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Collage of Jude Bellingham with a trophy, manager Thomas Tuchel, and the England football crest.
OWEN SLOT
Inspirational leader or toxic influence — who is the real Jude Bellingham?

England midfielder is adored in Madrid, and those who work with him speak of unique talent who has burning desire to win. Owen Slot reports from Spain

Football
ALEX LOWE
It’s official: England’s best can no longer expect to start. Egos must be parked

Team for Saturday’s match against New Zealand shows the ‘Pom squad’ era is here to stay and that jerseys 16-23 are just as important as 1-15

Rugby union
ALEX LOWE
It’s official: England’s best can no longer expect to start. Egos must be parked

Team for Saturday’s match against New Zealand shows the ‘Pom squad’ era is here to stay and that jerseys 16-23 are just as important as 1-15

Rugby union
Djokovic: So many red flags in way Sinner drugs case was handled

Serb says it is ‘very, very odd’ and ‘convenient’ that the timing of Sinner’s ban meant that he did not miss any grand-slam events

Tennis
Djokovic: So many red flags in way Sinner drugs case was handled
Tennis
Al-Ahli forward Ivan Toney celebrating with the Saudi Super Cup trophy and fans.
COMMENT
MARTIN SAMUEL
Can Premier League clubs afford to shun Toney again?

If the striker comes back from Saudi Arabia in January, there will likely be a host of sides scrambling for his signature — just not in the half of the table he would prefer

Football
Al-Ahli forward Ivan Toney celebrating with the Saudi Super Cup trophy and fans.
COMMENT
MARTIN SAMUEL
Can Premier League clubs afford to shun Toney again?

If the striker comes back from Saudi Arabia in January, there will likely be a host of sides scrambling for his signature — just not in the half of the table he would prefer

Football
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks

Freeman and Chessum miss Test with injury so Borthwick will start Roebuck and Coles; with Marcus Smith, Curry and Pollock among replacements

Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks

Freeman and Chessum miss Test with injury so Borthwick will start Roebuck and Coles; with Marcus Smith, Curry and Pollock among replacements

Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
England's Tom Curry during the warm-up before the Autumn Internationals match against Fiji.
Six Lions on bench as England keep faith with ‘Pom squad’ for All Blacks
Rugby union
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps during a training session at Old Trafford.
KIT SHEPARD
Earps left United a national hero — now she returns as a villain
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley celebrates a goal during the match against Sunderland.
Hannibal faces lengthy ban after FA charge for spitting at Leeds fan
Football
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
Fred Kerley and Marvin Bracy celebrate with U.S. flags after the men's 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships.
MATT LAWTON
Doping scandals cast shadow of shame over US sprinting before LA Games
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
Collage of three New Zealand rugby players in black jerseys.
JOHN WESTERBY
Ageing Barrett or maverick McKenzie — who will win All Blacks’ fly-half battle?
Rugby union
Ben Duckett wearing a Paul Smith x Castore black striped shirt while sitting on a suitcase.
INTERVIEW
MIKE ATHERTON
Duckett: I was treated unfairly in 2017 — but I’ve matured as a bloke

England batsman on incident with Anderson that led to him being suspended from Lions tour, taking inspiration from Pant and batting with Crawley

