Bryan Mbeumo: Chess Fan, Pianist, and United’s New Hope Manchester United’s £65m summer signing Bryan Mbeumo may be a powerhouse on the pitch, but off it, he’s quietly thoughtful, loves chess, and plays piano to relax. In an interview during United’s pre-season tour in Chicago, the 25-year-...

After another rain-affected race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, Formula 1 fans are asking tough questions. Is pole position at Spa becoming a disadvantage? Should the FIA revise its approach to wet races? And what lies ahead for Verstappen and Hamilton? BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson shares...

Six balls. Two and a half minutes. Over 200mph ball speeds. Welcome to Long Drive golf — the sport’s loudest, fastest, and most explosive arena. Northern Ireland’s Aaron Lennie is one of Europe’s top Long Drive contenders, hitting golf balls farther and faster than many of the PGA Tour’s e...

Francisco Rodriguez Jr failed a drug test six months before his controversial win over Galal Yafai, it has emerged. The Mexican boxer, who defeated Olympic gold medallist Yafai via decision in June in Birmingham, tested positive for heptaminol — a banned stimulant — after the fight. But now, it ...

Manchester United have placed Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko on their striker shortlist amid concerns over Rasmus Hojlund’s form heading into the new season. United boss Ruben Amorim has been vocal about the need for Premier League-proven additions and more competi...