The WNBA has depth, and its expansion teams are proving it
Around the league, former role players are breaking through as stars for their new squads. Plus: the Mercury’s slump and the fits we can’t get enough of
‘He was like a zombie’: Tom Pidcock on racing Pogacar, his Grand Tour hopes and leaving Ineos
The British rider and unvarnished free spirit tells Sean Ingle why he is in a good place heading into the Tour de France next month
NWSL plans to gain growth through men’s World Cup pandemonium
Plenty of women watch the men’s tournament but are yet to translate fandom to the women’s game – will that change this summer?
Marcus Rashford heads to World Cup in limbo despite proving his value to Barcelona
Forward has generally thrived at the Camp Nou but Gordon’s arrival plus his salary and Manchester United’s transfer demands mean next move is not obvious
‘Nobody likes to be belittled’: how New Zealand’s ‘Ilford seconds’ made history in 1986
Jeremy Coney’s tourists 40 years ago lacked the resources and professionalism of their opponents but got under England’s skin to claim a famous series win
‘More than just a team’: Leclerc signs long-term Ferrari deal before home race in Monaco
Charles Leclerc has signed a new multiyear deal to remain driving for Ferrari
NBA finals 2026 predictions: will Wembanyama and the Spurs halt the red-hot Knicks?
Will New York end their long wait for a title? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season’s grand finale tips off
Battle of football influencers delivers Australia’s Kai Trewin 100k Instagram followers
Socceroos defender subject of viral campaign to make him ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup’ as New Zealand’s Tim Payne surpasses All Blacks
Which football goalkeepers have won major finals without making a save?
Plus: which teams had the most wins without promotion and can anyone match Jadon Sancho’s hat-trick?
From the Pocket: Patrick Cripps creates pandemonium with fusion of rage, relief and release
Carlton captain showed signs of a player worn down by energy spent on auxiliary matters before being unburdened by a change of coach
Sprint star Gout Gout’s under-20 200m world record formally ratified
World Athletics has eliminated any doubt over the speed of Gout Gout, ignoring criticisms over the validity of his 19.67sec set in April
Manchester United tie up £35m deal to make Éderson first signing of Carrick reign
The transfer is likely to be completed early next month after his medical, while the Guardian revealed United’s interest in April
Zverev dismisses teenager Jódar as elusive grand slam title inches closer
Alexander Zverev took another step towards winning a first grand slam title at the French Open in a 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 defeat of Rafael Jódar