Cricket
Raheem Sterling of Chelsea wearing a blue uniform with a swirly design, white socks, and white-and-lime green soccer cleats, looking forward on a soccer field.
Sterling’s home targeted by burglars while he was inside with family
Football
Rob Edwards, Middlesbrough Manager, applauds the fans.
COMMENT
MARTIN HARDY
I was with Edwards as Wolves made approach — it was taking its toll on him
Football
Harri Deaves of Wales during a training session.
Wales replace Morgan with uncapped flanker — and he could start against Japan
Rugby union
Jonah Lomu, the New Zealand All Blacks winger, relaxes on a beach in Australia.
TIMES SPORT UNSEEN
From Lomu’s trainers to Wilko’s drop-goal — an Unseen rugby special
Rugby union
Tommy Fleetwood of England plays a shot during the pro-am prior to the DP World Tour Championship 2025.
Fleetwood: Play-off delay was not gamesmanship, I needed the toilet
Golf
Horse Racing - Cambridgeshire Meeting - Day Three - Newmarket Racecourse
Rob Wright’s racing tips for Wednesday
Horse racing
Harri Deaves of Wales during a training session.
Wales replace Morgan with uncapped flanker — and he could start against Japan
Rugby union
Jonah Lomu, the New Zealand All Blacks winger, relaxes on a beach in Australia.
TIMES SPORT UNSEEN
From Lomu’s trainers to Wilko’s drop-goal — an Unseen rugby special
Rugby union
Tommy Fleetwood of England plays a shot during the pro-am prior to the DP World Tour Championship 2025.
Fleetwood: Play-off delay was not gamesmanship, I needed the toilet
Golf
Horse Racing - Cambridgeshire Meeting - Day Three - Newmarket Racecourse
Rob Wright’s racing tips for Wednesday
Horse racing
Raheem Sterling of Chelsea wearing a blue uniform with a swirly design, white socks, and white-and-lime green soccer cleats, looking forward on a soccer field.
Sterling’s home targeted by burglars while he was inside with family
Football
Rob Edwards, Middlesbrough Manager, applauds the fans.
COMMENT
MARTIN HARDY
I was with Edwards as Wolves made approach — it was taking its toll on him
Football

Rugby union

New Zealand's Wallace Sititi scores against Ireland's Caelan Doris during the "Gallagher Cup" international rugby test match.
ANALYSIS
Where the All Blacks are so dangerous — and how to catch them out

Wins over Scotland and Ireland showed New Zealand can’t be written off. Here are the phases that could decide Saturday’s game against England

New Zealand's Wallace Sititi scores against Ireland's Caelan Doris during the "Gallagher Cup" international rugby test match.
ANALYSIS
Where the All Blacks are so dangerous — and how to catch them out
ANALYSIS
STEVE JAMES
Mauled by Pumas, but Wales showed Tandy they have heart and physicality
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Jack Crowley of Ireland celebrates after scoring a try.
PETER O’REILLY
Late point spree can’t hide Ireland’s continuing torpor

Ireland 41 Japan 10: Andy Farrell’s side suffer injury problems to compound mixed start to autumn, despite handsome scoreline at Aviva Stadium

Rugby union
Tommy O'Brien of Ireland dives to score his side's sixth try against Japan at the Aviva Stadium.
SHANE HORGAN
Victory over Japan can’t paper over cracks in Ireland’s attack
Joe Schmidt, Head Coach of Australia, smiling during the Wallabies Captain's Run.
Schmidt’s tired Wallabies target Dublin for one last blow-out
Ireland's Simon Zebo running with the rugby ball during the RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy.
Simon Zebo: I didn’t see ‘toxic masculinity’ in rugby
Ireland
Ben Murphy of Austin Stacks during the Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship final.
‘We’re only seeing the start’ — AFL’s lure of talent raises alarm
Republic of Ireland Squad Announcement
PAUL ROWAN
Hallgrimsson’s unusual management style raises questions
Ireland v New Zealand - International Match
INVESTIGATION
PETER O’REILLY
Ireland could play one game every year in USA before stateside World Cup
Rugby union
Ireland's Simon Zebo running with the rugby ball during the RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy.
Simon Zebo: I didn’t see ‘toxic masculinity’ in rugby
Ireland
Ben Murphy of Austin Stacks during the Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship final.
‘We’re only seeing the start’ — AFL’s lure of talent raises alarm
Republic of Ireland Squad Announcement
PAUL ROWAN
Hallgrimsson’s unusual management style raises questions
Ireland v New Zealand - International Match
INVESTIGATION
PETER O’REILLY
Ireland could play one game every year in USA before stateside World Cup
Rugby union
Tommy O'Brien of Ireland dives to score his side's sixth try against Japan at the Aviva Stadium.
SHANE HORGAN
Victory over Japan can’t paper over cracks in Ireland’s attack
Joe Schmidt, Head Coach of Australia, smiling during the Wallabies Captain's Run.
Schmidt’s tired Wallabies target Dublin for one last blow-out
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