Keith Olbermann under fire for calling Lou Holtz a 'scumbag' after legendary coach's death

Keith Olbermann sparked outrage with an inflammatory comment about deceased coach Lou Holtz, continuing his pattern of controversial social media posts.
Published: March 5, 2026, 3:05 am
Rangers unveil statue at home ballpark, reigniting historical context debate

A statue unveiling at Globe Life Field, an MLB ballpark, ignited debate over the Texas Rangers’ law enforcement history as critics urged fuller context about the past.
Published: March 5, 2026, 2:53 am
GOP lawmakers mourn legendary football coach Lou Holtz

Lou Holtz's death prompted condolences from Republican lawmakers, including Tommy Tuberville, Lindsey Graham and Ron DeSantis after the Notre Dame coach died Wednesday at age 89.
Published: March 5, 2026, 1:39 am
Aaron Rodgers gives cheeky response when asked about reasons to work out

Aaron Rodgers made an interesting NSFW comment about his wife on "The Pat McAfee Show" while discussing his workout routine and refusing to reveal his NFL plans.
Published: March 5, 2026, 1:18 am
Referee knocked to the floor, injured in South Alabama-Coastal Carolina women’s basketball brawl

South Alabama defeated Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt women’s basketball championship despite a massive on-court fight that led to multiple player ejections.
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:27 am
Patriots to cut Stefon Diggs despite productive 1,000-yard season and Super Bowl run

The New England Patriots are expected to release Stefon Diggs after just one season, as he must find his fourth NFL team in as many years.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:22 pm
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman defends USA men's team for 'unfair' portrayal of women's squad

Gary Bettman, commissioner of the NHL, defended the U.S. men’s hockey team over how they reacted to comments President Donald Trump made about the women’s team.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:01 pm
Kansas coach Bill Self ejected before halftime in upset loss to Arizona State: 'Pretty temperamental crew'

Longtime Kansas coach Bill Self was ejected before halftime after arguing foul call, as Arizona State upset the Jayhawks 70-60 on Tuesday night.
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:19 pm
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dead at 89

Hall of Famer Lou Holtz, who coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a national championship, died Wednesday at his home in Florida. He was 89.
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:45 pm
Some rugby programs eliminate women's teams in favor of 'open' category for trans athletes

USA Rugby women's teams Charlotte Royals and Mother Ruckers switched to new "open" category following policy restricting women's competition to biological females.
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:46 pm
Aaron Rodgers refuses to give update on 2026 playing status

Aaron Rodgers played coy when he spoke about his playing future in 2026 during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday afternoon.
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:56 pm
Rams pick up All-Pro Trent McDuffie in blockbuster trade with Chiefs: report

The Los Angeles Rams reportedly acquired All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday.
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:19 pm
Jon Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting' LIV Golf players with six-tournament mandate

Jon Rahm accused the DP World Tour of 'extorting' LIV Golf players with unfair tournament requirements and fines, escalating tensions in professional golf.
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:06 pm
NBA legend doubles down on strange Caitlin Clark comparison

Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller doubles down on controversial Caitlin Clark comparison to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard despite fan backlash.
Published: March 4, 2026, 6:51 pm
Bruce Pearl wonders whether Akron is better than undefeated Miami (Ohio)

Former coach Bruce Pearl questioned Miami (Ohio)'s men's basketball resume even as they moved to 30-0 with a victory over Toledo on Tuesday ngiht.
Published: March 4, 2026, 5:56 pm
Stephen A Smith calls Zion Williamson a 'food addict,' suggests Pelicans 'encouraged' him to rip NBA star

Stephen A. Smith claimed the New Orleans Pelicans encouraged criticism of Zion Williamson’s weight and work ethic, sparking a social media spat after Smith’s remarks on “First Take."
Published: March 4, 2026, 4:33 pm
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum questions Trump’s college sports reform meeting as potential 'circus'

Paul Finebaum expressed doubt over President Donald Trump’s White House roundtable on college athletics reform, cautioning that delays in action could lead to major turmoil in college sports.
Published: March 4, 2026, 3:23 pm
LIV Golfers deal with 'terrifying' experience in Middle East as conflict broke out in Iran

Nearly a dozen LIV Golfers were in Dubai preparing for an upcoming tournament when the U.S. and Israel launched an offensive against Iran.
Published: March 4, 2026, 2:06 pm
Breaking: Arkansas Announces Significant Partnership With Tyson Foods, Including New Uniform Patch Logos

In this ever-changing landscape of college athletics, deals like the one Arkansas has announced with Tyson Foods will be pivotal in helping fund programs across the country
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:20 pm
Aaron Judge headlines Team USA's loaded World Baseball Classic roster

Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster is headlined by captain Aaron Judge, as he is one of four MVP winners on a team that has combined for 65 All-Star selections.
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:13 pm
Olympian Hunter Armstrong announces plans to compete in Enhanced Games despite World Aquatics ban threat

Olympic gold medalist Hunter Armstrong announced plans to compete in the Enhanced Games, saying he will compete without drugs despite facing potential World Aquatics ban.
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:07 pm
Senate Dems refusing to budge on DHS funding may cause headache for World Cup travelers

The continued debate over the Department of Homeland Security's funding may cause fans to see a red card ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:03 pm
Miami (Ohio) improves to 30-0 as Cinderella run gets more magical

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks' dominance in men's college basketball continued on Tuesday night as they improved to 30-0 with a win over Toledo.
Published: March 4, 2026, 12:34 pm
NBA champ's ironman streak comes to an abrupt end due to bizarre injury

San Antonio Spurs veteran forward Harrison Barnes' ironman streak came to an abrupt end on Tuesday night when he missed a game with a bizarre injury.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:48 am
Tom Brady turns up heat on Logan Paul feud with explicit shot

