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

Snippets of news from the sporting world

Snippets of news from the sporting world

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

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

Amid riots, strikes and Thatcher’s Britain, Frank Bruno fought not just for boxing glory, but for a nation desperate for heroes, writes JOHN WIGHT

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

Brown wants his story to help create ‘safety, comfort, and space’ for players in the league

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

Hammers under pressure following home defeat to Chelsea

The head coach says relationship with owner Marinakis is ‘not so good’

JAMES NALTON takes a look at the German league’s move to grow its audience in Britain, and around the future of football on TV in general

England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine

Could the 20-year-old Brit really be a world heavyweight champion in waiting, asks GEORGE SESSIONS

Collective action marks first time the sport has voluntarily refused to race in modern history

All-rounder set to become the team’s youngest-ever men’s captain in an international match

In recently published book Baddest Man, Mark Kriegel revisits the Faustian pact at the heart of Mike Tyson’s rise and the emotional fallout that followed, writes JOHN WIGHT

As the concept of league games being played overseas has come about once again, JAMES NALTON writes how a club is not a club without its links to location, community and fans

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Anti-discrimination charity says players may think twice about taking penalties in future

Tennis icon set to become oldest singles competitor at Flushing Meadows since 1981 after receiving wild-card entry — yet another historic moment in a career already filled with them, writes HOWARD FENDRICH

Forward looks to put injury frustration behind her to spearhead WSL campaign

Fan group The 1873 issues scathing response to owners’ statement saying the club will not close

Cricketer is thriving across formats with fresh outlook inspired by England coach McCullum

Eagles stage stunning comeback to beat Liverpool on penalties at Wembley

Wrexham will compete in second tier for first time in 43 years with trip to Southampton

Vermont Green FC’s viral Bernie Sanders tifo was more than a joke. It was a sharp critique of US soccer’s top-heavy capitalism and a celebration of grassroots power, writes JAMES NALTON

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Uncertainty over Newcastle striker’s future continues ahead of friendly matches