George Ford, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Jamie George all outCoach hands notable recalls to Sam Simmonds and Joe MarlerGeorge Ford, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Jamie George have all been left out of England’s 45-man training squad with Eddie Jones hand…
Security increased for England v New Zealand ODI after email threat
Third ODI at Leicester will go ahead at 1pm on TuesdayInvestigation deemed the threat against NZ Cricket not credibleSecurity at Tuesday’s third one-day international between England Women and New Zealand Women has been raised after the emergence of a …
David Squires on … his favourite football cartoon panels
Two Arsenal legends, an unpublished gem, Poppies and more – our cartoonist talks us through some memorable drawingsThe Guardian have granted me a week off from the back-breaking physical labour of drawing football cartoons, so I’m afraid you’ll have to…
Special bond: how chance – and Kafka – turns football strangers into friends
A Fulham fan explains the joys and pain of the season-ticket friendship in an extract from a new book by female writersIt was a reference to Franz Kafka that made me realise my friendship with Dom was pretty special. It was around the time when we had …
The Fiver | Sometimes even the very best penalty-takers in football just miss
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!If The Fiver had to nominate a current Premier League footballer to score a penalty in order to save our miserable life, Mark Noble would be top of the list. Before his late, late introduction at the L…
DeChambeau ‘wants to end feud’ with US Ryder Cup teammate Koepka
‘Bryson wants it over,’ says players’ coach, Mike SchyUS captain Steve Stricker brokered peace before Ryder CupBryson DeChambeau wants to end to his long-running feud with his US Ryder Cup teammate Brooks Koepka, according to his coach, Mike Schy.DeCha…
It’s way too early to condemn the Jets’ Zach Wilson era but …
The rookie may turn out to be an all-time great. But he was terrible on Sunday and his team have a long history of ruining young quarterbacksThe beauty of the NFL is rooted in outrageous displays of skill and jaw-dropping plays. Then there’s the New Yo…
Pressure for change is building to protect cricketers from burnout | Ebony Rainford-Brent
A crowded calendar is causing injuries and a player like Jos Buttler could miss matches because of his young familyCricket has become a sport that never stops, but though the Indian Premier League restarts this weekend and the bandwagon keeps rolling w…
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Liverpool and Arsenal find defensive solidity, Leon Bailey changes the game for Villa, and Ivan Toney for England?It is true that Thomas Tuchel’s decision to replace Mason Mount with N’Golo Kanté at half-time against Tottenham had a profound impact on …
European roundup: Icardi scores late PSG winner after Messi substituted
Paris Saint-Germain recover to beat Lyon 2-1Juventus 1-1 Milan; Real Madrid defeat ValenciaA late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris Saint-Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Lyon, with Lionel Messi making limited impact on his Parc des Princes …