Tom Brady fired another shot at Logan Paul on Tuesday as the NFL legend opened up the apparent rift between the two even further ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:25 am
How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes and create your NCAA Tournament game
The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.
Published: March 5, 2026, 2:16 am
Eight ejected, referee injured amid South Alabama-Coastal Carolina brawl at Sun Belt basketball tournament
The melee resulted in four suspensions handed out by the Sun Belt
Published: March 5, 2026, 2:15 am
How to run a 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket pool: Play for a dream trip, design your picks contest
The CBS Sports 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket games offer a chance to win the Ultimate London Getaway with tickets to a UCL match
Published: March 5, 2026, 2:10 am
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles states picks
When is the Kentucky Derby 2026? Jody Demling revealed his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs
Published: March 5, 2026, 2:06 am
2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational odds, picks: Surprising predictions from model that's called 16 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA picks for Bay Hill
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:56 am
Myles Garrett again cited for speeding, marking the second time since he flipped his Porsche
Garrett has been cited for speeding at least nine times since 2017
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:32 am
Premier League title race tilts again in Arsenal's favor after Manchester City's draw with Nottingham Forest
The Gunners now have a seven-point lead over City after a 1-0 win at Brighton and Hove Albion, while City lost some ground following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:28 am
Pellegrino Matarazzo makes history by achieving feat no other American has ever done in Europe
The Real Sociedad boss made history on Wednesday evening as his club, Real Sociedad, got by rivals Athletic Club
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:03 am
Hawks vs. Bucks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, March 4 from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks predictions and Wednesday NBA picks
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:52 pm
Free Kalshi NBA picks, predictions: Target Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson with promo code CBSSPORTS
SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA predictions for Wednesday with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:32 pm
UFC 326: Fight card, date, odds and complete guide as Max Holloway takes on Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas
The ceremonial BMF title is on the line when these two meet at T-Mobile Arena
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:30 pm
Big Ten women's basketball tournament 2026: Bracket, schedule and odds
UCLA went unbeaten in the Big Ten in the regular season -- can they also capture the tournament crown in Indy?
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:18 am
Rory McIlroy swipes at Jon Rahm for declining 'generous' DP World Tour offer for Ryder Cup eligibility
McIlroy believes the deal given to LIV Golf players by the DP World Tour was softer than how the PGA Tour brought Brooks Koepka back
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:12 pm
NBA longshot parlay picks, bets, props for Wednesday, March 4: This parlay could return more than $1.6 million
SportsLine's model reveals an NBA parlay that could return more than $1.6 million on a $10 bet
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:11 pm
Thunder vs. Knicks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, March 4 from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder predictions and Wednesday NBA picks
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:07 pm
UFC 326 fight card: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Rob Font, Reinier de Ridder vs. Caio Borralho among top fights to watch
Rosas Jr. looks to make history again before Holloway and Oliveira's BMF title fight at UFC 326
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:06 pm
Stefon Diggs landing spots: Ravens, Steelers among options for former Pro Bowl receiver after Patriots release
Diggs, 32, should have several compelling options in free agency
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:02 pm
Lou Holtz, Hall of Fame coach who restored Notre Dame and won 1988 national title, dies at 89
Holtz is the only coach to lead six different programs to bowl games and four to a top 15 ranking
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:52 pm
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2026: Busts by proven MLB model that called Spencer Strider's tough year
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2026 Fantasy baseball busts that won't live up to their ADP
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:10 pm
SEC women's basketball tournament 2026: Bracket, schedule and odds
South Carolina will face stiff competition as the team goes for its 10th conference tournament title in 12 years
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:20 am
Jai Opetaia believes Zuffa Boxing title will be required to achieve undisputed champion status
Opetaia fights for the inaugural Zuffa Boxing world cruiserweight championship on Sunday against Brandon Glanton
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:02 pm
Where WNBA CBA negotiations stand as deadline looms, players vow to keep fighting for 'transformational' deal
On Wednesday, the WNBPA executive committee issued a statement reiterating its commitment to fighting for a fair deal
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:02 pm
Cowboys restructure three contracts, including Dak Prescott's, to set stage for Jerry Jones' spending spree
Dallas now has the financial flexibility to acquire much-needed help in free agency
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:58 pm
UFC 326: Michael Johnson explains what he thinks UFC's younger generation is lacking that holds them back
Johnson sees talent, but a lack of refinement in the younger generation of fighters
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:49 pm
Patriots to release Stefon Diggs, New England saves more than $16 million against cap by parting ways with WR
After just one year in New England, Diggs will be a free agent
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:03 pm
UFC 326: Cody Garbrandt explains how returning to his roots helped him find his love for fighting again
After becoming the UFC bantamweight champion, Garbrandt said the fight game became a business rather than a climb
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:37 pm
Aaron Rodgers hasn't decided on playing in 2026 but remains in contact with Steelers ahead of free agency
Rodgers is enjoying the offseason, staying in shape and figuring out what's next
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:36 pm
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2026: Sleepers from prediction model that called Randy Arozarena's amazing year
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified the top 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:31 pm
HQ PM Newsletter 3/4/2026
What to watch Wednesday night: Hornets-Celtics, Miami-SMU + more best bets
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:30 pm
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Hornets vs. Celtics, No. 22 Miami vs. SMU and more
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:30 pm
Max Holloway open to Islam Makhachev welterweight fight, Conor McGregor after UFC 326
Holloway proposes big fights, including Makhachev and McGregor, if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 326
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:17 pm
2026 NFL Combine Rookie Sleepers: Kenyon Sadiq, Jeremiah Love headline post-Combine surge
Keep an eye on these rookies for your Dynasty drafts and for redraft
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:11 pm
Will Steve Kerr coach the Warriors next season? GM Mike Dunleavy doesn't 'see why not'
Kerr, in the final year of his contract, has said he and the organization will figure out where things stand at the end of the season
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:07 pm
Agent's Take: Asking prices for 10 intriguing offensive players ahead of free agency
Players entering free agency are in a prime position to cash in big, but other factors could make or break a deal
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:24 pm
2026 NCAA Tournament participants required to release availability reports disclosing player injuries
The NCAA's new requirement -- which applies to both the men's and women's tournaments -- is designed to reduce 'betting-related pressure' on student-athletes
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:56 pm
Why college basketball's wildest conference tournament brackets keep getting crazier
The Sun Belt's seven-round stepladder tournament is the most extreme example of a growing trend in college basketball: conference tournaments designed to reward regular-season success and strengthen mid-major NCAA Tournament contenders.
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:48 pm
Men's Bubble Watch: Ohio State, Miami create separation with key wins
The Buckeyes and Canes solidified their standings on the right side of the respective Big Ten and ACC bubbles.
Published: March 5, 2026, 5:01 am
