3 h. ago 'A shame': Eddie Howe delivers verdict as injury blow confirmed before Newcastle vs Barcelona clash

Talented youngster has not travelled for the Champions League showdown

Events

4 h. ago Elina Svitolina seals Ukraine’s spot in Billie Jean King Cup semi

Ukraine will take on Italy in the last four.

Politics

4 h. ago Lib Dems to vote on blocking trans members from party roles reserved for women under reform of 'unlawful' diversity rules

Activists say current rules mean that biological women could be absent completely from party roles if the rules are followed and all the positions are held by trans women.

Politics

4 h. ago Elina Svitolina takes Ukraine past Spain into Billie Jean King Cup semi

Ukraine’s triumph meant Spain fell short of the semi-finals for the first time since 2008

Politics

6 h. ago Bukayo Saka's message to Arsenal after Champions League win as he battles injury blow

Bukayo Saka has missed the last three Arsenal matches with a thigh injury that also kept the winger out of England's latest squad for their World Cup qualifiers

Sport

9 h. ago Black Ferns blow as Jorja Miller ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi

Injury to New Zealand flanker one of four changesFly-half Ruahei Demant set for landmark 50th capJorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand’s semi-final against Canada in a huge blow to the Black Ferns’ hopes of defending their Rugby World Cup crown. New Zealand are in for a tight game on Friday against Canada, who are ranked No 2 in the world as they seek a place in a third straight World Cup final. Their most recent meeting ended in a 27-27 draw in the Pacific Four tournament.The 21-year-old Miller has been one of the Black Ferns’ best players this World Cup in both attack and defence, scoring four tries and missing two tackles of the 39 attempted. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago New Zealand suffer injury blow as rising star Jorja Miller ruled out of Women’s World Cup semi

Flanker Miller has enjoyed a standout tournament

Events

12 h. ago 'Horrifying' explanation for death of huge 90s icon as mystery still surrounds tragedy

Brittany Murphy was a Hollywood star on the rise in the 90s and 00s, but her life was tragically cut short when she died at the age of 32 in what was ruled as natural causes

Events

24 h. ago England counting on pyjamas and pampering ahead of ‘Le Crunch’ – Rosie Galligan

The Red Roses will hold a team bonding night on Wednesday before the World Cup semi-final.

Politics

26 h. ago Berthoumieu’s ban cut to nine games and Feleu also out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Player’s remorse for biting Wafer a factor in reductionFrance captain banned for two games after citing upheldAxelle Berthoumieu’s ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been reduced to nine matches but Manaé Feleu’s citing was upheld by a disciplinary committee meaning both will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup. France play England in the semi-finals on Saturday.The pair were cited on Sunday after their 18-13 quarter-final win against Ireland. Berthoumieu was cited for biting Wafer and, while the flanker accepted the foul play, she was appealing against the length of the initial 12-match ban a disciplinary committee proposed on Monday. That had already been reduced from the starting point of 18 matches but was taken down to nine because of her clean previous disciplinary record, remorse and public apology. Continue reading...

Sport

26 h. ago Bayern Munich confirm injury blow for Chelsea Champions League clash as statement released

Bayern Munich have been dealt a blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Chelsea, with Raphael Guerreiro set to miss the game after suffering an injury

Sport

32 h. ago Chelsea make new Champions League squad decision after injury blow confirmed

Summer signing had originally been left out

Sport

36 h. ago Emma Raducanu makes world rankings move despite not playing as British rival suffers big drop

Emma Raducanu has continued her rise up the WTA rankings, with the British tennis star now up to world No. 33 after her third-round exit at the US Open last month

Politics

37 h. ago Emma Raducanu climbs WTA rankings but British star hit with biggest slip of them all

Emma Raducanu has continued her rise back up the WTA rankings, with the British tennis star now up to world No. 33 following her third-round US Open exit last month

Events

47 h. ago Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal injury update as fresh blow confirmed

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of several players ahead of the Champions League clash with Athletic Club on Tuesday night

Events

48 h. ago Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash

France flanker handed 12-match suspensionManaé Feleu also banned owing to a high tackleThe France flanker Axelle Berthou­mieu has been banned for biting the ­Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer in their ­Women’s Rugby World Cup ­quarter‑final and the flanker will miss the semi‑final against England on Saturday.Manaé Feleu, the France captain, will also miss the England clash as she has been banned for a high tackle in the Ireland game. Both players are appealing against the sanctions. Continue reading...

Events

52 h. ago Bad Rangers Hampden memories fuelling St Mirren ace's League Cup semi

It's been eight seasons since Declan John's only appearance at Hampden and it did not end well

Politics

54 h. ago Bengals suffer huge blow with Burrow set to miss at least three months after toe surgery

Quarterback was injured in Sunday’s win over Jaguars28-year-old has struggled with injury during NFL careerThe Cincinnati Bengals have been dealt a huge blow to their hopes of success this season with ESPN reporting on Monday that Joe Burrow will miss at least three months due to a toe injury that will require surgery.The quarterback was injured during Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars when he was sacked by Arik Armstead. Burrow was replaced by Jake Browning, who led the Bengals to a late victory, but the importance of the win pales into comparison with news of the surgery. Continue reading...

Politics

54 h. ago Tottenham dealt injury blow ahead of Champions League showdown with Villarreal

Dominic Solanke still not ready to return to training before European opener

Economics

63 h. ago Injury blow for Great Britain at World Athletics Championships

Molly Caudery sustained an ankle injury in the warm-up, while Emile Cairess battled through heat before bowing out.

Events