Magpies manager addresses growing scrutiny ahead of Spurs crunch clash

Activists warn Trump will use tournament to legitimise repression and war

Ukraine sports minister brands Fifa president’s call to readmit Russian youth teams ‘irresponsible’

The 1958 plans to march with more than 6,000 supporters ahead of Fulham clash

Raducanu rebounds to win as Williams’s Melbourne return ends in disappointment

Captain believes renewed ambition can drive Tottenham into title contention

Fifa backs checks at World Cup but resistance remains over extending VAR’s role

Blues boss dismisses talk of career-defining night ahead of League Cup semi-final first leg

World No. 1 cruises past Australian Open finalist to reach semis of season opener

Slot’s Reds face potential attacking blow with Salah away and Isak injured

Captain insists continuity is key as England look to rebuild

Supporters say ‘alarm bells should be ringing’ at Fifa as allocations go unfilled

Managing director says excessive alcohol use would be ‘completely unacceptable’ following reports mid-series break resembled ‘stag do’

England’s head coach wants to lead the rebuild after heavy defeats in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, but concedes his fate lies elsewhere

Howe faces selection headache with Newcastle player ruled out for weeks

Meet the standout stars who could shape this year’s World Darts Championship showpiece

England lose quickest bowler for rest of series as Fisher drafted in from Lions

Outgoing chair says club’s success proves supporter-powered clubs can thrive

Fifa unveils its 64-nation World Cup line-up at a Washington ceremony shaped as much by Trump-era politics as by football

Historic rugby league club liquidated in court as fans push for phoenix rescue

Off-spinning all-rounder selected to replace Wood for second Ashes Test

McCullum keeps main squad at the Gabba as only three fringe players sent to Canberra

British driver unfazed by critics as he closes in on maiden title 

Tierney and McLean’s stoppage time strikes topple Denmark in Hampden classic

England’s warm-up sees big runs for the top order but senior pair miss out

FA vows no repeat of Oasis-style price hikes as organisers commit to affordability

Lions seamer insists his side are not going to make life easy for Test team

Regular skipper Itoje has been named on bench for first time since 2017

Sharma stars with bat and ball to help beat South Africa by 52 runs in final

Fast bowler held back from Bay Oval return as England manage Ashes build-up carefully

Knight’s century and team’s late bowling surge prove decisive in tense World Cup clash

Cameras cut away as players unite to oppose overseas fixture branded ‘betrayal of Spanish fans’

England T20 skipper sets sights on strong start in New Zealand after summer highs

Rising star praises experienced spinner’s influence as England eye top spot in group

The victory saw Greaves make history, becoming the first ever woman to reach the final of the event

Blues see off resilient Tottenham late to stretch unbeaten start to campaign

Unite slams Chansiri’s handling of wages at troubled club as employees face financial hardship

Supporters say club’s refusal to engage meaningfully on key issues has heightened urgency for change

Tensions boil at McLaren after lap-one collision between Norris and Piastri

Governing body set to hold meeting next week over potential ban

Injuries to a number of strong medal hopes for team GB had an impact in Japan

Piastri suffers first-lap crash but Norris only manages seventh place

Norris and Piastri damage cars as Ferrari’s Hamilton tops practice times

Hunter Bell also won her heat on the sixth night of competition in Japan

Defending champion says he’s in better shape than ever ahead of Sunday’s 1500m heats

Trophy-winning Aussie replaces Portuguese coach after public split with club owner

Levy steps down after 24 years as supporters call for deeper engagement

Veteran back-rower steps in as England’s third captain of the tournament to take on Australia

Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll walked away from a high-speed crash today

British number one insists chasing second US Open title is not on her radar

Red Roses can further cement tournament favourite status when they face Samoa

Vingegaard concedes lead to Gaudu on tiebreaker rule

Manchester United host PSV in Champions League qualifier tomorrow night