Process over perfection: How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years
The pressure of expectation derailed the Huskies' bid for a three-peat. Perspective has them back in contention.
Published: March 5, 2026, 5:01 am
Holtz, college football coaching great, dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age of 89.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
Source: Pats to release Diggs after one season
The Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
Stewart's 32-point night lifts Mist to Unrivaled title
Despite a brilliant 40-point performance from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart and Mist topped Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become the queens of Unrivaled for 2026.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
Browns' Garrett gets 9th speeding ticket since '17
Browns star Myles Garrett was issued a citation for speeding -- his ninth since entering the NFL in 2017 -- after he was clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
S. Alabama-CCU brawl injures ref, sees 8 ejected
A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the women's Sun Belt Tournament on Wednesday left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the ground where she required medical attention.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
Rory: 'A shame' Rahm rejected DP World Tour deal
Rory McIlroy says it's "a shame" that Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the terms of a DP World Tour deal to eliminate future fines.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
Man pleads guilty in athlete home burglaries case
Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, a member of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024, pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen property on Wednesday.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
Brighton boss slams Arsenal tactics, tells PL to act
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal's time-wasting tactics by calling on the Premier League to intervene.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
💍 Tennis star Sabalenka announces engagement
The news drew congratulations from players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Amanda Anisimova.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:30 am
Ready for NFL free agency? We have the latest buzz on active teams, player-team fits and more
Here's what you need to know about 2026 free agency. We picked out everything from players who might break the bank to sleepers to watch.
Published: March 5, 2026, 5:09 am
Trade grades: Did the Rams give up too much to acquire Trent McDuffie?
We're handing out report cards on offseason moves, including the Chiefs sending Trent McDuffie to the Rams.
Published: March 5, 2026, 5:09 am
Emma Hayes' USWNT vision for 2027 World Cup is becoming clear
After so much experimentation, how the USWNT will look under Emma Hayes at the 2027 Women's World Cup is becoming evident.
Published: March 5, 2026, 3:38 am
MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players
From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.
Published: March 5, 2026, 5:04 am
'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
Published: March 5, 2026, 5:04 am
Portal kings? Recruiting champs? Which college football roster moves will reign supreme in 2026
Which teams put together the best combination of recruits and transfers? We'll see who impacts 2026.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:25 pm
Wetzel: No tax on tips? How about 'no tax on NIL'?
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a tax loophole for NIL-earning college athletes in the state.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:25 pm
How Stewart and the Mist overcame Plum's 40 points to win the Unrivaled title
Despite 40 points from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart led the Mist past the Phantom for the 2026 Unrivaled title.
Published: March 5, 2026, 5:01 am
Women's Bracketology: Welcome to the top 16, Minnesota
Sunday's reveal put a new team in the top 16. The start of Champ Week will bring more answers as the bracket comes into focus.
Published: March 5, 2026, 2:34 am
Power Rankings: How Champ Week can help or hurt the top teams
Teams have one last chance to improve their projected seed -- or protect their spot in the top 16.
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:44 pm
Arsenal don't need to make friends to win the Premier League title
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler had strong words for Arsenal's game management, but the Gunners now control their own destiny in the title race.
Published: March 5, 2026, 1:13 am
Have two potential Manchester City players ended the club's title hopes?
Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson might have just dented Man City's chances of winning the league.
Published: March 5, 2026, 1:13 am
2026 World Cup squads: Predicting starting XIs for England, Spain, France, more
With under 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, how do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of squads and starters? We break down how things stand as the countdown heats up.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:05 pm
World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the faves with 100 days to go?
Did your national team make the cut? And who do we think will challenge hardest?
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:05 pm
How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?
From the locks to the long shots to those in between, we count Cooperstown candidates in this year's World Baseball Classic.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:20 pm
Chauncey Billups back in court: Why the Blazers coach is facing decades in prison
After a Hall of Fame NBA career, here's what we know about Billups' connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling.
Published: March 4, 2026, 4:11 pm
Vincent Trocheck? Aggressive Sabres? What we're hearing days ahead of the NHL trade deadline
With the trade deadline set for Friday, it has been fairly quiet this week. But all it takes is one big deal to get things moving.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:15 pm
Live NHL trade tracker for 2025-26: All the deals made before March 6 deadline
Catch up on all the deals made, along with analysis from our reporters.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:15 pm
Jeremiyah Love at No. 4? Why the Titans could take electrifying Notre Dame RB
Tennessee came away impressed from the combine with the draft's top running back prospect.
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:32 pm
Reid projects Rounds 1-2 with his new NFL mock draft
Now that the 2026 combine is in the books, how could the draft shake out?
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:32 pm
'I think she's coming back': Djokovic buzzes about Serena Williams' possible return
Novak Djokovic said he thought Wimbledon would be a great potential site for Serena Williams to officially make her return.
Published: March 5, 2026, 3:23 am
Inside a surprise dance performance from UCLA women's basketball stars
Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker high kicked their way onto the UCLA dance team.
Published: March 5, 2026, 3:23 am
How to bet the Arnold Palmer Invitational: Højgaard, Lowry positioned well at Bay Hill
The next stop on the PGA Tour season brings us to Bay Hill Club and Lodge for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where length off the tee and controlled iron play is at a premium.
Published: March 4, 2026, 4:23 pm
The craziest F1 start ever? Why Australian Grand Prix might see chaos from the start
Grand prix starts have always held the potential for chaos, but this year there's almost guaranteed drama when the lights go out in Australia on Sunday. ESPN explains why.
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:28 pm
Has Aston Martin's F1 super team turned into a disaster team?
Fernando Alonso described Martin as the "team of the future" -- but it heads to Australia in disarray.
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:28 pm
Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool eye USMNT star
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:36 am
The in-your-face history of the BMF belt, as told by the man who inspired it
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira can thank Nate Diaz for the chance to add BMF to their UFC legacies.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:10 pm
MMA divisional rankings: Kavanagh, Martinez flip the script in two top-10s
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:10 pm
Divisional rankings: Navarrete keeps top spot with dominant win over Nunez
Emanuel Navarette dominated Eduardo Nunez to keep his top spot at 130 pounds. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:57 am
'These fights have to happen': Opetaia chasing undisputed status with Zuffa debut
Australia's Jai Opetaia will make his Zuffa Boxing debut against Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas this weekend.
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:57 am
NBA fast break: Who should you pick up before the fantasy playoffs begin?
Here's everything managers should be looking around the league at ahead of the fantasy playoffs.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:22 am
Points league rankings: Anthony Edwards isn't slowing down
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues.
Published: March 5, 2026, 4:22 am
Arsenal go seven points clear with Saka on target in battling win at Brighton

