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The Breakdown | Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself
Opening rounds of inaugural global competition provided compelling moments but the same old frustrations over refereeing consistency remainThere are a few contenders for the most …
NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal
The midsummer party in Vegas is a showcase for the next wave of NBA talent. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebookThe hype heading into this year’s draft was tremend…
Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes
France defender is club’s sixth signing of the summerCoach Ho says she is aggressive and good on the ballTottenham have signed the France defender Alice Sombath from Lyonnes for a…
Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence
The two substitutes combined on the World Cup winning goal not by changing the game, but by offering it what it needed, when it was neededAs Spain built into the second half of ex…
Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights
A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industrySeven prime ministers in the space of 10 years is a churn rate …
Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football
Germany’s 2014 World Cup winning goalkeeper and a Brazilian icon are among those who have have called time after the 2026 tournamentFirst participated in the World Cup in 2010 bef…
The big World Cup 2026 quiz
Did you catch the little details as 48 teams played 104 matches in 16 cities across 39 days? Continue reading...
World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation
Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans ... and the precious trophy. This video contains flashin…
New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained
Our guide to what’s new with the ECB’s short-format showpiece involving cricket’s power hitters, which starts on TuesdaySince the last ball of the Hundred last season, change has …
Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their hearts
People gather at cafes and outdoor screenings to support team after Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights The Spanish football team’s World Cup win has been celebrated in the str…
