What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell

A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Fury vs AJ talks enter critical week with New York discussed as location

Negotiations for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight have entered a 'critical week' with talks ongoing about staging the heavyweight clash in New York.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 14: Liverpool

Andoni Iraola has his hands full – replacing Mo Salah and restoring faith at Anfield – and will hope big name investors bring stability not disharmony Guardian writers’ predicted position: 4th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 5th Continue reading...

Premier League build-up: More ref audio to be released this season

Why Fernandez uncertainty has echoes of Isak saga

Enzo Fernandez's possible Manchester City move is following the pattern of Alexander Isak's transfer last summer - and creating headaches for Chelsea.

David Squires on … new managers causing a stir before Premier League’s return

Our cartoonist on the nine fresh faces in club dugouts and their potential impact as they begin work Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Middleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd

Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.

The Premier League is back! How all 20 clubs look before season begins

Football hasn't stopped this summer, so to make sure you're up to speed with how every Premier League is shaping up ahead of the new season we've taken a look at their preparations for the new campaign.

Asian Champions League draw: Holders Al-Ahli to face former winners Al Ain

Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC's Elite draw.

When does the summer transfer window close?

Our Ask Me Anything team explains when the summer transfer window closes

AFL chief breaks silence over ‘deeply concerning’ Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations

Andrew Dillon says the AFL ‘will consider the broader conduct of the players as more information comes to light’ The Sydney Swans AFL club will sanction players for “serious breach” of standards over in an incident that led to a report of sexual assault. Victorian police on Tuesday confirmed the sexual crimes squad was investigating a reported sexual assault at Melbourne’s Pullman Hotel early on Monday morning. No arrests have been made and no charges have been laid. Continue reading...

Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions

The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.