The Indiana Hoosiers, led by Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, completed a perfect 16-0 season by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to win their first-ever College Football Playoff national championship.
The new Independent Football Regulator will use statutory powers to examine club finances and ownership. Its first 'State of the Game' report, due in 2027, promises the most in-depth review ever. Discover what this means for the English pyramid.
Arsenal Women have overtaken Barcelona to become Europe's richest women's football club, with revenue of €25.6m. Discover the full Deloitte Money League rankings and analysis here.
Tracey Emin curates a powerful show on melancholy, Ming Wong explores Saint Sebastian, and community art in Edinburgh. Your essential weekly art dispatch from the UK.
After 15 years of loving but struggling with football, a journalist in her mid-30s hires a coach to see if she can finally improve. Discover the mental and physical hurdles of learning a sport as an adult.
The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast delivers a deep dive into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, analysing the fortunes of favourites Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and Senegal. Listen for expert insights on the tournament's biggest stories.
Discover which football grounds are just a stone's throw from airport runways, from Gibraltar's Victoria Stadium to Belfast's Oval. Plus, the goal not caught on camera and the longest substitution chain.
Once dominant, Scandinavian clubs now lag behind Europe's elite. We analyse the financial and structural gaps, and ask if Nordic women's football can ever compete again.
Follow live coverage as Arsenal look to go four points clear at the Premier League summit against struggling Bournemouth. Get team news, score updates, and analysis.
A 71-year-old volunteer was blacklisted by the National Trust after sending a dossier of 400 hours' worth of spelling and factual errors from the charity's website to its director-general. Read the full story.
A dominant 5-0 victory for Arsenal over Aston Villa has dramatically tightened the Premier League title race, leaving just two genuine contenders. Read the full analysis of this pivotal clash.
Nigeria finished the Africa Cup of Nations group stage with a perfect record, beating a 10-man Uganda 3-1. Tanzania also progressed to the last 16 after a dramatic draw with Tunisia.
The Football Weekly podcast dissects Aston Villa's remarkable season and asks if they can sustain a Premier League title challenge. Listen to the full analysis now.
Manchester United's rising star Ayden Heaven has decided to pursue his international career with England, despite interest from Ghana. The 19-year-old defender is impressing at Old Trafford.
From title race twists to relegation battles, we analyse the 10 major talking points from the latest Premier League weekend. Discover the key moments shaping the season.
From title race twists to relegation dogfights, we preview the 10 crucial storylines defining this weekend's Premier League action. Don't miss a moment.
The Trump administration argues a new White House ballroom is vital for national security, responding to a lawsuit aiming to halt the $300m project. Read the latest legal clash.
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
A US appeals court has paused an order to remove National Guard troops from Washington DC, a victory for Donald Trump following a shooting incident. Read the latest on the legal battle.
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
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Two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in Washington DC ambush shooting. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces attempted murder charges. Read the latest developments.
Liverpool's 2024/25 title defence has been historically poor, making them statistically the worst defending champions in Premier League history. Discover the shocking numbers.
An Afghan national with CIA ties is facing terrorism charges after ambushing two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Both victims remain in critical condition.
Chelsea's stunning 3-0 victory over Barcelona signals their Premier League title credentials, with Arsenal now viewing them as their biggest threat. Analysis of their transformation under Maresca.
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
Chelsea legend John Terry names Arsenal and Chelsea as the only Premier League title contenders, ruling Liverpool out. Can the Blues close the gap this weekend?
Dimitar Berbatov says Arsenal's six-point lead is 'nothing' and warns Chelsea could surprise everyone in the Premier League title race. Read his full analysis.
Graeme Souness believes three or four teams, including struggling Liverpool, can still catch Premier League leaders Arsenal. Discover the full title race analysis.