Sports

The Florian Wirtz mystery: why has he not found Leverkusen form at Liverpool?

Two of our writers pick over the German’s contribution to Liverpool and what the £116m forward could yet produce

Real Madrid demand La Liga president resign over Goebbels comparison

Javier Tebas accuses Madrid of ‘propaganda techniques’

Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal to help club ‘evolve and create success’

Arteta signed new deal worth more than £20m a season

Always on pointe: the bold and beautiful Ballet Black

It’s a quarter of a century since the company celebrating black and Asian ballet dancers was founded. With an autumn tour in full swing, step back in time through their striking shows

Hall of Famers v bunch of gamers: the Dodgers’ exit proves money can’t buy everything

The Brewers turned LA’s stars into ghosts during their four-game NLCS sweep, destroying the ‘team that destroyed baseball’ and revealing the sport’s hard truth

WNBA Finals 2026 Predictions: Is Angel Reese About to Win a Dream Title?

The Valkyries and Dream tip off the WNBA finals on Saturday at Ballhalla. Our writers give their verdicts with a first-time champion set to be crowned

On gambling, the NFL has no integrity

Like Captain Renault in Casablanca, the NFL is shocked to discover that people are irresponsibly gambling on football games.

College football player Tyler Ulrich dies five days after ‘traumatic injury’ during game

21-year-old was treated on field after injury during game

Super Bowl champions slump again as Darnold’s picks cost Seahawks against Broncos

Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal in overtime as the host Denver Broncos defeated the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-14 on Thursday night.

Brilliant Brewers reach first World Series since 1982 as Dodgers blow 4-0 lead

Brewers will face Rays or Guardians in World Series

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Henderson back on Merseyside, Farke threatens more misery for Carrick and Forest are a threat to Arsenal

Petey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead

Cleveland bullpen retires 11 of final 12 Rays batters