Luke Donald turns to familiar face as he names second 2027 Ryder Cup vice-captain
Luke Donald’s backroom team for next year’s Ryder Cup is starting to take shape
What do Australia and Paraguay need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group D?
With USA sewing up top spot and Turkey already eliminated, Australia and Paraguay will vie for second place
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UFC fighter who called Michelle Obama a man claims he was ‘giving her a compliment’
UFC president Dana White said the widely-criticized statement at UFC Freedom 250 was ‘nasty and false’. Josh Hokit has now tried to defend himself
‘Not much faith’: the view from Brazil as they prepare to face Scotland
Debate is raging back home about whether Neymar, Casemiro, Endrick – and others – should be in the World Cup team against the Tartan ArmyThe big stars have turned up for the 2026 World Cup. Lamine Yamal returned to the Spain team to help them thump Saudi Arabia. Lionel Messi is the tournament’s top scorer, giving Argentina hope of pinning “la cuarta …
Lazio Women to pay compensation after Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling
Maja Göthberg lost contract after disclosing pregnancyFirst successful Cas case under Fifa maternity regulationsLazio Women unlawfully ended the Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg’s time at the club because of her pregnancy, the court of arbitration for sport has ruled, ordering the Italian club to pay compensation.The landmark case revolved around …
The Spin | Standing up to be counted: Tom Blundell leads brave new brand of wicketkeepers
Canny seamers such as Matt Henry are thriving from the pressure that having a keeper right behind the stumps can apply on battersThey say the best wicketkeeping performance is the one you don’t notice. But that’s not entirely true. Take Tom Blundell’s masterclass at the Oval this past week. Standing up to the stumps against New Zealand’s opening …
If joyless Scotland scrape through at the World Cup by trying not to lose it would be hollow: The Tartan Army give a great backdrop but team are devoid of romance, writes CALUM CROWE
There is a sense of melancholy to be found in watching a nation's footballing soul flicker on the periphery of a tournament it has waited so long to grace.
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Chelsea put incredible price tag on Malo Gusto as right back considers a transfer with Man City interested
Chelsea have slapped a £75million valuation on their right back, Malo Gusto.
Man United goalkeeper targeted by Premier League newcomers Hull City - after he refuses to be a back-up following strong loan spell last season
Daily Mail Sport understands that Hull are among several Premier League clubs interested in Vitek, alongside fellow promoted outfits Coventry City and Ipswich Town.
England's opponents have set a distasteful, classless trap for Jude Bellingham. They know exactly what they're doing and there's only one reason for these cheap tricks, writes IAN LADYMAN
IAN LADYMAN IN BOSTON: What smells here is Queiroz fanning the flames to further his own ends and his team's. That's distasteful and classless and at his age, 73, he should know better.
Chelsea prepare £50m offer for Crystal Palace star as Cesc Fabregas lines up move for Blues defender at Como... while role Xabi Alonso played in convincing Marco Palestra to join club over Inter Milan is revealed: WINDOW WATCH
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Play wide and fast, let Harry Kane roam again and unleash the full backs: How England can break down the low blocks after Ghana exposed template to beat Thomas Tuchel's side
JACK GAUGHAN IN BOSTON: Potential knockout opponents will have studied the Ghana draw and noted the visible frustration of England's protagonists - and why that came about.
World Cup draw as it stands as England face tricky tie and spicy Scotland match waiting
England could be on a collision course with Scotland in the World Cup knockout stages.
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England need to drop four stars immediately after brutal Ghana reality check
The Three Lions have one final group game to play.
Horror as one dead and eight injured in stampede at World Cup match screening
A stampede at a World Cup fan gathering left one person dead and eight others injured.
Messi at 39: The extraordinary stats (including ones you wouldn't expect)
Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on Wednesday having made an astonishing start to the World Cup. After the hat-trick against Algeria that took him level with Miroslav Klose's goal record, he scored twice against Austria to go two clear.
Why Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game
Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game in a potentially controversial finish to Group J.
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With the final round of group fixtures nearing a conclusion the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.
World Cup 2026: Have England qualified for knockout phase?
England’s final ranking in Group L is still to be determined