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
LIVE

Bayern Munich 1-1 PSG: Holders to face Arsenal in UCL final - LIVE

Holders Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal in Budapest final on May 30

7 May 2026
Football

Explained: Little-known rule that denied Bayern penalty against PSG

Vincent Kompany left fuming over two first-half handball controversies in Champions League semi-final second-leg decider

7 May 2026
Football

When is the Champions League final? Arsenal to face PSG in Budapest

The biggest game in European club football is fast approaching

6 May 2026
Football

Who Arsenal will face in Champions League final as opponents confirmed

Gunners have reached European club football’s showpiece fixture for just the second time in their history

6 May 2026
Football

Derry reveals update after injured Chelsea youngster taken to hospital

Blues teenager has addressed fans after his Premier League debut ended early in concerning scenes

5 May 2026
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Football

Henry reveals shock Arsenal selection he wants to see vs Atletico

Mikel Arteta given serious food for thought ahead of Champions League semi-final second-leg decider

5 May 2026
Boxing

Inoue beats Nakatani in Tokyo super fight to retain undisputed titles

‘The Monster’ still holds all the belts at super-bantamweight after nasty cut derails Nakatani’s comeback efforts

2 May 2026
LIVE

Inoue vs Nakatani LIVE: Result and updates from undisputed fight

‘The Monster’ remains undisputed super-bantamweight world champion after winning Tokyo super fight

2 May 2026
Football

Salah reveals Gerrard talks over Liverpool exit amid new injury update

Salah will leave Anfield on a free transfer this summer as a Reds icon after nine years and a glut of major silverware

2 May 2026
Football

Guardiola reveals if he will watch Arsenal as title pressure ramps up

Manchester City could find themselves six points behind the leaders by the time they travel to Everton on Monday night

1 May 2026
Football

Guardiola reveals new triple Man City injury update in title battle

Domestic Treble chasers could be six points behind leaders Arsenal by the time they play Everton

1 May 2026
Football

Man Utd eye shock move for Chelsea target as transfer plans take shape

Michael Carrick looks to have serious competition for permanent Old Trafford job this summer

1 May 2026
Football

Iran to play at World Cup as FIFA confirm matches will be held in US

Gianni Infantino insists Iran will compete as scheduled this summer following uncertainty caused by conflict

30 Apr 2026
Football

Arsenal get title race boost as Premier League reject Man City request

Pep Guardiola’s domestic Treble chasers face pile-up to end season as new fixture dates confirmed

28 Apr 2026
Diego Simeone watches on before Atletico Madrid face Elche in LaLiga
Football

Atletico Madrid confirm key injury doubt on eve of Arsenal showdown

Diego Simeone could be without influential attacker for Champions League first-leg tie against the Gunners

28 Apr 2026
Football

Liverpool injury update: Salah, Alisson, Ekitike latest return dates

Reds have some key concerns ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea clashes in Premier League run-in

28 Apr 2026
Boxing

Joshua's next opponent revealed as blockbuster Fury deal signed

Joshua’s comeback confirmed as he makes first return to ring since car accident in Nigeria

27 Apr 2026
Football

'He has to give way more': Arsenal loanee sent stark new warning

Gunners youngster has struggled for regular starts since heading to France in January

27 Apr 2026
Football

Slot delivers clear verdict on huge controversy during Liverpool win

Colombian defender infuriated Anfield crowd after scoring with Reds goalkeeper Freddie Woodman down injured

25 Apr 2026
Football

Slot reveals Salah injury update as Liverpool face huge Man Utd clash

Fears that departing Reds legend has played his last game for the club after hamstring issue suffered against Crystal Palace

25 Apr 2026