McCullum and Key are lucky to have kept their jobs. Now they have to nail England’s rebuild Series against New Zealand will be a litmus test to see if the leadership team’s failed approach has really changed
Michail Antonio: ‘In football, no one really cares about you as long as you perform’ The former West Ham striker talks to Jacob Steinberg about the club’s decline, the benefits of therapy and always being asked about his car crash
French Open day nine: Auger-Aliassime and Berrettini advance, Keys goes out – as it happened The Canadian fourth seed and the former Wimbledon runner-up both won through in straight sets but Madison Keys was defeated by Diana Shnaider
PSG now stand alongside some of Europe’s best-ever, but with caveats The origin of PSG’s largesse and the effect it’s had on their domestic game can’t be ignored, even as we appreciate the team’s stunning quality
Arsenal v PSG had an estimated 16.2m illegal stream views in UK after not being free-to-air Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat attracted more than 16.2m views of longer than 90 seconds on illegal streams in the UK, analysis conducted for the Guardian shows
A £2m prize fund and free parking: Epsom’s Derby reboot prepares for its first test Fans and professionals alike are desperate for positivity after last year’s damp squib, but there is reason for hope
Arsenal feel the love after Arteta’s Bigger Cup masterplan falls short In today’s Football Daily: A big weekend for Arsenal buses, while Arne Slot and James Milner both bid farewell
Curaçao World Cup 2026 team guide Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick Advocaat
Socceroos squad bursting with youthful enthusiasm promises a compelling World Cup Tony Popovic’s daring selection has been met with excitement but this young cohort will be tested against more polished opponents in a tough Group D
Serena Williams confirms her tennis comeback at Queen’s next week aged 44 The 23-time grand slam champion will play doubles with Victoria Mboko and calls Queen’s Club ‘the perfect place’ for her return to court
Arsenal have shown me nothing brings joy, pain and community like football It’s real and physical, it scars and heals: sport is a visceral high – and the Gunners have reminded fans just what it means
Andoni Iraola looks the right manager to help Liverpool get their swagger back The Basque made his Bournemouth superbly watchable, just what the Reds need after Arne Slot’s meek title defence
How wing-backs and chemistry helped the US break through against Senegal Sergiño Dest scored the US’s opener on Sunday thanks to a collection of little actions from his teammates
James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires aged 40 James Milner has announced his retirement after 24 seasons in the Premier League