Arsenal did not come to see the seaside. There were not here to make friends – which was just as well. It was purely about the points. Mission Eyes On The Prize. They accomplished it and then some.
There were 78 minutes on the clock when the travelling support got wind of Nottingham Forest’s equaliser at Manchester City. How they belted out their anthems at that point – about previous title-winning glories – and when it was all over, there was plenty more from them.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 9:54 pm
Lou Holtz, legendary college football coach and broadcaster, dies at age of 89

Coach won national title with Notre Dame in 1988
Holtz became a successful broadcaster in later years
Lou Holtz, one of the most revered coaches in the history of college football, has died at the age of 89. He had entered hospice care in January, shortly after his birthday.
A statement from his family said Holtz would be “remembered for his enduring values of faith, family, service and an unwavering belief in the potential of others”.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 9:51 pm
‘It’s not acceptable’: Will a small town be left $7.8m on the hook for the World Cup?

At a meeting of the board that governs the World Cup stadium in Foxborough, promises were made if not accepted
Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Foxborough, Massachusetts, Select Board is still minutes from starting, but a local resident can’t keep himself from approaching the bench. He has an urgent question for the five members, who in effect serve as the town’s primary governing body. His tone isn’t one of anger, more of concern.
“Do you think we’re going to have the World Cup here?”
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 12:59 pm
Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers

McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest
Car MCL40 Engine Mercedes Principal Andrea Stella Debut Monaco 1966 GPs 994 Constructors’ titles 10 Last season 1st. Held their nerve to close out the constructors’ and drivers’ double last season, albeit with the latter going to the wire as they rather tied themselves in knots trying to be fair to both drivers. Enter this year a little off the front but in a season likely to be marked by a fierce development battle, will expect to exploit their huge strengths in bringing the car on with alacrity and be in the mix in no short order.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 5:00 pm
Burner account or not, Kevin Durant is bitter, petty and entirely relatable

The future Hall of Famer’s behavior over the years has been rash and erratic. But it’s understandable given the scrutiny he finds himself under
They’re calling the posts the “KD Files”. There’s no definitive proof that Kevin Durant is the man behind the X account @gethigher77 (display name: getoffmydickerson), but if he isn’t, somebody has done a phenomenal impersonation. In various screenshots splashed across the internet, getoffmydickerson took shots at Durant’s teammates, as the player himself has done before. There was also creative and amusing trash talk, something Durant has shown a talent for. Some of it crossed the line: the account made a reprehensible joke about supplying drones (Durant invests in the company Skydio, which has provided the Israel Defense Forces with weapons) and called Durant’s teammate Jabari Smith Jr “retarded”. When asked about @gethigher77, Durant said, “I’m not here to get into Twitter nonsense” – far from a denial that he was behind it, and in the eyes of many, confirmation that he was. We’ve got people writing in-depth proofs that the account is real.
Not that getoffmydickerson is Durant’s only problem. Shortly after the tweets blew up, Boardroom, which defines itself as a “sports, media, and entertainment brand” co-founded by Durant and his agent Rich Kleiman, laid off three of its staff writers, rationalizing the move as part of a pivot to video. (An aside: what’s the point of having career earnings of half a billion dollars if you’re not willing to invest some of it to protect your media company from financial headwinds?)
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:00 am
Chiefs reportedly trade All-Pro corner Trent McDuffie to Rams for first-round pick

Kansas City gain 29th pick in this year’s draft
Rams also have the 13th selection in 2026 draft
The Los Angeles Rams are acquiring All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in a blockbuster trade that includes the 29th overall pick of this year’s draft, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
The Chiefs reportedly would also receive the Rams’ fifth- and sixth-round selections in this year’s draft as well as a third-round pick in 2027.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 5:40 pm
Intercontinental World Cup playoffs in doubt as Iraq squad face travel chaos

Iraq team due in Mexico for playoff final on 31 March
Middle East crisis has made travel plans uncertain
The intercontinental World Cup playoffs are in doubt with officials from the Iraq Football Association (IFA) in crisis talks with Fifa over concerns they may be unable to take part in the final scheduled for Mexico later this month.
The Guardian has learned that the IFA received a letter from Iraq’s national airline, Iraqi Airways, and the Ministry of Transportation informing them that the country’s airspace will remain closed for “at least four weeks”, which would leave around 40% of the squad unable to travel.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 7:15 pm
With or without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami’s Trump visit means something | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The MLS champions face a familiar conundrum: lend credence to a warmongering administration, or sit out and draw heat
Donald Trump was not at the White House when the military he commands began bombing Iran over the weekend. He was at Mar-a-Lago, his estate in Florida, following the action from a makeshift situation room apparently built from those curtains that you can wheel away. That’s also where he was when American forces kidnapped Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife a few weeks earlier.
On Thursday, however, Trump will be at the White House for the really important business – namely, receiving Inter Miami as winners of the 2025 MLS Cup.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:00 am
Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher given six-match ban for homophobic slur

