World Cup security concerns over funding freeze

US government officials are warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen.

Mary Earps says she ‘learned some tough lessons’ from book backlash

Former England keeper has met with Sarina Wiegman She adds: ‘I’m human. I’m not perfect, I’m still learning’ Mary Earps said she has “learned some tough lessons” and understands why there was such strong condemnation of comments made in her autobiography last year. The former England goalkeeper said the “last thing she wanted to do” was hurt Sarina Wiegman and she is grateful to have had a chance to meet up with the Lionesses head coach and have a “really positive conversation” since the release of her book in November, which led to a huge backlash. Continue reading...

SWPL post-split fixtures revealed amid tense title race!

The Scottish Women’s Premier League post-split fixtures have been released as a number of clubs battle for the title and to avoid relegation.

In-form Hull ready to shake off near misses and land first major in 2026

Charley Hull says she is ready to win a major in 2026 with the Englishwoman set for the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore this week.

Football: Afghanistan women again set to fight for future

Afghanistan's female players are used to fighting and waiting. Months after their re-introduction to internationals, they now wait on another game and must wrestle with FIFA doubling down on a country that rejected them.

Bodo/Glimt knock out Inter Milan, continue fairytale Champions League run

The Norwegian team of no stars with a tiny budget have moved onto the last 16 of the world's biggest club competition.

What is the earliest in a season that a football team has been relegated? | The Knowledge

Plus: top and bottom being first and last alphabetically, oldest players to outscore their age and cornerless matches Mail us with your questions and answers “With Sheffield Wednesday on the brink of relegation in February [update: they’re now down ], what is the earliest a team has been demoted to another division?” asks Kevin Bartholomew. The earliest confirmed relegation in a season we can find is Peterborough United , in 1967-68, who were relegated from the third tier with a whopping 27 games remaining. After the club were found guilty of breaking league rules relating to match-fee inc

Onana intent on reclaiming place in Manchester United team next season

Goalkeeper currently on loan at Trabzonspor Onana faces hard task due to form of Lammens André Onana wants to fight to re-establish himself as Manchester United’s No 1 when his season’s loan at Trabzonspor finishes in May and believes he will be given a chance to do so. The 29-year-old signed for the Turkish club on 11 September after his erratic form moved United to sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18m. He is due to report for pre-season training at United. Continue reading...

Chiefs 'prepared' for retirement with Kelce scheduled to become a free agent

Kansas City Chiefs have said they are "prepared for either scenario" with Travis Kelce set to become a free agent next month, although the general manager has revealed they have had "positive" discussions with the 36-year-old.

Mask Of Zorro chases the five-timer at Bangor

We have a busy day’s racing on Wednesday, with action from Bangor-on-Dee and Lingfield Park, live on Sky Sports Racing...

Scott shines in first TGL appearance of the season as McIlroy's Boston clinch playoffs

Nelson: Benn split will 'really hurt' Hearn but it’s business

Conor Benn’s decision to join Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing will have "really hurt" promoter Eddie Hearn but it’s a "business move", says Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson.