How best in the world Dembele finally lived up to his potential
Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d'Or as the world's best player. Guillem Balague looks at his rise to the very top.
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Horner formally leaves Red Bull with £52m pay-off
Christian Horner formally leaves Red Bull after agreeing a severance deal following his sacking as team principal in July.
Verstappen wins in Baku after Piastri crashes out
Max Verstappen wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Lando Norris seventh after Oscar Piastri crashes out on the first lap.
‘Incredible’ Kildunne adds swagger to party as England reach World Cup final
Ellie Kildunne is the face of the women's Rugby World Cup. Against France, she finally delivered the A-list performance she is capable of.
‘Fairytale’ Canada deliver ‘seismic’ win over New Zealand
Canada stun six-time world champions New Zealand with a masterful display to reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
Is Rashford on road to redemption at Barcelona after sinking Newcastle?
Can Marcus Rashford finally take the road to redemption at Barcelona after his stunning display sinks Newcastle in the Champions League, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
Slot gets late birthday gift as Isak samples power of Anfield
Liverpool boss Arne Slot enjoys a dramatic birthday as record signing Alexander Isak samples Anfield's Champions League power, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Mourinho close to succeeding Lage at Benfica
Jose Mourinho is close to a return to management with Benfica, replacing Bruno Lage who was sacked after the Champions League defeat against Qarabag.
What will be Levy’s legacy as his Spurs era ends?
Tottenham's success off the field under chairman Daniel Levy will always be overshadowed by failures on it, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
