News

Sports stories written up by our desk and tied to the games on the schedule.

Browse by topic

FootballAmerican footballBaseballBasketballIce HockeyNew YorkNew York GiantsLos Angeles RamsNFLMonday Night FootballYahoo SportsThe GuardianSky SportsBBC SportCBS SportsInjuriesInjury NewsInjury Report
News

Patten and Skupski take Great Britain past Ecuador to reach Davis Cup Final 8

<ul><li><p>GB pair win doubles match in straight sets</p></li><li><p>Finals to be played in Bologna in November</p></li></ul><p>Few people across London enjoyed a more soothing night’s sleep than Leon Smith on Saturday. After an ideal first day for his team in their Davis Cup qualifier against Ecuador, where his singles players handled business efficiently, the Great Britain captain had the…The Guardian
News

Andros Townsend avoids injury after bizarre pitch roller incident in Thailand

<ul><li><p>Former England player run over while warming up</p></li><li><p>‘It turns out Stoke away wasn’t so bad,’ says winger</p><p></p></li></ul><p>The former England winger Andros Townsend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/androstownsend/3989872026722725713/?hl=en">has joked</a> Stoke away “wasn’t so bad after all” following a bizarre incident in Thailand where he was run over by a…The Guardian
News

‘We miss her the same every day’: Olivia Cusack on her late footballer sister Maddy

<p>Family is determined to ensure her ‘legacy lives on’ three years after the Sheffield United player’s death</p><p>Olivia Cusack says her sister, the late Maddy Cusack, is on her mind every single day and she is determined to ensure her “legacy lives on” three years after the former England youth international midfielder’s death.</p><p>Olivia, together with family and friends of Maddy, walked 29…The Guardian
News

Hayen must worry about his Burnley future but fans’ fears are existential

<p>Derby’s stoppage-time equaliser leaves Burnley winless at home since last October and financial problems are mounting</p><p>The greatest moments of Burnley’s history were beamed on to a big screen before kick-off at Turf Moor, accompanied by famous lines of commentary. The final one, the moment promotion was sealed under Scott Parker in April 2025, was soundtracked by: “Burnley are back in the…The Guardian
News

‘I can’t wait for the Ashes’: new England Test coach Fleming targets No 1 spot

<p>New Zealander plans to add ‘a bit of cricket sense in key moments’ to Bazball template and make England the world’s best Test team</p><p>“Flemball? That’s a medical condition.” Stephen Fleming’s first press conference as England Test coach was exactly what you would expect from a man appointed to bring calm to a team that had started to career off course.</p><p>While the Manchester rain did…The Guardian
News

European football: Rosenior taunts Strasbourg fans who ‘insulted family’

<ul><li><p>English manager responds after Paris FC’s win</p></li><li><p>Martínez rescues Inter; Salah hits hat-trick</p></li></ul><p><strong>Paris FC</strong> extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 campaign, beating Liam Rosenior’s old charges <strong>Strasbourg</strong> 2-1 in a match marred by abusive chants towards the Englishman from visiting fans.</p><p>The game was halted in the…The Guardian
News

Zidane’s next move as France coach may reveal the wizard behind the curtain | Jonathan Wilson

<p>It is apt that the most perplexing football country will now be guided by the most enigmatic of leaders</p><p>Even in his playing days, Zinedine Zidane seemed unknowable. As a manager, the sense of distance has only grown. He won three Champions Leagues with Real Madrid without ever giving a sense of what his idea of football looked like.</p><p>France are perhaps the most perplexing football…The Guardian
News

Holmberg rescues point for Arsenal but Manchester United off the mark in WSL

<p>Arsenal were mightily relieved as a 95th-minute Smilla Holmberg volley rescued a point at home to a much-improved Manchester United side, but the draw will not be enough to eradicate concerns about how far behind the leaders Manchester City Renée Slegers’ team are slipping already and how frequently they seem to struggle to break down a low block.</p><p>A defiant Manchester United stunned the…The Guardian
News

‘They deserved to win’: Mikel Arteta left humbled by Brighton defeat

<ul><li><p>Arsenal’s 100% start to season comes to an end</p></li><li><p>Manager says team put themselves in trouble from start</p></li></ul><p>Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were taught a lesson by free-scoring Brighton as their 100% start to the season <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/19/brighton-arsenal-premier-league-match-report">was abruptly ended on Saturday</a>. Not…The Guardian
News

De Zerbi rips into Spurs players after Villa defeat: ‘Disappointed, sad and frustrated’

<ul><li><p>Tottenham lose 3-2 at home with two late goals</p></li><li><p>‘We can’t lose the game in this way,’ says manager</p></li></ul><p>Roberto De Zerbi tore into his failing Tottenham team after their 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa, saying “we can’t lose the game in this way”. The Italian headed straight down the tunnel at full time, but was once again forced to endure boos as Tottenham went into…The Guardian
News

Rory McIlroy gives himself a chance to repeat history at PGA Championship

<ul><li><p>Northern Irishman two behind Celli and Elvira</p></li><li><p>Unlikely leaders birdie 18th to reach 13 under </p></li></ul><p>Eighteen holes sit between Rory McIlroy and an impressive piece of symmetry. In September 2025, McIlroy claimed a second Irish Open title in euphoric scenes at the K Club. Five months earlier, he had won the Masters.</p><p>At Wentworth on Sunday, McIlroy will…The Guardian

Articles marked “Original” are written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by The Guardian, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, CBS Sports, and Yahoo Sports. Each one credits and links to the outlet that broke it.