Portugal vs Spain – Match preview and team news

Portugal and Spain face off in their Round of 16 fixture at the Dallas Stadium on Monday as both teams look to progress to the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of t…

Tottenham star Djed Spence redeems himself with heroic last-ditch effort to help his side into the World Cup quarter-final

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence was heavily criticised for a subpar performance against DR Congo in the Round of 32.The Spurs star got an earful from England manager Thomas…

On the biggest of stages, a Manchester City superstar leaves his mark

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen the biggest stars shine on the grand stage. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise and Harry Kane have all made their mark at …

Spain predicted lineup and team news vs Portugal

Spain take on Portugal in a high-profile Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium on Monday, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the quarter-finals, where they will meet the wi…

Speed, shots and scoops – stories from Silverstone

The 2026 British Grand Prix became the highest attended Formula 1 race weekend of all time.

All you need to know about Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow will host a stripped-back Games in 2026, with 10 sports and using four venues in the city.

BBC Alba to screen Glasgow Commonwealth Games with nightly live coverage

The Gaelic broadcaster will be the only place on the BBC showing action from Glasgow 2026, which begins on 23 July.

رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامن نتنياهو: ترمب لم يطلب منه عدم العمل ضد الأنفاق في لبنان

قال رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامن نتنياهو إن ترمب لم يطلب منه عدم العمل ضد الأنفاق في لبنان وكانت القناة الخامسة عشرة نقلت عن مصادر مطلعة أن نتنياهو طلب تأجيل العملية العسكرية في…

Family travels 6,500 miles to see son play 13 minutes at World Cup

Callan Elliot's family flew thousands of miles to see their son - originally from Annan - play for New Zealand.

Who slept best after the F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc delivered the perfect response to weeks of growing scrutiny at Ferrari with victory at Silverstone

3 dark horse Heisman Trophy candidates who could come out of nowhere in 2026

The race for college football's premier award is wide open, and a trio could find themselves vaulting up voters' lists by November.

Trey McBride's visceral reaction to Cardinals' Week 5 collapse against Titans reveals just how improbable Tennessee's miracle win truly was

The Titans' 2025 season was a wash in the end, but their fate was changed in Week 5. A recent recounting of events in Arizona by a member of the opposing team shows just how i…

Aurelien Tchouameni: Mourinho pours cold water on United’s dreams

Manchester United’s chances of landing their dream midfielder to replace Casemiro are fading fast.The Red Devils have already been priced out of moves for Elliot Anderson, Sandro …

Tuchel hails 'heroic' England win in Mexico, but joy soured by Henderson injury

England boss Thomas Tuchel said a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca felt like winning a final as they overcame huge adversity to reach the World Cup quarter-fina…

‘Game of the Tournament’ — Shannon Sharpe, Sports World React to England’s Stunning World Cup Win vs. Mexico

On paper, there should have been no contest. England has a star-studded team, and while Mexico were playing at the legendary Estadio Azteca in front of about 80,000 fans, the odds…

Likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches revealed by Australian Space Agency

Organisation says objects consistent with ‘debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere’ The Australian Space Agency has said the six so-called “space…

Tuchel 'very proud' of England but criticises officials

England head coach Thomas Tuchel is full of praise for his side after they held on to beat Mexico 3-2 in the Azteca Stadium, but is critical of the match officials at the World Cu…

'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours

Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

Thousands of forgotten WW1 soldiers recognised for first time

Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherished step for many of their descendants.

Football pitches 'like concrete' due to extreme heat, say clubs

Sun-baked sports pitches carry a greater risk of injury to players, experts say.

Wimbledon is hawk's pigeon-scaring playground

This is the 18th year that Rufus has been deployed to keep pigeons from disrupting play.

London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families

Some call the UK's flagship athletics meet "exorbitant", with analysis showing events elsewhere are cheaper.

Europe’s best islands for holidays in 2026, ranked by weather, food and greenery

How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around

The firm’s share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby’s leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growthIf timing is everything, then Allison Kirkby may hav…

حشود طهران ومذكرة التفاهم.. حسابات واشنطن الأمنية بشأن الملاحة بهرمز

سجال سياسي بشأن الحشود المليونية الإيرانية في طهران ومآلات مفاوضات التفاهم النووي مع الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية والتهديدات الأمنية المرتبطة بسلامة الملاحة في مضيق هرمز. فكك أستاذ …