NewsLuke Littler threatens to boycott Netherlands darts events after booing<ul><li><p>World No 1 jeered in Amsterdam defeat to Jonny Clayton</p></li><li><p>Ross Smith beats Price to win World Series of Darts Finals</p></li></ul><p>Luke Littler has threatened to boycott tournaments in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled during the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. Littler lost to Jonny Clayton in the quarter-finals, with Ross Smith going on to win the…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:23 UTC
News‘Mixed emotions’ for Farke as Leeds stay unbeaten with Crystal Palace stalemate<p>Perhaps it is testament to the progress Leeds have made since returning to the Premier League just over a year ago that there was frustration at failing to move up to third after drawing with Crystal Palace. Instead, Daniel Farke’s team enter the prolonged international break in fifth and unbeaten, which is a fine achievement in itself.</p><p>Apart from Tyrick Mitchell’s disallowed goal,…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:08 UTC
NewsIsak pounces to give Liverpool victory on Iraola’s return to Bournemouth<p>At the final whistle, victory secured, Andoni Iraola embraced both his current players and those he guided to new heights at Bournemouth last season. Liverpool are not yet the overwhelming, suffocating force Iraola wants them to become but they did enough to claim three points here, Alexander Isak capping a peculiar performance with a simple finish.</p><p>Cody Gakpo was again the architect,…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 15:06 UTC
NewsSemenyo helps chaotic Manchester City beat Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick<p>Manchester City sent a message to Arsenal with this chaotic victory that takes Enzo Maresca’s team three points clear as leaders during the three-week international break.</p><p>Until the Premier League resumes on 10 October City can enjoy their status while Mikel Arteta’s champions have to stew following <a…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 14:59 UTC
NewsRangers and Ryan Naderi finish off Celtic’s horror week with Old Firm victory<p>If ever a stadium can be rocked by silence, this was the moment. With no visiting fans allowed at any of this season’s Glasgow derbies, Ryan Naderi’s winning goal was met with nothing but the banging of fists of the clear plastic of the Rangers bench, and the shouting of the broadcast commentators. A screaming void of apathy and atrophy, the sound of a beckoning abyss, of a title race blowing…The GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 14:11 UTC
NewsPatten 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 GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 13:41 UTC
NewsAndros 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 GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 10:47 UTC
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 GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 07:00 UTC
NewsHayen 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 GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 07:00 UTC
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 GuardianSep 20, 2026 · 07:00 UTC
NewsEuropean 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 GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 21:12 UTC
NewsZidane’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 GuardianSep 19, 2026 · 19:00 UTC