Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi becomes the first player in MLS history to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards.

My friend and former sports-writing colleague at the Observer Peter Nichols, who has died from Parkinson’s-related dementia aged 79, was a man of many talents: drama teacher, Time Out cabaret correspondent, athletics correspondent, London Marathon international race organiser, publisher and award-winning radio scriptwriter.Pete was a sporting Google long …

Shields to launch $8m multi-fight deal in DetroitDouble Olympic champion back at Little Caesars ArenaCrews-Dezurn moving up to heavyweight for boutClaressa Shields will defend her undisputed heavyweight championship in Detroit on 22 February, returning home for a rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn in her first fight since signing a landmark $8m promotional …

Czech club made request to Uefa for flag to be movedProud Lilywhites: ‘The flag will fly. It will still be seen’Proud Lilywhites, Tottenham’s official LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, has expressed disappointment after the club’s rainbow flag was moved for Tuesday’s home fixture against Slavia Prague.The flag to show support for the LGBTQ+ community is …

This squad aren’t just throwing away the series, they’re messing up the minds of the young cricketers I try to coachThe cracks are starting to show with this England team and with the narrative we’ve been fed for three years after another defeat. Their identity of always taking the aggressive option, of relentlessly putting pressure on their opponents, …

Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at how stats suggest England have little chance of winning this Ashes - but also offers some straws to clutch.

Luke Littler was in the crowd for Manchester United's 4-2 win over Wolves on Monday night, with the darts superstar receiving messages of support

Ruben Amorim will need to reorganise his Manchester United line-up after Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui depart for AFCON.

Real Madrid will take on Manchester City in a crucial Champions League clash on Wednesday night

One of the Premier League's biggest stars reveals what he's DYING to do when he finally travels to Australia

Judy Murray has backed calls for the Scottish Government to fulfil its election pledge of 2021, and double the investment in sport and active living, to £100million per year.

The fiery American star, who is nicknamed the 'Danimal' clashed with Aussie fans at Melbourne Park in January, after she told spectators to 'shut up'.

MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Manchester United are facing a backlash from fans after Luke Littler was spotted in the away end at Wolves on Monday.

The former midfielder, who was unused during the tournament but still claimed a winners' medal, passed away in 2021 at the age of 87, when he was the oldest remaining player from the squad.

Actress Sydney Sweeney graced the cover of the most recent issue of 'Sports Illustrated' amidst her press run after the release of her boxing movie, 'Christy'. 

Gianni Infantino awarded the inaugural Fifa peace prize to Donald Trump at last Friday’s World Cup draw

Complaint from FairSquare calls for investigationInfantino awarded Trump peace prize at World Cup drawFifa president Gianni Infantino has been accused of breaching his organisation’s rules on political neutrality in relation to United States president Donald Trump.Infantino and Trump have formed a close bond in recent years, with the US one of the co-hosts …

More teams could be thrown out of European competitions after Uefa said it would continue its hard-line position on multi-club ownership.

Blues bidding to record first win since stunning performance against Barcelona

Reds in desperate need of three points as Mohamed Salah dominates pre-match discourse

North Londoners out to make amends for Paris collapse

Mohamed Salah’s astonishing interview after has sent shockwaves through the club, and far beyond.