Fifa leadership ‘overruled US-based staff’ opposing World Cup dynamic pricing
Some staff in Fifa’s US office favoured different strategyFifa says policy agreed ‘with all areas of the organisation’A number of Fifa’s US-based staff advised against the use of dynamic pricing at the World Cup but were overruled by the world governing body’s leadership, according to multiple sources involved in delivering the tournament.The …
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Tomljanovic accuses anti-doping chiefs of being out to get players after Vondrousova ban
Australian veteran says four-year ban is a ‘disgrace’ITIA says strong testing means unpredictable timingAjla Tomljanovic has described the lengthy doping ban administered to Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon singles champion, as a disgrace and has accused the tennis anti-doping authorities of being out to get players even when they have done …
Portugal v Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ Kick-off: 12pm local/1pm EST/6pm BST/3am AEST⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail SarahOne Ronaldo opinion is already in from Justin Kavanagh:Between Ronaldo’s endless narcissism and Bruno Fernandes’ endless narkyism, Portugal have become a hard team to like. Not to mention their coach’s lack of backbone for making a decision to …
Max Verstappen gets his wish as F1 rule changes made official by FIA
Max Verstappen had previously claimed he was considering walking away from F1 at the end of this season due to frustrations about the new 2026 power units rules
Hickey returns to fight Axe on August 8 Dublin show live on Sky Sports
Arc in line to be open to geldings in 2027
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, widely regarded as Europe’s premier middle-distance contest, is set to be open to geldings for the first time from next year.
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'It's unplayable' | Tsitsipas fumes with umpire over 'soft balls'
Stefanos Tsitsipas stopped play to complain to the umpire about the 'soft balls' in his match against Ignacio Buse at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships.
PGA Tour introduces promotion and relegation from 2028 in big shake-up
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‘We’re going to wake up the King!’: Norway fans take World Cup party to royal palace after famous win
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Football Daily | The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!In 10 of the past 12 World Cups, six goals has been the standard to bag yourself the Golden Boot. Usually a goal per game will suffice. In fact, on two occasions (in 2006 and 2010) a mere five strikes has been enough. Yet a quick glance at the current 2026 Geopolitics World Cup Golden Boot standings after …
TV Fire Sticks are at their lowest price ever! Stream TNT Sports for less with £25 Amazon Prime Day deal before it sells out - after free to air coverage is banned
Football fans are running out of time to watch Champions League matches next season for a reduced price with the Amazon Fire TV Stick available for 58 per cent off in a new offer.
World Cup pundit accidentally blurts out C-word live on air as shocked studio react
There have been a number of unexpected moments during live World Cup coverage with some accidental foul language the latest example.
The trial that saved Antoine Semenyo's career
BBC Sport traces the origin story of Manchester City and Ghana star Antoine Semenyo, and hears from former coach David Hockaday about the trial which saved his career.
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McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.
McCullum denies Stokes rift as he praises 'outstanding' England captain
England head coach Brendon McCullum has described Ben Stokes' state of mind as "outstanding" and insisted his relationship with the Test captain remains intact after a challenging fortnight.
New Zealand eliminate Scotland with six-wicket victory
Scotland have been knocked out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup after New Zealand secured a six-wicket win in Bristol to keep alive their own faint hopes of defending the title.