Ballon d'Or vs The Best FIFA Awards: Key Differences Explained
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Category : Sports
Football Focus Ends After 52 Years: Final Episode This Weekend
BBC's Football Focus ends after 52 years; final episode aired Sunday with emotional farewell from host Alex Scott.
Middle-aged mother's boxing journey ends in knockout, not redemption
Anna Spargo-Ryan took up boxing to fight anxiety, but ended up concussed after a fight night, finding the experience far from the redemption she sought.
Pep Guardiola Confirms Manchester City Departure
Pep Guardiola confirms he will leave Manchester City when his contract ends in 2027 and plans a lengthy break from football, possibly for several years.
Notts County vs Salford: TV channel, stream and kick-off time for play-off final
Notts County face Salford City in the National League play-off final at Wembley on Monday. TV channel, stream and kick-off time details.
Fin Smith Injury Casts Doubt On Six Nations Start
England fly half Fin Smith is a doubt for the Six Nations after a calf injury, missing Northampton's next match and awaiting scan results.
Japanese Arc Hopes Falter In Paris Rain
Rain-softened ground at Longchamp hampers Japanese trio in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, boosting European contenders like Cualificar.
England Lose Hannah Botterman In Women's Six Nations Opener
England lose prop Hannah Botterman to ankle injury for Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland; Kelsey Clifford starts.
Matildas Face Tough 2026 Women's Asian Cup Draw
Australia drawn with South Korea, Philippines, Iran for 2026 Women's Asian Cup; Montemurro faces rebuild challenge.
Premier League Clubs Battle for Extra Champions League Spot
Aston Villa's Europa League win could see six Premier League clubs in Champions League; Bournemouth and Brighton battle for extra spot.
Winter Olympic Ice Hockey Venues Face Completion Concerns
IIHF president says parts of Milan Cortina hockey rink may not be finished on time, but playing surface will be ready for Olympics.
Lewis Ferguson to Evaluate Bologna Future After World Cup
Scotland star Lewis Ferguson will evaluate his Bologna future after the World Cup, fitting Derek McInnes' transfer vision at Rangers. Rangers also decided against triggering Andreas Skov Olsen's £8.6m purchase clause.
Volkswagen ID. Cross Prototype Review: Polished Electric SUV Impresses
Volkswagen ID. Cross prototype review: polished ride, 271-mile range, 2027 launch. Early drive reveals mature electric SUV.
Anthony Joshua Dominates Jake Paul in Miami to Restore Boxing Order
Anthony Joshua stops Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami, scoring four knockdowns to restore boxing sanity in a heavily hyped heavyweight mismatch.
Forest Draw At Porto Thanks To Bizarre Own Goal
Nottingham Forest draw 1-1 at Porto in Europa League quarter-final first leg thanks to a bizarre own goal from Martim Fernandes.
Artificial Pitch Causes Footballer's Failed Doping Test, Club Calls for Reform
Norwegian club Vålerenga call for anti-doping reform after a footballer failed a drug test due to rubber crumb from an artificial pitch.
John Roberts, Independents Tennis Writer, Dies Aged 84
John Roberts, former Guardian and Independent tennis writer, dies aged 84. Known for rigorous news gathering and fine prose.
Dickie Bird's Agonising Regret Over His Late Mother
Dickie Bird, legendary cricket umpire, died aged 92, revealing his biggest regret was never marrying or having children.
Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly Win Podcast Double at FSA Awards
Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly win podcast double at FSA Awards 2025; Declan Rice and Alessia Russo named players of the year.
Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick's Permanent Backroom Staff
Man United confirm Michael Carrick's permanent backroom staff including Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, Travis Binnion, and Craig Mawson.
Barcola Can Have 'Elite Transformation' at Arsenal, Says Expert
Bradley Barcola would be a 'huge upgrade' on Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal, says European football expert Andy Brassell, as Mikel Arteta eyes his first French signing since 2019.
FIA President Defends Sexist Remarks and Denies Misogyny Claims
FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem defends historical sexist remarks, denies misogyny, and addresses allegations of sexist behaviour.
Klopp Dismisses Van der Vaart's Van Dijk Criticism
Jurgen Klopp has dismissed Rafael van der Vaart's criticism of Virgil van Dijk, saying the ex-Tottenham midfielder's opinion doesn't matter after van der Vaart compared van Dijk to a Boeing 747.
England's Oldest International Colin McDonald Dies at 95
Colin McDonald, England's oldest living international footballer, dies aged 95. The former Burnley goalkeeper played at the 1958 World Cup and later became a top scout.
Millie Bright Withdraws from England's Euro 2025 Squad, Citing Health Concerns
Millie Bright withdraws from England's Euro 2025 squad due to health concerns, joining Earps and Kirby in missing the tournament.
Gareth Bale Reveals Family Health Issue Behind Shock Retirement
Gareth Bale reveals his father's illness was the real reason behind his shock retirement from football at age 33.
England Retro Shirts Drop To £319 In Sports Direct Deal
England fans can get the 1982 retro away shirt for under £10 via Sports Direct and TopCashback deal, saving 80%.
F1 Faces Complex Safety Challenge After Bearman's Lucky Escape
F1 faces a complex safety challenge after Bearman's crash, with no easy fixes to speed differentials caused by hybrid energy systems.
Sky Sports Scraps Halo TikTok Channel After Sexism Backlash
Sky Sports halts its Halo TikTok channel for female fans after three days following sexism backlash over patronising content.
US Open: Clark Leads, Criticizes Crowd; McIlroy Withdraws
Wyndham Clark leads the US Open at Shinnecock Hills but criticizes the flat atmosphere. Rory McIlroy skips the Travelers Championship, his third signature event missed this season.
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