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Djokovic’s powers of recovery face stern Sinner test in tantalising semi-final
The two greats face off at Wimbledon on Friday with both having questions to answer about their fitness and form respectivelyNovak Djokovic has conducted about as many press confe…
Erling Haaland claims pressure is all on England in quarter-final with Norway
Striker says England one of the ‘clear favourites’ to win World CupAlso makes knowing reference to famous ‘Stay humble’ remarkErling Haaland has ramped up the World Cup mind games…
Match-fixing spreading to sports such as chess and darts, select committee told
Former Crystal Palace academy player gives evidence‘There is much more to be done’, says Moses SwaibuMatch-fixing has increased at an “extraordinary” rate across the world, a sele…
Rice and Ødegaard put club union on hold in decisive duel between England and Norway
Two architects of Arsenal’s title triumph are likely to have starring roles for their country in pursuit of a place in the World Cup semi-finals It is one of those times when What…
France v Morocco: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottFrance swanned their way through Group I. They elegantly survived the Seneg…
Anthony Gordon: ‘I have always been very intrigued to see who I can become’
England winger on his thirst for self-improvement, triumph at the Azteca and the ‘spiritual’ Thomas TuchelIt was a lighthearted moment – despite the language used – and Anthony Go…
Christian Pulisic suffered leg fracture in US loss to Belgium, out for several weeks
Milan forward was subbed out in a 4-1 lossPulisic had been criticized for his lack of availabilityChristian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his leg in the Unit…
Tadej Pogacar demolishes Tour de France rivals on the Tourmalet to take ominous lead
Four-time champion dominates 17km climb to win stage sixFrench president Emmanuel Macron in attendanceTadej Pogacar powered alone to the summit of the mighty Col du Tourmalet, dee…
Newcastle face sliding doors moment over Bruno Guimarães in summer of upheaval
With Saudi spending restricted and a glut of departures and arrivals the stakes are high for Eddie Howe, and his captain, amid uncertain times on TynesideIs it the end of the road…
Fery reveals miracle Wimbledon run aided by nose operation and Godfather trilogy
British player faces Zverev in semi-final on FridayNosebleeds have stopped since procedureArthur Fery has revealed that his spectacular second week at Wimbledon has been aided by …
Racing warrior Rebel’s Romance continues world tour with Newmarket victory
From San Diego to Hong Kong, via Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Qatar the gelding keeps on winningOne of the sport’s great warriors returned to the front line for the 32nd time …
Fery-mania builds in advance of Wimbledon semi-final against Zverev
Tennis fans suggest Henman Hill should be renamed Arthur’s Seat if new British star continues his meteoric riseTennis fans gathered on Wimbledon’s famous grass mound spent much of…
Troubled Middlesex appoint former British Cycling chief as doubts grow over CEO’s future
Predecessor Andrew Cornish accused of misconductJulie Harrington could end up taking role permanentlyMiddlesex have appointed the former British Cycling CEO Julie Harrington as in…
England v India: fourth men’s T20 cricket international – live
Updates from the action in Bristol (5.30pm BST start) England and India head for historic Test | Mail TanyaIndia: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas…
Muchova into Wimbledon final after nailbiting tie-break defeat of Coco Gauff
Czech 10th seed clinched a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) victoryFaces compatriot Noskova or Ukraine’s Kostyuk nextCoco Gauff blew a golden chance to reach a first Wimbledon final as she lost…
Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?
Thirteen of the past 15 shootouts at World Cups have been won by the team that went secondBy Opta AnalystAfter watching 120 minutes of football, you might not find observing a coi…
Wallabies need cool heads and a hard edge against France to stop the gallant losses
Australia’s positive intent and recent honourable defeats won’t help against the world No 4 side – but composure and discipline mightHard luck. Hard lessons. Call it what you want…
Manchester United insist new stadium ‘not vanity project’ despite prospect of more debt
Plan unveiled for ground 350 metres from Old TraffordWorking cost of stadium previously stated as £2bnManchester United have said their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium may l…
Janse van Rensburg, Caluori and Kloska in line for England Test debuts against Fiji
Janse van Rensburg has qualified on residency groundsHenry Slade and Guy Pepper recalled to starting XV The South African-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg and the Saracens teenager…
Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible ‘racially motivated’ attacks
Clark has been on the end of hard fouls during careerBlack players routinely receive racist abuse in WNBAEleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA asking the league t…
Wimbledon 2026: Muchova v Gauff, Kostyuk v Noskova semi-final updates – live
Updates from Thursday’s semi-final action in SW19 Wimbledon Q&A with Tumaini Carayol | Mail KatyAlready today: a big upset in the women’s doubles, with the top seeds and 2024 …
Football Daily | Bring on the World Cup fireworks as quarter-finals kick off
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!So here we stand. The quarter-finals of this unique and expanded Geopolitics World Cup have arrived! A whopping 96 games have be…
US in talks with Fifa over capitalising on World Cup success with 2029 Club World Cup
US officials have held talks with Fifa over tournamentUnclear whether White House has been involvedThe US has expressed interest in hosting the 2029 Club World Cup as it seeks to …
Wimbledon Q&A: our tennis reporter answers your questions live now – can wildcard Fery go all the way?
Sign in or sign up to post your question in the commentsSidKirkwood asks: Can the wildcard Fery go all the way?Tumaini: This has been a truly incredible tournament from Fery. Firs…
Newcastle agree £51.5m Johan Manzambi deal and insist Bruno Guimarães not for sale
Switzerland international poised to sign from FreiburgGuimarães wants to leave and is target for ArsenalNewcastle have agreed a £51.5m deal with Freiburg that should see the Switz…
‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great
Figures who worked with striker in his formative years recall a self-belief – even when his talent did not stand outThere is another version of reality in which Harry Kane is not …
England have redemption on mind for historic first women’s Test at Lord’s
Five days after T20 World Cup final misery tickets are selling fast for India clash in a rare fixture at the home of cricketEngland’s historic first Test at Lord’s, which begins o…
Tour de France 2026: stage six updates as riders take on the Tourmalet – live
Updates from the 186.2km stage from Pau Stage-by-stage guide | Stage five report | Mail AndyRelive the last time the Tour de France finished on the Col du Tourmalet.Vintage Pinot.…
Inquest into Maddy Cusack’s death adjourned again after new documents lodged
Second time in 2026 that inquest has been adjournedSheffield United midfielder died in 2023, aged 27An inquest into the death of the Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack has b…
Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’
Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé needs to be viewed in wider political contextWorld Cup live – latest updatesAs players in the World Cup s…