Thomas Tuchel resists change against Czechia despite England defensive errors
‘We defended well [v Spain] but had individual mistakes’Nico O’Reilly and Ezri Konsa are injury doubts for matchThomas Tuchel will resist making drastic changes to his defence despite England going six games without a clean sheet before facing Czechia in…
Scale of City’s punishment is the only story but Premier League must bear some responsibility | Barney Ronay
Manchester City have come out fighting against the guilty verdict but the Premier League faces questions of its ownNothing is over, nothing is done. Or at least not judging by the bravura, balls-out confidence of Manchester City’s chair, Khaldoon…
Paris magic and tradition keep the Arc in a class of its own above the latest gimmicks
It may not be the official best race in the world but winning at Longchamp still confers a status little else can matchWhen France-Galop announced in June that geldings will be allowed to run in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from 2027, there was an…
How the Manchester City scandal could play out | Letters
Readers respond to the guilty verdict against the football club for breaking the Premier League’s financial fair play rulesThirty six years ago, the team I support, Swindon Town, were severely punished for financial irregularities that pale into…
Israel captain stokes feud by saying ‘our country is 10 times better than Ireland’
Manor Solomon angry at Ireland’s stance over Gaza‘They hate us and we don’t like them’Manor Solomon claimed Israel was “10 times better” than Ireland as fallout intensified from their Nations League match and stated bluntly: “They hate us and we don’t…
‘Rugby’s in people’s blood here’: mutiny rising in west Wales as Scarlets fight WRU plan
No one at Parc y Scarlets understands why they and the Ospreys are on the chopping block for the union’s proposal to cut a club by 2028Eight o’clock, Saturday night and at Parc y Scarlets the fans are starting to sing. Their scrum-half, Dane Blacker, has…
Britain’s Katy Marchant retires from elite cycling: ‘I’ve achieved more than I dreamed of’
Olympic gold medallist also won world and European titles‘I’m proud of where I’ve got to and what I’ve done’The Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant has announced her retirement. The 33-year-old took gold alongside Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell in…
NFL roundup: Ravens grab last-gasp win over Cowboys in Rio; Commanders stun Seahawks
Cincinnati’s unbeaten start ends in PittsburghDrake Maye’s turnover woes continue for PatsLamar Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers and alertly called a timeout with one second left, setting up Tyler Loop’s 56-yard field goal to cap a…
Republic of Ireland put controversy aside to earn impressive win over Israel
Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish they were not. But whether the beautiful game can ease the ills of our age is another matter. After a week in which the issue of Irish support for the people of…
Chelsea turn up heat on Arsenal as Alyssa Thompson strike settles WSL derby
Arsenal’s title chances were dealt a significant blow after a narrow defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Alyssa Thompson’s first-half finish was the difference on a competitive afternoon at Stamford Bridge but one that ultimately left Renée Slegers with more…