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

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

9 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea's Joao Pedro speaks out on shock World Cup snub in statement

Blues striker omitted by Carlo Ancelotti, just hours before being named player of the season at Stamford Bridge

19 May 2026
Football

When can Arsenal win Premier League title after beating Burnley?

Gunners could win first title since 2004 without kicking a ball

19 May 2026
Boxing

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The ‘Doncaster De La Hoya’ is looking to produce a major heavyweight upset in front of his hometown crowd

16 May 2026
LIVE

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Celtic late show breaks Hearts but remarkable end to final-day shootout marred by ugly pitch invasion

16 May 2026
Football

Celtic stun Hearts with late show to retain title in dramatic decider

Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand secure turnaround in remarkable finish to final-day shootout that was marred by pitch invasion

16 May 2026
Football

Man Utd star posts picture from hospital bed as World Cup hopes dashed

Matthijs de Ligt aiming to return next season after surgery on long-standing back injury was “only option left”

15 May 2026
Football

Hearts and Celtic set for final-day title decider after night of drama

Leaders brush aside Falkirk but race going down to wire after Kelechi Iheanacho nets hugely controversial last-gasp penalty at Motherwell

14 May 2026
Football

Guardiola makes Arsenal claim as Foden delivers new title warning

Gunners remain in driving seat but gap has narrowed ahead of blockbuster final week in Premier League

14 May 2026
LIVE

Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace: Arsenal see title advantage cut - LIVE

Arsenal now only two points ahead in title race as they lose goal difference advantage

13 May 2026
Football

Arsenal rocked by key injury blow in double bid as Arteta faces crisis

Gunners boss needs quick defensive solution during Premier League title run-in as Champions League final also looms

12 May 2026
Football

Injured Spurs star handed new World Cup hope after squad announcement

Tournament chances have been hanging in the balance after season-ending setback

11 May 2026
Football

Arteta sends officials message after 'obvious error' in Arsenal win

Gunners take another huge step towards the Premier League title after controversial finish

11 May 2026
Football

West Ham star fumes after Arsenal VAR drama as key question asked

Relegation-threatened Hammers furious with decision to rule out Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time equaliser against leaders Arsenal

11 May 2026
LIVE

Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid: Barca clinch title with Clasico win - LIVE

Barcelona retain trophy with historic victory over arch-rivals at Camp Nou

10 May 2026
Football

Barcelona clinch LaLiga title as Real Madrid beaten in El Clasico

Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres on target early at Camp Nou as Barca make history

10 May 2026
Football

Arsenal handed huge injury concern as Arteta stuns with shock solution

Gunners could have a real problem in one depleted position as Champions League final looms

10 May 2026
Football

Luis Enrique sends Arteta message before PSG vs Arsenal final showdown

Champions League showpiece sees old friends and team-mates go head to head once again on biggest stage

7 May 2026
Football

McFarlane reveals new six-man Chelsea injury update for Liverpool trip

Blues’ interim boss confirms latest on Robert Sanchez ahead of Anfield showdown

7 May 2026
Football

Kane reveals PSG vs Arsenal final prediction after Bayern heartbreak

England captain left in tears after agonising semi-final exit as holders set up Gunners showdown

7 May 2026
Football

How Arsenal fans can get tickets for Champions League final

Supporters unhappy with allocation for PSG showdown in Budapest amid plans to hold live screening at the Emirates Stadium

7 May 2026