Category : Football

'Positivity amid acute pain for improving Chelsea'

A moment of calamity from Robert Sanchez undermined a positive performance from a Chelsea side slowly improving under Mauricio Pochettino, writes Phil McNulty.

Archibald wins Track Champions League opener

Great Britain's Katie Archibald wins the women's elimination race at the opening round of the UCI Track Champions League in Majorca.

'Hardest part ahead' for Tonali - Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says "the hardest part is ahead" for Sandro Tonali as investigations into alleged betting offences continue.

Brookes wins Big Air World Cup bronze

British teenager Mia Brookes wins bronze in the season-opening Big Air World Cup in Chur, Switzerland.

Rangers and Hibs condemn Ibrox disaster graffiti

Rangers and Hibernian appeal for information after graffiti and stickers are left in the away end at Ibrox mocking the disaster at the stadium in 1971.

'England's greatest player' - football pays tribute to Charlton

The world of football has united in tribute to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday.

Arsenal 'below par' but showed personality - Arteta

Arteta praises his team for their personality and determination as they come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

'England crumble as a golden era threatens to fall apart'

Hope is not totally lost but thrashing by South Africa felt like the day England's golden era in 50-over cricket came to an end.

'One of world's best full-backs' - Trippier inspires big Newcastle win

Newcastle United propel themselves into the race for Champions League qualification with a thumping victory over Crystal Palace at St James' Park.

Jamaica's women refuse to play in federation dispute

Jamaica's Women's World Cup squad say they will not play in their country's upcoming matches, accusing their football federation of delayed payments and poor management.

Man City go top of WSL with win at Leicester

Chloe Kelly's first-half strike puts Manchester City top of the Women's Super League with a hard-earned win at Leicester City.

Sanchez blunders as Arsenal comeback rocks Chelsea

Arsenal come from two goals down to rescue a thrilling draw at Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Guardiola pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

Pep Guardiola pays an emotional tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton after hearing the news of his death, saying he's a "huge loss" to English football for his contribution on and off the pitch.