Soccer
- Fans claim Enzo Maresca is COPYING Pep Guardiola after spotting Man City manager’s passionate antics after first game August 24, 2026PREMIER LEAGUE fans have claimed that Enzo Maresca was imitating Pep Guardiola after Manchester City's Premier League opener on Sunday. The former Chelsea boss was appointed the successor to Guardiola after Pep's incredible decade-long Prem journey came to an end last season. The Italian tactician managed to get off to a winning start after a…Mitchell Hall
- Newcastle boss Jaissle brutally shuts down Schmeichel on live TV after he claims Man Utd are in for Lewis Hall transfer August 23, 2026NEWCASTLE boss Matthias Jaissle shot down Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel's suggestion Lewis Hall could still leave this summer. The German head coach got his first point in the Premier League on Sunday in a dramatic opening weekend draw with Liverpool – and Hall gave away a stoppage time penalty. Dominik Szoboszlai ruthlessly converted to…Tom Coley
- I managed both Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck – here’s why they are the smartest of transfers for Chelsea August 23, 2026GOLDEN oldies Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck will do what Chelsea legend John Terry did and galvanise Blues’ young guns. That is the verdict of Prem legend Steve Bruce who managed both the dynamic duo during their Sunderland days — and Terry at Aston Villa. As far as former Manchester United skipper Bruce is concerned,…
- Enzo Maresca fires clear transfer message to Man City board after fielding shock lineup in first game for club August 23, 2026ENZO MARESCA played Marc Guehi as a makeshift midfielder in perhaps a pointed message to Manchester City’s board. City are on the brink of an £86million deal for Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi but Maresca wants more players in the engine room. Maresca was forced into finding a "solution" after Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders…Katherine Walsh
- Arsenal star Christos Tzolis kicks off derby for his former club and is given hero’s welcome by fans August 23, 2026NEW Arsenal fan favourite Christos Tzolis "kicked off" for another team just days after his Premier League debut. The Greek winger, who joined the Gunners for £34million earlier this summer, made the most of some time off following Friday's 3-0 win over Coventry. He returned to former side Club Brugge over the weekend and got…Tom Coley
- Unai Emery hints Ollie Watkins REFUSED to play for Aston Villa in 4-0 Brighton thrashing amid Al Hilal transfer interest August 23, 2026UNAI EMERY hinted Ollie Watkins refused to play for Aston Villa. The Villa boss said he could not explain why Watkins was not in the squad for their rout at Brighton. Striker Watkins, 30, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal this summer. The Villans are understood to have knocked back FOUR…Daisy Redhead
- See Lionel Messi play for David Beckham’s Inter Miami and also enjoy Caribbean cruise from £1,479 with flights included August 23, 2026FOOTBALL fans can now score a dazzling double deal — see the GOAT play for Inter Miami and then embark a luxury Caribbean cruise. Our travel partners have come up with an incredible collection of cruise-and-stay travel packages that include tickets to see Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Messi & Cruise holiday Messi, 38, is probably…Mark Fleming
- Aston Villa ticket and hotel deals for Premier League matches at Villa Park for 2026/27 season August 23, 2026ASTON Villa fans can enjoy the unique thrill of matchday live with these ticket and hotel packages to see their heroes at Villa Park. Perfect for die-hard Villans or anyone wanting to enjoy top-tier Premier League action, this exclusive travel offer lets you secure your seat with ease. Aston Villa tickets These bundles take all…Mark Fleming
- Book AC Milan ticket and two-night hotel deals for Serie A 2026/27 season games at San Siro from just £239pp August 23, 2026FANCY a taste of La Dolce Vita… by witnessing world-class football at the iconic San Siro stadium? Football fans can experience the magic of matchday live in Milan with these incredible ticket and hotel packages. See AC Milan Our partners at Sportsbreaks have secured tickets to see AC Milan at the iconic San Siro. Perfect…Mark Fleming
- Brighton fan, 72, tragically dies after Aston Villa clash as he suffers medical emergency while leaving stadium August 23, 2026A BRIGHTON fan died after Sunday's 4-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, the club have confirmed. Fabian Hurzeler's side started their season in style at the Amex but sad news came just hours after full-time. The Seagulls wrote in a statement: "Following today’s game against Aston Villa, sadly a 72-year-old male Brighton & Hove…Tom Coley
- Tragedy as 11-year-old footballer dies leaving his club ‘shattered’ as heartbreaking statement is released August 23, 2026TRAGEDY struck the football world today after a Spanish team revealed an 11-year-old star had passed away. Hercules CF announced the death of Aitor Escribano in a harrowing statement. The Alicante side wrote: "Today we write a message we never wanted to write. "Hercules CF deeply regrets the passing of Aitor Escribano, a player on…Daisy Redhead
- ‘We did a number on them’ – Hull star revels in ‘statement’ win over Man Utd August 23, 2026HULL CITY star Ryan Giles basked it "doesn't get much better" than "doing a number" on Manchester United. Full back Giles enjoyed acres of space as newly-promoted Hull manager Sergei Jakirovic outwitted Michael Carrick's system using just three matches of prep. United showed no stomach for the fight, were played off the park and carved…Katherine Walsh
