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Rob Harris

Rob Harris

Sports correspondent

 




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  London  

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  rob.a.harris@sky.uk  

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Biography


Rob is sports correspondent, covering sports news stories from the stadiums to the corridors of power.

Before joining Sky, he was global sports correspondent for The Associated Press and reported for global broadcasters. He has covered Olympics, Paralympics, World Cups and other major sporting events, along with reporting from the key gatherings of sports leaders, following the power and money trails.

He has broken news with investigations into Russian state-sponsored doping, football corruption, human rights issues and geopolitical forces in sport.
 



Articles by Rob Harris  








Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, with two-time Paralympic silver medallist swimmer Vladimir Danilenko in 2024. File pic: Reuters



Ukraine hits out at Paralympics for lifting ban on Russia  










Fed up with VAR? Prepare for even more at World Cup  






File pic: PA



More incidents to be sent to VAR at World Cup 2026  






Pics: PA



What led to the downfall of West Midlands Police chief goes beyond football  










Could police chief be sacked over Maccabi fan ban?  






A pro-Israel demonstrator at the Villa Park match on 6 November. Pic: Reuters



Watchdog to examine West Midlands Police role in Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban  






Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe. Pic: Reuters



Manchester United may have become even more tumultuous  










Victims of Swiss bar fire identified  






Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. File Pic: AP



Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban: West Midlands Police 'knew of antisemitism warning from Jewish groups'  










Sporting moments to look out for in 2026  






Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at a Europa League game in September. Pic: Reuters



West Midlands Police apologises to MPs for 'confusion' caused by Maccabi Tel Aviv ban evidence  










Anthony Joshua crash: What we know 










Are women more likely to suffer ACL injuries?  






Fulham footballer Beau Parker has suffered two ACL injuries



Female footballers face ACL 'epidemic' - and science is searching for answers  










Abramovich silent as pressure mounts over Chelsea sale  






Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea FC because he was sanctioned. Pic: Reuters



If Abramovich fends off legal action long enough, could he eventually be able to spend Chelsea funds as he wishes?  










Why FIFA 'caved in' on World Cup ticket prices  






Pic: Reuters



Scotland's 2am kick-off 'difficult' - what World Cup schedule means  






Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Pic: Reuters



Unapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no other  






Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stand next to the FIFA Club World Cup trophy. Pic: Reuters



Donald Trump may get the one thing he craves more than anything today  






Maccabi fans at a Europa League game in September. Pic: Reuters



'No discussion' about banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at match in Germany  






Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy in August. Pic: Reuters



Trump 'never rules anything out' to ensure World Cup's safety, says key aide  






The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is named 'Trionda'. Pic: Reuters



FIFA backs away from criticised World Cup ticket pricing  






Maccabi Tel Aviv players line up in front of an empty end at Villa Park. File pic: PA



Questions over evidence used by UK police to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match  










UK's bid to host Women's World Cup  






Wembley Stadium. File pic: iStock



Wembley set to be 2035 Women's World Cup final pick over new Man United stadium  






England players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women's Euros. Pic: Reuters



Female stars may leave sport unless tech giants clamp down on online abuse, Ofcom warns  






Vladimir Putin with Russian medallists of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics. File pic: Reuters



Paralympics in dispute with UK over Russia's reinstatement to competition  










Jake Paul's attention 'angers people in boxing'  






The Paralympics were last held in Paris.
Pic: AP



Paralympic bosses prepare ground for potential ban on trans women competing in women's sports  










Euro 2028 schedule announced  










Ex Man United player sues former club for £1m  






Axel Tuanzebe playing for Manchester United against Colchester United in the League Cup in December 2019. Pic: Action Images via Reuters



Details of footballer's £1m Manchester United lawsuit revealed  










Olympics consider ban on transgender women competing  






Pic: Reuters



IOC moves closer to ban on transgender women  






Fara Williams scores against Denmark in 2005. PA file pic



England's record appearance maker calls for more investment in grassroots football  










'Hooliganism' blamed for Maccabi Tel Aviv ban  










Unrest outside Villa Park before Maccabi Tel Aviv match  






Pic: Reuters



'Significant hooliganism' within Maccabi Tel Aviv fan base is reason for Aston Villa match ban  






Pic: Reuters



Maccabi boss hits out at 'blatant falsehoods' about their fans  










Will administration save Sheffield Wednesday?  






Sir Ian McGeechan. Pic: Reuters/Action Images /Ian Smith Livepic



Rugby legend gives cancer update - and urges govt to launch screening programme  






When Maccabi Tel Aviv played in Greece last month, rival fans held a banner declaring 'show Israel the red card'. Pic: AP



Maccabi-Villa is already fraught - but the bigger challenge could be policing the streets outside  










Will ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa be lifted? 










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