James Dart
@jamesdart.bsky.social
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· Nov 20
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Infantino and Trump. By @jonathanliew.bsky.social
‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president?
For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into into courting the most divisive politician on Earth
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November 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Infantino and Trump. By @jonathanliew.bsky.social
Float like a 🦋
📸 Mark Robinson
📸 Mark Robinson
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Float like a 🦋
📸 Mark Robinson
📸 Mark Robinson
Fascinating story from @nickames82.bsky.social:
Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after an extraordinary case in which a player from their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in an artificial pitch
Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after an extraordinary case in which a player from their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in an artificial pitch
Vålerenga call for anti-doping changes after artificial pitch causes footballer to fail drug test
Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after a player in their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in a pitch
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Fascinating story from @nickames82.bsky.social:
Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after an extraordinary case in which a player from their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in an artificial pitch
Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after an extraordinary case in which a player from their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in an artificial pitch
England Rugby World Cup winner Abby Dow retires aged 28: 'I feel the pull of my other passion, engineering, so I have decided to hang up my boots and try my luck in a different world'
World Cup winner Abby Dow quits rugby in shock move to focus on career
Red Roses World Cup winner Abby Dow has announced her retirement from professional rugby
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November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
England Rugby World Cup winner Abby Dow retires aged 28: 'I feel the pull of my other passion, engineering, so I have decided to hang up my boots and try my luck in a different world'
Tom Heaton interview:
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
‘Zero regrets’: Tom Heaton on life at Manchester United after 1,028 days without a game
The former England keeper discusses his sometimes borderline deluded outlook and being proud to defend the values of the club he loves
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Tom Heaton interview:
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
'My outlook can sometimes be bordering on deluded. I understand the optics of it … The logical side of my brain knew that coming back here at 35 was probably more to fill this role. But I have zero regrets. I’ve loved being here.'
By @samdalling.bsky.social
The north London derby that was. By @davidsquires.bsky.social
David Squires on … an Eze win for Arsenal in the north London derby
Our cartoonist on a simple win over Spurs that boosted the Gunners’ title hopes, smug Australians and more
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The north London derby that was. By @davidsquires.bsky.social
Cricket Australia has insurance to cover for the impact of wet weather, but there is no such safety net for the whims of Bazball. One former cricket administrator tells @jacksongs.bsky.social: ‘If I were an insurer I wouldn’t be underwriting Tests with England’
Australia rolls out red carpet to England fans with newfound time on their hands
Last-minute side trips the norm for travelling supporters in Bazball-era while Cricket Australia face $4m shortfall after first Ashes Test lasts two days
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Cricket Australia has insurance to cover for the impact of wet weather, but there is no such safety net for the whims of Bazball. One former cricket administrator tells @jacksongs.bsky.social: ‘If I were an insurer I wouldn’t be underwriting Tests with England’
The WSL is concerned about the 12pm slots allocated by its main rights partner, Sky Sports, after 71,000 people watched TV coverage of Arsenal v Chelsea. Briefer views and social media engagement understood to be more encouraging
WSL concerned by Sky broadcast slots after low TV audience figures for derby
Arsenal v Chelsea had a TV audience of only 71,000 with the Saturday noon kick-off believed to be a factor in the drop-off
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The WSL is concerned about the 12pm slots allocated by its main rights partner, Sky Sports, after 71,000 people watched TV coverage of Arsenal v Chelsea. Briefer views and social media engagement understood to be more encouraging
'England played their supporters back at home, a collapse to 172 all out like waking up to a horse’s head in the bed, only for Ben Stokes and his stable of quicks to deliver a more telling statement of their own.'
By @ali-martin.bsky.social
By @ali-martin.bsky.social
Ashes begins with a bang after 19 wickets on dramatic day one give England early edge
Ben Stokes takes five wickets as England battle back in Perth after Mitchell Starc’s opening salvo for hosts
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
'England played their supporters back at home, a collapse to 172 all out like waking up to a horse’s head in the bed, only for Ben Stokes and his stable of quicks to deliver a more telling statement of their own.'
By @ali-martin.bsky.social
By @ali-martin.bsky.social
Big interview with Boris Becker: 'Whoever says a prison life is easy is lying. It’s a real punishment.'
By @donmcrae.bsky.social
By @donmcrae.bsky.social
Boris Becker: ‘Whoever says a prison life is easy is lying – it’s a real punishment’
Former Wimbledon champion tells Donald McRae about how taking accountability for his crimes allowed for rehabilitation, watching Novak Djokovic from his cell and the new era of brotherhood in the spor...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Big interview with Boris Becker: 'Whoever says a prison life is easy is lying. It’s a real punishment.'
