England coaches tell Lawes and Marchant they need to prove themselves in Prem
Sport | The Guardianby Gerard Meagher·8 Sept 2026
Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have been warned they must go “over and above” the performances of their rivals in the first five weeks of the new seasonto earn England recalls this autumn.
Najidi Storm earns unwelcome tag of shortest-priced loser in British racing history
Sport | The Guardianby Tony Paley·8 Sept 2026
His father is Frankel, the greatest horse that ever looked through a bridle. And there must have been high hopes for Najidi Storm, also a half-brother to a winner of the oldest Classic, the St...
Table-topping Wigan hit ominous form at season’s sharp end in pursuit of treble
Sport | The Guardianby Aaron Bower·8 Sept 2026
September is upon us and the business end of the Super League season is here – but if you squinted your eyes on Saturday evening as Wigan Warriors waltzed their way towards another trophy, you...
Joe Root backs ‘always brilliant’ Pietersen to bring best out of England players
Sport | The Guardianby Simon Burnton at Edgbaston·8 Sept 2026
Joe Root has backed Kevin Pietersen to bring the best out of England’s players after the 46-year-old’s surprise appointment as a specialist mentor to the white-ball squad, saying he was “always...
Cricket in Australia set for dramatic shake-up after BBL privatisation plan approved
Sport | The Guardianby Australian Associated Press·8 Sept 2026
Cricket Australia say opening up the Big Bash League to private investors is in the best long-term interests of the sport in this country.
AFL boss calls for zero tolerance on players’ poor behaviour in wake of Swans scandal
Sport | The Guardianby Jack Snape·8 Sept 2026
AFL Commission chair Craig Drummond has declared players must abide by the competition’s high standards of behaviour or they will not have a place in professional Australian rules football.
Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto
Sport | The Guardianby Jamie Jackson in Porto·7 Sept 2026
Enzo Maresca believes Erling Haaland has become “complete” as his priorities have changed after the birth of the Manchester City No 9’s son two years ago.
Belichick denies he has lost control of UNC football program amid off-field turmoil
Sport | The Guardianby Agencies·7 Sept 2026
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said on Monday he believes his program “totally” has an atmosphere of following rules amid an investigation into its conduct.
Zheng Qinwen erases another 5-0 deficit to stun Swiatek and reach US Open quarter-finals
Sport | The Guardianby Tumaini Carayol at Flushing Meadows·7 Sept 2026
The most important takeaway from the US Open is simple: do not, by any means, lead 5-0 against Zheng Qinwen. No scoreline is as hazardous.
Kevin Pietersen must tread carefully as England mentor after life as an outspoken pundit | Mark Ramprakash
Sport | The Guardianby Mark Ramprakash·7 Sept 2026
For most of the time since his retirement as a player Kevin Pietersen has worked as a pundit and commentator, encouraged to be outspoken, hold strong opinions and state them powerfully.
‘Safety, security and service’: behind the scenes with police at Arsenal v Chelsea
Sport | The Guardianby Sam Dalling·7 Sept 2026
The concourses are silent when, deep in the Emirates Stadium’s bowels, Chief Inspector Pete Dearden’s briefing begins.
Bernie Ecclestone questioned after shotgun found on his private jet in Portugal
Sport | The Guardianby Miguel Dantas in Porto·7 Sept 2026
Bernie Ecclestone was detained in Portugal on Monday after customs authorities found him in possession of an undocumented shotgun.
Sale’s Courtney Lawes ‘not worried about legacy’ in drive to make England return
Sport | The Guardianby Gerard Meagher·7 Sept 2026
Courtney Lawes was not expecting to be named in Steve Borthwick’s pre-season England squad over the weekend.
Chelsea’s midfield a headache for Alonso after Arsenal press advantage | Jacob Steinberg
Sport | The Guardianby Jacob Steinberg·7 Sept 2026
There have been seasons when Chelsea have turned up at the Emirates Stadium and parked the bus. “You know, I think 10 years without a title is boring,” José Mourinho said in response to criticism...
Football Daily | Big day for Ødegaard with balaclavas, Basques and a boot to the head
Sport | The Guardianby Barry Glendenning·7 Sept 2026
PERFECT START CONTINUES Perusing assorted Social Media Disgrace for some Monday inspiration, Football Daily was struck by the amount of scorn and ridicule heaped upon a large group of men dressed...
Serie A’s hierarchy takes shape with wild night in Milan and flat draw in Turin | Nicky Bandini
Sport | The Guardianby Nicky Bandini·7 Sept 2026
Already as the words were being spoken, Cristian Chivu started to bristle. “Scontri diretti” translates to “head-to-head clashes”.
Aubameyang rolls back years as revamped ‘Super Dépor’ return to La Liga in style | Billy Munday
Sport | The Guardianby Billy Munday·7 Sept 2026
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was already the best player on the pitch when he ran through to score Deportivo A Coruña’s winner on Saturday night.
Karius keeps Kane at bay as Schalke nullify Bayern on Neuer’s return | Andy Brassell
Sport | The Guardianby Andy Brassell·7 Sept 2026
If one goalkeeper was going to dominate the discussion in this game, it actually felt as if it would be the less busy one.
‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya
Sport | The Guardianby David Hytner·7 Sept 2026
David Raya says Arsenal are playing with greater confidence after the “relief” of winning the Premier League.
Kevin Pietersen gets surprise call-up as mentor for England cricket team
Sport | The Guardianby Ali Martin·7 Sept 2026
Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a “specialist mentor” to England’s white-ball teams during the run-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in late 2027.
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