Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?
World Cup 2026 is witnessing a surge in late goals. Longer stoppage times, tactical substitutions and hydration breaks are reshaping matches
‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet
The England center will finish a decorated career on Sunday as his Chicago Hounds face the California Legion seeking their first Major League Rugby crownIt’s a long way from Somerset to Chicago, but it’s the Windy City where the Bath, Exeter and England center Ollie Devoto will end his career on Sunday, seeking to help the Chicago Hounds beat the …
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David Raya: ‘When you lose a Champions League final it destroys you inside’
The goalkeeper discusses being bullied by 35-year-olds in the English fifth tier, winning the Premier League and competition in the Spain squad“No, no, there’s someone else,” David Raya says, leaping out of his chair at Spain’s training camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, pulling his phone from the wash bag sitting on the floor and starting to scroll. …
World Cup Unfiltered Poll: Whose side are YOU on - Cristiano Ronaldo's or his Portugal team-mates'?
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal squad is facing talk of a possible 'civil war' after claims the 41-year-old was sabotaged by his team-mates during their 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
Why FIFA rule change led to Turkey crashing out of the World Cup early after surprise loss to 10-man Paraguay - as 'ashamed' star man Arda Guler admits: 'Everybody's crying'
Turkey have been dumped out of the World Cup with a whimper after losing to 10-man Paraguay - suffering elimination due to a new rule change.
Got nowhere better to be Harry? England World Cup reject Maguire sells packs of Panini stickers in New York after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad
The Manchester United centre-back, 33, was filmed speaking to fans from inside a Panini football van at the Rockefeller Centre yesterday.
Ronaldinho returns! Brazil icon, 46, signs for third-tier Italian club 11 YEARS after retirement - but won't be lacing up his boots as unique role with the team is revealed
Ronaldinho has made a stunning return to football by signing for third-tier Italian club Ravenna - but the 46-year-old Brazil icon will not be lacing up his boots once again.
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Brighton launch improved bid for highly-rated Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic after selling Jan Paul van Hecke to Spurs in £52m move: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH
Brighton need to add centre backs to their squad and have also opened talks for 27-year-old Austrian Michael Svoboda of Venezia as they look to bolster defensive options.
The day Graham Potter was bowled over by a 16-year-old Alexander Isak... and why Sweden's hopes rest on his pairing with Viktor Gyokeres
MATT BARLOW: Graham Potter will never forget the first time he saw Alexander Isak's name.
Scotland stand on a knife-edge between real achievement and numbing World Cup disappointment - but there are reasons for hope against Brazil, writes IAN LADYMAN
IAN LADYMAN IN BOSTON: There is always a point when simply being at a World Cup is no longer enough, whoever you are and whoever you play for.
On another day that's a penalty - Clarke on McGinn claim
Scotland boss Steve Clarke believes the challenge on John McGinn by Neil El Aynaoui was the Tartan Army's strongest penalty claim against Morocco.
Cooper on Wales' radar amid Bellamy's Burnley links
Wales are preparing for head coach Craig Bellamy's possible move to Burnley with a shortlist of potential successors which includes former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper.
Raphinha injury update as Brazil star fears World Cup lay-off
Forward was forced off during 3-0 win over Haiti
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World Cup 2026 betting offers, price boosts & odds for today's games
Find the best World Cup betting offers, latest match odds and tips for the upcoming games at the tournament
Brazil have completely lost their fear factor – Carlo Ancelotti must find a new way
The Brazil side at World Cup 2026 are a shadow of the great teams of old, but boss Ancelotti is starting to nurture something workable
Ben Stokes makes his mark for Durham with rapid 95: county cricket day two – as it happened
England’s Test captain found form with the bat against Northamptonshire in front of national selector Marcus North“Vasconinconsolable?” ask Tim Maitland.”You’d think that Ricardo Vasconsalos had just made a king pair judging from the utterly defeated funeral march that took him off the pitch after losing his wicket for a career best 187. …
Royal Ascot 2026: Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in thrilling photo-finish – as it happened
Almeraq broke Japanese racing hearts as Satono Reve was runner-up for the second successive year in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in a thrilling climax to the final day of Royal Ascot4.20 JERSEY STAKES previewThe familiar big field for the Jersey, and the familiar mix too of lightly-raced types that were not ready for the early Classics, and others …
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BBC mocked after World Cup studio blunder as MLS and NBA sides fire shots
The BBC has been broadcasting the 2026 World Cup from their studio in MediaCity, but the corporation made a glaring error during their group stage coverage
Mercedes find reasons for 'very painful' failures
Mercedes believe they understand the reasons behind their "very painful" reliability problems so far this season as they work on introducing fixes as the 2026 campaign progresses.