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Letters propose pension reforms without scrapping Britain’s triple lock
Readers responding to a debate about reforming Britain’s pensions triple lock propose alternative solutions rather than dismantling it entirely. The triple lock—which guarantees state pensions rise by inflation, earnings growth, or 2.5%, whichever is highest—has become a focal point in discussions about fiscal sustainability, but correspondents argue that breaking it is the wrong policy choice.…
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England v Spain, Azerbaijan GP and county cricket finale – follow with us
The Guardian previews its live coverage of a busy sporting weekend, led by England’s meeting with world champions Spain at Wembley and Scotland’s Nations League opener against Slovenia. It will also follow Manchester City’s legal battle, lower-league football and the closing stages of the County Championship. Warwickshire can secure the title against Leicestershire, while Kent…
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Manchester City reportedly found guilty in Premier League financial case
Manchester City has been found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges brought against the club for breaching Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The decision comes after a four-year investigation and hearing that began in September 2024, concluding a saga that started with leaked documents in 2018. This represents a significant…
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Wales out to prove they are no one-hit wonder
Wales will aim to show their emphatic victory over South Africa was the beginning of a revival rather than a one-off result. Their next WXV challenge is against a confident USA side, which recently overturned a large deficit to beat Ireland and has risen into the world’s top six. Lleucu George returns at fly-half and…
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Gakpo discusses difficult summer after Liverpool blocked Manchester City transfer
Cody Gakpo reflected on a “very tough” summer marked by personal tragedy and the collapse of a transfer to Manchester City, with Liverpool ultimately refusing to sell their forward despite initially agreeing to the move. The Dutch international’s difficult period came after he and his partner announced that their second son had died during pregnancy…
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Here’s Where to Buy New York Knicks Home Opener Tickets at Madison Square Garden Online
The New York Knicks’ 2026–27 home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on 20 October is expected to be a major event because the team will celebrate its first NBA championship since 1973. The ceremony will include the raising of a championship banner and the presentation of players’ rings, while strong public…
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Meet the USMNT’s next generation: a cheat sheet for 12 new players in camp
The US men’s national team is introducing a new generation of players during the current Fifa window, with manager Mauricio Pochettino selecting 13 uncapped players. Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan is the headline prospect, but the group also includes several young players who have impressed at club level and could help address long-standing weaknesses in the squad.…
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Manchester City reportedly found guilty of 114 financial breaches
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of most of the 115 financial-rule breaches brought against them by the Premier League, according to sources cited by BBC Sport and The Athletic. The independent panel has reached its findings, but sanctions are yet to be decided; City deny wrongdoing and are expected to appeal, meaning the…
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New York Film Festival Boss on Scoring ‘Artificial’ and ‘Behemoth’ World Premieres and Why Movies Are ‘Unavoidably Political’
The New York Film Festival will open on 25 September with an unusually strong selection of world premieres, including Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial”, Tom McCarthy’s “A Statement” and Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth”. Artistic director Dennis Lim says the festival’s timing and relationships with filmmakers helped secure the films, reinforcing NYFF’s reputation as an influential launchpad despite not…