18 h. ago Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sportsBetween this summer’s Club World Cup, next year’s World Cup, the enduring stature of the US women’s national team, and MLS’s steadily growing stable of teams and star attractions, soccer finally appears to be realizing its vast promise on US soil. Is there a limit to how much soccer America can handle? Several organizations are betting that the answer to that question is “no”. In late April, the National Women’s Soccer League – the oldest and biggest first division professional women’s league operating in the US today – announced plans to launch a second division, despite concerns over the first division’s financial sustainability and the NWSL’s slipping status in a women’s club game increasingly dominated by Europe.That announcement came on the heels of news that the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the longest-running active women’s soccer league i...

Politics

25 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Martin Zubimendi saga nears conclusion as forgotten star seals exit

Martin Zubimendi looks set to be Arsenal's first signing of the summer transfer window but there are a number of other deals the Gunners are hoping to complete to ensure they remain in the title race next season

Sport

35 h. ago Arsenal star completes 'fairytale return' to former club with free transfer

Kieran Tierney has completed his move from Arsenal to Celtic after signing a five-year deal with the Scottish Premiership champions on Monday.

Society

36 h. ago Diego Simeone sends Julian Alvarez transfer message to Liverpool and Arsenal

Diego Simeone has responded to transfer interest in Atletico Madrid star player Julian Alvarez as Arsenal and Liverpool head up a number of parties interested in the former Manchester City ace

Sport

37 h. ago Arsenal looked set to seal move for midfield star before transfer snub and Real Madrid hijacking

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde was close to clinching a move to Arsenal as a teenager but admitted he declined the transfer before the Spanish giants secured his signature

Sport

41 h. ago Arsenal’s William Saliba stance as Gunners make dramatic transfer U

Arsenal are determined to tie down star centre-back William Saliba to a new deal at the Emirates Stadium, but they are also once again considering a move for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi

Politics

42 h. ago AD FEATURE: Former Arsenal star reveals why Royal Ascot is among the greatest sporting events

Ex-Gunner Ray Parlour won the FA Cup four times with Arsenal, but says Royal Ascot’s history and excitement makes it one of his favourite sporting occasions

Sport

54 h. ago Arsenal star Bukayo Saka opens up on fears after serious hamstring injury: 'Am I going to be the same?'

Saka reluctant to focus on the past or future as he looks to return to his best after a disrupted season

Sport

3 d. ago Juventus respond as Andrea Berta puts Kenan Yildiz on summer transfer shortlist

Arsenal are interested in Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, but they do not want to sell the 20-year-old winger and are set to open talks with him over a new contract

Politics

3 d. ago Furious Barcelona star 'ready to go to war' as Arsenal target closes in on transfer

Barcelona may have a difficult task in persuading Marc-Andre ter Stegen to depart the club this summer even with the signing of Espanyol star Joan Garcia expected soon

Events

3 d. ago Aaron Ramsey agrees shock transfer as Cardiff City manager hunt thrown into chaos

The former Arsenal and Juventus star is desperate to lead Wales into battle at next year's World Cup and a move to Mexico would be the perfect way to acclimatise to the demands of next summer's tournament

Events

4 d. ago Arsenal release statement as midfield transfer confirmed amid Martin Zubimendi chase

Arsenal have seen an early exit for midfield star Jorginho as the Italy international departs before the end of his contract with the prospect of Martin Zubimendi arriving at the Emirates

Economics

4 d. ago 'PSG are great to watch – anyone moaning about sportswashing is a virtue

BRENT A GOB: This week, our man Harry Brent is ranting and raving about the reaction to PSG's Champions League win, and the ridiculous post-season tour Manchester United went on

Politics

5 d. ago Bukayo Saka injury worry emerges after Arsenal star misses England training

England face Andorra in a World Cup qualifying match on Saturday but may have to be without Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as he recovers from injury

Events

5 d. ago Arsenal keen to tie down second top star after Gabriel pens new contract

Gabriel has signed a new four-year contract at Arsenal with the Gunners keen to tie down William Saliba and other big names this summer

Politics

5 d. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal face Man Utd Gyokeres hijack; Liverpool offered Bayern star; Chelsea latest

Halfway stage now reached in first of two summer transfer windows

Sport

5 d. ago Arsenal interested in Real Madrid star Rodrygo as exciting transfer shortlist revealed

Arsenal have prioritised signing a left winger in the summer transfer window and Real Madrid's Rodrygo has emerged as a target amid his uncertain future under Xabi Alonso

Sport

6 d. ago Former Arsenal star jailed for four years over £600k drugs smuggling plot

Former Arsenal striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been jailed for four years over a £600k drugs smuggling plot after 60kg of cannabis was found in suitcases

Events

6 d. ago Rising Man Utd star explains why he had to leave Arsenal after Mikel Arteta criticism

Ayden Heaven decided to leave Arsenal for Manchester United earlier this year and he has revealed his main motivation was to secure more regular game time - while also being convinced by Ruben Amorim that the defender would be a good fit for his style of play

Politics

6 d. ago Arsenal star's reaction to Champions League question says it all before 'improve' message

Arsenal came close to competing in their first Champions League final since 2006 but were bested in the semi-finals by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain

Sport