The four semi-finalists, led by Wei Yi, will battle for three 2026 Candidates places – none of them has reached this stage beforeThe $2m (£1.53m) World Cup in Goa will be remembered as an event where established stars were humbled and knocked out by supposedly lesser lights.At 26, China’s Wei Yi is the oldest in Friday’s semi-finals. He was once a …

McLaren driver feels title race ‘can easily go opposite way’Norris unmoved by being booed after last two winsFor all the sound and fury of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lando Norris is refusing to get excited about the prospect of putting one hand on a first drivers’ championship trophy in Sin City.Norris leads his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by 24 …

Semenyo can lift Bournemouth, Isak must show up for Liverpool and north London derby rivals left to rue injuriesA Mancunian reunion of sorts is on the cards should Kyle Walker of Burnley face Alejandro Garnacho on Chelsea’s left at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his …

Back in the fold after a broken arm, the veteran back has the high-ball skills to take the aerial tactic to another level It’s funny how things have come full circle for Elliot Daly. The first time he played a Test against Argentina he lasted barely five minutes before being shown a red card for a misjudged tackle on a still airborne opponent. And now, …

Springboks are the standard-bearers in world rugby but Steve Bothwick has developed a side that is improving in all the key areasBe careful what you wish for. That would be my message to England supporters getting a little bit ahead of themselves and wishing South Africa were due at Twickenham on Sunday. By all means get a little carried away – that’s …

Moves prevented as part of new spending rulesClubs overwhelmingly reject anchoring plansPremier League clubs will no longer be able to sell hotels or their women’s teams to get around spending controls after the competition agreed to a new financial rulebook.At a meeting on Friday, 14 of the Premier League’s 20 clubs voted in favour of a Squad Cost Ratio …

⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Follow on Bluesky | Mail MichaelChelsea: It seems Palmer’s toe is broken. Jacob Steinberg has the latest from Enzo Maresca’s press conference: “Bad news for Chelsea fans, who have been left reeling by the revelation that Cole Palmer’s comeback from a groin …

1st Test D1: England 172; Australia 123-9Hosts close 49 behind after ball-dominated day in PerthNot since Old Trafford in 1909, when 20 batters were sent packing, have more wickets fallen on the first day of an Ashes Test. There were 19 here, a fast-bowling festival, and those England supporters back home who woke up midway through could have been forgiven …

British No.1 Emma Raducanu has raked in a fortune despite now missing lucrative exhibitions in America.

Katie Boulter ended her season with a tearful retirement - but could be forced to get back on the tour.

Eddie Howe is hopeful Anthony Gordon, Nick Pope and Tino Livramento can return as Newcastle face Manchester City.

Former world champion Kyren Wilson endured a difficult year after his wife suffered a stroke and his son had surgery but there is now positive news

The values of all 10 Formula One teams have been revealed, with some surprising placements.

Man Utd will be hoping to extend their Premier League unbeaten run when they welcome Everton to Old Trafford but one star must be on his best behaviour.

The 2025 F1 season is closing in on its conclusion with the latest round of racing in Las Vegas as Lando Norris looks to hone in on a first world title.

Express Sport brings you the latest news from Australia ahead of the first Ashes test.

Alastair Cook was keen to get the Australian view on Ben Stokes after his Ashes performance but accidentally forced Justin Langer into telling a nightmare story

England were bowled out for just 172 in their opening innings of the Ashes but produced a brilliant fight back to pile the pressure on Australia.

Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards has been stood down from taking charge of Saturday's Championship game against Birmingham amid continued interest from Wolves over their vacant managerial position.