Fifa’s empty promises of affordable access collapse as the 2026 World Cup becomes a showcase for profit over people, writes JAMES NALTON

Golovkin’s arrival stabilises the amateur code while Joshua–Paul signals a troubling new era for the sport, writes JOHN WIGHT

Madueke and Martinelli’s magic seal sixth Champions League win as majestic Gunners sweep past Bruges

Both nations have urged Fifa to block LGBT celebrations tied to their June 26 World Cup game, writes Jon Gambrell

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

But the award has been met with near universal derision and disgust, writes LINDA PENTZ GUNTER

While Fifa stages political theatre, the MLS Cup pits Vancouver’s collective spirit against Miami’s star-studded side, writes JAMES NALTON

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

Including races at Sandown, Aintree and Chepstow

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

Tandy's men failed to score a point at home for the first time in 58 years

From Canning Town to championship glory, Mark Kaylor’s journey mirrored a decade of upheaval, resilience, and raw working-class pride, writes JOHN WIGHT

Including races at Newbury, Newcastle, Fairyhouse, Bangor and Wolverhampton

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

Borthwick’s side survive late scare, while Tandy’s men show promise despite loss

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

As Fifa promises ‘the most inclusive World Cup ever,’ Haitian and Iranian fans are among those blocked from entering one of the host nations, writes JAMES NALTON

Including races at Haydock and Ascot

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

Quansah debuts, O’Reilly dazzles and Kane delivers as England complete qualifying in style

As unions sound the alarm on kafala-like dependence, FC Barcelona must decide whether their values extend beyond the pitch, writes KIVANC ELIACIK

The only name that has so far come up for the organisation’s inaugural award is Donald Trump. But what has he ever done for football, or even peace, asks LINDA PENTZ GUNTER

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

A demonstration lifts the lid on the UAE’s alleged support for the RSF and calls out Britain’s own arms links to the atrocities, writes JAMES NALTON

Including races at Cheltenham, Wetherby, Uttoxeter and Navan

With unresolved drug tests, dangerous weight cuts, and promoters calling the shots, the rematch exposes a sport that too often risks its fighters for profit, writes JOHN WIGHT

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

Fifa’s '’peace’ prize is tarnished by its refusal to ban or suspend nations engaged in genocide, writes LINDA PENTZ GUNTER

For the Gunners boss, ‘execution’ isn’t about brutality but precision — a mindset that’s driving his squad from nearly-men to genuine title contenders, writes JAMES NALTON