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Let’s talk about Mikel Oyarzabal: Spain’s quiet man forced into the limelight
The 29-year-old forward always avoided attention, but his World Cup goals have dragged him into the centre of the conversationWe have to talk about Mikel Oyarzabal. When Spain sco…
Arthur Fery ignores social media hype as he breaks new ground at Wimbledon
Wildcard entry faces former world No 3 Grigor Dimitrov Fery is last remaining British singles player at WimbledonArthur Fery said he will not pay attention to any social media hyp…
Leeds keep foot on the gas with Magic Weekend enjoying timely renaissance
Rhinos beat Bradford 50-16 to maintain a four-point Super League lead, leaving the chasing pack to jostle for secondMagic Weekend’s move to a summer date was a chance not only for…
England’s unbelievable night at the Azteca | World Cup Daily – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in an all-time great World Cup game Contin…
England rise to Azteca occasion and see off ghosts, time and Mexico | Barney Ronay
This was the most extraordinary night of football as an experience of the mind, body, bones, guts and blood“Enn-JOYYY this unforrrgGEDDABLE Fifa Worrrld Cup … expPERRIENCE!!” the …
Wimbledon by Sarah Lee – in pictures
The Guardian’s Sarah Lee soaks up the atmosphere at the All England Club as the tennis championship enters its second week Continue reading...
England’s 10 men hang on after Kane penalty to beat Mexico in World Cup thriller
File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Y…
World Cup 2026: England beat Mexico in thriller at the Azteca – in pictures
The best pictures from a sensational knockout fixture which began after a one-hour storm delay Continue reading...
Erling Haaland hails ‘one of the sickest days’ in Norway’s history after beating Brazil
Coach calls it ‘greatest day’ in country’s football historyNeymar appears to announce Brazil retirementStåle Solbakken called it “the greatest day in Norwegian football history” w…
Coco Gauff beats race against curfew clock with late-night victory against Bencic
Gauff seals three-set win just two minutes before 11pmAmerican ‘not used to racing against time’Coco Gauff’s dream of winning a first Wimbledon title is still alive after a hard-f…
Jannik Sinner swats aside Mochizuki to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
World No 1 eases to 6-3, 7-6 (0), 6-3 victorySinner building momentum in title defenceBy the latter stages of the second set in his first-ever meeting with the best player in the …
Haaland’s heroic double stuns Brazil and sends Norway into World Cup quarter-finals
We are going to need a bigger longboat. Norway are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after edging this contest thanks to the man whose smile, and choice …
Astonished Belgium vow to ‘defend football’ after Fifa’s shock Balogun reversal
Rudi Garcia likens decision to April Fools’ Day jokeBelgian FA says it will investigate all potential optionsUSMNT reaction to Fifa flip: ‘Thought it was AI at first’ As a Fifa me…
Mexico v England: World Cup 2026 last 16 tie hit by thunderstorm in buildup – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/8pm EDT/1am BST/10am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | World Cup draw | Email TomToday’s other big World Cup story: you know how we were all saying …
Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes World Cup career is not over after England heartbreak
Captain broke down in tears after Australia defeat‘I tried to do everything I could … I’m really proud’England’s captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, said she hoped this would not be her la…
‘They’ve tried to kill me for 23 years’: Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last
‘God has been generous to me,’ says 41-year-oldPortugal face Spain in last 16 in Dallas on MondayTwenty-three years, 232 games, 146 goals and six World Cups later, at 41, this rea…
England stifled by nerves and caution as Australia seize initiative and glory
The Lord’s final turned into a green and gold procession but the Women’s T20 World Cup has been a resounding successThe DJ sensed the writing on the wall by the end of Australia’s…
‘Pretty bad from the get-go’: Lewis Hamilton rues Ferrari’s decision at British Grand Prix
Team strategy might have cost him second place Christian Horner makes return to F1 paddock Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated by his Ferrari team’s late strategic decision that mi…
‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré
Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he saysBazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. T…
Mooney leads charge as Australia regain T20 World Cup and crush England’s dreams
England 150-4, Australia 153-3; Aus win by seven wicketsMooney strikes half-century in final for third timeWell, it was fun while it lasted. Eight months is the time period Austra…
Osaka’s inspired win leaves Sabalenka wanting ‘to get drunk and forget’ Wimbledon
Japanese No 14 seed wins 6-2, 7-6 to make quarter-finals Sabalenka blasts ball out of Centre Court after losing matchWomen’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out in the fourth…
Djokovic breaks Wimbledon record with win over Safiullin to reach quarter-finals
Djokovic clinches 106th singles victory at Wimbledon39-year-old continues quest for 25th grand slam titleIn his quest to win a record-extending 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokov…
Brazil v Norway: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Full bracket | Mail TomHello! It’s the dark horses v the thoroughbreds today as Norway take on five-time…
Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds suspension for red card
US striker was shown red in last-32 matchFifa disciplinary committee cites article of Fifa codeUSA striker Folarin Balogun will play in his team’s last-16 game against Belgium on …
Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson
Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?In many ways England should be grateful for small m…
Tour de France 2026: Mexican debutant Del Toro wins stage two with help of Pogacar
Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey with six-second leadFires mean no spectators and ‘adapted route’ for stage threeIsaac del Toro took a victory orchestrated by Tadej Pogacar on stage…
Freddy the German: psyop, mirror to US rapacity or Tocqueville in a CR7 shirt?
The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing characterFarewell, then, Freddy – the fan whose…
Leclerc holds off Russell and Hamilton to win chaotic British F1 GP
Russell second; Hamilton third after safety car finishAntonelli back in 16th after mechanical problemCharles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix after a dramatic finish at Silverst…
France deliver knockout punch to Paraguay in the Battle of Philadelphia
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!“Good evening. The game you are about to see is the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football in…
Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?
Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves onIt was standing room only in Toronto’s oldest…