German will be pilloried for his semi-final decisions but that is to ignore the fact English football culture is not set up to win major tournaments“I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so badly.”As England’s World Cup hopes recede into another spell of heartache, let down in Atlanta by the latest handsome, cadaverous Mr Right, a little sadder, …

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: After three missed cuts in three majors, the enigmatic American's first-round 67 in the last-chance saloon of 2026 was impressive.

First he was on both knees, then just the one. Rory McIlroy stooped over his ball nestled close to the lip of the bunker beside the 17th green, trying to figure out how on earth he was supposed to get it out. You expect he was probably also berating the fool who put him there.

Bryson DeChambeau and defending champion Scottie Scheffler both made encouraging starts to The 154th Open, as Rory McIlroy’s major hopes suffered an early setback.

Joe Root notched a stunning 99no to deliver again for his country as England secured a thrilling four-wicket win to level the one-day international series against India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Highlights of Rory McIlroy's opening round 72 from the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as the Northern Irishman got off to a sluggish start.

Highlights of the second one-day international match between England and India.

Inter Milan work on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero, Liverpool lead the race for Kaishu Sano, Arsenal show interest in Ezri Konsa, plus more.

A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.

Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.

Joe Root finishes on 99 not out as he guides England to a four wicket win against India during the second one-day international in Cardiff, a victory which levels the series with one match to play.

Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play.

England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's football team beat Spain in Sunday's final.

When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the home golfers to take centre stage at the Birkdale Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.

An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.

Albiceleste could be hit with fines or player suspensions

Three Lions captain feels his side is still has missing pieces

Northern Irishman already on the back foot after just 18 holes

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England had slipped to 125 for five but eventually won with 35 balls to spare to take the three-match series to a Lord’s decider on Sunday