges. City is expected to appeal, while the case could lead to severe penalties and has intensified debate over the legitimacy of the club’s achievements during…

    • Pocognoli starts Scotland tenure with goalless Nations League draw in Slovenia

      Sébastien Pocognoli made his debut as Scotland manager with a goalless Nations League draw against Slovenia in Ljubljana. This represented a fresh start for the national team following Steve Clarke’s departure after World Cup elimination, with Pocognoli’s second-half adjustments generating cautious optimism despite Scotland’s familiar inability to convert chances. Scotland’s performance was poor in the…

    • Ireland players to wear black armbands for Israel Nations League fixture

      Republic of Ireland players will play Israel in their Nations League fixture in Hungary after a squad vote produced a significant majority in favour of participation. They plan to wear black armbands honouring all lives lost in the Gaza conflict, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew in protest, saying taking part would conflict with his principles.…

    • Curt Cignetti drops insane “Pearl Harbor” line after Indiana squeaks by Northwestern

      Defending national champion Indiana narrowly defeated Northwestern 29-23 in the 2026 Big Ten Conference opener on Friday night, despite being favoured by nearly three touchdowns. The Hoosiers struggled throughout the match, with Northwestern closing the gap to 22-20 in the fourth quarter before Indiana ultimately prevailed. The performance was unimpressive for a team that won…

    • How to Bet on Texas vs Tennessee, Iowa vs Michigan, and Florida vs Ole Miss

      The article previews several College Football Week 4 fixtures and outlines betting opportunities through sportsbooks including FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, Fanatics Sportsbook and bet365. It highlights top-ranked Texas travelling to face Tennessee, alongside Iowa versus Michigan and Ole Miss versus Florida, explaining the main factors that could influence each game. Texas–Tennessee is presented as the day’s…