Claressa Shields has everything – except the rival who could transform her sport
The American has proved again that she’s in a class of her own. But is that a good thing for her sport?
Extreme heat has changed elite sport this summer – it must adapt to survive
In today’s newsletter: how climate crisis is affecting athletes and what steps are being taken to protect them from rising temperatures
Geno Auriemma on UConn’s basketball dynasty: ‘We’ve tried for 40 years to empower women’
The 12-time national title-winning coach discusses UConn’s rise, his bond with Paige Bueckers, the Pat Summitt rivalry and why he isn’t retiring just yet
Football transfer rumours: Manchester City to move for Alexis Mac Allister?
Leeds to have busy end to window? | Newcastle to make Nkunku bid? | Adarabioyo to head for Marseille?
Appointment of Root and Fleming has been a mess but they could be a good blend
Joe Root should try to enjoy his second spell as England captain with Stephen Fleming bringing a more proactive approach
Brighton’s Emilie Joramo: ‘I feel like I’m now in the place I want to be’
She’s always been keen on the WSL, and the club have long had their eye on her – now the Norwegian midfielder tells Suzanne Wrack she feels ready to make an impact
Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel
The Sydney Swans chief executive says he is ‘shocked and disappointed’ that several players have become part of a Victoria police investigation
How Australia found themselves on the wrong side of cricket’s most profound upset
Despite overwhelming odds against them, Bangladesh still found a way to win – but their success wasn’t down to any Australian complacency
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 11: Hull City
Hull , the playoff winners, are expected to go back down, but their owner is optimistic and is investing in the squad
Elena Rybakina leads call for changes to 2028 calendar after schedule chaos
Elena Rybakina said of the schedule: ‘It’s just crazy … hopefully something will change’ after news the LA28 tennis event begins three days after Wimbledon
Birmingham 2026: Hunt seals fourth gold medal at European championships – as it happened
There were gold medals for Amy Hunt, GB’s 4x100m mixed relay team, Georgia Hunter Bell and Mondo Duplantis on final night of action
Amy Hunt’s ‘dream comes true’ with fourth European Championships gold
The British sprinter became the first to win four titles at a single event while Dina Asher-Smith hit a record 11 European medals total
Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell surges to emphatic 1500m European gold
Georgia Hunter Bell raced clear on the final lap to win the women’s 1500m in 4:07.78sec, with Klaudia Kazimierska in second and Patricia Silva third
Seifert demolition job sets up Manchester Super Giants for maiden men’s Hundred title
Manchester Super Giants triumphed in the final of the men’s Hundred, surviving a late wobble to beat Trent Rockets by five wickets
‘That’s the standard’: Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s desire on blue day for Maresca
The champions delighted their manager by ‘winning the first trophy’ while Enzo Maresca wants Manchester City signings to arrive soon