London City Lionesses sign ex-England keeper Earps

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps joins London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after leaving Paris St-Germain.

ITV wins World Cup ratings battle with BBC in tournament’s first week

England v Croatia got year’s highest UK TV figures BBC opted for more first-pick games in knockout stages ITV is winning the UK television ratings battle after the first week of the World Cup. Viewing figures obtained by the Guardian from Barb, which measures audience numbers, show the commercial channel had four of the five highest TV audiences, topped by England’s 4-2 win over Croatia. England’s victory in Dallas attracted a peak audience of 15.4 million on ITV and an average of more than 10 million, the highest UK TV viewing figures of the year. Continue reading...

Arsenal to begin Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry

The first match of the 2026-27 season sees the top-flight champions face the second-tier Championship winners.

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The heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?

BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

Burnley target Bellamy in managerial hunt

Craig Bellamy is wanted by former club Burnley to become their new manager.

Arsenal kick off 2026/27 Premier League season vs Coventry - live on Sky

Defending champions Arsenal will kick off the 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Coventry on Friday August 21, live on Sky Sports.

New Zealand hunt early England wickets on day three at The Oval LIVE!

Arsenal fixtures: Gunners begin title defence live on Sky against Coventry

Premier League champions Arsenal will begin their title defence against newly-promoted Coventry live on Sky Sports on Friday August 21.

Man Utd fixtures: Red Devils handed easiest first six games

Manchester United will begin their first full Premier League campaign under Michael Carrick away at Hull City on the opening weekend of the season.

Liverpool fixtures: Iraola's Reds reign starts at Newcastle live on Sky

Andoni Iraola's first game as Liverpool head coach will be a trip to St James' Park to face Newcastle United on the opening Super Sunday of the new season, live on Sky Sports.

Aston Villa fixtures: Europa League champions begin PL season at Brighton

Aston Villa will begin the 2026/27 Premier League season away to Brighton on Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports .