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.

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

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Football

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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

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

8 Jun 2026
Football

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1 Jun 2026
Football

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

31 May 2026
Football

Arsenal fans are saying same thing after Champions League final defeat

Sir Keir Starmer and Piers Morgan among Gunners supporters to react after dramatic penalty shootout defeat by PSG

31 May 2026
Football

Arsenal star speaks out on PSG penalty controversy after angry protest

Gunners were denied extra-time spot-kick in Champions League final after Noni Madueke tussled with Nuno Mendes

31 May 2026
Football

Rice sends heartfelt Arsenal message to 'devastated' Gabriel and Eze

Gunners duo both missed penalties during shootout defeat by PSG in Champions League final

31 May 2026
Football

Arsenal star slammed for 'nonsense' decision in Champions League final

Mistake proved costly as Gunners were bested by PSG in penalty shootout

31 May 2026
Football

Rice reveals emotional Arteta message after agonising Arsenal defeat

Gunners boss ‘gutted’ after penalty shootout heartbreak against PSG in Budapest

30 May 2026
Football

Arteta reveals major Arsenal injury boost for Champions League final

Key Gunners star back for PSG showdown in Budapest and ready to start

29 May 2026
Football

Enrique confirms huge triple PSG injury boost for Arsenal final clash

Paris Saint-Germain will be almost at full strength as they look to retain title in Budapest

29 May 2026
Football

Arsenal star begins mind games with bold PSG claim before final clash

Premier League winners are hoping to complete a famous trophy double in Budapest

29 May 2026
Football

In pictures: Crystal Palace fans celebrate Conference League triumph

South London painted red and blue as Eagles supporters toast maiden European trophy success

28 May 2026
Football

Will Crystal Palace play in the Europa League next season?

Eagles out to make a big impact in competition after controversial demotion last summer

28 May 2026
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Eagles end Oliver Glasner’s tenure with first European trophy triumph in Leipzig

27 May 2026
Football

Watch: Rice reacts to West Ham relegation before Arsenal trophy lift

England midfielder still has an affinity for his former club, who went down after Tottenham win on final day

25 May 2026
Football

Kane sends new message to Tottenham fans after Premier League survival

England captain thrilled with ‘massive fight and result’ as former club Spurs swerve relegation on final day

25 May 2026
Football

De Zerbi confirms the player he '100 per cent' wants to sign for Spurs

Attentions quickly turn to summer squad overhaul after Premier League safety secured on final day

25 May 2026
Football

De Zerbi names surprise hero as Tottenham avoid relegation disaster

One player proved particularly influential despite his lack of time on the pitch and a potential summer exit

25 May 2026