Author: Rupert Murdoch

Birmingham climbed to within a point of the Sky Bet Championship play-off places with a 2-1 home victory over Watford.The Blues earned a fourth straight win at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park while Watford’s miserable run on the road continued despite a valiant effort in the second half. Watford had their tails up from their positive recent form but Birmingham had reward for their first-half patience when Paik Seung-Ho put them in front before Demarai Gray doubled the lead in superb fashion before the break. The home fans had reason for concern in the second period when Othmane Maamma’s strike…

Ref Watch LIVE! Should Arsenal's Piero Hincapie have been sent off at Chelsea?

Arne Engels adds a second for Celtic against Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown says his team must ignore the “horror movie” character Max Verstappen as the Red Bull driver remains a serious threat in the F1 title race.Verstappen, who starts sixth for Saturday’s Sprint at the Qatar Grand Prix – live on Sky Sports F1 at 2pm – is 24 points behind championship leader Lando Norris with two rounds remaining. The Dutchman has clawed his back into title contention since falling 104 points behind Oscar Piastri after August’s Dutch Grand Prix and will mathematically still be in the championship for the deciding event in Abu Dhabi if his…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…Premier LeagueLiverpool fear that Manchester City could hijack their bid to sign Antoine Semenyo – The i Paper Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Saturday Social panel debate whether in-demand Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo should stay or go in the January transfer window. A group of Crystal Palace fans were involved in a brawl prior to their Conference League match against Strasbourg, with riot police being called to the scene – The Sun One of Jack Fletcher or Shea Lacey could travel with Manchester United for the…

York will play their first ever game in Super League against reigning champions Hull KR on the opening night of the new season – live on Sky Sports.That game will be followed by a blockbuster meeting between Warrington and St Helens on the Friday night – also live on Sky Sports. The competition voted for its first increase of clubs in over a decade this summer with the top flight now up to 14 teams. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Super League Grand Final between Hull KR and Wigan Warriors Bradford Bulls…

Check out the fixtures for the Vitality Blast men’s competition in 2026, which starts on Friday May 22 and concludes with Finals Day at Edgbaston on July 18. The new-look format will start with 16 double headers across the opening Bank Holiday Weekend of the men’s and women’s competitions, with Surrey beginning their title defence at home to last year’s finalists Hampshire Hawks on the Friday night. The teams have been split into three groups of six and each county will play 12 matches, six at home and six away. Counties will play the other five counties in their group…

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Darts Championship 2026 including the key dates, format, prize money, and who can challenge Luke Littler…When is the World Darts Championship 2026?The 33rd PDC World Darts Championship takes place from Thursday December 11 to Saturday January 3, live on Sky Sports. There is action every day from Alexandra Palace apart from Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Littler beat Van Gerwen to claim the Sid Waddell trophy for the first time Where is the World Darts Championship…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…Premier LeagueBayern Munich are watching Ibrahima Konate’s contact situation closely, with Liverpool putting pressure on the French defender to make a decision on his future, according to reports – Mail on Sunday. Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor is weighing up his international allegiances ahead of next year’s World Cup – Sun on Sunday. ChampionshipBirmingham City want to turn their £1.2bn new home into a lair for the Lionesses – by making Sarina Wiegman’s side long-term tenants – Sun on Sunday. Scottish football Oscar Cortes could be set for an unexpected return to Rangers, with…

Text updates and latest score from Perth’s Optus Stadium as Australia and England clash in first Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series; tourists have won just six of their last 46 Tests in Australia, with the last three series Down Under finishing a combined 13-0 in the hosts’ favour