By @donmcrae.bsky.social
By @donmcrae.bsky.social
‘Smith insisted the comments “didn’t really bother me”, but apparently demonstrated the opposite by raking over Panesar’s notoriously miserable appearance on Mastermind in 2019’
Steve Smith fires up over sandpaper sledge as Australia confirm team for Ashes opener
Australia’s first Test team announcement was overshadowed by an extraordinary verbal attack on Monty Panesar
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November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
‘Smith insisted the comments “didn’t really bother me”, but apparently demonstrated the opposite by raking over Panesar’s notoriously miserable appearance on Mastermind in 2019’
It wouldn’t be Turkish football without drama and drama is what the hardline president of the Turkish Football Federation has delivered
‘Purge it of all its filth’: inside the betting scandal gripping Turkish football
FA crackdown has led to the suspension of 149 match officials and more than 1,000 players in push to restore public faith in the game
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It wouldn’t be Turkish football without drama and drama is what the hardline president of the Turkish Football Federation has delivered
Reposted by James Dart
NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS reopens investigation into Philadelphia Union executive as team places him on leave
Tanner denies the allegations contained in a Guardian investigation into his conduct as Union sporting director, including claims of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEW: Following our @us.theguardian.com investigation, Major League Soccer is reopening its own investigation into Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner.
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The club says Tanner has since been placed on leave.
Details here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
One for luck: Kenny McLean, from downtown, from the stands ✈️
Kenny McLean goal vs Denmark #kennymclean #scotland #footballhighlights #kierantierney l
YouTube video by WEST BROM FAN TV
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November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
One for luck: Kenny McLean, from downtown, from the stands ✈️
‘Hampden Park has hosted seismic, spine-tingling occasions in a storied history dating back to 1903. Add this one to the list. Scotland’s long, long wait is over’
Tierney and McLean send Scotland to World Cup with thrilling win against Denmark
Scotland scored twice in added time to beat Denmark 4-2 and secure a place at World Cup for the first time in 28 years
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
‘Hampden Park has hosted seismic, spine-tingling occasions in a storied history dating back to 1903. Add this one to the list. Scotland’s long, long wait is over’
Kenny McLean sums it up. What an international break. Scotland are off to the World Cup!
📸 Russell Cheyne
📸 Russell Cheyne
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Kenny McLean sums it up. What an international break. Scotland are off to the World Cup!
📸 Russell Cheyne
📸 Russell Cheyne
Scott McTominay’s stunner: the height of contact is unreal
📸 Andrew Milligan
📸 Andrew Milligan
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Scott McTominay’s stunner: the height of contact is unreal
📸 Andrew Milligan
📸 Andrew Milligan
Here’s @davidsquires.bsky.social on the history, histrionics and heroism of the Ashes
David Squires on … the history, histrionics and heroism of the Ashes
Our cartoonist looks back at cricket’s biggest rivalry as we gear up for seven weeks of joy, despair and animosity
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here’s @davidsquires.bsky.social on the history, histrionics and heroism of the Ashes
‘We crave being in nature and having breaks from the noise in our heads … It’s like a drug that’s a very safe and healthy one.’
What ultrarunners can teach us about life. By @seaningle.bsky.social
What ultrarunners can teach us about life. By @seaningle.bsky.social
‘A drug that’s very safe and healthy‘: what ultrarunners can teach us about life | Sean Ingle
Caitriona Jennings ran 100 miles in just over 12 hours and wants other women to follow her example – ‘it’s not actually that difficult’
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November 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
‘We crave being in nature and having breaks from the noise in our heads … It’s like a drug that’s a very safe and healthy one.’
What ultrarunners can teach us about life. By @seaningle.bsky.social
What ultrarunners can teach us about life. By @seaningle.bsky.social
Troy story 3
📸 Attila Kisbedenek
📸 Attila Kisbedenek
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Troy story 3
📸 Attila Kisbedenek
📸 Attila Kisbedenek
Just the ninth England team to beat the All Blacks. Now 10 wins in a row
Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller
England stormed back from 12-0 down against New Zealand to claim a historic 33-19 victory against the All Blacks and secure their 10th successive win
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Just the ninth England team to beat the All Blacks. Now 10 wins in a row
‘I always felt understimulated in football. Don’t get me wrong, I loved it. But I felt I could be doing more.’ So that’s what Han Willhoft-King did
The teenager who quit Manchester City for Oxford University: ‘I felt I could do more’
Han Willhoft-King was fancied to succeed at Spurs then City but opted for law at Brasenose College above pressing sessions with Guardiola
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November 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
‘I always felt understimulated in football. Don’t get me wrong, I loved it. But I felt I could be doing more.’ So that’s what Han Willhoft-King did
'Raise the Playboy pants like a pirate flag. Twirl the big brimmer in celebration. It was always going to be Shane, really, wasn’t it.'
By @barneyronay.bsky.social
By @barneyronay.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
'Raise the Playboy pants like a pirate flag. Twirl the big brimmer in celebration. It was always going to be Shane, really, wasn’t it.'
By @barneyronay.bsky.social
By @barneyronay.bsky.social