Wales wary of surging Norway as City factor played down for Haaland

Wales were ‘unrecognisable’ in defeat against Denmark, Craig Bellamy said, while Norway’s Kristoffer Ajer said Erling Haaland had been ‘exactly the same’ after the Manchester City verdict

Like father, like son: Sinfields take diverging paths on road to Grand Final

Kevin’s ultramarathon challenge ends in time for kick-off at Old Trafford as son Jack vies for first title with Wakefield

The ‘big penis’ has been torn down: how Newcastle changed in 25 years since the Knights’ last NRL title

The first wave of Knights successes came with a backdrop of uncertainty about what a post-industrial future might mean for the steel city

The big story is of course … Scotland fans pining for another home run

In today’s Football Daily: Sébastien Pocognoli’s inauspicious start and Pep Guardiola finally has his say

‘I am here more than ever’: Guardiola backs Manchester City owners over guilty verdicts

Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind Manchester City after the club were found guilty of all charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period

Manchester City could be forced to pay Premier League up to £50m in legal costs

Manchester City are expected to owe the Premier League tens of millions of pounds in compensation for legal costs after being found guilty of virtually all charges

Next Generation 2021: why slow and steady sometimes wins the race

Our NextGen picks from five years ago show that breaking through early does not guarantee longevity or future success

‘Throw your medals in the bin,’ Roy Keane tells Manchester City players

Roy Keane said he would throw the ‘medals in the bin’ if he were a Manchester City player following Premier League confirmation that the club were guilty of all charges related to their financial rules

Ramen, rain and realpolitik: the inside story of Japan’s historic cricket clash with India

World No 41 side faced political lobbying and mopping up after Typhoon Dujuan before they were able to take on illustrious visitors

Have any footballers scored with the first touch of their careers?

Plus: Plus: European stadia with low Google ratings, losing hat-tricks and the last time Spain had less than 50% possession

‘I needed to change’: Peter O’Mahony on ditching hard-edged ritual, and his love of gardening

The former Ireland captain tells Donald McRae he had to allow himself to feel to lead, how almost all of his coaches were ‘a bit mad’, and pain over a ruthless Munster exit

Dropping Kelly and Toone could prove a World Cup masterstroke by Wiegman

England’s coach has given a wake-up call to her whole squad by leaving out two heroes of 2022 and 2025

A-Leagues launch clouded by Manchester City cheating scandal as APL vows to review findings

Australia’s football season to begin under a pall as Melbourne City shares owners with the Premier League giant found guilty of unprecedented breaches

It’s easy to hate the Roosters – but their success is built on a culture of respect

The Sydney Roosters’ NRL and NRLW teams carry a sense of destiny into their grand finals and that’s down to the ethos of two coaches

USMNT youth shines again in contentious 4-2 win over Chile

Sebastian Berhalter scored the US’s opener and assisted on the winner in a contentious match that ended in scuffles