- Mo Salah scores first two Trabzonspor goals but denied fairytale hat-trick as 50-yard wonder strike is ruled out August 23, 2026MOHAMED SALAH was denied a hat-trick for new club Trabzonspor after having a 50-yard wonder strike ruled out. The referee gave offside in what looked to be a very tight call. Salah opened the scoring, bagging his first goal in a Trabzonspor shirt after just eight minutes to give his new side the lead over…James Graham
- Jack Grealish sends message to fans as he plays first Premier League clash for Man City in 460 days August 23, 2026JACK GREALISH rushed onto social media to thank fans after reigniting his Manchester City career. The winger's days at the Etihad Stadium looked numbered when he was shipped out on loan to Everton in a deal which included a £50million option to become permanent last year. But Grealish, 30, is back at City and came…Danny Rust
- Glamorous football presenter Eva Murati wow fans in low-cut dress for ‘Brazilian night’ August 23, 2026FOOTBALL presenter Eva Murati has dazzled fans in a low-cut silk dress. The Champions League host went out for a "Brazilian night" with pals in Albania. And she left followers in awe with her latest outfit choice. The brunette posed in her colourful dress with a cream handbag. Wearing high heels and red earrings, she…Tom Coley
- Fans fume at Unai Emery as he breaks managerial protocol at end of Aston Villa’s defeat to Brighton August 23, 2026FANS have blasted Unai Emery's antics after his team's humiliating loss to Brighton in their Premier League opener. Emery stormed straight down the tunnel on the final whistle, opting not to shake Brighton boss Hurzeler's hand. A show of respect between managers by shaking hands is standard protocol at football matches. Despite that, opting not…James Graham
- Stunning DAZN presenter Eleonora Incardona turns heads in revealing outfit on return to football coverage August 23, 2026ELEONORA INCARDONA had fans in a spin as she fronted DAZN's coverage of the new Serie A season. The glamorous presenter, 35, headed to the San Siro as Inter Milan got their title defence underway. And the reigning champions, who brought John Stones off the bench following his summer arrival, notched a 4-1 win over…Danny Rust
- Newcastle 2 Liverpool 2: Dominik Szoboszlai scores last-gasp penalty to rescue point for Reds August 23, 2026NEWCASTLE fans paid homage to an icon, vented their anger on a returning player they see as a traitor, and then saw their new manager produce an inspired substitution. And yet it ended with controversy deep into injury-time. It was always going to be an emotional day up here with both clubs coming together to…Charlie Wyett
- ‘There’s a BABY on the field!’ – Adorable moment toddler runs on pitch during MLS clash August 23, 2026THIS is the brilliant moment a football match was stopped after a BABY ran onto the pitch. Minnesota United's away clash with San Jose Earthquakes was bizarrely halted in added time after a toddler found their way onto the grass. With just 90 seconds to play, the referee paused action after hearing through his earpiece…Tom Coley
- Julian Alvarez BLOCKED from approaching fuming Atletico fans as Arsenal and Barcelona target seeks exit August 23, 2026WANTAWAY Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez was BLOCKED from greeting the home supporters after their LaLiga opener as he desperately tries to leave the club. The striker, who was booed before, during and after the game, has been linked with moves to Spanish giants Barcelona and Premier League champions Arsenal throughout the summer. Alvarez had…James Graham
Sports news
- Former world snooker champion Dott found guilty of child sex abuse August 24, 2026Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of historical child sex abuse.
- 'The numbers are stark!' | Why are we seeing such quick Test matches? August 24, 2026Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss why Test matches are finishing so quickly, in light of rapid wins for England and Australia over Pakistan and Bangladesh respectively.
- Carabao Cup second round: 11 PL teams are in – watch EVERY match live August 24, 2026The Carabao Cup is back for the 2026/27 season, with every second-round tie live on Sky Sports!
- Arsenal, Barcelona or Atletico? | Where will Alvarez end up? August 24, 2026Sky Sports' Sam Blitz takes a closer look at the future of striker Julian Alvarez and where he may end up should he leave Atletico Madrid.
- Saints skipper Hastings gets three-game ban for punch August 24, 2026St Helens captain Jackson Hastings' season could be over after being handed a three-match ban for violent conduct following his sending off in their win over Castleford Tigers on Saturday.
- US Open build-up ahead of qualifying and mixed doubles week in New York August 24, 2026
- Why Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell face a make-or-break week August 24, 2026All five of Scotland's European representatives are still standing as we prepare for the second legs of the play-off rounds, but only Celtic are guaranteed UEFA league phase action.
- Is Norris now Antonelli's biggest title threat? August 24, 2026While he won neither of the race formats across the Zandvoort Sprint weekend, Kimi Antonelli increased his overall world championship lead at the Dutch Grand Prix as Formula 1 returned from its summer break.
- Ref Watch: Were Liverpool right to be awarded penalty at Newcastle? August 24, 2026
- F1 2026 team-mate head-to-heads after Dutch GP August 24, 2026The 2026 Formula 1 head-to-heads with all of the latest Qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix scores in each of the 11 teams.
