England XI vs Wales: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for friendly today Thomas Tuchel selects new captain for Wembley friendly with Harry Kane sidelined Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Bad Scotland omen as controversial referee appointed for Greece clash Bad Scotland omen as controversial referee appointed for Greece clash The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2025
'Never an option': Leandro Trossard rubbishes Arsenal exit rumours The Belgian was linked with a move to Turkey after the Gunners signed a raft of attacking talent Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Beth Mooney century rescues Australia before bowlers see off Pakistan at Women’s Cricket World Cup Left-hander shares record women’s ODI ninth-wicket stand with Alana King as defending champions survive a scare for 107-run victory in Colombo The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2025
Which footballers defied a manager’s tactics – and what were the results? Plus: the original long-throw specialists, an even earlier early-season pitch invasion and more The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
England, Portugal, Norway Closing In On 2026 World Cup England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches. International Business Times · Oct 8, 2025
Refreshed and rehabilitated Jordan Henderson rises again after Liverpool ‘breakup’ Despite some ‘tough moments’ since leaving Anfield in 2023, Henderson’s journey back to England and the Premier League has fuelled his desire to perform at the top level once more The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
The hero of Oslo looks for another magical Scotland moment during his last dance Kenny McLean will always have that moment in Oslo, but he is confident that Scotland can produce more magic to reach the World Cup before he retires. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2025
Heather Knight pleased to get some luck in England’s win over Bangladesh The batter scored an unbeaten 79 in the Women’s World Cup success in Guwahati. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Lucky Heather rescues England from mauling by Tigresses England have scraped a win against Bangladesh at the Women's World Cup, escaping thanks to Heather Knight who was lucky not to be dismissed three times. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360 A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Rugby stars signing up for R360 will be ineligible for internationals, warn unions The warning applies to both the men’s and women’s game and offers a stark choice for players in most of the world’s top rugby unions The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Heather Knight guides England to nervy World Cup victory over Bangladesh Charlotte Edwards’ team top the standings after the four-wicket success in Guwahati The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Cole Palmer: Chelsea star successfully trademarks signature 'Cold Palmer' nickname and celebration The forward’s celebration has become synonymous with his meteoric rise to stardom Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025 Caught in Nepal’s protests, I witnessed how sport can bring people hope during times of crisis On September 8, the day before my holiday in Nepal was scheduled to end, police in the capital, Kathmandu, and other cities opened fire on young members of the public who were protesting against government corruption. At least 19 people were killed across Nepal that day, and over 300 more…
Reason · Oct 7, 2025 Americans Are Turning Against Sports Betting—But It's Not Going Anywhere Plus: World Cup ticket prices, Michael Jordan against NASCAR, and The Smashing Machine
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7, 2025 ‘Normal’—Sweden Boss Offers Reason for Alexander Isak’s Slow Liverpool Start A disrupted pre-season means Liverpool’s record signing is yet to hit top gear.
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025 What time is the World Cup 2026 draw? Pots, teams, format and how to watch today England and Scotland will discover their fate, with Donald Trump due to attend star-studded FIFA ceremony in Washington
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Piers Morgan issues grovelling apology to Alastair Cook over decade-old ‘weasel’ insults Morgan engaged in a number of social media rants about former England cricket captain Cook during the Kevin Pietersen exile saga in the mid-2010s
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025 ‘The road not taken haunts me to this day’: David Bishop on a rugby career full of regret The former Wales and Pontypool scrum-half has written an autobiography on a life blighted by violence and reflects on the punch that ended his international career
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025 Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen? Response to strained schedule has been more football than ever, and a danger that the best will have nothing left to give at the World Cup
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Kenny McLean: Scotland will have a hero in this week’s World Cup qualifiers Scotland take on Greece at Hampden Park on Thursday before hosting Belarus on Sunday.
AAP · Oct 7, 2025 Code-hopping Titans star might bounce back to rugby With Quade Cooper floating the idea following the Wallabies' recent loss to NZ, Carter Gordon could switch back to rugby after an injury-affected NRL stint.
The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025 Back in form, Folarin Balogun is seeking a momentum-shifting win with the US: ‘I think we need that’ The Monaco striker speaks on a Copa América experience that left him with ‘frustration but also hunger’ to achieve more with the USMNT
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Andy Robertson urges Scotland to build on ‘good start’ to World Cup campaign Scotland took four points from away qualifiers against Denmark and Belarus last month.