Sport

David Raya shouting instructions to his Arsenal defenders during a Premier League match
Soccer

David Raya urges Arsenal to banish fear in Premier League title race

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya calls on his team-mates to play with confidence and enjoyment as they look to hold off Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

Xavi Simons playing for Tottenham Hotspur during a Premier League match
Soccer

Xavi Simons skips holiday for extra Tottenham training before Arsenal

Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has opted against taking a holiday to focus on extra training. The Dutch international is preparing for the upcoming north London derby against Arsenal.

USA and Canada women's hockey players competing for the puck during a previous Olympic matchup
Hockey

USA prepare for Canada rematch in Olympic women’s hockey gold medal final

The United States and Canada face off in the 2026 Winter Olympics women's hockey final, with the Americans looking to overturn recent history against the defending champions.

A television camera operator filming a live Premier League football match from the gantry
Soccer

Premier League agrees new £450m TV rights deal with broadcaster ESPN

Premier League clubs are set for a financial windfall after agreeing a £450m extension with ESPN for broadcast rights in South America and the Caribbean.

UEFA refereeing director Roberto Rosetti speaking at a press conference regarding Champions League officiating standards
Soccer

UEFA issues new Champions League referee guidance to reduce VAR delays

UEFA has instructed Champions League referees to speed up VAR reviews and clamp down on serious foul play following recent controversies.

James Harden dribbling the ball in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey during an NBA game
Basketball

Thunder remain NBA title favourites despite Cavaliers rise after Harden trade

Oklahoma City remain clear favourites for the NBA championship, though the Cleveland Cavaliers are closing the gap following the arrival of James Harden.

Annika Malacinski holding a protest sign in the snowy stands at the Winter Olympics
Skiing

Annika Malacinski protests women’s Nordic combined Olympic exclusion

US skier Annika Malacinski stages a protest at the Winter Olympics, highlighting Nordic combined as the only sport still excluding female athletes.

Bukayo Saka gesturing to teammates while playing for Arsenal
Soccer

Mikel Arteta backs Bukayo Saka to shine in new Arsenal midfield role

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is relishing the chance to play centrally as Arsenal deal with midfield injuries ahead of their trip to Wolves.