Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Esports World Cup in Paris without losing a game
Norway’s world No 1 outclassed the field and won the $250,000 first prize at the four-day event in France
PSG are the best team in Europe. The rest of Ligue 1 are just trying to survive
Success for most French clubs is staying afloat financially and developing players for buyers in the Premier League
New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?
A crackdown on time wasting, a record number of new people in charge, and some new faces on Match of the Day
Sydney Swans confirm no other club representatives were in Melbourne hotel room
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has admitted the culture at the embattled AFL club ‘isn’t perfect’ while facing the media on Friday
Premier League: 10 things to look out for as the new season kicks off
Manchester United’s new-look midfield, Ipswich’s ambition is tested and Kevin Keegan tributes at Newcastle
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland
Sunderland fans hope Régis Le Bris and his talented squad can continue to surprise the pundits and Opta
Ronaldinho, 46, on mission of love and happiness – and maybe goals – at Serie C’s Ravenna
The Brazilian legend pledges excitement at his unveiling for a comeback that is winning over initially disbelieving fans
Can Aryna Sabalenka find a way to repair her collapsed form?
With one semi-final in her last seven tournaments, the coming months will define the next stage of her career
Jordan Cox reflects on missed opportunities despite England’s big lead against Pakistan
England had four half-centurions on day two at Headingley but there were a few regrets on their failure to reach three figures
Jordan Cox brings swagger to unfamiliar No 3 role after waiting for his chance
The Essex batsman, filling in for Jacob Bethell, wasted no time in laying down a claim to a longer run in the side as England dominated Pakistan in the first Test
Players welcome record $108m US Open prize fund and will not stage protests
The US Open singles champions will earn $5.5m, the highest winnings in grand slam tennis history
England take control against Pakistan on day two of first men’s Test – as it happened
Over-by-over report: Harry Brook led the way with 91 as England established a commanding 195-run lead on day two at Headingley
Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis
Fifa’s president Gianni Infantino may target meetings around the tournament as a chance to lobby for votes
Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux
New managers galore suggest many of the usual suspects will struggle to dethrone the champions but their own hunger could be the key
Thomas hundred boosts Somerset against Essex, as Surrey peg back Notts – as it happened
Josh Thomas’s century lifted Somerset while Surrey’s Tom Lawes helped skittle Notts and Zak Crawley found form for Kent