Knicks send five first-round picks to crosstown rivalsBridges re-unites with college teammate Jalen BrunsonMikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates, two people with knowledge of the details said on Tuesday.The first trade between the New York rivals …

The country’s passion for men’s football is well-known but 2027 could change the dynamics completelyLast month Brazil won the race to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to open on 24 June of that year at the Maracanã, the venue for the finals for the 1950 and 2014 men’s editions. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) …

23-time Olympic champion testified before CongressWada criticized over handling of Chinese swimming caseUS Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters before next month’s summer Games in Paris, two former gold medalists told a House subcommittee on Tuesday night.The testimony by Michael Phelps and …

All Blacks No 8 admits the teams have ‘got a bit of history’Former captain says he is wary of tourists’ physicalityArdie Savea, the reigning world player of the year, says the All Blacks want to settle a few old scores when they meet England next week. The New Zealand No 8 has made clear the home side have not forgotten the “smack in the nose” they …

Record first half performance sets up 38-18 victory at MCGLatrell Mitchell among try-scorers on his return to Blues line-upA barely believable Blues blitz has blown this year’s State of Origin series open and set up a tantalising decider next month in Brisbane. New South Wales bullied the Maroons at the MCG on Wednesday, running out 38-18 winners, leaving …

West Indies all-rounder’s T20 World Cup final heroics left him feeling listless but joy of playing eventually returned“Will 2016 be the sole focus of the piece?” comes the text back. That’s after a couple of friendly nudges and even more days of SMS silence. Carlos Brathwaite doesn’t really want to talk about his T20 World Cup-winning exploits at …

A Grand Départ in Florence and a finish in Nice rather than Paris will not please traditionalists, but there is plenty of familiar terrain in betweenA first Grand Départ in Italy, ironically when cycling talent in this traditional heartland is vanishingly scarce. There will be barely any Italians on the start list and there is zero prospect of a repeat of …

England take 1-0 series lead after dominant victoryGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Jim via emailLauren Bell has ball in hand.Out come our teams…. Continue reading...

The decision means Joost Luiten and Darius Van Driel will not be going to Paris. It's the second straight Olympics that Dutch officials have kept golfers home.

The wages of every single manager at the tournament in Germany have been revealed by 'intensive and rigorous' research.

Sesko, who started up front for the Three Lions' opponents, had been on Mikel Arteta's shortlist but opted to commit his future to Leipzig by signing a new deal.

Jude Bellingham's anger boiled over on Tuesday night towards the end of the first half, when he could not help but yell at his team-mates during the listless display against Slovenia.

SIMON JONES AND CRAIG HOPE: Mail Sport understands conversations have taken place between the clubs and the Blues have indicated a want to sign the Sweden international.

The German pundit believes Gareth Southgate has lost the respect of the team and that the only way to regain it is by being brutal with big names.

Depending on how Group E and Group F finish on Wednesday evening, The Netherlands could be set to face off against Gareth Southgate's England side in their opening knockout clash at the tournament.

Both teams drew all three of their group games to finish on three points while England topped the table despite their limp performances in Germany.

Anthony Joshua will fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight belt after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he was vacating the world title. AJ's fight with Dubois was announced on Wednesday

England were booed by their own supporters after the final whistle after their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Mail Sport readers expressed their frustration during the Group C match on Tuesday night.

England's fortunes will reverse and their form pick back up if they make three changes to the starting line, claims Rio Ferdinand, who thinks the Three Lions will win the trophy if they pick the side he wants.

The worrying incident occurred in the second half of the match, with the Hungary star being knocked immediately unconscious after clashing with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.