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Football, golf … behold the future of world sport: Donald Trump as referee-in-chief | Marina Hyde

After his dubious intervention at the World Cup, the president is now an arbiter of high-level fairway disputes. There’s one word for that: SAD! says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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July 21, 2026

‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan

Alex Ferguson has said Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle side of 1995-96 was their

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La Liga chief claims Fifa is ‘destroying football industry’ and calls for Infantino to quit

The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has launched a scathing attack on

County cricket: Northamptonshire were deserving winners of the Blast

A star team rather than a team of stars shone on Finals

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Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition?

If you thought the 2026 tournament was sprawling, think again with six

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NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal

The midsummer party in Vegas is a showcase for the next wave

Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes

Tottenham have signed the France defender Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a

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‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan

Alex Ferguson has said Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle side of 1995-96 was their best ever and that ‘Kevin carried the love of the game on

July 21, 2026

Football

La Liga chief claims Fifa is ‘destroying football industry’ and calls for Infantino to quit

The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has launched a scathing attack on ‘irresponsible’ Fifa and said Gianni Infantino’s ‘time is up’

July 21, 2026

Football

Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition?

If you thought the 2026 tournament was sprawling, think again with six host countries over three continents getting involved in four years’ time

July 21, 2026

Football

Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes

Tottenham have signed the France defender Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a club record fee

July 21, 2026

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County cricket: Northamptonshire were deserving winners of the Blast

A star team rather than a team of stars shone on Finals Day, beating Somerset in the semis and Hampshire in the final

July 21, 2026

Cricket

New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained

Our guide to what’s new with the ECB’s short-format showpiece involving cricket’s power hitters, which starts on Tuesday

July 21, 2026

Cricket

Australia back opener Jake Weatherald for home Test series against Bangladesh

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon return from injury for the two Tests hosted by Darwin and Mackay in August

July 21, 2026

Cricket

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England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup | Ali Martin

Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still around

July 20, 2026

Cricket

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F1’s algorithms spark driver fury as number neuters thrills of Spa-Francorchamps | Giles Richards

Computer-controlled energy deployment now dictates races – it turns out drivers don’t like Skynet controlling their cars

July 20, 2026

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Eye masks, cherry gel and an afternoon kiwi: Ezri Konsa, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and other top sports stars on how to get a good night’s sleep

Tennis

July 18, 2026

The England defender wears a tracker, the heptathlete is experimenting with kiwi fruits – and world champion swimmer Adam Peaty swears by hours and

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The summer of the underdog: why outsiders are the most compelling sights in sport | Natalie Tan

Tennis

July 17, 2026

Thanks to Arthur Fery, Maja Chwalinska and Cape Verde, we have been blessed with a glut of unexpected stories of late

Serves, strawberries and shadows: Tom Jenkins’ best shots of Wimbledon 2026 – in pictures

Tennis

July 13, 2026

After being ensconced at SW19 since the start of the tournament, our photographer Tom Jenkins has picked out some of his favourite photos from

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Football, golf … behold the future of world sport: Donald Trump as referee-in-chief | Marina Hyde

Golf

July 21, 2026

After his dubious intervention at the World Cup, the president is now an arbiter of high-level fairway disputes. There’s one word for that: SAD!

Vingegaard and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge

Cycling

July 20, 2026

The International Testing Agency had petitioned the Paris prosecutor’s office to test the duo outside of the normal 6am to 11pm window before stage

DeChambeau moves the dial for golf but is his posturing and pantomime worth the hassle? | Ewan Murray

Golf

July 20, 2026

Petulant reaction to a justified two-stroke penalty at the Open illustrate why the American is happier on the LIV tour

DeChambeau accused of threatening to call Trump in row over Open penalty

Golf

July 20, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau has been accused of threatening to call Donald Trump during a row with senior R&A officials over his two-stroke penalty

England could walk off if racially abused in Argentina

Rugby Union

July 19, 2026

Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argentina.

Wales lock Pyrs re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury

Rugby Union

July 19, 2026

Wales lock Alaw Pyrs signs a new contract to keep her at Premiership Women's Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury.

Wales pick Lake against Boks after injury scare

Rugby Union

July 19, 2026

Captain Dewi Lake recovers from injury to be named by Wales against South Africa for the Nations Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

Scarlets sign New Zealand U20 lock Allen

Rugby Union

July 19, 2026

Scarlets have signed 6ft 6in, 21-year-old former New Zealand Under-20s lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes.

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Football, golf … behold the future of world sport: Donald Trump as referee-in-chief | Marina Hyde

‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan

La Liga chief claims Fifa is ‘destroying football industry’ and calls for Infantino to quit

County cricket: Northamptonshire were deserving winners of the Blast

Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition?

NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal

Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes

Football

‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan

La Liga chief claims Fifa is ‘destroying football industry’ and calls for Infantino to quit

Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition?

Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes

Cricket

County cricket: Northamptonshire were deserving winners of the Blast

New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained

Australia back opener Jake Weatherald for home Test series against Bangladesh

England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup | Ali Martin

Formula 1

F1’s algorithms spark driver fury as number neuters thrills of Spa-Francorchamps | Giles Richards

Tennis

Eye masks, cherry gel and an afternoon kiwi: Ezri Konsa, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and other top sports stars on how to get a good night’s sleep

The summer of the underdog: why outsiders are the most compelling sights in sport | Natalie Tan

Serves, strawberries and shadows: Tom Jenkins’ best shots of Wimbledon 2026 – in pictures

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Football, golf … behold the future of world sport: Donald Trump as referee-in-chief | Marina Hyde

Vingegaard and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge

DeChambeau moves the dial for golf but is his posturing and pantomime worth the hassle? | Ewan Murray

DeChambeau accused of threatening to call Trump in row over Open penalty

England could walk off if racially abused in Argentina

Wales lock Pyrs re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury

Wales pick Lake against Boks after injury scare

Scarlets sign New Zealand U20 lock Allen

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