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As the World Cup 2026 approaches, one writer recalls the forgotten 1966 England left-back Ray Wilson who left the beautiful game to work in the funeral business
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A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.
Andrew Benson assesses whether the 2026 rules will change the character of the race where overtaking is most difficult.
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Mercedes head into this weekend's showpiece Monaco Grand Prix aiming to extend their winning run at the start of F1's new era to six races, but could the sport's most-famous event provide the first significant shift in 2026's early narrative?
The story of how Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed football and defined a generation.
Some scepticism had surrounded Australian’s recordTime of 19.67 officially recognised to end to doubtsWorld Athletics has eliminated any doubt over the speed of Gout Gout, ignoring criticisms over the validity of his 19.67sec set during the 200m final at the nationals in April to formally ratify the time as the World Under 20 record.On the windy afternoon …
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Making a Test debut at Lord's as an England opening batsman is like nothing else. But what makes a Test match at the home of cricket different? Those that know reveal all to Daily Mail Sport.
Jack Nicklaus told Rory McIlroy to get "no double bogeys" before the Northern Irish golfer went on to win his second straight Masters title.
England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.
The Czech appeared to struggle with a left leg issue and has spent four hours more on court than his semi-final opponent, Alexander Zverev
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The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectationsThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on …
Former LIV Golf rebel-turned-PGA Tour returnee Brooks Koepka couldn't help but gush over his model wife as she walked the runway for the SI Swimsuit fashion show in Miami.
