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

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

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LIVE

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Ugly post-match scenes mar dramatic Scottish Cup quarter-final showdown at Ibrox

8 Mar 2026
Football

Investigation launched after Old Firm derby chaos as fans invade pitch

Scottish Football Association condemn behaviour from supporters after carnage follows Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox

8 Mar 2026
UFC

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7 Mar 2026
Football

Eight miss Arsenal training before Mansfield as young quartet involved

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6 Mar 2026
UFC

Dana White issues response to Tom Aspinall's deal with Eddie Hearn

UFC heavyweight champion has linked up with Matchroom just weeks after Conor Benn left for White’s Zuffa Boxing

6 Mar 2026
Football

New timeline revealed for Arsenal injury boost as Man City final looms

Gunners captain has missed the last two matches with a lingering knee issue

6 Mar 2026
LIVE

India vs England: Bethell run out in last over as hosts hold on - LIVE

England fall agonisingly short after Jacob Bethell inspires thrilling run chase

5 Mar 2026
Football

Chelsea injury update: Estevao, Cucurella, Gittens latest return dates

Cole Palmer suffers new scare against Arsenal ahead of crucial Aston Villa clash

4 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal injury update: Rice, Raya and Odegaard latest return dates

Gunners still dealing with injury problems ahead of Brighton clash

4 Mar 2026
Andre celebrates scoring a late winning goal for Wolves against Liverpool
LIVE

Wolves 2-1 Liverpool: Andre wins it in stoppage time - LIVE

Mohamed Salah’s equaliser not enough as Andre scores dramatic stoppage-time winner

4 Mar 2026
Football

Gerrard blasts 'desperate' Liverpool display and criticises Van Dijk

Reds icon withering in his assessment of shock last-gasp defeat by Championship-bound Wolves

4 Mar 2026
Football

Slot told one major Liverpool change he must make for Wolves revenge

Steven Gerrard urges Reds boss to commit to important selection decision for quick FA Cup return to Molineux

4 Mar 2026
Arne Slot looks dejected during Liverpool's defeat by Wolves in the Premier League
Football

Slot rues same old story as damning stat reveals major Liverpool issue

Recurring issues not being fixed as dramatic Wolves defeat halts momentum

3 Mar 2026
Football

Van Dijk delivers scathing Liverpool assessment after Wolves upset

Reds captain doesn’t hold back with criticism after last-gasp defeat by Premier League’s bottom club at Molineux

3 Mar 2026
Football

Joe Rodon injury latest revealed as Leeds hope for major double boost

Former Tottenham defender was forced off late in weekend defeat by Manchester City at Elland Road

2 Mar 2026
Cole Palmer receives treatment during Chelsea's defeat by Arsenal
Football

Chelsea get quadruple injury boost as Rosenior reveals Palmer update

Blues’ fitness issues easing ahead of key Aston Villa and PSG clashes

2 Mar 2026
LIVE

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Gunners hold on against 10 men - LIVE

Gunners restore five-point title lead in hard-fought Carabao Cup semi-final rematch

2 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal clear favourites to win Champions League after favourable draw

Gunners have avoided many fellow European heavyweights in knockout bracket

27 Feb 2026
LIVE

Champions League draw LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham learn fate

Manchester City and Newcastle also set to discover knockout opponents and final routes

27 Feb 2026
UEFA Champions League - Napoli v Chelsea
Football

Who Chelsea will face in Champions League next as opponents confirmed

Blues face European giants for place in quarter-finals

27 Feb 2026