Optimistic in August under Steve Bruce, Blackpool are now managerless and 23rd in League One after Stockport’s winThe Mick McCarthy “it can” meme is known far and wide as social media shorthand for woeful underperformance, although the full context is not.When McCarthy was infamously asked if a miserable run of one win in 17 games could continue and …

The Guardian’s fans’ network on the opening stages of 2025-26: their toughest opponents, biggest setbacks and tips for the next manager sackedStory so far Top of the table, looking down at our rivals, despite still not really firing on all cylinders … it’s early days, but we’re struggling to keep a lid on the excitement here. Having star turns such …

Residents have complained about post-event behaviourRFU wants to stage more events to fund expansionThe Rugby Football Union has proposed using “anti-pee paint” that would leave public offenders “covered in their own urine”, to ease residents’ fears over plans to increase the number of music concerts staged at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.The RFU …

⚽ News, live scores and results from today’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told …

Mark Bellingham and wife Denise have brought their long marriage to an end after years living in separate countries as they helped launch the careers of their footballing star sons, Jude and Jobe.

Andy Murray made clear his displeasure after Coco Gauff showed off her trophy

Tiger Woods has suffered a further injury setback after confirming that he has undergone "successful" surgery on his back to try and limit "pain and a lack of mobility".

Xander Schauffele was victorious at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan to secure his first win in over a year. 

Britain's Kat Matthews claims silver in the World Ironman Championship, but compatriot Lucy Charles-Barclay was forced to withdraw as competitors battled sweltering conditions in Kona, Hawaiʻi.

Strikers dominated the summer transfer window and we have taken a look at how nine of them have done since their moves.

Vacherot, who started the week as an alternate and World No 204, becomes the lowest-ranked Masters champion in history

Vaughn’s homer lifts Brewers past Cubs in Game 5Milwaukee ends playoff drought, advances to NLCSMisiorowski, bullpen shut down Chicago bats lateAndrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago …

Philly star drops Lima three times in round oneShowdown with Ortiz Jr looms for early 2026Jaron Ennis needed less than two minutes to remind boxing why he’s long been considered the sport’s next big thing. The 28-year-old Philadelphian nicknamed Boots flattened Uisma Lima on Saturday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, marking an explosive debut at 154lb …

Woods has lumbar disc replaced in New York15-time major winner calls operation successfulNo timetable set for 49-year-old’s golf returnTiger Woods has announced that he underwent back surgery on Friday to address a collapsed disc in his spine.The 15-time major winner had lumbar disk replacement surgery after he experienced pain in his lower back and said …

John Barnes should not be castigated for getting into financial difficulties, according to a former England rugby star who has worked with him.

Thomas Zilliacus has confirmed he is preparing to approach investors regarding a bid for Manchester United and has outlined his transfer strategy should he be successful