US Open tennis: Fritz, Anisimova and Keys in action on day seven – live
Sport | The Guardianby Katy Murrells·5 Sept 2026
The sun is out and two Americans, Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys, will get this Labor Day weekend under way at Flushing Meadows.
South Africa v New Zealand: rugby union third Test – live
Sport | The Guardianby Daniel Gallan·5 Sept 2026
The Boks will keep testing New Zealand’s back three. Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan and Leroy Carter must either win those contests or give South Africa poor-field-position penalties and possession.
Veerle Buurman’s own goal earns Aston Villa WSL draw at wasteful Chelsea
Sport | The Guardianby Suzanne Wrack at Stamford Bridge·5 Sept 2026
A Veerle Buurman own goal punished a profligate Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, securing a point for Aston Villa in a frustrating start to their WSL title push.
Mike Dean insists he refereed ‘properly and professionally’ after podcast claims
Sport | The Guardianby Press Association·5 Sept 2026
The former referee Mike Dean regrets his controversial comments on a podcast this week, but insists he always did his job “properly and professionally” during his 25-year career.
Adelaide banish AFL finals demons with victory against wasteful Western Bulldogs
Sport | The Guardianby Australian Associated Press·5 Sept 2026
Adelaide have survived a late scare to end the Western Bulldogs’ season with a nerve-jangling 22-point elimination final victory.
Newcastle United v Bournemouth: Premier League – live
Sport | The Guardianby David Tindall·5 Sept 2026
Pre-match post bag: “It’s a delicious early kick off for us here in Aus, so my only (Toon supporting) mates have decided to organise a viewing, which only happens with the three of us once a season...
Sydney blow away shellshocked Brisbane to revive ‘torpedoed’ AFL season
Sport | The Guardianby Martin Pegan·5 Sept 2026
Sydney’s season had been “torpedoed” even before they were locked in to meet two-time reigning premiers Brisbane in a qualifying final, at least according to the club’s chair, Andrew Pridham, a...
Uefa legal case may be beginning of the end for Infantino as Trump’s support evaporates | Barney Ronay
Sport | The Guardianby Barney Ronay·5 Sept 2026
“Tell Mike it was just business. I always liked him.” “He understands.” “Tom, can you get me off the hook? For old times’ sake?” “Sorry can’t do it.” I never believed it would actually happen.
Williams sisters’ US Open return ends in heartbreak with third-set tie-break defeat
Sport | The Guardianby Tumaini Carayol at Flushing Meadows·5 Sept 2026
In the end, after so much toil and admirable fight, defeat came swiftly for one of the greatest doubles teams to ever share a tennis court.
José Mourinho sick as a Parrott as Real Madrid sunk by Real Betis and Irish supersub
Sport | The Guardianby Agencies·4 Sept 2026
Real Madrid’s perfect start to the La Liga season ended on Friday when Real Betis beat them 1-0, with the substitute Troy Parrott scoring nine minutes from time and goalkeeper Alvaro Valles saving...
St Helens miss out on playoffs after Charnley news caps Leigh’s perfect night
Sport | The Guardianby Aaron Bower at Progress With Unity Stadium·4 Sept 2026
It ended not so much with a bang, but with a whimper. One of rugby league’s most extraordinary streaks has felt as though it was coming to an inevitable end for quite some time but as it...
Diamond League final: Amy Hunt left trailing by Jullien Alfred in women’s 200m
Sport | The Guardianby Sean Ingle at King Baudouin Stadium·4 Sept 2026
Britain’s Amy Hunt was given a jolting reminder of the gap between her and the world’s very best female sprinters as she finished nearly half a second behind Julien Alfred in the Diamond League...
Kimi Antonelli: ‘The F1 environment is great but at times it can be very brutal’
Sport | The Guardianby Giles Richards in Monza·4 Sept 2026
If Kimi Antonelli feels any pressure as the favourite to take the Formula One world championship at just 20 years old and in his second year in the sport, it is imperceptible.
Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA tenure: the wins and losses that defined her seven years
Sport | The Guardianby Stephanie Kaloi·4 Sept 2026
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire from the role on 30 December, bringing an end to a tenure that began with her appointment as the league’s first commissioner in 2019.
McLaren and Alpine F1 teams at odds after Briatore outburst over appeal
Sport | The Guardianby Giles Richards in Monza·4 Sept 2026
A furious row has broken out in the buildup to the Italian Grand Prix between the Alpine team executive adviser and de facto team principal, Flavio Briatore, and the McLaren principal, Andrea...
Vuelta a España: Wout van Aert battles scorching heat to claim stage 13 victory
Sport | The Guardianby Associated Press·4 Sept 2026
Wout van Aert won his fourth career stage at the Vuelta a España amid scorching heat on Friday, while Enric Mas kept the red jersey.
Football Daily | What you won’t see in the Premier League this weekend
Sport | The Guardianby John Brewin·4 Sept 2026
NOTHING TO SEE HERE That icy wind rattling the rafters is the cold reality of what follows the closure of the transfer window, a hungover pall of regret.
Premier League, Italian GP, WSL and US Open tennis – follow with us
Sport | The Guardianby Guardian sport·4 Sept 2026
Saturday Football 8am-12pm (all times BST)Matchday live After the off-field fun of the transfer window the Premier League returns – and it is also the opening weekend of the Women’s Super League.
Caitlin Clark double-double helps USA rout China in Fiba World Cup opener
Sport | The Guardianby Agencies·4 Sept 2026
Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 11 assists to help the United States beat China, which was led by 7ft 3in Zhang Ziyu, 94-61 in its women’s basketball World Cup opener Friday.
WSL transfer talking points: three things we learned from the data
Sport | The Guardianby Andrew Beasley·4 Sept 2026
The Women’s Super League’s summer transfer window has closed before the start of the 2026-27 season.
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