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Andrews: Brentford are playing with verve - let's see if we can break the ceiling
Seconds before the curtain came down on the 2025/26 season, Brentford had a golden chance to do what they had never done before: qualify for Europe.
The assistant headteacher about to become England manager for a week
Andy McCann has only just returned to work.
How?! Jonny Wilkinson goes viral after pulling off incredible trick shot!
Jonny Wilkinson has stunned fans after pulling off this remarkable trick shot!
Pato consortium's Northampton investment approved
The Independent Football Regulator approves investment into the Cobblers by a Brazilian consortium.
Dean sparks refereeing controversy, Liverpool head to Ipswich, WSL kicks off and more – live
• All the latest news and previews before the weekend• Premier League: 10 things to watch for | Email TomThe WSL season kicks-off tonight and the Guardian’s women’s football writer Suzanne Wrack is answering your questions at 1pm BST/8am ET. Ask her anything: from her career as a sports reporter …
Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome
New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26.
'Performance was quite s***!' - Zverev booed for racket change request
Alexander Zverev was booed for requesting a racket change at around 2am during his US Open match against Quentin Halys before a frank assessment of his own performance.
How 'unique' Bellingham is thriving in Mourinho's system
Jude Bellingham looks fit and ready to build on his World Cup form as he aims to rediscover his best at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho.
Inside the neighbourhood club that made Arteta, Alonso and Iraola
Between a row of white apartment buildings and an artificial pitch set into the green hills of Berio in San Sebastian that Antiguoko now call home, there is a strip of land where Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola learned their craft.
Stenhousemuir boss Bartley returns to Livingston - watch on BBC
Stenhousemuir manager Marvin Bartley reveals he has not spoken to Livingston sporting director David Martindale since resigning from the club at the end of last season, with the sides set to meet in Friday's BBC Scotland TV match.
Earps eyes Man Utd reunion as WSL comeback nears
Mary Earps is back in the Women's Super League and hopes to mark her return by facing former club Manchester United.
Zverev survives scare in 2.15am finish after Gauff overcomes big test
Coco Gauff was given a stern test against Spain's Paula ‌Badosa before ultimately securing a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory.
'It's been a long ride!' - Monfils reveals surprise career change after New York goodbye
Gael Monfils has revealed what he plans on doing after retiring from tennis, having lost to Learner Tien in the second round of the US Open.
Women’s Super League Q&A: ask football writer Suzanne Wrack a question ahead of the new season
The WSL season kicks-off tonight and the Guardian’s women’s football writer Suzanne Wrack will be here to answer your questions at 1pm BST/8am ET. Ask her anything: from her career as a sports reporter to her hopes for the new season and the future of the women’s gameAsk a question: log in or sig…
Tough start for PSG but Luis Enrique has faith in burst of ‘new energy’ from signings
Paris Saint-Germain have drawn both of their league games so far Monaco pose a tricky task on Friday“It’s like we’re at school,” Luis Enrique quipped as he entered the press conference room, hearing the journalists respond in unison to his hearty bonjour.His remark was fitting on the eve of Paris…
Moonfall returns for more Ascot riches
We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with action from Ascot, Bangor-on-Dee and Worcester, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Podcast: SPFL weekend preview, Edinburgh derby fallout & transfer window verdicts
Weekend Scottish Premiership preview with Jane Lewis, Scott Allan and Stephen McGowan.
From playing with Rashford to non-league and new career
Ten years after lining up with Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Joe Riley tells BBC Sport about his new career - and why he does not miss full-time football.