Canelo makes weight against backdrop of Saudi turmoil
Christian Mbilli and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez make weight for their world title bout in Riyadh just 24 hours after two ballistic missiles are intercepted over the Saudi Arabian capital.
Zverev thrashes GB's Fery to reach Vienna semis
Alexander Zverev marks his rise to world number one with a dominant victory over Britain’s Arthur Fery to reach the semi-finals of the Vienna Open.
Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?
The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.
England beat Papua New Guinea but World Cup hopes in doubt
England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga.
South Africa-Australia set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen?
South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?
Are Liverpool in the title race? Their match against Arsenal will tell us a lot
Andoni Iraola’s team have shot up the table after a slow start but they are still not scoring enough goalsBy WhoScoredEvery Liverpool win this season seems to come with an asterisk. Yes, they beat Brentford, but Brentford had a man sent off. Yes they beat Villarreal, but they conceded three. On Sunday, against Brighton the…
Grealish could have been Everton’s poster boy of a new era. Now his career is in limbo
After being dropped for ‘a breach of club discipline’, the winger must face the same questions about respect and self-awarenessFor the biggest game in Manchester City’s history, Jack Grealish was given a starting berth while Phil Foden, Julián Alvarez and Riyad Mahrez were on the bench. Grealish played the full 90 minutes of the Champions…
Australia set 288 to win on final day after South African centurions turn tide
Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit hundreds for hostsAustralia face last-day chase to clinch Test and the seriesIt would be unfair to say that Australia let a winning position slip on the fourth day of the third Test at Cape Town, only because that would undersell how Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder prised it away.…
Moondra's record 6-26 helps Ireland force decider against Namibia
Seamer Jai Moondra finishes with the best ever figures for an Ireland bowler in one-day international cricket as the tourists level their five-game series against Namibia with a comprehensive 130-run victory.
What Howe could bring to Man Utd – and what are the challenges?
Eddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club?
