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New Zealand rout England by 253 runs: second men’s Test, day five – live reaction
Matt Henry rips through lower order to level series Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county action49th over: England 184-5 (Root 76, Cox 1) Henry se…
World Cup 2026: Infantino criticised over private jet use; Curaçao secure historic point – live
⚽ All the latest news from day 10 of the tournament⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail usWorld Cup team of the tournament so far: John …
Stokes withdrawn from Durham duty, Essex v Notts and more: county cricket day three – live
Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county action Email Tanya with your thoughts on the day’s actionHampshire hitched their way to the highest score of…
Harry Kane and England teammates leave concert early to avoid breaking Thomas Tuchel curfew
Dan Burn shared how some of the England squad spent some downtime at a country music concert but they were under strict rules. The Three Lions were gi…
All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.
World Cup Golden Boot leader was rejected by former club for being ‘too short’ and ‘too fat’
Deniz Undav was the super sub for Germany against Ivory Coast with a performance that demonstrated his resilience in top-level football. The striker w…
Latest World Cup Betting Tips, Predictions and Odds: Who Will Win the World Cup 2026
One week of World Cup 2026 is already in the books, and there’s plenty more action to come throughout the weekend. The tournament is not just the pinn…
Wyndham Clark criticizes US Open crowd as ‘disgusting’ abuse aimed at runaway leader before shot
Wyndham Clark has made Shinnecock Hills look like a cakewalk to take a dominant six-shot lead into Sunday. After making headlines for all the wrong re…
World Cup star equals stunning 60-year record and jokes ‘I think I need a statue’
Eloy Room made a record-equalling 15 World Cup saves in Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Ecuador to earn Curacao a first ever tournament point. The 37-year…
Dana White reveals insane details of Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg UFC fight plan
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were legitimately in talks with the UFC to have an MMA fight at the Colosseum. That’s according to UFC CEO Dana White, w…
Henry extinguishes England's hopes inside an hour as New Zealand level series
Matt Henry's maiden 11-wicket haul delivered an emphatic 253-run victory for New Zealand as the tourists levelled the series with England inside an ho…
Kohli set to return for India against England in ODI series
Virat Kohli is set to return to India's team for the One Day International series against England in July.
Eight signings? De Zerbi's transfer plans to rebuild Tottenham this summer
Never again. That was the promise made by Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and non-executive chairman Peter Charrington after narrowly avoi…
Ben Stokes withdrawn from Durham County Championship match with immediate effect
England have pulled Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson out of their respective County Championship games ahead of the third Test against New Zealand. The duo…
Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides…
Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38
Mark Hughes says he and his family are heartbroken following the tragic passing of his son Alex, aged 38.
World Cup quiz: Name every Golden Boot winner
How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?
Kalshi World Cup 2026: How to trade on 2026 World Cup
You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico
Marco Bezzecchi banned from Czech MotoGP race after slapping track steward
Incident occurred after Bezzecchi crashed on SaturdayTitle leader apologises ‘to entire MotoGP community’The MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecch…
Falcons quarterback faces ‘make or break’ season as Tua Tagovailoa verdict delivered
Eyebrows were raised when the Atlanta Falcons decided to sign Tua Tagovailoa for a good old fashioned quarterback battle. The former franchise signal …
Stokes, Atkinson withdrawn from county matches as England returns loom
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from the remainder of their respective County Championship matches in a clear indication that they wil…
Manel Kape sets new UFC record with brutal KO win in Las Vegas main event
Manel Kape broke the record for the most knockouts in UFC flyweight history against Kyoji Horiguchi on Saturday night. ‘StarBoy’ flattened Horiguchi w…
Jurgen Klopp starts public row with Premier League cult hero over Virgil van Dijk criticism
Jurgen Klopp has jumped to the defence of Virgil van Dijk following comments from Rafael van der Vaart. Netherlands international Van Dijk was critici…
NFL’s $1.9bn best stadium missed out on World Cup hosting rights as nine-month closure would have followed
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing – and an interesting question has been raised. This year’s edition of the tournament is being hosted in the United…
I played against the greatest players in football – and Lionel Messi is the best by far
Lionel Messi remains one of the world’s best players – it’s scary what he can still do with a football. That’s the view of Kyle Walker, who has labell…
247Bet Uruguay vs Cape Verde: 15/1 bet builder on Valverde, Bentancur and corners
Uruguay take on Cape Verde in their second games in Group H of the 2026 World Cup after all teams drew their openers. 247Bet and talkSPORT have teamed…
Bet £40, get £20 in free bets ahead of Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Spain will want to quickly put their first game behind them, where they drew a blank against World Cup debutants Cape Verde. They now face Saudi Arabi…
Hearts line up Ghuendouz & Celtic consider Duran - gossip
Hearts set for winger signing, Celtic track forward and clubs linked with Hibernian midfielder.
MLB roundup: Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper help Phillies thrash Mets
Kyle Schwarber had three home runs, including two in one inning, for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 15-3 rout of the visiting New York Mets on Saturda