Lincoln spirits soar despite 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth
Lincoln City returned to the Championship after 65 years with a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth, but the historic day at Sincil Bank was marked by optimism and celebration.
Lincoln City returned to the Championship after 65 years with a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth, but the historic day at Sincil Bank was marked by optimism and celebration.
Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets for the fourth time in his career as Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test in Mackay, leveling the series 1-1.
Hundreds of Sydney Swans fans left the SCG before the men's AFL match after five players were stood down amid a scandal, with a record AFLW crowd of 16,672 in attendance.
Teófimo López became a three-division world champion by winning a 12-round majority decision over Rolando Romero for the WBA welterweight title in Las Vegas.
Jean-Philippe Mateta failed in attempts to have the final year of his Crystal Palace contract ruled invalid by a Premier League tribunal and Fifa.
Three Premier League matches are set for Sunday afternoon, including Brighton v Aston Villa and Manchester City v Bournemouth, with Newcastle v Liverpool later.
Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to €100m for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, taking their summer spending to nearly £200m.
Isaac Price scored twice as West Brom came from behind to beat Burnley 3-1 at the Hawthorns, with James Morrison urging his side to stay humble.
Kim Le Court sealed overall victory in the Tour of Britain Women at Royal Leamington Spa, despite Lorena Wiebes taking her fourth stage win of the 2026 edition.
Brighton hammer Aston Villa 4-0 as Jack Hinshelwood scores twice and new signing João Gomes is sent off, adding to Unai Emery's summer of upheaval.
Hull City scored twice from set plays in 21 minutes to beat Manchester United 2-0, exposing a defensive weakness and raising concerns over United's attack.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1, with Marc Guéhi's 84th-minute equaliser and Josko Gvardiol's added-time winner sealing a dramatic victory.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their Premier League opener, with late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol securing the win.
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, overtaking Kimi Antonelli late to take victory after Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap.
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, overtaking Kimi Antonelli late on, after Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap.
Britain's Matt Brennan won Vuelta a España stage two in a bunch sprint, while Tadej Pogacar retained the red jersey in Manosque.
Newcastle United and Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw at St James' Park in the Premier League, with both sides sharing the points.
Enzo Maresca admits further senior departures are possible at Man City before the transfer window closes on September 1, with several players linked to moves.
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City on the Premier League opening day, with Youri Tielemans' pre-season admission about minimal running proving costly.
Liverpool and Newcastle United will honour Kevin Keegan with special tributes at St James' Park, fulfilling his wish to say goodbye to fans before his death from cancer at 75.
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, cutting Kimi Antonelli's title lead, while Max Verstappen walked away from a huge lap-one crash at Zandvoort.
Bruno Fernandes has played 27,863 minutes since joining Manchester United, and Michael Carrick says the club must manage his workload to keep him fresh for next season.
Max Verstappen accepted full responsibility for his opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, his final home race before Zandvoort leaves the F1 calendar in 2027.
Enzo Maresca's first Manchester City game ended in a 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth, with late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol sparing his blushes.
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid emotional tribute to Kevin Keegan at St James' Park before kick-off, honouring the late legend who died aged 75 last month.
Manchester City won their first Premier League game under Enzo Maresca after late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol overturned a deficit at the Etihad.
Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time winner secured Manchester City a 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League match in charge.
Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game, with late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol. Player ratings from the Manchester Evening News.
Everton's opening-day win over Crystal Palace showed promise, but the club must still strengthen, particularly at right-back, to build on the victory and challenge for progress.
Man City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 on the opening day, with late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol securing Enzo Maresca's first Premier League win.