With Mudryk’s positive a rarity, is football tackling drugs issue the right way?
The game either lacks a big drugs problem or isn’t catching cheats – and has long struggled to bring prosecutions
‘I have a level of joy I had as a kid’: Sordell and Holt relish non-league life
Growing numbers of former top-flight footballers are prolonging their playing days down the pyramid. Two of them explain why
European Super League beefs up like Gordon Ramsay’s Christmas dinner
The plan for more games between bigger clubs is dull and loses context while making a few people rich
New Zealand lose to Australia: second women’s one-day international – as it happened
Australia dominate New Zealand for a 65-run victory (DLS) in rain-interrupted ODI at Basin Reserve in Wellington
Michael van Gerwen promises ‘more to come’ after fast start at PDC worlds
Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a fourth World Championship title with a comfortable 3-0 victory against England’s James Hurrell
Arne Slot pours praise on Ange Postecoglou’s ‘great work’ at Spurs
Arne Slot said he hopes Ange Postecoglou is rewarded with a trophy for a style of play that is ‘a privilege’ to watch – ‘but not the League Cup’
Ange Postecoglou rails against ‘offensive’ criticism of Spurs tenure
The Australian said his accent leads to ‘dismissive’ coverage, pointing out that Unai Emery and Nuno Espírito Santo have endured similar treatment
Mikel Arteta admits feeling ‘terrified’ on first day as Arsenal manager
On his fifth anniversary as Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta said he set out to change the culture when he took over, in order to win trophies
Dyche backed by Friedkin Group but accepts Everton results must improve
Sean Dyche received the Friedkin Group’s backing in his first meeting with Everton’s new owners but must deliver an improved second half of the season
Guardiola insists he is sticking with Haaland despite City’s poor run of form
Pep Guardiola has stated he will not consider dropping Erling Haaland and adopting a false No 9 as Manchester City attempt to turn their form around against Aston Villa
Tyson Fury weighs in with war cry at 50lb more than Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury was 281lb at the weigh-in for his world heavyweight fight against Oleksandr Usyk, who was more than 50lb lighter
Bill Beaumont appointed interim RFU chairman as civil war breaks out
Sir Bill Beaumont has been appointed interim chairman of the Rugby Football Union after Tom Ilube stepped down
England must accept the need for ruthlessness alongside entertainment
Ben Stokes seems wary of using the word ‘ruthless’ but it is the one thing talented players need to become a truly great team
Record losses and bumper bonuses – the pay row tearing apart English rugby
Grassroots rebellion over executive pay has now seen the chair of the RFU board stand down – how did it come to this?
Fury channels destructive intentions for deeply personal Usyk rematch
British heavyweight is intent on setting the record straight after his defeat in May but this showdown goes far beyond boxing