Perhaps Thomas Tuchel was merely trying to create the illusion of competitive tension when he screamed at Christian Pulisic after a slack piece of play from the American winger midway through the first half. To be honest, it felt a bit unnecessary from…
Chelsea v Crystal Palace, Leicester v Wolves and more: football clockwatch – live!
Updates from Saturday’s afternoon kick-offsFernandes hits hat-trick as Manchester United crush LeedsLive scoreboard: the latest from today’s games across EuropeAnd you can get in touch with Rob by email here 4.18pm BST Related: Paul Pogba cut a libera…
England v India: second Test, day three – live!
Updates from the third day of the Lord’s TestDay two report: Root holds firm but India have edgeAnd you can contact Geoff by email or on Twitter 4.16pm BST 101st over: England 323-5 (Root 141, Moeen 20) Sloppy fielding from Siraj, he can be a bit slack…
Paul Pogba cuts a liberated figure in Manchester United’s win over Leeds | Richard Jolly
The £89m midfielder showed off his remarkable passing range in racking up four assists during a 5-1 demolition at Old TraffordIt was a chance to display new acquisitions. Manchester United led the way, parading Raphaël Varane on the pitch before kick-o…
Siriki Dembélé scores 100th-minute winner as Peterborough deny Derby
Peterborough pulled off a stoppage-time fightback to see off Derby 2-1 and claim a first Championship win of the season with a winner in the 100th minute.Darren Ferguson’s team turned around the game with two goals in 11 minutes of additional time agai…
Bruno Fernandes hits hat-trick as Manchester United crush Leeds
Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba were the star acts of a scintillating team display as Manchester United turned on the style in their rout of a Leeds side who ended shell-shocked and desperate for the referee, Paul Tierney, to blow the whistle.Last seaso…
What I Learned From Watching Every Sport At The Tokyo Olympics
[H]ere’s the problem and the shocking discovery: Each of these sports is the best sport in the Olympics. Some are the most beautiful, some are the most surprising, some have the most tremendous life lessons lurking just under the surface, and some are …
Manchester United confirm signing of Raphaël Varane from Real Madrid
France World Cup winner joins in a deal worth £41mThe 28-year-old’s signing had been delayed by red tapeManchester United have confirmed the signing of Raphaël Varane from Real Madrid, presenting the World Cup winner to the Old Trafford crowd before be…
Wheelchair rugby league’s James Simpson: ‘I want them to be inspired’
James Simpson and his Leeds teammates take on Argonauts of Kent in Sunday’s Wheelchair Challenge Cup final and he hopes the sport’s next big star will be watching on the BBCTo many of those who know him best, James Simpson is an inspiration. A superher…
Grealish and Lukaku deals expose inequalities of the Premier League
A new system with clubs deducted points depending on their transfer expenditure would help level the playing fieldIt is safe to suggest without the slightest fear of contradiction that the first thing that went through Jack Grealish’s mind following hi…