Incident took place at EFL Trophy game with Barnsley
Player ‘truly sorry for the offensive word that I used’
Jack Fletcher – the son of club legend Darren Fletcher – has received a six-game ban and been fined £1,500 for calling a Barnsley player a “gay boy”, with the Manchester United midfielder apologising for his conduct.
Fletcher made the comment when playing for United Under-21s in October’s 5-2 EFL Trophy loss at Oakwell. On 62 minutes Fletcher used the homophobic term in an argument with an unnamed Barnsley player, according to the testimony of Will Davis, the referee, who subsequently sent the 18-year-old off. Fletcher admitted the charge, with both the opponent and the FA regulatory commission accepting he did not wish to be intentionally homophobic.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 1:02 pm
Anderson saves draw for Nottingham Forest as Manchester City slip back

“Vamos, vamos!” screamed Rodri in his native Spanish following a 62nd-minute header that seemed to grab a precious victory for Manchester City. But the title chasers’ 2-1 lead lasted only 14 minutes as Phil Foden allowed Elliot Anderson to run off him and the Nottingham Forest midfielder, from range, curled a sublime equaliser beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma that silenced City’s faithful.
Before Anderson’s leveller Erling Haaland was denied a penalty by the referee, Darren England, and the video assistant referee, for a coming together with Matz Sels, the visiting No 1. Bernardo Silva did not agree. “I just watched it,” City’s captain said afterwards. “It’s a penalty. We’re used to it this season, all the 50-50s have gone against us.”
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 9:49 pm
João Pedro hat-trick fires Chelsea to emphatic comeback win at Aston Villa

As these teams emerged for kick-off, the Holte End displayed a tifo proudly flaunting Aston Villa’s deck of cards, chiefly an ace of clubs. By the end, however, their upper hand in the race for the Champions League felt rather hollow, if not diminished. Chelsea had dismantled Unai Emery’s side to move within three points of Villa, João Pedro scoring a hat-trick to take his tally to 17 goals for the season.
The Brazil striker was in the mood for a fourth and tried his luck with an audacious overhead kick, while Emiliano Martínez prevented Alejandro Garnacho from adding a bruising fifth late on. For Villa and their grand aspirations, it was a sobering evening, even if Manchester United’s late defeat by Newcastle surely softened the blow.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 9:50 pm
Crysencio Summerville sinks Fulham as West Ham edge closer to relegation rivals

West Ham looked damaged beyond repair when they fell seven points below Nottingham Forest in early January. Two months on, they could be forgiven for wondering why anyone was worried. It has been a remarkable turnaround from Nuno Espírito Santo’s side and, while there is still a long way to go, they will know that survival is within reach after closing on Nottingham Forest and Tottenham thanks to a resilient victory over Fulham.
The only disappointment for Nuno was that a first win in four games was not enough to lift West Ham out of the bottom three. Yet while they remain below Forest on goal difference, as well as a point off Spurs, the direction of travel is clear. West Ham have momentum. They are scrapping for everything and capitalised on an unfocused performance from Fulham when a rejuvenated Crysencio Summerville scored his seventh goal in 10 games after an error from Bernd Leno midway through the second half.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 9:57 pm
Osula wonder goal for 10-man Newcastle ends Carrick’s unbeaten Manchester United start

Eddie Howe accepts his Newcastle side are at their best when they create chaos and no one in black and white is better at conjuring it than Will Osula.
The maverick Denmark Under-21 striker is, to say the least, unpredictable. No one, least of all Osula himself, ever seems quite sure what he will do at any given moment. Here though he stepped off the substitutes’ bench to score a fabulous, virtuoso 90th-minute winner for a home team reduced to 10 men by Jacob Ramsey’s controversial 45th-minute sending off for a perceived dive.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:32 pm
Celtic close gap on Hearts after Tierney and Nygren secure win at Aberdeen

Benjamin Nygren’s 19th goal of the season sent Celtic into second place in the Scottish Premiership as the champions won at Aberdeen.
Nygren combined with his fellow substitute James Forrest to put the visitors back in front midway through the second half with a deft finish. The Swede faced a lengthy wait for confirmation as the offside lines were drawn but Gavin Molloy’s outstretched foot was ultimately judged to have played the midfielder on.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:29 pm
Igor Tudor calls Tottenham rescue job biggest ‘problem’ of his career

‘I’m not coming here to scream at players’
Rates pressure he is under as seven out of 10
Igor Tudor has insisted honesty is the best remedy for Tottenham, as he continued to describe the club’s fight against relegation as his biggest challenge.
“Without honesty you are dead,” Tudor said before Thursday’s home game with Crystal Palace. A third defeat in three games would bring into serious question the Croat’s interim appointment. Though having not held back after Spurs’ loss at Fulham last Sunday, he asserted there is far more to his coaching approach than simply bawling players out.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:30 pm
‘These women are prisoners’: Iran protesters make voices heard at Women’s Asian Cup | Samantha Lewis

In the vacuum of the players’ silence, it has been the Iranian diaspora in Australia who are speaking out against the regime
As Iran’s national anthem began to trumpet around Gold Coast Stadium on Monday night, members of an Iranian fan group who had gathered near the halfway line began to unfurl red, white and green flags.
They weren’t the flags of their home nation, though. At least, not the nation they want to remember.
Continue reading...Published: March 5, 2026, 4:03 am
Aston Martin reveal fears over nerve damage will prevent F1 team from finishing Australian GP

Vibration from Honda engine causing issue with drivers’ fingers
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will be unable to complete race
Aston Martin have admitted that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will not be able to complete even half race distance at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend for fear of suffering permanent nerve damage because of a vibration problem with their car.
The team principal Adrian Newey, who also designed the team’s new car, revealed on Thursday in the Melbourne paddock that both drivers were suffering such severe vibration through the steering wheel that they would only be able to complete 25 and 15 laps respectively.
Continue reading...Published: March 5, 2026, 2:24 am
‘Only one team tried to play’: Hürzeler hits out at Arsenal after win at Brighton

