Beard made you feel like best player in the world’
Former players remember Matt Beard after his death aged 47, praising his player-management, warmth and role in Liverpool’s back-to-back WSL titles (2013–14). Natasha Dowie recalls him making players feel “the…
Scotland’s Davidson to referee World Cup final
Hollie Davidson will referee Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final between England and Canada; she also officiated the 2021 final, becoming only the second person to referee two World Cup…
Arsenal’s Madueke out for six to eight weeks
Arsenal’s Madueke out for six to eight weeks — Noni Madueke sustained a knee injury vs Manchester City; scans suggest 6–8 weeks out but not an ACL. Arteta says scans…
Is Verstappen back in the title race? – F1 Q&A
Andrew Benson answers fan questions after the Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen’s win cut Piastri’s lead to 69 points but McLaren likely to hold him off unless mistakes continue; Andrea Stella’s warning;…
I flew 5,500 miles and paid £900 for a Premier League ticket but was turned away’
South Korean fan James flew 5,500 miles and paid £900 for a Tottenham ticket at Brighton but was turned away after the barcode was deactivated—one of 285 blocked at the…
Kirk killing increases Ryder Cup risk – New York police
Ryder Cup security: Major Stephen Udice says Charlie Kirk’s killing raises risk of a politically motivated attack; a multi‑agency operation with hundreds of extra troopers, drones, helicopters, chemical/biological/radiological units, bomb‑disposal…
Barca’s Nou Camp return delayed after permit denied
Barcelona’s return to the renovated Nou Camp was delayed after the city council denied a permit over evacuation and safety concerns. A planned home game vs Real Sociedad will move…
Counties vote to reject Championship reform
Eighteen counties voted to retain the County Championship’s two-division, 14-match format after a proposed 12-team top flight with 13 matches failed to reach the 12-vote threshold. The PCA criticised the…
Cheltenham to reduce capacity and price of a pint
Cheltenham Racecourse will reduce daily Festival capacity from 68,500 to 66,000 and cut draught beer/cider by 30p to £7.50 to address cost and overcrowding amid falling attendances. Other measures: reinstate…
Fast bowler Cross loses England contract
Kate Cross lost her England central contract, learning the decision before the Women’s Hundred after being dropped during the India ODIs and omitted from the World Cup. The 33‑year‑old seamer…