Arsenal eased to a 2-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers as goals by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka got their Premier League title challenge up and running on Saturday.

It was far from a fluent display in the summer sunshine but Mikel Arteta's side, once again regarded as the team most likely to halt Manchester City's domination, deserved the…

Continue ReadingArsenal eased to a 2-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers as goals by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka got their Premier League title challenge up and running on Saturday.

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has said he is targeting a career in management after officially announcing his playing retirement.

The 32-year-old has not played since leaving United at the end of the 2022-23 season, with his last appearance coming 12 months earlier in a 3-0 win over Brentford. Jones,…

Continue ReadingFormer Manchester United defender Phil Jones has said he is targeting a career in management after officially announcing his playing retirement.

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah scored the goals as Arne Slot’s reign as Liverpool head coach began with a hard-fought victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town at a boisterous Portman Road.

Portuguese forward Jota finished off a flowing Liverpool move involving Salah and the impressive Trent Alexander-Arnold shortly after the hour mark, side-footing the Egyptian's low cross past Ipswich goalkeeper Christian…

Continue ReadingDiogo Jota and Mohamed Salah scored the goals as Arne Slot’s reign as Liverpool head coach began with a hard-fought victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town at a boisterous Portman Road.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says Conor Gallagher is not training with the main first-team squad and is unavailable to face Manchester City on Sunday.

The England international, 24, was pictured in Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium after Chelsea accepted a £33m bid from the Spanish club. But he has been unable to complete his move…

Continue ReadingChelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says Conor Gallagher is not training with the main first-team squad and is unavailable to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Head coach Gary O’Neil has warned Wolves’ spending power remains limited despite bringing in nearly £100m in transfer fees.

Wolves have sold Max Kilman to West Ham for £40m and Pedro Neto to Chelsea in a club record deal worth £54m this summer. In the transfer window so far…

Continue ReadingHead coach Gary O’Neil has warned Wolves’ spending power remains limited despite bringing in nearly £100m in transfer fees.

Manchester United’s £36m new-boy Joshua Zirkzee became an instant Old Trafford hero as he scored an 87th-minute winner against Fulham.

The former Bologna forward came on with Alejandro Garnacho after an hour as United struggled to find a breakthrough against Marco Silva's side. And the pair combined in the nick…

Continue ReadingManchester United’s £36m new-boy Joshua Zirkzee became an instant Old Trafford hero as he scored an 87th-minute winner against Fulham.

Bank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab is partnering with FIFA to become a sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s global governing body said on Thursday, in a move that will link the financial giant with one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.

Sponsoring sport can be a fruitful marketing tactic for companies as it allows them to reach a wider audience and boost recognition of their brands. The second-biggest U.S. lender will…

Continue ReadingBank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab is partnering with FIFA to become a sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s global governing body said on Thursday, in a move that will link the financial giant with one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women’s 50kg freestyle final last week.

Phogat was set to face American Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal on Aug. 7 but was found 100 grams (3.5 oz) overweight despite starving herself and spending hours in…

Continue ReadingThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women’s 50kg freestyle final last week.