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England v India: third and deciding men’s cricket ODI – live
Updates from Lord’s, play starting at 11am BST You can email James | And sign up for The SpinWe’ve got ten minutes before play begins here at Lord’s. Enough time to have a read of…
Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief
Fifa deal with prediction market company under fireBalogun reprieve showed ‘rules bend under pressure’Fifa has been accused of providing an “open door to fraud” and allowing polit…
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup; England win 10-goal thriller – live
⚽ World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail usI can’t say this didn’t grind ma gears. In picking Henderson, a play…
Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final: the referee, the stats and the omens
As the top two in the Fifa rankings prepare to meet in New Jersey on Sunday we look at the pointers that may help decide the gameSlavko Vincic becomes the first Slovene to referee…
World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack
The reigning champions may need to continue outperforming their xG to overcome Spain’s superb defensive recordThe World Cup final will feature the champions of South America and E…
Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles | Emma Hayes
Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many yearsWe talk about individuals too much in English football. …
‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third
France beaten 6-4 on ‘very emotional’ day for squad‘This will help – but you never fully celebrate bronze’Thomas Tuchel has said England’s players can be proud of their efforts af…
Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff
Where to start with this rollercoaster of a match? Thomas Tuchel had promised a reaction but he could not have imagined the manner of the response from England, albeit against a F…
Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations
Hospitality and secondary ticket market help fuel riseGianni Infantino will feel this shores up his positionFifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn) revenues from this summer’s W…
England’s 13 men thwart Argentina comeback in controversial finale
Argentina 24-31 EnglandVisitors run in five tries; hosts denied late score by TMOIt has been a long season but England’s well-travelled players can finally head to the beach with …
New dad Sam Burns steals march on chasing pack to lead Open after third day
American two shots clear of Ryan Fox and Kim Si-wooBurns playing because wife gave birth earlier than expectedAfter one of the more fiery 24 hours in Open history, how appropriate…
New York Mets reject concerns over in-game AI use after Ottavino claims
Green says Mets follow all MLB AI guidelinesOttavino alleges club used AI for pitch decisionsMLB recently restricted dugout iPad functionsNew York Mets interim manager Andy Green …
Bryson DeChambeau plays to the gallery whether or not they think he is villain or victim | Andy Bull
Even if he does not lift the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale the American will still be the player everyone is talking aboutWhip, crack, whoosh, Bryson DeChambeau’s opening shot flie…
France v England: World Cup third-place playoff – live
World Cup updates from 10pm BST/5pm EDT/7am AESTPlayers ‘puzzled’ but Tuchel left himself no optionEmail John | Sign up for Football DailyFrance: Maignan, Gusto, Konate, Lacroix, …
Manchester United start new signing Andrey Santos in pre-season loss to Wrexham
Brazilian makes first appearance after joining from ChelseaCarrick rings changes at half-time as United lose 1-0 in HelsinkiAndrey Santos made a bright first Manchester United app…
Argentina v England: Nations Championship rugby – live
Live rugby union updates from 8.10pm BST/4.10pm ARTRobert Kitson’s view of England 1-2 ArgentinaEmail Lee | Sign up for the BreakdownAt what point is this match going to produce s…
Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final
Coach tells of first encounter when Messi was 16‘I took man-marker off and Messi scored four’Luis de la Fuente says he will not man-mark Lionel Messi in the World Cup final, even …
Chelsea poised to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record-breaking £117m deal
Fee makes Rogers most expensive English playerArsenal were also keen on Rogers, a £15m Villa signingChelsea are poised to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m. The attack…
Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain | Jonathan Wilson
The World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team against a side riding an emotional urge to fulfil Messi’s destinyIn the 37 minutes between England going ahead against A…
McIlroy lashes out at DeChambeau for ‘holding the Open hostage’ over penalty row
‘I won’t defend Bryson – I’m not fond of him’Masters champion says rival’s actions ‘not a good look’Rory McIlroy has accused a “performative” Bryson DeChambeau of “holding the tou…
Pogacar attacks on steepest climb to clinch another Tour de France stage win
Slovene now 4min 30sec ahead of VingegaardPaul Seixas takes lead in young rider’s classificationTadej Pogacar’s rapacious appetite for stage wins was in evidence yet again in the …
Mercedes’ Antonelli outpaces Verstappen to grab F1 Belgian Grand Prix pole position
Russell will share second row with Ferrari’s LeclercNorris third fastest but has a 10-place grid penaltyMercedes’ Kimi Antonelli took pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, c…
‘Where did they go?’: homeless people feel force of America’s brutality in World Cup clean-up
Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the tournament“A lot of our community has been pushed out by th…
South Africa v Wales: Nations Championship Rugby – live
Rugby union updates from 4.40pm UK/5.40pm SASTEngland defend Pollock after gestures to Argentina fansEmail Lee | Sign up for the BreakdownPre game readingDave Rennie’s New Zealand…
Josh Kerr makes athletics history by shattering one-mile world record in London
Time of 3:42.66 betters El Guerrouj’s 1999 mark of 3:43.13Becomes seventh British man to follow footsteps of BannisterHe promised and he duly delivered. Josh Kerr is the new one-m…
Schmidt leaves repaired Wallabies with gifts of Canham and Lonergan for Kiss
Australia’s lack of forwards remains a problem, but the departing coach raised the ceiling and left a deeper and more experienced group.Australia ended the Joe Schmidt era like a …
Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix qualifying – live
️ Qualifying updates from 3pm BST/4pm CEST️ Russell ready to keep chasing down Antonelli at Spa️ You can email Philip | Sign up for The RecapAside from Hamilton’s crash, did thing…
The Open 2026: day three golf updates from Royal Birkdale – live
️Updates from the third round at Royal Birkdale️Official leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughtsWelcome to Moving Day at the 154th Open Championship! After 36 holes, the top o…
Josh Canham leads Wallabies to nine-try rout of Italy in coach Schmidt’s farewell Test
Australia 57-10 ItalyHosts kickstart Nations Championship campaign with first winThe Wallabies have ended the Joe Schmidt era in style, blitzing Italy 57-10 in Perth to end their …
Football Daily | France v England in the third-place playoff: the game nobody wants to play
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Saturday’s rebranded “bronze final” between France and England in Miami might feel like a modern, Gianni-coded exercise in squee…