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

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

De Zerbi reveals surprise Kinsky 'secret' after Tottenham bounce-back

Czech goalkeeper has played crucial part in relegation run-in after Champions League calamity under Igor Tudor

24 May 2026
Football

West Ham issue statement after relegation as fans make anger clear

Hammers’ 14-year stay in the Premier League is over as Tottenham survive at their expense on final day

24 May 2026
Football

De Zerbi reveals how many players are 'good enough' to stay at Spurs

Italian wants to build a ‘dream’ team in north London this summer with ‘first-level’ signings after relegation avoided

24 May 2026
LIVE

Tottenham 1-0 Everton: Spurs win to remain in Premier League - LIVE

Joao Palhinha the hero as Spurs retain Premier League status on nervy final day

24 May 2026
Football

How to watch every Premier League game live on TV today

All 10 matches on final day will be televised live in UK for the first time

24 May 2026
Boxing

Usyk stops Verhoeven after huge scare in controversial title fight

Oleksandr Usyk retains heavyweight belts after kickboxing legend threatened all-time upset at the Pyramids of Giza

24 May 2026
LIVE

Usyk vs Rico LIVE: Result and updates after controversial finish

Oleksandr Usyk narrowly avoids all-time upset against kickboxing great Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza

24 May 2026
Boxing

Usyk's next opponent named as challenge accepted: 'I'm ready'

Unified world heavyweight champion looked unusually vulnerable against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven

24 May 2026
Boxing

Usyk vs Rico scorecards revealed after controversial late stoppage

Oleksandr Usyk was given a serious scare by kickboxing king Rico Verhoeven, who threatened one of the biggest upsets in sporting history

24 May 2026
Football

Palmer issued Chelsea challenge after shock England World Cup snub

Euro 2024 final goalscorer left at home by Thomas Tuchel in one of several surprise calls

22 May 2026
Football

Chelsea handed new triple injury boost in bid for Europe on final day

Blues hoping to beat Sunderland and secure continental competition for new manager Xabi Alonso next term

22 May 2026
Football

Tuchel 'surprised' by Maguire response to shock England World Cup snub

Manchester United defender said he was “shocked and gutted” by surprise omission, with several members of his family also speaking out

22 May 2026
Football

Xabi Alonso delivers new transfer vow for 'beautiful' Chelsea project

New Blues boss makes early statement of intent as he prepares to officially take the reins at Stamford Bridge

21 May 2026
Football

Why key Arsenal stars missed training before season finale explained

Gunners preparing for Crystal Palace trip and Champions League final against PSG

21 May 2026
Football

Arteta hoping for key double Arsenal injury boost as final approaches

Gunners held an open training session as part of media day before PSG showdown in Budapest next weekend

21 May 2026
Football

Watch: Arsenal players celebrate wildly after Premier League title win

Gunners stars and staff gather together in triumph after Manchester City draw confirms them as champions

20 May 2026
Football

Watch: Ian Wright leads Arsenal title celebrations outside Emirates

Gunners legend celebrates with fans after Manchester City draw clinches glory with one game to spare

20 May 2026
Football

Hincapie trolls Man City fans during Arsenal's wild title celebrations

No more questions over Gunners’ bottle after 22-year wait for top-flight glory finally ends

20 May 2026
Football

Arsenal kit change first revealed after Premier League title confirmed

Gunners will provide a weekly reminder of their top-flight success next season

20 May 2026
Football

When will Arsenal lift the Premier League trophy?

22-year wait for top-flight glory is over as Gunners now chase Champions League triumph

20 May 2026