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.

Darren Rovell shows off one his favorite Knicks memorabilia items, which includes notorious Menendez brothers

September 22, 2026

Sports memorabilia collector Darren Rovell possesses a 1990-91 NBA Hoops trading card of Mark Jackson that has gained notoriety for featuring the Menendez brothers sitting courtside in the background. This is notable because Erik and Lyle Menendez are convicted murderers serving sentences of 50 years to life for killing their parents. The striking detail is…
Caldentey’s late penalty earns Arsenal narrow Champions League win

September 22, 2026

Mariona Caldentey’s 93rd-minute penalty gave Arsenal a narrow 1-0 victory over HB Køge in their Women’s Champions League opener. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Arsenal’s wastefulness in front of goal continued their difficult start to the season and raised concerns about their confidence and ruthlessness. Arsenal made eight changes after drawing with Manchester United,…
Four alleged sexual assaults reported at California university in fortnight

September 22, 2026

California State University San Marcos has been rocked by four reported sexual assaults within two weeks of the autumn semester beginning, with four female students alleging they are victims of rape. The incidents have raised serious concerns about campus safety and prompted the university to increase security measures. University officials have stated they are taking…
‘60 Minutes’ Notches Ratings Gain Over Last Year, but Cedes Viewers From Season Premiere

September 22, 2026

CBS’s “60 Minutes” has delivered mixed ratings for its 59th season, with the season premiere dropping significantly year-over-year but the second episode rebounding with gains. This comes amid intense pressure on the programme following a major overhaul of its on-air talent and production leadership, which saw the departure of established correspondents including Scott Pelley, Cecilia…
Morocco election shaped by youth disillusionment, Ceuta, football and Israel

September 22, 2026

Morocco’s parliamentary election is being shaped by young people’s frustration over unemployment, living costs, healthcare and limited political influence. The mass migration to Ceuta, recent Gen Z protests and anti-Israel sentiment have exposed deep disillusionment, although the vote’s impact is constrained by the monarchy’s continued control over major policy decisions. Twenty-seven parties are competing for…
Deion Sanders dismisses multiple players after locker room incident following Colorado’s loss to Northwestern

September 22, 2026

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders removed multiple players from the team following the side’s heavy 41-7 defeat to Northwestern. The dismissals came after players had made disrespectful comments about Northwestern’s crowd attendance before the match and subsequently laughed about the loss whilst entering the locker room. Sanders indicated this action was not based solely…
Steven Adams predicts NBA-wide slump after GTA 6 launch

September 22, 2026

Houston Rockets centre Steven Adams issued a humorous warning at the team’s media day that Grand Theft Auto 6’s November 19th launch will cause a league-wide performance dip across the NBA and other professional sports. The 12-year veteran predicted that players, coaches and scouts will be distracted by the highly anticipated video game release, affecting…
The 1979 “propaganda” movie Robert Redford refused to star in: “I thought it would create a real backlash”

September 22, 2026

Robert Redford turned down the lead role in The China Syndrome (1979) because he felt the initial script was overtly antinuclear propaganda that would backfire rather than advance the cause. Despite being personally opposed to nuclear power, he believed the film was too preachy and rejected it on the spot, reasoning that effective political messages…
GB boxers guaranteed three medals at Europeans

September 22, 2026

Great Britain are guaranteed at least three medals at the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria after Chantelle Reid, Damar Thomas and Abdul Burton reached the semi-finals. Their progress ensures podium finishes, although all three must win their next bouts to reach the final. Reid beat Ireland’s Evelyn Igharo 5-0 and will face Serbia’s Milena Matovic…
O’Neill receives Celtic backing after ‘painful’ week

September 22, 2026

Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson says the club will support Martin O’Neill after three consecutive defeats made the manager question his future. Despite losses to Rangers twice and Ferencvaros, Celtic remain top of the Scottish Premiership, while O’Neill has won nine trophies across two spells at the club. The backing came as Celtic reported a…