Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Devastating Dutch send World Cup statement as Brobbey and Gakpo shine
Ronald Koeman’s big selection calls pay off as the Oranje deliver impressive Group F rout
Joe Root makes more Test history but New Zealand close in on win against England
Root followed Indian great Sachin Tendulkar as only the second player to reach 14,000 Test runs
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Josh Tongue says England missing Ben Stokes as they struggle against New Zealand
Stokes has loomed large over the second Rothesay Test despite not being selected following his breach of team protocols.
Netherlands reveal their secret weapon at the World Cup as Sweden’s true level is exposed
Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Dutch proved too good for Graham Potter’s Swedes in Houston
The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football | Jonathan Wilson
Unusually in the France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yokeMichael Olise is probably the best creative player in the world at the moment. He racked up 26 assists for Bayern Munich last season. It was his shift into a more central role that transformed France’s game against Senegal from drab …
Brobbey and Gakpo at the double as five-star Netherlands crush sorry Sweden
It turns out Sweden do not have a monopoly on old-fashioned centre-forward play. They were schooled in it here by Brian Brobbey, who was brought in by Ronald Koeman to give the Netherlands’ attack a focal point and swiftly made his under-pressure manager resemble a genius. Brobbey scored twice in the opening 17 minutes to pave the way for a crushing win, …
Henry Pollock is England's form No 8 and his winning energy must earn him a start against South Africa - after helping drive Northampton Saints to Prem Rugby final glory
NIK SIMON: You never know quite what to expect with England's peroxide-haired forward Henry Pollock, but one thing is certain: he is the country's form No 8.
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Gary Lineker pokes fun at BBC exit in hilarious shock ITV appearance - and makes dig at Beeb's 'work from home' World Cup
From the off, Lineker introduced the show before host Laura Woods interjected, telling him it was her job.
England hope rests on Root with New Zealand closing on Oval victory
England's hopes of avoiding defeat in the second Test rest on the shoulders of stand-in captain Joe Root, with New Zealand closing in on a series-levelling victory at The Kia Oval.
Ireland's Grehan 'buzzing' after earning major spots with dramatic Amateur win
Ireland's Stuart Grehan secured his spot in three of the next four majors after claiming a dramatic victory over Matt Moloney to win The Amateur Championship at Royal Liverpool.
Root becomes second batter to reach 14,000 Test runs
Watch the moment England's Joe Root reaches 14,000 test runs, becoming only the second man to do so after former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final
Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final in Halle.
Root 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runs
Former England bowlers Steven Finn and Phil Tufnell pay tribute to Joe Root as the England batter became the second man after Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runs.
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Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup
Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.
Thunder beat Pulse to win Super League Grand Final
Manchester Thunder beat defending champions London Pulse to win the 2026 Netball Super League Grand Final in front of a crowd of 8,000 in their home city.
Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat
Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.
Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.
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Joe Root makes more Test history but New Zealand close in on win against England
Root followed Indian great Sachin Tendulkar as only the second player to reach 14,000 Test runs.
Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup
John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united AmericaLumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap around the stadium to thank their fans for …