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A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.

The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.

The family of Lionel Messi confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star's father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue.

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to become the first team to advance to the World Cup knockout stage, securing the top spot in Group A and a dream Round of 32 match at the Estadio Azteca.

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off the field in the second half of the host nation's match against Qatar on Thursday at BC Place in Vancouver.

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 on Thursday and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.

Portugal defender Rúben Dias on Friday branded criticism of teammate Cristiano Ronaldo "insignificant" and claimed it has not affected the team's focus.

Arsenal will begin their Premier League title defence against newly-promoted Coventry City, while Liverpool travel to face Newcastle in the pick of the opening-day fixtures.

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Alex Freeman put the United States 2-0 up against Australia after a VAR review. Here's why the goal was correctly ruled onside.

Co-hosts USA secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Group D.

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Mauricio Pochettino’s team clinched their place in the knockout round as they beat the Socceroos in Seattle The atmosphere here at Lumen Field (excuse me, Seattle Stadium, how dare I) is positively electric a full 30 minutes before kickoff. This was predictable — the stadium has

Brighton have made an improved offer to Tottenham Hotspur for centre-back Luka Vuskovic.

United States star Christian Pulisic is out of the team's World Cup clash with Australia with a calf injury, with Ricardo Pepi starting in his place.

Rory McIlroy birdied the par-five fifth hole at Shinnecock Hills to kickstart his second round and close the gap to leader Wyndham Clark.

Joaquin Niemann insists he is "going to learn" from being handed a two-shot penalty at the US Open, although was surprised by the severity of the punishment for throwing a golf club.

Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss O'Neil close to joining Ipswich after Keiran McKenna's departure.

Stuart Broad says the second Test is becoming England interim captain Joe Root's "worst nightmare" with New Zealand in a dominant position against an inexperienced home side.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.

Day 9 is upon us, with the United States and Brazil among the teams playing as 2026 FIFA World Cup action continues.

Sophie Ecclestone expects Charlie Dean to return to the England captaincy "like a duck to water" for their next two matches at the Women's T20 World Cup.

Tottenham are the latest club interested in Adam Wharton, Liverpool are yet to agree a deal for Yan Diomande, Fulham fail with their opening bid for Chibuike Nwaiwu, plus more.

Coventry manager Frank Lampard has held positive talks over a new contract amid interest from Fulham.

Benhard Janse van Rensburg’s hopes of a try-scoring England debut were dashed by fumbling hands as France emerged conclusive 35-19 winners in their non-cap international in Vannes.

Wyndham Clark is refusing to get carried away about the prospect of completing major 'redemption' at the US Open, despite building a commanding halfway lead with ‘boring’ golf at Shinnecock Hills.

Spain forward Lamine Yamal said that he's "ready" to play against Saudi Arabia on Sunday but also acknowledged that now "isn't the moment to play a full game."

Mexico still don't look like a finished product, but fine-tuning can wait for another day as the co-hosts punched their ticket to the round of 32.

Bristol Bears have announced the signing of England star Ellie Kildunne following her departure from Harlequins at the end of the 2026 season.

James Rew's keeping came under scrutiny as New Zealand racked up the runs on day three of the second Test at The Oval due to a couple of key errors behind the stumps.

Precise backed up her victory in the Irish 1,000 Guineas by landing the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.

Wyndham Clark extended his US Open lead as he got to seven-under par with a birdie on his final hole of the second round.

New Zealand assumed complete control of the second Test as Henry Nicholls' century punished England errors on another day of frustration in the field at The Oval.

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps does not know if she is ready to be back in the spotlight after signing for the London City Lionesses.

With both teams coming off wins in their World Cup openers, the United States and Australia know victory would see them qualify for the knockout stage.

U.S. manager Maurico Pochettino said star attacker Christian Pulisic is "much better'" in terms of the injury to his left calf but will be assessed by the medical staff Thursday night to determine his availability to play against Australia on Friday.

New Zealand defender Tim Payne, who achieved viral fame after being singled out by a soccer influencer ahead of the World Cup, has confirmed he will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay.

England assistant coach Anthony Barry is cleared to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup.

With Declan Rice nursing a knock, his midfield partner is the reliable rock to which team’s fate is inescapably yoked Elliot Anderson is running. It’s the 88th minute against Croatia, and the game is won, and the game is done, and this is the 60th game of his season and there are

Ahead of the fifth and final day of Royal Ascot 2026, the Weekend Winners team reconvene to discuss their best bets across the card.

Sky Sports Racing's Kieran O'Sullivan previews the feature on the fifth and final day of Royal Ascot, the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.

It's been a good week for our top tipster Kevin Blake and he returns with three more fancies to end the meeting on Saturday's card.

Ryan Moore proved why he is perhaps the best around as he rallied favourite Causeway to win the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot, battling all the way to the line to beat Ancient Egypt.

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thanks his team-mates and fans for their support after having surgery on a broken leg.

Florencia Peña quits after the broadcast on Luzu TV Luzu says ‘those responsible’ relieved of their duties Members of a news crew in Argentina have lost their jobs after falsely reporting the death of Lionel Messi’s father. Florencia Peña announced on Luzu ⁠TV that Jorge Messi ha

Dustin Johnson made an eight at the par-four 14th as he tumbled down the US Open leaderboard.

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Ben Stokes returned with a wicket for Durham against Northamptonshire ahead of a potential reintroduction to the England squad for the third Test against New Zealand.

Hot favourite Precise hit the front and would not be passed under Ryan Moore as they landed the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Some on the internet are tiring of the American’s antics with Les Rouges. But there’s an argument that he is taking the heat off his players Some corners of the internet were determined that Canada’s totemic and traumatic 6-0 World Cup victory on Thursday would be remembered most

The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he went in the first week of the tournament.

Hot favourite Venetian Sun needed a photo finish to see off big outsider Spicy Marg in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot on day four.

Corentin Moutet has been fined almost all of his prize money at Queen's Club following his foul-mouthed post-match interview.

Billy Loughnane and Libertango flew home from the rear to win the opener on day four at Royal Ascot, the Albany Stakes, giving trainer George Boughey his third winner of the week.

Bryson DeChambeau made back-to-back double bogeys at the US Open as he struggles to make another major cut!