George Flood

Senior Sport Editor

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George Flood is a Senior Sport Editor at Evening Standard, co-running the sport desk and covering breaking news, features and live events from right across the sporting spectrum. He specialises particularly in football, boxing, rugby, NBA and the NFL, but maintains a keen interest in a range of other sports. George first joined Evening Standard in January 2019 and previously worked for MailOnline, International Business Times UK and Sports New Media after graduating from university with a full NCTJ qualification.

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George Flood is a Senior Sport Editor at Evening Standard, co-running the sport desk and covering breaking news, features and live events from right across the sporting spectrum. He specialises particularly in football, boxing, rugby, NBA and the NFL, but maintains a keen interest in a range of other sports. George first joined Evening Standard in January 2019 and previously worked for MailOnline, International Business Times UK and Sports New Media after graduating from university with a full NCTJ qualification.

Football

When is Arsenal vs Tottenham? Every Premier League London derby date

The all-capital clashes start straight away, with West Ham vs Millwall also set for the Championship this term

19 Jun 2026
Football

Brentford face horror run-in as new Premier League fixtures revealed

Keith Andrews’ Bees begin and end 2026/27 campaign with high-profile London derbies

19 Jun 2026
Football

Liverpool get dream start to season as Iraola faces early revenge game

New Reds boss will be hopeful of fast start at Anfield after replacing Arne Slot

19 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea begin Alonso era with derby showdown as new fixtures revealed

Enzo Maresca and Frank Lampard set for Stamford Bridge returns as new boss also reunites with Liverpool

19 Jun 2026
Football

Tuchel reveals new Rice injury update after Arsenal problem confirmed

England midfielder has revealed if he will be able to play against Ghana next week

18 Jun 2026
Football

Tuchel reveals what he said in half-time speech to inspire England win

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both praised rallying cry from Three Lions boss in Croatia clash

18 Jun 2026
LIVE

England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions deliver in World Cup opener - LIVE

Harry Kane at the double as Three Lions net four goals and make statement with flying second half

17 Jun 2026
Football

Cape Verde hold Spain to World Cup draw as minnows produce huge shock

Debutants pull off one of the biggest upsets in tournament history against European champions

15 Jun 2026
Football

England stars take shelter at World Cup after 'deadly' tornado warning

Three Lions squad confined to hotel on first evening after storms in Kansas City prompt emergency alerts

14 Jun 2026
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Sport

World Cup bus set on fire in New York as Knicks' NBA win sparks chaos

A 17-year-old was shot in the foot in Times Square as chaotic celebrations erupted

14 Jun 2026
Football

Arsenal handed major new Bouaddi transfer boost as fans demand signing

Gunners supporters desperate to land Lille’s teenage sensation after remarkable World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil

14 Jun 2026
LIVE

World Cup 2026 LIVE: News and updates as Scotland prepare for opener

USA the pick of the tournament co-hosts after statement win

13 Jun 2026
Football

Former Millwall boss and Watford legend Kenny Jackett dies aged 64

An ex-Wales international, Jackett also coached the likes of Swansea, Wolves, Rotherham and Leyton Orient during a long managerial career

12 Jun 2026
LIVE

England 3-0 Costa Rica: Three Lions dominate World Cup warm-up - LIVE

Three Lions’ final pre-tournament friendly went ahead after storm forced one-hour kick-off delay in Orlando

11 Jun 2026
Football

Why Tottenham signed Senesi as squad number and start date revealed

Spurs wasting no time in summer transfer market after narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation

10 Jun 2026
Football

Thunderstorms could disrupt England vs Costa Rica World Cup warm-up

Stormy weather is forecast ahead of kick-off in Orlando on Wednesday

9 Jun 2026
Football

Man Utd eye shock move for another Chelsea star after Palmer links

Old Trafford could yet be surprise alternative destination for Blues regular this summer

8 Jun 2026
Football

Man Utd star suffers new injury scare in double blow before World Cup

Status for tournament uncertain after blow suffered in US warm-up friendly

8 Jun 2026
Football

Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapse as Danish doctor gives update

Former Tottenham and Manchester United star “doing well” and expected to be discharged from hospital soon

8 Jun 2026
Football

Argentina World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player, odds

Lionel Messi shrugs off late injury scare to lead defending champions at his sixth World Cup finals

1 Jun 2026
Football

Why is Arsenal trophy parade taking place on Sunday?

Gunners will show off Premier League trophy during open-top bus tour just 18 hours after Champions League final defeat

31 May 2026