Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.

Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

Antoine Semenyo will need help from his supporting cast but there is plenty of excitement about a 20-year-old midfielder likened to Michael EssienThis 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 …

⚽️ Infantino tells fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics⚽️ Match centre | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail JohnBTL chat is thus far dominated by Gianni Infantino’s ritual pre-tournament torching of his own dignity. SonOfThe Desert offers this:“Infantino is just absolutely wretched, isn’t he? An absolute nothing of a man, sucking …

England set the tone for their World Cup challenge in their convincing 3-0 win over Costa Rica, according to boss Thomas Tuchel.

Women's cricket is on the rise. But this summer's ICC Women's T20 World Cup is set to bring even more eyes to the sport.

Highlights of the NBA Finals Game 4 match between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Preparations for the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House are well under way and already providing some striking images.

With Mexico City hosting the World Cup for an unprecedented third time, protesters are keen to use the platform to highlight their causes.

NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.

Two stars forced into early flights home after suffering untimely injuries

There will be three opening ceremonies for this year’s World Cup

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million

After impressive showings in recent major tournaments, Thomas Christiansen’s players are aiming to prove a point on the global stageThis 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 …

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although co-hosts are not optimisticIt has been difficult to go anywhere in Mexico City this week without seeing Hugo Sánchez, the great former Real Madrid striker, trying to sell you something. Raúl Jiménez is on a few billboards and Toluca’s Alexis Vega on a couple of others, …

Edwards, 43, moved to Molineux last November with the club bottom of the Premier League and winless, but he struggled to have an impact as Wolves finished in 20th place.

The Brazilian will referee the opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

Shakira is performing at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City ahead of the hosts' clash with South Africa.

Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica and is in good spirits about the preparation made ahead of the tournament.

Declan Rice reacts to his first England match since lifting the Premier League with Arsenal and admits that it was hard to relax for too long on holiday with the World Cup around the corner.