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‘It’s like family’: team Bruce McLaren built is carved in his image as they mark 1,000th GP
Driver died four years after founding McLaren but his legacy lives through his inspirational tenacity and team’s roll call of championsAs the streets of Monaco echo to the roar of…
‘I don’t want to give my money to Fifa’: Toronto turns its back on the World Cup
For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsoldAs far back as he can remember, football has…
Spain v England: Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying – live
⚽️ Crucial qualifier kicks off at 8pm BST in Mallorca⚽️ Tom Garry’s preview | Sign up for Moving the GoalpostsOn the ground: We are expecting about 20,000 fans here tonight and th…
Emilio Gay rides his luck but passes his test of temperament for England | Andy Bull
Test debutant opener enjoyed a few breaks but showed he could handle himself when the odds are against him to offer hope for a longer stay in roleEmilio Gay lived three lives on F…
England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal
First Test, D2: England 140 & 226; New Zealand 113 & 36-3Tourists toiling in pursuit of 254 victory targetSixteen wickets on the first day were followed by 17 more on the …
Zverev sets up French Open final with Cobolli and opportunity he cannot afford to miss
Second seed wins semi-final 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3Cobolli through after Arnaldi withdraws due to virusAlexander Zverev moved to within one match of a long-awaited first grand slam tit…
Celtic to confirm appointment of Martin O’Neill after Robbie Keane backlash
O’Neill agrees one-year deal after successful returnKeane had a managerial spell with Maccabi Tel AvivCeltic are expected to confirm the appointment of Martin O’Neill as their per…
French Open finals, Monaco GP and World Cup warm-ups for England and Scotland – follow with us
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Chris Richards’s World Cup in doubt as ankle injury rules USMNT defender out for Germany friendly
Pochettino ‘not happy’ with Palace’s injury assessmentRichards missed Conference League finalPredict your World Cup bracket | Complete player guideChris Richards will not take par…
Fifa expanding AI use at World Cup to reduce amount of abuse seen by players
Social media protection service offered by FifaEnglish FA yet to confirm whether it will use serviceFifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive…
Chwalinska on edge of history after slicing through French Open one paper cut at a time
Brilliant defensive skills and craft have propelled world No 114 from qualifying into Roland Garros final but Mirra Andreeva has the game to matchThe summer of 2022 took Maja Chwa…
In Iran the World Cup used to trigger joy on our streets. It feels very different now
A growing divide between fans and team, coupled with economic hardship and war, has dampened the moodAbbas Kiarostami, the late Iranian director, made a film called Life, and Noth…
Lewis Hamilton optimistic Ferrari can ‘be competitive’ in twisting Monaco track
Ferrari last won race at Mexican GP in 2024Scuderia’s car should suit narrow streets of Monte CarloLewis Hamilton was circumspect about Ferrari’s chances in the buildup to the Mon…
Football super agent Joorabchian’s £24m gamble has day of destiny at the Derby
Ancient Egypt finally carries owner’s hopes at Epsom three years after huge spending spree at the SalesMany great gambles have been landed in the Derby down the years, from John B…
Jakub Mensik v Alexander Zverev: French Open 2026 men’s semi-finals – live
First semi-final at 1.30pm BST, Arnaldi v Cobolli to come Mail Katy | Andreeva routs Kostyuk to reach finalHere they are, the 6ft 5in Mensik and 6ft 6in Zverev, giants both litera…
Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, French Open, Lord’s, Giro and NBA
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No wonder Steve Clarke is smiling: Scotland manager has new deal and future built on youth
The decision to extend Clarke’s contract before his side have proved they can finally progress to the knockouts could be a needless riskThe summit of Scottish football provides a …
England’s heatseekers begin World Cup countdown with Tampa test
The FA’s data-driven approach towards the World Cup is into its final stages as Tuchel’s side take on New Zealand“It was hot in ‘94,” thundered Alexi Lalas, the former USA defende…
Graham Potter: ‘I feel very Swedish when I’m working – I look a bit Swedish’
Head coach looks forward to leading Sweden at World Cup after reflecting on failures with Chelsea and West HamIf management has taught Graham Potter anything it is that there is n…
Andy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch
Farrell to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031Feyi-Waboso faces fitness race for England summer tourAndy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach unti…
England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Updates from the second day of the series at Lord’s Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok | Mail TanyaMike Atherton and Stuart Broad are in red blazers on Red for Ruth day at…
The strange history of baseball’s superstitions: ‘Magic is in the sport’s very structure’
A new book looks at how rituals, charms and curses are central to the identity of America’s pastimeIt’s a Chicago legend, nurtured like a hot dog with everything except ketchup. D…
Prem team of the season: from teen with a sky-high ceiling to a stat-topping No 8
The league has been a launchpad for players such as Noah Caluori while showcasing the best English rugby has to offerThe final round of the regular Prem season is nigh, with the p…
World Cup 2026 buildup, transfer latest and Lionesses in Spain: football news – live
⚽️ Latest football news before a big weekend of action⚽️ Get in touch: email Dave | And follow us on TikTokWill Andoni Iraola prove a hit at Liverpool? The appointment seems to ha…
Football regulator will reject call to play bigger role in promoting equality at clubs
Kick It Out wants equality, diversity and inclusion targetsRegulator decides against after licensing consultationThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is poised to reject calls…
‘The whole of New York is stressed right now’: how Knicks finals fever reached Rikers Island
Inside New York’s notorious jail complex, nearly 2,000 incarcerated people watched Game 1 of the NBA finals, arguing calls, roasting celebrity fans and sharing in a rare citywide …
Sexism and bullying keeping women out of careers in sport, MPs told
Women coaches routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite qualifications, say experts Women are being shut out of careers in sport by entrenched sexism, disc…
World Cup 2026 wallchart: print out your own here
Print out and fill in our brilliant wallchart and follow the 48 teams at the tournament in USA, Mexico and Canada• All of our World Cup coverage in one handy place Continue readin…
Iraola’s dynamic football will energise Liverpool despite worry over workload | Jonathan Wilson
New manager achieved much at Bournemouth with style reminiscent of Jürgen Klopp’s counterpressThere comes a point in most discussions when all the detail and complications fall aw…
Cape Verde World Cup 2026 team guide
Blue Sharks are in unchartered waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric riseThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between…