Club legend twice rejected offers but finally he is coming back as a defender of the faith and symbol of hope for the futureOn Xavi Hernández’s last night as a Barcelona player, he walked out of the Olimpiastadion in Berlin carrying the European Cup in…
Modern Games romps home after being reinstated at Breeders’ Cup meeting
William Buick’s mount wins after being taken out of the bettingCorniche gives Bob Baffert a fifth win in Breeders’ Cup JuvenileThe first day of the Breeders’ Cup meeting at Del Mar racecourse in California concluded in extraordinary and chaotic circums…
Covid concerns hand Eddie Jones a fraught start to autumn examination
Owen Farrell’s positive test means England’s head coach has big worries ahead of Tonga’s arrival to Twickenham on SaturdayNot since that distant autumn week in 2000 when England’s players went on strike has there been a more fraught home buildup to a N…
Armstrong blasts Southampton to victory to increase Aston Villa’s woes
There were a couple of times in this game when a fidgeting Dean Smith took a hurried glance at his watch and, after a fifth successive Premier League defeat, the Aston Villa hierarchy must decide whether to stick or twist. Smith had spoken of a determi…
Tottenham in advanced talks with Conte after sacking Nuno as manager
Nuno dismissed after only 17 matches in chargeSpurs confident a deal with Conte can be done this timeTottenham are in advanced talks with Antonio Conte over their manager’s job after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo, with the Italian understood to be close …
Players want Fifa vice-president suspended after Guardian investigation
Former members of the Vancouver Whitecaps women’s team are demanding an investigation into Victor Montagliani’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations in CanadaFormer Vancouver Whitecaps women’s team players fear a proposed investigation by Major Le…
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Solskjær pulls off a tactical trick, Potter gives Brighton fans a treat and De Bruyne endures a rare horror showOle Gunnar Solskjær deserves credit for Manchester United’s win over Tottenham. The switch to a back three worked and a front two with a com…
Newcastle v Chelsea, Liverpool v Brighton: clockwatch – live!
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendLive scores: goals around the UK and Europe as they go inGet in touch! You can email Barry here or tweet himLiverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Keita, Henderson, Jones…
England v Australia: T20 World Cup – live!
T20 World Cup updates from the Super 12 game in DubaiAustralian cricket mourns Ashley Mallett and Alan DavidsonAnd feel free to get in touch by emailing Rob hereEngland are opening the bowling with… Adil Rashid. Hello!“Great to have you on board for…
Scotland v Tonga: Autumn Nations Series – live!
Live updates from the 2.30pm BST kick-off at MurrayfieldThe Breakdown: sign up and get our free weekly rugby emailGet in touch! You can email Lee or tweet him5 mins. Tonga haven’t read the script here. A break sees Loni Uhila, the France based prop, ga…