Sports

Citizens beat Newcastle 1-0 to lay down early-season marker in title race

Shot put legend overcomes recent health scare to defend world championships title

Coach Diniz omits Paquetta from 23-player roster for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

American snaps career-long jinx against world number one, faces Muchova in final

Tennis stars will battle it out for Cincinnati title in their first hard court meeting

Serie A title-winning coach takes over from Mancini after latter’s shock resignation

Vilda refuses to talk about turmoil between him and some footballers before WWC

Weaker teams improved and interest in women’s football grew, but financial disparity persisted

Second seed hammers Fritz 6-0, 6-4; top seed rallies past Purcell 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

Skipper admits pressure of beating Spain in pursuit of first Women’s World Cup crown

Coach Guardiola sees double standards in Premier League financial regulations

England or Spain will be crowned champions for first time in front of record crowds

Hurdles star says the only attention he craves is from plucking gold medals

Magpies fancy EPL champions’ scalp after 5-1 demolition of Villa last week

Australia captain wants to end football showpiece on a high with third-place finish

Argentine ‘very happy’ with decision, keen to lead MLS side to Leagues Cup glory

FIFA chief hits back at critics, saying they were ‘right’ to expand event to 32 teams

South African rider will be under pressure to win at KTM's home Austrian MotoGP

Serb second seed dominates Monfils in 6-3, 6-2 win; reaches Cincinnati quarters

Alfred, Hibbert, Jackson, Hodgkinson and Tebogo will be top attractions in Budapest

The winners were far from their best but hit back to force the game to penalties through Cole Palmer's equaliser

Opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of Women's World Cup

German champions will want striker to lead stuttering side to European elite again

Brazilian forward relishing ‘new challenges and opportunities in new places’

Three Lionesses bag clinical 3-1 win to set up Women’s World Cup final against Spain

Forward extends scoring streak as Miami rout Union 4-1 to reach Leagues Cup final

Defender scores late goal to inspire Iberians to 2-1 win over Sweden

Striker has started just three games in Spain’s run to final, with other stars emerging

Spanish men’s star beats Thompson in second round; women’s holder falls to Stephens

Striker scores from long range to secure 3-1 home win in club’s La Liga opener

Coach confident team will improve after late Varane header earns 1-0 win over Wolves

American veteran beats 16th-ranked Russian 6-4, 7-5 in US Open tune-up event

Brighton midfielder joins Blues for a Premier League record fee of up to £115m

Serb back to country for first time in two years due to his hardline Covid vaccine stance

Midfielder joins the Hammers on a four year contract

Barca coach furious after bad-tempered clash against Getafe yields goalless draw

Striker linked to Al-Hilal, with source saying he ‘no longer figures’ in PSG’s plans

Coach ‘disappointed’ to settle for a point in his first game in charge against Liverpool

Australian golfer fires three-under-par 68 in final round for blowout victory

Spaniard ready for ‘battle’ against Serb in US Open warm-up event in Cincinnati

World number three beats weary opponent 6-1, 6-0 for second WTA 1000 title

Coach slams Bayern’s ‘frightening’ display in 3-0 German Super Cup loss to Leipzig

Red Devils kick off season against Wolves with hopes they can end 10-year wait for league title

Winger’s pace and power will be vital for team against physically imposing Sweden

Italian beats Paul 6-4, 6-3 in last-four clash; Australian downs Fokina 6-1, 6-3

Fourth seed capitalises on error-strewn display by Pole to bag 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 win

Striker forgoes personal milestones in Premier League to join serial winners

Striker hopes to ‘continue to grow’ with Ligue 1 champions after leaving Barcelona

Three Lionesses bag 2-1 win to set up Women’s World Cup semi-final with Australia

Athletes aim to gain attention with Bollywood-style revamp