‘They are doing their own rules, no matter how they play’
Arsenal moved seven points clear at top with 1-0 victory
Fabian Hürzeler accused Arsenal of playing by their own rules in a void left by weak Premier League refereeing in a furious broadside at their approach. The Brighton manager boiled over after his team lost 1-0 at home to them on Wednesday night, Bukayo Saka’s early goal moving Arsenal seven points clear at the top of the table.
Hürzeler had called out Mikel Arteta for Arsenal’s time-wasting beforehand and he did not hold back after witnessing a game in which he said there was “only one team who tried to play football”. He raged about how the Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya, went down injured three times and insisted the authorities had to have stronger rules to help referees or the future of the game would be undermined.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 11:52 pm
Iranian journalist barred by AFC has Women’s Asian Cup accreditation reinstated

Alireza Mohebbi was stripped of tournament credentials on Monday
Reporter accused of carrying prohibited flags into stadium
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reinstated the accreditation of a veteran Iranian-Australian journalist three days after it had been removed while he was covering Iran’s national team at the Women’s Asian Cup.
Alireza Mohebbi, a journalist with London-based Iran International whose question about the death of Ayatollah Khamenei was shut down at a press conference last weekend, spent some time with a group of Iran fans in the stands during their opening match against South Korea on Monday. When he returned to the media centre, he was pulled aside by a security officer and accused of carrying prohibited flags.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 11:48 pm
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal, Man City 2-2 Nottm Forest, Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea – as it happened

Arsenal stretched their lead to seven points as City slipped up, while Chelsea thrashed Villa and West Ham earned a huge win
Some pre-game chat from Pep Guardiola, who confirms Nico O’Reilly is out of the squad after “feeling uncomfortable” in training with a knock.
“We can only focus on ourselves for the rest of the games … I don’t know what is going to happen. Today is how we behave against Forest. Haaland has made an incredible impact since he arrived years ago. In the first quarter of this season he was outstanding. We need everyone. Everyone has to be ready.”
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:06 pm
Curling stones worth £750 stolen from Cortina venue before Winter Paralympics

Theft of two stones in Italy being investigated
Mixed doubles wheelchair event started on Wednesday
The theft of two curling stones due to be used at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics is being investigated, World Curling has confirmed.
Action in Italy got under way on Wednesday night with the round robin of the inaugural mixed doubles wheelchair competition, but the drama started earlier when it was discovered the rocks, believed to be worth about £750, were missing from Cortina’s curling stadium.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 8:01 pm
New Zealand demolish South Africa to reach T20 World Cup cricket final – as it happened

Finn Allen’s riotous 33-ball century propelled New Zealand to a stunning victory in Kolkata
Two in two balls! Ryan Rickelton slashes his first ball – a bit of a long hop in truth – straight to backward point and walks off shaking his head.
The offspinner Cole McConchie takes the new ball for only the second time in the competition – and the plan pays off in spade. De Kock skipped down to hit a majestic four but pulled the next ball high in the air and was easily taken at mid-on by Lockie Ferguson. That’s the fourth time in this World Cup that De Kock has been out to an offspinner.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 5:25 pm
Finn Allen’s record ton blasts New Zealand past South Africa into T20 World Cup final

Black Caps opener Allen blasts 100 not out from 33 balls
South Africa won every match they could afford to lose in this tournament and then lost the first one that they had to win.
They were completely marmalised by New Zealand, who won the first semi-final by nine wickets. Finn Allen ripped through South Africa’s feared fast bowling attack, and hit an unbeaten hundred off just 33 balls. It was the fastest century in the history of the competition, and, as Allen said himself, the innings of his life. Only two batters have ever hit a faster ton in international T20 cricket.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 5:21 pm
Ally Sentnor strike helps US top Canada, extending dominant defensive record

Sentnor scored in the 55th minute, her seventh US goal
Canada hasn’t kept a clean sheet since April 2025
Both teams next play on 7 March
The US women’s national team notched a seventh consecutive clean sheet, narrowly beating rival Canada 1-0 in the second game of the SheBelieves Cup. Ally Sentnor notched her seventh international goal early in the second half, capitalizing on a corner kick to swing the result in the hosts’ favor.
The United States last gave up a goal on 23 October against Portugal, a dominant defensive stretch that’s now extended to 714 minutes. Canada are now winless in their last six matchups against the USWNT, though their last win was the most consequential result of all: the 2021 Olympic semi-final.
Continue reading...Published: March 5, 2026, 2:00 am
‘It’s a generous deal’: McIlroy’s surprise at Rahm not accepting DP World Tour offer

Spaniard’s stance could complicate Ryder Cup place
Luke Donald confirms he will captain Europe again
Dust was yet to settle on Luke Donald’s commitment to a third successive stint as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain when Rory McIlroy highlighted the elephant in the locker room.
McIlroy, in a sentiment shared by other European players, finds it hard to fathom why Jon Rahm has not reached agreement to make his participation at Adare Manor next September straightforward. Rahm’s Ryder Cup involvement sits in serious jeopardy amid a dispute with the DP World Tour. McIlroy calmly warned that the biennial contest matters more than any single individual.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:37 pm
Donald Trump ‘really does not care’ if Iran play at World Cup 2026

Iran was only country missing from Fifa planning summit
US and Israel began attacking Iranian targets on Saturday
Donald Trump has said he does not care whether Iran participate in this summer’s World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The US and Israel began attacking targets in the country on Saturday, with the conflict in the Middle East since spreading to the wider region.
US president Trump told Politico: “I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes.” Iran was the only nation missing from a Fifa planning summit for World Cup participants held this week in Atlanta, deepening questions over whether the country’s team will compete on US soil this summer amid an escalating regional war.
Continue reading...Published: March 4, 2026, 10:28 am
Mikel Arteta brushes off naysayers and critics as Arsenal win ugly at Brighton to stay on course for title

