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New Zealand's Jahrome Hughes (left) celebrates scoring their side's first try of the game with team-mates during the Rugby League World Cup semi-final match at Elland Road, Leeds, November 11, 2022
Men’s rugby league / 17 October 2025
17 October 2025

As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON

Hard Rock Stadium is seen on June 12, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Men’s football / 10 October 2025
10 October 2025

As La Liga and Serie A plan overseas fixtures, loyal fans are left behind in a capitalist power grab Uefa claims to regret, but enabled anyway, writes JAMES NALTON

Everton's Jack Grealish celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday October 5, 2025
Men’s Football / 5 October 2025
5 October 2025
Hull KR's Tom Davies (centre) is tackled by Wigan Warriors' Sam Walters during the Betfred Super League match at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, August 15, 2025
Men's Rugby League / 3 October 2025
3 October 2025

There are few more entertaining sports when played at this level, argues JAMES NALTON

The Action Group for Palestine demonstrates as a reaction to the international soccer match between Norway and Israel taking place next month, outside Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Men’s Football / 26 September 2025
26 September 2025

Despite damning findings, Israel remains in World Cup contention - raising questions over football’s role in global accountability, writes JAMES NALTON

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike and Southampton's Ryan Manning attack the ball from a corner during the Carabao Cup third round match at Anfield, Liverpool, September 23, 2025
Men's Football / 24 September 2025
24 September 2025
Everton's Iliman Ndiaye (centre) battles for the ball with Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai (left) and Liverpool's Cody Gakpo during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool, September 20, 2025
Men’s football / 21 September 2025
21 September 2025
A general view of Anfield via a drone before the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool, August 15, 2025
Men’s football / 19 September 2025
19 September 2025

A century-old rivalry enters a new chapter as the Toffees’ move from Goodison Park reshapes the landscape of the Merseyside derby, writes JAMES NALTON

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani greet the crowd during a town hall, September, 6, 2025, in New York
Men’s Football / 12 September 2025
12 September 2025

Governing bodies’ refusal to offer discounted tickets to local fans for 2026 is drawing criticism from politicians and grassroots movements alike, writes JAMES NALTON

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Venezuela during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025
Men’s football / 5 September 2025
5 September 2025

The captain’s emotional performance in Argentina’s win over Venezuela had all the markings of a farewell. But if history is any guide, the legend may not be done just yet, writes JAMES NALTON

Grimsby Town's goalkeeper Christy Pym (right) is congratulated by his teammates after they win the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup second round match at Hill Blundell Park, Grimsby, August 27, 2025
Men’s football / 29 August 2025
29 August 2025

As football grapples with overloaded calendars and commercial pressure, the Mariners’ triumph reminds us why the game’s soul lives far from the spotlight, writes JAMES NALTON

Everton's Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025
Men's Football / 24 August 2025
24 August 2025