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What’s next for LeBron James: a Curry alliance, return to Cleveland or a Wembanyama mentor?
The 41-year-old says he intends to continue his career after his departure from the Lakers. There are several intriguing options to considerIt’s official: LeBron James will not fi…
Liverpool complete £60m signing of Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes
Liverpool saw off competition from Chelsea for defender20-year-old set to recover from injury in time for seasonJérémy Jacquet has officially completed his £60m move to Liverpool,…
The eternal whirring of the Caitlin Clark conspiracy machine has shifted into a new gear
The Indiana Fever star’s so-called fans are intent on casting her as a victim. The narrative is an injustice to the guard and her fellow playersWhen Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA…
‘Too many girls miss out’: new research shows extent of gap to boys in sport participation
All 650 UK parliamentary constituencies analysedGirls living in cities the least likely to be activeTeenage girls are facing a postcode lottery regarding their access to sport, wi…
World Cup 2026: France dazzle, Mexico swagger through, England v DR Congo buildup, and more – live
‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel wants patienceEmail us | Bracketology | World Cup DailyThe Knowledge has dropped, to answer the question of high-scoring non-Golden Boot winners.And…
In ceding the reins to Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé, France look as under control as ever
Didier Deschamps used to manage with an iron fist. This time, he’s letting his stars run the show – to Les Bleus’ benefitWhen a cat has cornered a mouse and appears to be toying w…
Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?
Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbingMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Who has scored the most goals at a Worl…
Cameron Myers breaks the Australian 1500m record. Next up, world domination
The 20-year-old Canberran middle-distance runner will compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and is an LA Olympics medal contenderThe numbers are stacking up for 20-year-old Camer…
Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron
They were held up by an electric storm but, after it had cleared, Mexico simply kept the lightning bolts coming. El Tri have broken a hex that had gnawed at the nation’s football …
‘There are holes in England’: DR Congo ready to produce World Cup shock | Ed Aarons
Former DRC defender Gabriel Zakuani is better placed than most to have a view on Wednesday’s game, and feels it won’t be as straightforward as some thinkIt took Gabriel Zakuani le…
DR Congo manager’s tactics may provide tougher challenge for England than Opta stats suggest
Despite the chances of victory in normal time being 73.9%, Sébastien Desabre has changed his approach for stronger teams such as EnglandEngland head into their match against the D…
Penalty shootouts: how Australia can avoid the cruellest World Cup fate | Jack Snape
The Socceroos have never gone to spot kicks in a men’s World Cup but can turn to strategies as they prepare for the last-32 clash with Egypt⚽️ How and where to watch the Socceroos…
‘To be favourites or not doesn’t matter’: Belgium braced for Senegal challenge
Rudi Garcia railed against criticism of his side, who face Senegal in the last 32 with a spring in their step after the 5-1 hammering of New ZealandBelgium had just beaten New Zea…
England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail | Jacob Steinberg
The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournamentIt was the 10th anniversary last …
How USMNT prepare for World Cup penalty drama: confidence, composure and consultants
The US have never had a match go to penalty kicks in their World Cup history. If it happens in 2026, Mauricio Pochettino says they have a planWho would the US need to beat to win …
Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/11am AEST/2am BST/9pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanTeam news will drop in a few minutes and kick-off is still some ti…
Tennis has moved on but Serena devotion at sporting vigil is still at a high | Jonathan Liew
Williams’s comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya JointThe shapes and the silhouettes are the same. The movements are effortles…
Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass
When people form memories of the World Cup, it’s matches like this that do it. France once again won comprehensively, and against decent opposition, but the quality of their attac…
Socceroos hit back at worst match of World Cup claims: ‘You can’t make everyone happy’
Goalless draw with Paraguay criticised for lack of excitement‘We got our job done and that’s what counts,’ says Ajdin HrusticAustralia winger Ajdin Hrustic has dismissed descripti…
Alyssa Thomas calls out WNBA after receiving death threats, racial abuse from Caitlin Clark foul incident
Thomas blasts commissioner for silence on player safetyMercury star was suspended for hit to Clark’s throatPlay was ‘complete accident’ and ‘unfortunate’, she saysPhoenix Mercury …
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup loss to Morocco
‘We fell short. Responsibility rests with me’ he saysNetherlands players subject to online racist abuseRonald Koeman has resigned in the wake of the Netherlands’ last-32 defeat by…
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles return ended in first round by Maya Joint
Williams beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre CourtJoint fought off second-set rally to close out matchSerena Williams walked up to the baseline down match point fully conscious of …
Forest Green Rovers scrap women’s team to ‘concentrate resources’ on men’s side
Men’s team relegated to National League in 2024Club hope women’s football will return in futureForest Green Rovers have disbanded their women’s team for the 2026-27 season so that…
Maddy Cusack’s eating habits changed after manager’s comment, girlfriend tells inquest
Grace Riglar fights back tears giving evidenceCusack called Sheffield United omission a ‘personal attack’The girlfriend of the late Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has told a…
Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa fined for breaching European financial rules
Uefa fines Newcastle £5.2m for first breach of squad cost rulesChelsea and Villa hit with penalties for second year in a rowNewcastle have been fined €6m (£5.2m) by Uefa for breac…
France v Sweden: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10pm BST/7am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail WillSweden coach Graham Potter has said his team would have to produce something s…
Erling Haaland fires Norway into last 16 with dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire
Decision vindicated. The Norway coach, Ståle Solbakken, had taken a major gamble in resting almost his entire side in the final group game against France, drawing stiff criticism,…
Iran hit out at ‘lies and mistreatment’ following US official’s joy at team’s exit
Iran responds to US homeland security secretary comments‘I was so happy when we said they could leave US soil’Iran’s football federation has responded to a senior US official cele…
Shelton crashes out in five-set thriller as stylish Fritz cuts a dash and cruises through
Last year’s quarter-finalist beaten in first roundQueen’s champion, Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, also outOf the 18 Americans who began the men’s singles – the most of any nation – perha…
‘It’s going to be tough’: Declan Rice ready for DR Congo challenge in last 32
England midfielder’s experience with Arsenal last season taught him the need to be patient against teams unwilling to attackDeclan Rice is reflecting on the pivotal moment of his …