Brighton 0-1 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka’s strike proved the difference on a night where title rivals Manchester City were held by Nottingham Forest
Published: March 5, 2026, 1:18 am
Eddie Howe reveals Will Osula perfected winning goal on training pitch

Michael Carrick saw his unbeaten start to life as Red Devils boss come to a crushing halt.
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:04 am
Mandatory genetic sex tests for female athletes branded a ‘backwards step’ in new report

Mandatory testing was brought in last year, with World Athletics president Sebastian Coe declaring it would "protect and promote the integrity of women’s sport"
Published: March 5, 2026, 12:01 am
Newcastle provide hope for season ahead as Carrick’s biggest Man Utd problems become clear

Newcastle United 2-1 Man Utd: A superb William Osula goal gave 10-man Newcastle a deserved win as Carrick’s side struggled in midfield and attack
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:36 pm
Mikel Arteta bites back at Fabian Hurzeler’s criticism of Arsenal’s style

Hurzeler claimed Brighton were the “only team that tried to play football”.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:15 pm
Brighton v Arsenal live: Gunners get huge boost in Premier League title race as results go their way

Brighton 0-1 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka’s strike proved the difference on a night where title rivals Manchester City were held by Nottingham Forest
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:10 pm
Fabian Hurzeler calls on Premier League to take action against Arsenal time-wasting

Hurzeler took issue with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya hitting the deck multiple times with supposed injuries
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:02 pm
Pep Guardiola defends Man City display after costly Nottingham Forest draw

City slipped seven points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:00 pm
Celtic close in on Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts with slender win at Aberdeen

Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic: Benjamin Nygren’s 19th goal of the season proved the difference for the champions
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:57 pm
Nuno Espirito Santo enjoys ‘special’ night as West Ham boost survival hopes

Crysencio Summerville scored his seventh goal in his last 10 appearances.
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:52 pm
‘World class’ Joao Pedro delights Liam Rosenior as Chelsea secure crucial win

The Blues trail fourth-placed Villa by three points, when a defeat would have seen the gap grow to nine.
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:50 pm
Man City’s title destiny out of their hands after costly Nottingham Forest draw

Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest: City threw away two leads to be held by relegation candidates Forest and lose valuable ground to Arsenal in the title race
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:45 pm
Newcastle v Man United live: Osula scores late screamer as 10-man hosts cling on to inflict first defeat on Carrick

Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United: Substitute Will Osula scored a stunning solo goal to seal a huge win on a dramatic night at St James’ Park
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:31 pm
Legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz dies at 89

Holtz holds a unique place in college football history as the only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:26 pm
How Crysencio Summerville is on a one-man mission to keep West Ham in the Premier League

Fulham 0-1 West Ham United: West Ham’s talisman proved to be the difference at Craven Cottage with his seventh goal in 10 games
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:21 pm
Joao Pedro hat-trick bolsters Chelsea Champions League hopes at expense of Aston Villa

Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea: Liam Rosenior's side move into the top five, three points behind Villa whose form is nosediving
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:04 pm
Mikel Arteta provides update after Arsenal suffer William Saliba injury blow

Saliba rolled his ankle against Chelsea and was absent from Arsenal’s matchday squad on the south coast
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:43 pm
Winter Paralympics rocked by curling stones theft just hours before start of competition

Two curling stones have been stolen just hours before the preliminary rounds at the Winter Paralympics
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:37 pm
New Zealand roar into T20 World Cup final with dominant win as South Africa coach denies his team ‘choked’

New Zealand upset the odds to thrash South Africa in their T20 World Cup semi-final
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:12 pm
Why Tottenham could face ‘significant’ financial hit even if they avoid relegation

Spurs interim boss Igor Tudor conceded relegation was an ‘emergency situation’
Published: March 4, 2026, 6:53 pm
Hundreds of workers facing race against time to get iconic stadium ready for reopening before World Cup

The iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is set to host matches at this summer’s World Cup
Published: March 4, 2026, 6:01 pm
Elliot Daly knows England’s revamped backline must hit ground running in Italy

England have won all 32 previous encounters with Italy but Saturday’s Stadio Olimpico showdown is shaping up to be their most challenging yet.
Published: March 4, 2026, 6:00 pm
Luke Donald gives verdict on Jon Rahm’s 2027 Ryder Cup hopes amid Spaniard’s dispute with DP World Tour

Jon Rahm is embroiled in a dispute with the DP World Tour, raising doubts over his availability for next year’s Ryder Cup
Published: March 4, 2026, 5:46 pm
Igor Tudor praises Tottenham squad’s response to his extraordinary rant after Fulham loss

Tottenham have lost their first two matches under interim boss Igor Tudor
Published: March 4, 2026, 5:25 pm
Atlanta Braves player Jurickson Profar suspended for entire 2026 MLB season after second failed drug test

Jurickson Profar tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time and has been handed a lengthy suspension
Published: March 4, 2026, 5:08 pm
Harry Maguire handed 15-month suspended sentence by Greek court over Mykonos incident

The Manchester United and England defender denies wrongdoing after he was convicted of non-serious assault, resisting arrest and repeated attempts of bribery
Published: March 4, 2026, 5:01 pm
ATP cancels tournament and flies players to Indian Wells amid Iran disruption

Russian players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev were among those impacted by travel disruptions caused by the war on Iran
Published: March 4, 2026, 4:15 pm
Ireland make fives changes for Wales clash as Nick Timoney handed first Six Nations start

Ireland come into the clash off the back of their bonus-point win over England at Twickenham
Published: March 4, 2026, 4:10 pm
India might be heavy favourites but England are the most awkward team left in the T20 World Cup

England have bundled their way to the semi-finals despite a struggling opening partnership with a series of smash-and-grab wins, but their unpredictable form might prove their greatest weapon in Thursday’s semi-final
Published: March 4, 2026, 3:57 pm
Germany joins Paralympics opening ceremony boycott in solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia’s return

