Bottom club Sunderland to stick with manager Le Bris
Sunderland manager Regis le Bris is set to be given more time to turn things around despite his side’s poor start to the Premier League season.
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or party gives way to anxiety-filled hangover for Bayern Munich | Andy Brassell
Dortmund did not read the script, remaining level on points with the defending champions at the top of the tableIt was the moment they had all been … not so much waiting for, but planning, pushing and yearning for. In the videos that announce the starting lineup on the giant scoreboard before kick-off, every Bayern…
Nuno Espírito Santo under threat at West Ham after poor start to the season
Favourites for promotion sit eighth in ChampionshipKey figures at club losing patience with manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s future at West Ham is under threat after a disappointing start to the season. West Ham are struggling to live up to their billing as Championship favourites and dropped to eighth after losing 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion…
Folarin Balogun takes a first, tiny step toward moving on from a calamitous summer
The USMNT striker scored his first goal since the World Cup in a losing effort against Paris FC. Could it lead to something more? Before this weekend, the last time Folarin Balogun scored was in the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at this past summer’s World Cup. In the immediate aftermath, the…
WSL talking points: Kang could have a problem and how long can Slegers hang on?
Arsenal dropped points again despite dominating while Lauren James had to go off in Chelsea’s 6-0 win at CharltonLondon City Lionesses may have lost 2-1 to champions Manchester City, but their performances and league position have shown their European aspirations are far from unrealistic. Aided by Arsenal’s poor start, London City are third in the…
Asa Tribe barred from England Lions tour under Ebola rules after Kenya trip
Glamorgan opener played for Jersey in Kenya last monthEntry ban brought in by St Kitts and Nevis governmentThe Glamorgan opener Asa Tribe has been barred from joining the England Lions tour of the Caribbean following a visit to Kenya and concerns over the recent outbreak of Ebola in east Africa.Tribe, 22, is able to represent…
Sadiq pinpoints flaws in Babar's batting
Former opener suggests technical adjustments to help Pakistan’s star regain form
Unai Simón caps myth-making week with another extraordinary night | Sid Lowe
Athletic’s win over Real Sociedad was culmination of six unique days for the Spain keeper after night at PalladiumFor the third time in six days everyone got to their feet to hand a standing ovation to Unai Simón, dressed in all black, before the world. Named the best men’s goalkeeper on the planet, holding the…
Wolff hails world champion Antonelli as role model in blast at F1’s ‘entitled moaners’
Mercedes team principal hits out at ‘selfish’ driversAntonelli says he will keep No 12 on his car next seasonThe Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has described his Formula One world champion Kimi Antonelli as a new kind of racing driver who represents the future of the sport, comparing him scathingly to what he called some…
Solano targets SAFF Cup semi-finals
Pakistan’s head coach backs team ahead of India clash
