Football

Harry Kane is set to make a record-breaking 126th appearance for England. AFP

Kane record, Mbappe blow, Klopp's stalled start: Nations League talking points

We pick out the big issues ahead of the upcoming games that will decide next year's quarter-final line-up

Football

Manchester United: Pochettino and Howe in running to replace Carrick

Football
Lionel Messi retired from international footballer after helping Argentina finish as runners-up at the World Cup. EPA

Messi and Yamal named in FIFPro World XI but no Kane or Ronaldo

Football

Maresca aims to kickstart Manchester City season after run of defeats

Football

United rescue a point against Villa but they head into break in relegation zone

Football

United battle for a point against Villa after Old Trafford goal fest

Football

Tennis

Former world No 2 Ons Jabeur hopes to make her tennis comeback next year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ons Jabeur 'definitely coming back' as former world No 2 targets 2027 return

Tunisian tennis star is enjoying motherhood but insists she wants to play a few more years on WTA Tour

Tennis

Eala up to career-high world No 15 after 'fairy tale' season ends in Hong Kong

Tennis
Philippines' Alex Eala during the Hong Kong Open women's singles final against Claire Liu of the US. Getty Images

Eala stunned in Hong Kong final as Filipino star's 2026 ends with injury setback

Tennis

WTA Finals: Rybakina targets repeat as Sabalenka seeks elusive title

Tennis

WTA privacy concerns resurface after Jessica Pegula hot-mic incident

Tennis

WTA Finals: Players, schedule and prize money as Rybakina defends title

Tennis

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