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

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners move to the top of the Premier League after a comfortable win over underwhelming Irons 

England fan group blasts Fifa’s ‘astonishing’ ticket prices

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

Racing with Farringdon

JOHN WIGHT writes on the famous final battle between Ali and Frazier, and the latter’s brilliant trainer Eddie Futch

Tragic loss of young footballer sparks fresh scrutiny of ground safety standards

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

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Mikel Arteta has been receiving criticism in some quarters for his supposed negativity – but Arsenal reporter LAYTH YOUSIF insists the Gunners boss is on the right lines

Governing body set to hold meeting next week over potential ban

The Europe v US rivalry has never been just about putts and points. This year, it’s about whether sport can still unite a divided nation, writes EDDIE PELLS

England's Sarina Wiegman wins best coach and Hannah Hampton wins best keeper awards

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

Substitutes Gabi Martinelli and Leo Trossard seal Champions League victory in Bilbao

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

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

From Manchester pubs to global arenas, Ricky Hatton embodied working-class pride in and out of the ring, but his last round was fought in solitude, writes JOHN WIGHT

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

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Spain’s sports and education minister says: Neutrality is no longer possible in the face of the death and destruction in Gaza

Boxing world pays tribute to working-class legend and former champion 

Gunners sweep past Ange Postecoglou’s insipid Forest in Saturday lunchtime stroll 

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

Vilified by the public after defeating Henry Cooper, Joe Bugner’s remarkable career and tragic decline reflected the era’s attitudes as much as the man himself, says JOHN WIGHT

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

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

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

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

Still the only black man to win the US Open tennis title, a statue of the legendary champion, Arthur Ashe, is now the only one remaining on Monument Avenue in his Richmond, Virginia hometown, where confederate leaders of the Civil War were also once displayed, writes LINDA PENTZ GUNTER

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

West Ham supporters’ group launch campaign calling for end to disastrous Brady and Sullivan era

Among the tight bonds forged in training camps and team buses, some players have literal sisters sharing the journey

Bompastor’s side face fierce new threats from Arsenal and London City Lionesses