Amid all the hoopla circling its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest showWhen the sculptor Joel Shapiro created Blue, the piece that stands around the back of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, looking out over the Potomac River in Washington, he wanted to tap into a number …

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admits Saturday’s visit of former club Brentford will be special, but he will have no problem celebrating against them.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan says Joe Root is key to England winning the Ashes series against Australia.

Three defeats in a row, a fourth now on the way, and murmurs of discontent ringing louder and louder. Pressure building, speculation over his future growing. So Farke went for it.

Super Eagles lose influential figure ahead of Africa Cup of Nations this month

City were three goals clear at Fulham but Erling Haaland's body language made it clear they could feel their grip on the night slipping. They very nearly let go of it in another wet and wild second half.

NATHAN SALT: Ruben Amorim is eager to give credit where it is due - and now that Manchester United are joint-top of the Premier League for set-piece goals, there is plenty to be handed out.

In a few short months Leicester will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the greatest moment in their history. If they are not careful, they will be back in League One when they celebrate that historic day.

Gunners are well set up to cope after being dealt another blow

Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.

FIFA's World Cup 2026 draw takes place on Friday, with England and Scotland discovering their opponents.

George Russell has issued a stark warning to McLaren as the title showdown reaches its climax.

Lewis Hamilton has endured a miserable first year with Ferrari and does not want more in 2026.

The two players were forced to pay for alternative accommodation with their own money.

A pool star lost his cool following a match at Alexandra Palace.

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland, with Alexander Isak facing a hostile reception from away fans over his Newcastle past.

Former Newcastle and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop is battling prostate cancer.

The Government has confirmed it will extend licensing hours for pubs if any of the home nations reach the final stages of the 2026 World Cup.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment at being dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying he felt "filthy" and was "gutted" at the decision.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop says he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and urges men of Caribbean heritage to get tested for the disease.