- FREE STREAM: Good Morning Transfers on Sky Sports News August 24, 2026
- Could Balde be on his way to Man Utd? August 24, 2026Sky Sports News takes you through the back pages of the morning papers, including possible ins and outs at Manchester United.
- Alvarez booed by Atletico fans amid Arsenal interest – so will he leave? August 24, 2026Julian Alvarez was booed by Atletico Madrid supporters on Sunday after all the transfer window noise around him – does that mean a move to Barcelona or Arsenal is any closer?
- Nev on title race: Liverpool, Man City nowhere near levels required August 24, 2026Liverpool and Manchester City are well below the level required to win the Premier League title this season, says Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville.
- Meet the Filipino tennis superstar-in-waiting with a punch to rival Pacquiao's August 24, 2026"Once it grows, it cannot be stopped" – tennis superstar-in-the-making Alex Eala is quickly becoming the biggest thing to come out of the Philippines since legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao.
- Yamashita equals LPGA Tour record in dominant CPKC Women's Open win August 24, 2026Miyu Yamashita equaled the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record in claiming a dominant, nine-stroke victory in the CPKC Women's Open..
- Gauff 'dangerous' for US Open after cruising to second Cincinnati title August 24, 2026Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-2 6-4, to capture her second Cincinnati Open women's singles title.
- Today on Sky Sports Racing: Exciting Camarda Rc returns at Windsor August 24, 2026Brighton and Windsor play host to Monday's action, live on Sky Sports Racing.
- Scheffler, McIlroy, Fitzpatrick? Who wins PGA Tour Player of the Year award? August 23, 2026Rory McIlroy insists it’s ‘all to play for’ in the race to be crowned PGA Tour Player of the Year, but who is still in contention for the coveted Jack Nicklaus Award
- Is Fils favourite to win US Open? Frenchman beats Tiafoe to win Cincinnati title August 23, 2026Frenchman Arthur Fils may have played himself into contention to win the US Open after sealing the biggest title of his career at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.
ManUtd
- Match preview: United v Ipswich Town August 24, 2026Manchester United’s home Premier League campaign kicks off at 16:30 BST on Sunday, when we entertain newly promoted Ipswich Town.
- United's summer ins and outs August 24, 2026We are keeping track of Manchester United's business during the summer transfer window.
- Academy action live on MUTV August 24, 2026Live Academy football returns to MUTV tonight (Monday), as Manchester United's Under-21s kick off our Premier League 2 season.
- Loan news: Devaney joins Hibernian August 23, 2026Jacob Devaney is to spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Hibernian.
- Olid: We need to be sharper August 23, 2026Eva Olid believes the process of improving ahead of the new Barclays Women's Super League season is most important for her Manchester United Women players – not the results of pre-season games.
- Report: United Women v Liverpool August 23, 2026Manchester United Women were beaten 2-1 by Barclays Women’s Super League rivals Liverpool on Sunday afternoon in our penultimate pre-season outing.
- Fernandes looking to the next one August 22, 2026Bruno Fernandes said he can only focus on changing Manchester United’s fortunes by looking for a better result in next weekend’s first home match of the season against Ipswich Town.
- Carrick: Hull defeat won't change our course August 22, 2026Michael Carrick says the opening-day defeat at Hull City won't alter the general direction Manchester United are travelling in.
- Hull City 2 Manchester United 0 August 22, 2026Manchester United's Premier League season got off to a deflating start, with a 2-0 defeat at Hull City.
- Key Stats from Hull v United August 22, 2026Manchester United were beaten 2-0 on the opening weekend of the season, at Hull City.
- Carrick: We can be better and will be better August 22, 2026Michael Carrick has insisted that Manchester United will not be thrown off course by the loss to Hull City and, despite his calm exterior, he is far from happy with the result.
- Report: Under-18s 0 Man City 1 August 22, 2026Manchester United Under-18s were narrowly beaten by Manchester City in our U18 Premier League season opener at Carrington.
- Why Amad was absent for the opener August 22, 2026Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has explained why Amad was not in the matchday squad for the opening game at Hull City.
- Carrick names team to tackle Tigers August 22, 2026Manchester United's first XI of the 2026/27 season has been selected by Michael Carrick.
- Confirmed: Our 2026/27 squad numbers August 22, 2026Manchester United's squad numbers for the 2026/27 season have been confirmed.
- Every word: Part two of Carrick's press conference August 21, 2026Michael Carrick is happy with his Manchester United midfield incomings, feeling the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans will help the team evolve this season.
- Calling all US Reds! We're coming to Denver August 21, 2026United will join Premier League clubs for an all-weekend fan festival at the iconic Denver Union Station from 10 to 11 October.
- Šeško's remarkable record under Carrick August 21, 2026Benjamin Šeško has an added incentive for next finding the net, as the Manchester United striker can approach the 2026/27 campaign with confidence.
- Maya: We can learn a lot from Eva August 21, 2026United Women captain Maya Le Tissier can already feel new head coach Eva Olid's burning passion for football.
- Which trait does Carrick love in Mainoo? August 21, 2026Michael Carrick knows he has a decision to make with his team selection in Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City.