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The big World Cup final quiz
Argentina and Spain will contest the 23rd World Cup final on Sunday. How much do you know about the previous 22?This is a quiz by Richard Foster, who presents the It Started With …
England rugby players may walk off pitch in Argentina if racist abuse is repeated
Jamie George promises ‘the strongest of reactions’England players were racially abused by fans last yearEngland’s rugby players are threatening to walk off the pitch in protest ag…
Adam Silver says it’s unfair to make Caitlin Clark ‘political football’ in WNBA debates
NBA commissioner: Issues aren’t largely about officiatingFlagrant foul incident in June sparked criticismSign up for the WNBA 30 weekly newsletterConversations about WNBA officiat…
Andy Flower rules himself out of replacing McCullum as England Test head coach
Coach informed ECB this week he is not interestedLanger now believed to be at top of England’s listAndy Flower has ruled himself out of the running to take over as the next coach …
Jarrod Bowen declares intention to stay at West Ham despite relegation
Captain says promotion would bring ‘the most happiness’He visited largest shareholder Daniel Křetínský in PragueJarrod Bowen has said he intends to remain with West Ham after the …
BBC v ITV: who won the UK’s battle of the World Cup 2026 broadcasters?
Danny Murphy’s decision to start talking about his deceased cat will haunt the rest of his career while Christina Unkel’s referee analysis was no-nonsense and to the pointThe fina…
England need fearless passers and three Tuchel omissions may point the way
Technical class in the fiercest battles was again lacking at the World Cup but there is hope amid the soul-searchingThe post-match inquest into England’s elimination was almost ov…
Tour de France 2026: Ballon d’Alsace awaits riders on testing stage 13 – live
Tour de France updates from 12pm BST/1pm CEST Stage-by-stage guide | Team guide | You can mail TomHere’s how the longest stage of this year’s Tour maps out: Continue reading...
More than 200 countries endorse Infantino for fourth Fifa term despite Balogun scandal
Only a handful of FAs have not declared their supportUefa has made its opposition clear on number of issuesGianni Infantino has the formal endorsement of more than 200 countries f…
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live
⚽ Latest news before Sunday’s World Cup 2026 final⚽ Football Daily | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail usWe shall begin with the latest coming out of the England camp.Thomas Tuche…
The summer of the underdog: why outsiders are the most compelling sights in sport | Natalie Tan
Thanks to Arthur Fery, Maja Chwalinska and Cape Verde, we have been blessed with a glut of unexpected stories of late“Where has he been?” Gary Neville said of Vozinha, the Cape Ve…
Pitbull concert forces historic Champions League qualifier in Lithuania to move
FK Kauno Zalgiris renting out stadium for gigWin against KI would earn group-stage placeLithuania’s best team will probably be forced to play a historic Champions League qualifier…
USA v Uzbekistan match foreshadows chess battle for Olympiad top prize
Two of the top four chess nations will go head to head in Miami on 27-28 JulyUSA and Uzbekistan, along with India and China, possess the world’s current four best chess teams, so …
The Open 2026: day two golf updates from Royal Birkdale – live
️Updates from the second round at Royal Birkdale️Official leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughts… and we’re back. Just over nine hours ago, the first day of the 154th edition…
Wakefield battle through resilient Bradford to claim gutsy five-try win
Bradford 12-26 WakefieldVisitors run riot in second half to leapfrog WiganTwo years ago this week, Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls met at Odsal Stadium in a Championship enco…
US Soccer coy on Mauricio Pochettino and future of sporting director position
Batson says US federation will ‘take a break’Pochettino’s future remains unresolvedSporting director role unfilled after Crocker exitThe US men’s national team leaves the World Cu…
The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him | Barney Ronay
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 wante…
Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace
American responds to six-time major winner’s jibeSurprise name at top of leaderboardFrom no clue and no strategy to no explanation. Who or what is eating Bryson DeChambeau? Maybe …
Arsène Wenger: US soccer development will depend on ‘consistency’ and ‘education’
Former Arsenal boss calls out US pay-to-play modelWenger says academy setups are vital for growthArsène Wenger, Fifa’s head of global football development, has said that while the…
Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India
India 233 all out; England 235-6 – England win by four wicketsWill Jacks shares in key 72-run stand for sixth wicketAfter the meltdown suffered by England’s footballers in Atlanta…
Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks
The England head coach took a risk by selecting injury-prone players and ignoring creative options such as Foden, Palmer and Gibbs-WhiteWhen Thomas Tuchel became England’s head co…
Four passes in 19 minutes: damning numbers behind England’s collapse
No successful tackles after the 63rd minute and failure to break up play through fouls also played their part in World Cup semi-final defeatThere will be coaching courses of the f…
Arsenal close in on £34m deal for Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis
Greece international replacement for Leandro TrossardArsenal seek defensive cover after William Saliba injuryArsenal have agreed a deal worth up to €40m (£34m) with Club Brugge to…
White House says Donald Trump will attend World Cup final
Infantino has said US president will hand over trophySpain v Argentina final is set for Sunday in New JerseyDonald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Arg…
Tuchel ‘100%’ invested in leading England at Euro 2028 despite semi-final failure
Manager under fire for manner of 2-1 defeat by Argentina‘There is enough to improve and I am happy to do that’Thomas Tuchel says he is “100%” committed to leading England at Euro …
Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters
Soudal Quick-Step rider pips Kooij and PhilipsenTadej Pogacar safely retains yellow jerseyThe likely final sprint stage of this year’s Tour de France was won by Tim Merlier, of th…
Dan Brown gets fast start at Open but may not make fag end of tournament
Son of pig farmer fears he will run out of puffBrown finished 10th at 2024 Open at Royal TroonIt is quite something to challenge at the Open and simultaneously represent a potenti…
The Guardian view on England’s World Cup disappointment: a tale of the not wholly unexpected | Editorial
There was a sense of deja vu as Argentina came from behind to win an intense semi-final. But the players also gave the nation some memorable highsHistorically, English football-su…
Oliver Glasner says Marinakis’ ambition convinced him to take Nottingham Forest job
Austrian met Forest owner over seafood platter in Athens‘He’s one of few people who’s more ambitious than I am’Oliver Glasner said he wants to bring back the “sweet honey” of Euro…
Local hero Tommy Fleetwood treads familiar ground at Royal Birkdale
Born and bred in Southport, the golfer used to have to sneak on the course’s hallowed turf as a kid, but now ‘Tommy Lad’ is very much in the limelightThere were three ways to get …