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.

Krill Announce First Album in 10 Years, Secret Language

September 22, 2026

Boston-formed indie rock band Krill have announced Secret Language, their first album in a decade, due out on 13 November through Exploding in Sound. The announcement confirms the group’s return following a reunion in Chicago, with the new single “Dominate” addressing competition, violence and the cultural influence of American power narratives. Krill split in 2015…
Tebas dismisses claims referees are targeting Real Madrid

September 22, 2026

La Liga president Javier Tebas has rejected claims that referees are conspiring against Real Madrid, describing the idea as “living in another galaxy”. His comments followed manager José Mourinho’s reaction to Madrid’s 2-1 derby defeat by Atlético Madrid, during which he displayed screenshots of tackles he believed should have resulted in red cards. Tebas criticised…
Ireland’s Israel Nations League ties move to neutral venues amid Gaza backlash

September 22, 2026

The Republic of Ireland will play Israel in two UEFA Nations League fixtures at neutral venues in Hungary and Serbia this month, amid unprecedented controversy over Israel’s military action in Gaza. The Football Association of Ireland voted in July to proceed with the matches despite opposition from fans, pundits and politicians, citing potential UEFA sanctions…
Chinese Coast Guard rams Philippine boat in South China Sea, sparking diplomatic clash

September 22, 2026

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine government ship while it was supplying fuel to Filipino fishermen in the South China Sea. Manila accused Beijing of deliberately ramming the vessel during a humanitarian mission, while China claimed the Philippine ship cut across its bow despite repeated warnings. The incident matters because it has…
Arteta extends Arsenal tenure with improved contract after title triumph

September 22, 2026

Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved contract to remain as Arsenal manager, securing his long-term future at the club following months of negotiations. The deal concludes uncertainty created by his existing contract’s expiration at the season’s end, and represents a major statement of intent from Arsenal as they build on their recent success. The new…
Branthwaite returns to England squad after extensive injury recovery

September 22, 2026

Jarrad Branthwaite has welcomed his recall to England’s squad after overcoming a series of hamstring and groin injuries. The Everton defender says a complex rehabilitation programme in Germany, examining his movement patterns and the relationship between his brain and body, was crucial to returning to fitness. Branthwaite, 24, has started every Premier League match this…
Late West Ham equaliser, England withdrawals and promotion races reviewed

September 22, 2026

The Football Weekly podcast reviews a busy period across the English Football League and the England camp. It focuses on Millwall and West Ham’s draw in the Dockers Derby, with a late equaliser preserving West Ham’s position in the top two, while also assessing Swansea’s early promotion credentials and Burnley’s poor start. Swansea moved above…
Mendy retires internationally as Senegal’s AFCON triumph faces dispute

September 22, 2026

Édouard Mendy, the former Chelsea goalkeeper, has announced his retirement from international football at age 34 after a distinguished career with Senegal. He reflected on winning the Africa Cup of Nations with his country, describing a dramatic penalty save in the final against Morocco and emphasising the achievement’s profound personal significance, stating it was “10…
Unpaid penalties, data centre rules and AI ethics row

September 22, 2026

Three-quarters of civil penalties for illegal worker hiring went unpaid. California imposes new data centre transparency rules as concerns over AI impersonation grow.
Spurs in seventh heaven, Arsenal rescue a point and late goals galore: Women’s Football Weekly – podcast

September 22, 2026

The podcast reviews a dramatic weekend in women’s football, including Arsenal’s late equaliser against Manchester United and Tottenham’s emphatic 7-0 victory over Crystal Palace. It also covers Manchester City’s stoppage-time win over Liverpool, Chelsea’s victory against Birmingham City, and several other closely contested WSL matches. London City Lionesses returned to winning form, while Brighton rescued…