Germany has become the latest nation to boycott Friday’s opening ceremony
Published: March 4, 2026, 3:29 pm
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in doubt less than two weeks before tournament in Morocco

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is due to get underway in less than two weeks
Published: March 4, 2026, 2:43 pm
Harry Brook says togetherness and competitive spirit can take England into final

Captain Brook described his team as “awesome” ahead of Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final against India.
Published: March 4, 2026, 2:23 pm
‘It’s gone too far’: How the Premier League fell into a moral panic over set-pieces

With the grappling in the box from corners described as ‘over the top’ and as leaders Arsenal face criticism over their set-piece approach, how did the Premier League get here? By Jamie Braidwood
Published: March 4, 2026, 2:23 pm
Harry Brook explains why England can shock hosts India to reach T20 World Cup final

England have needed to come through some tight moments to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals
Published: March 4, 2026, 2:19 pm
Why Galatasaray fans have been banned from Champions League tie against Liverpool

Published: March 4, 2026, 1:46 pm
Luke Donald named Ryder Cup captain again

Donald led Team Europe to victories in Rome and New York and will now try to secure an unprecedented third straight win at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:45 pm
Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Brazilian businessman ahead of Indian Wells

Aryna Sabalenka is now engaged as she prepares to return to the court for the first time since losing the Australian Open final in January
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:40 pm
Tennis star claims she was sent photo of a gun in chilling threat before Indian Wells match

Lucrezia Stefanini said she and her family were threatened before she played a qualifying match at Indian Wells
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:32 pm
Man United’s Jack Fletcher handed six-game ban for using homophobic slur against opponent

The 18-year-old midfielder accepted the FA charge after insulting a Barnsley player during an EFL Trophy match in October
Published: March 4, 2026, 1:23 pm
Ex-Liverpool striker Andy Carroll to stand trial after being accused of breaching court order against ex-wife

Andy Carroll is now set to stand trial next year after entering his plea of not guilty
Published: March 4, 2026, 12:25 pm
Buttler’s form and McCullum’s future: The key talking points ahead of England’s T20 World Cup semi-final with India

England will be aiming to upset the odds when they face hosts India in Mumbai on Thursday
Published: March 4, 2026, 12:12 pm
Virgil van Dijk reveals fury in damning assessment of Liverpool’s shortcomings

Liverpool lost to the Premier League’s bottom club as Van Dijk criticised how the Reds made the end of the game ‘chaotic’
Published: March 4, 2026, 12:01 pm
Liverpool are wasting time under Arne Slot and pattern of late drama proves it

Liverpool are guilty of looking ‘slow and predictable’ from kick-off, then overly frantic at the finish - and are dropping too many points because of it
Published: March 4, 2026, 12:01 pm
Nat Sciver-Brunt wants England to embrace Women’s T20 World Cup home advantage

England Women have won four of their five major global trophies on their own soil, including a memorable 50-over title success at Lord’s in 2017.
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:59 am
Iran footballer fights back tears as she speaks out on war with US at Women’s Asian Cup

Iran’s Sara Didar was visibly emotional as she spoke about her nation’s ongoing conflict with the US
Published: March 4, 2026, 11:45 am
Galatasaray away fans banned from Champions League tie against Liverpool

UEFA's disciplinary committee also imposed a €40,000 fine on the Turkish champions
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:50 am
Liverpool’s ‘same old story’ is depressing and may cost them Champions League

Wolves 2-1 Liverpool: Andre’s 94th-minute deflected strike snatched an unlikely win for the Premier League’s bottom club - as the Reds dropped more points in injury time
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:20 am
Dan Edwards makes Wales return in three changes for Ireland Six Nations showdown

Fly half Edwards was dropped for the Scotland clash but Sam Costelow’s injury has given him another chance
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:14 am
Cheltenham Festival weather: Latest forecast for day one with light rain and sunny spells expected

Light rain with sunny spells are expected on Champion Day, the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival
Published: March 4, 2026, 10:05 am
Amid an uncertain time for the horseracing industry what does the future hold for Constitution Hill?

In the latest Independent Racing newsletter, Jonathan Doidge, gives praise to a champion horse switching from jumps to the flat as well as providing insight into the fragile state of the horseracing industry
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:55 am
What England’s radical selection against Italy says about their Six Nations campaign

Nine changes of personnel and three positional switches reflect that standards slipped against Scotland and Ireland
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:43 am
All Blacks appoint new head coach after overlooking favourite Jamie Joseph

Former Australia and Glasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie will leave his job at Kobe Steelers to take charge of New Zealand until the next World Cup
Published: March 4, 2026, 9:37 am
Will Iran boycott the World Cup over US strikes and who might replace them?

Iran previously boycotted the World Cup draw in November and tensions have significantly escalated following US and Israeli attacks on the country
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:28 am
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff inspired by Alysa Liu’s journey from teen burnout to Olympic gold

The tennis greats watched Liu overcome burnout as a teenage sports star to lift the gold medal in Milano-Cortina
Published: March 4, 2026, 8:06 am
What is a handicap? A brief guide to horseracing jargon for Cheltenham Festival

We explain all the terms you can expect to see from the four days at the Cheltenham Festival
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:22 am
When is the Gold Cup? Runners, odds and start time for Cheltenham Festival main event

The Cheltenham Festival peaks with next Friday’s Gold Cup, here’s everything you need to know
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:21 am
Cheltenham Festival 2026: How to watch every race online and on TV

Here’s how you can watch every race from the Cheltenham Festival in 2026
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:20 am
Cheltenham Festival 2026 race card, dates, start times and full four-day schedule

The Cheltenham Festival returns with the coveted Gold Cup once again the highlight of the four-day event
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:18 am
The unusual trend defining Arsenal and Man City’s Premier League title battle

After years of near-perfect run ins from Premier League champions this season’s title race is shaping up to be a welcome throwback to eras past
Published: March 4, 2026, 7:12 am
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