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The Spin | Standing up to be counted: Tom Blundell leads brave new brand of wicketkeepers
Canny seamers such as Matt Henry are thriving from the pressure that having a keeper right behind the stumps can apply on battersThey say the best wicketkeeping performance is the one you don’t notice. But that’s not entirely true. Take Tom Blundell’s masterclass at the Oval this past week. Standing up to the stumps against New Zealand’s opening bowler Matt Henry, the Black Caps gloveman was impossible to ignore.Henry’s 11 for 109, and tons from Glenn Phillips and Henry Nicholls, have been recor...
Messi turns 39: Is Argentina great somehow better than ever?
Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on Wednesday having made an astonishing start to the World Cup. After the hat-trick against Algeria that took him level with Miroslav Klose's goal record, he scored twice against Austria to go two clear.
5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains
National 5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains June 24, 20265:00 AM ET By Marisa Peñaloza , Debbie Elliott Search and rescue official Maggie Castro hugs Pablo Langesfeld on July 7, 2021, as they visit a memorial for victims of the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse. Langesfeld's daughter Nicole and son-in-law were among those who died in the 12-story building's collapse. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images SU...
Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge
Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridgeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Newcastle United signed Sandro Tonali from AC Milan for £55m in 2023ByCiaran KellyNewcastle United reporterPublished2 minutes agoCommentsAston Villa's 2024-25 end-of-season awards dinner was in full swing when Damian Vidagany took to the stage.Villa's director of football operations had a message for Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur."There is no big si...
NBA Rising Stars Invitational: The dream, the gap and Indian Basketball's future
At the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore, Chennai's Velammal International School came face to face with the gap separating Indian basketball from Asia's best. Yet, amid defeats and difficult lessons, dreams remained intact. One player dreams of the NBA, another of an Olympic medal, while coach Shamsher Basha believes exposure and opportunity can help bridge the divide. For a team carrying expectations, the experience itself became reason enough to keep going.
England’s second-game syndrome and Ronaldo joins the party – World Cup Daily
38:35Football WeeklyWorld Cup 2026England’s second-game syndrome and Ronaldo joins the party – World Cup DailyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Jacob Steinberg as England fail to break down GhanaSource: The GuardianWed 24 Jun 2026 09.02 BSTShareExplore more on these topicsWorld Cup 2026Football WeeklyWorld Cup
US Soccer spent decades searching for coherence. It found something better
For years the United States sought a single soccer identity. Instead, its best team emerged from a patchwork of backgrounds, cultures and development pathsIn 1993, the United States Soccer Federation handed a contract to Rinus Michels. But the Dutch godfather of Total Football, operationalized through his on-field avatar Johan Cruyff, was not hired to coach the national team, or to coach anybody, really.By this time, Michels, who managed the Los Angeles Aztecs of the North American Soccer League...
What to look out for on EFL fixture release day
What to look out for on EFL fixture release dayImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lincoln City won League One last season to secure second-tier football for the first time since 1961ByBen AshtonBBC Sport EnglandPublished23 minutes agoThe fixtures for the 2026-27 English Football League season will be released at 12:00 BST on Thursday, 25 June.West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley, who were all relegated from the Premier League, will be joined in the Championship by Bolton Wa...
'Tujhe full freedom hai': Axar Patel's message to Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027 has been met with full backing from captain Axar Patel. Patel emphasized Pant will have complete freedom, stressing their long-standing mutual understanding. He assured Pant there's no extra pressure, calling Delhi his home. Patel believes Pant's inherent class will shine through, encouraging him to enjoy his natural game.
Tartan Army making their mark in Miami
Tartan Army making their mark in MiamiImage source, ReutersByAmy CanavanBBC Sport Scotland in MiamiPublished2 minutes agoImage source, PA MediaImage source, PA MediaIt feels like the whole of Scotland are squashed into Miami.Many thought - me included - that Boston was the Tartan Army at its best and there was a wee, quiet, concern that 'The Magic City' couldn't match it.Boy, were we wrong.Following on from Monday's march to the Miami Marlins match - because baseball is what we follow now - Tues...
World Cup 2026: third-place table, who has qualified and who needs what?
With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phaseTeams level on points are separated, in order, by head-to-head points; head-to-head goal difference; head-to-head goals scored; overall goal difference; overall goals scored; disciplinary points; Fifa ranking. Continue reading...
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England are held by Ghana, Ronaldo serves up humble pie, and Scotland gear up for Brazil.
UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest
UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrestImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dustin Poirier won 22 of his 32 UFC boutsByPaul BattisonBBC Sport JournalistPublished10 minutes agoDustin Poirier has said he is "at the point where I need some help" after being arrested for alleged public drunkenness.The 37-year-old, who retired from MMA last year following a distinguished 16-year career, was apprehended by police in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this week before being released on bail.In bo...
Papers: Chelsea could sell Gusto to pave way for Palestra deal
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...PREMIER LEAGUEChelsea are expected to complete the signing of Italy right back Marco Palestra in the next 24 hours and could sell Malo Gusto to Manchester City to make room for the youngster - The Times
‘That’s crazy!' | Norris meets himself at Madame Tussauds
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has come face-to-face with his waxwork likeness at Madame Tussauds in London.
World Cup 2026: England frustrated; final group games kick off as Scotland face Brazil – live
⚽ All the latest news on a day packed with six matches⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail DanielI think we’re meant to receive this as a point proved.Surely no one rhose surname isn’t Dos Santos Aveiro really thinks that, though? Ronaldo can still finish – he’ll never lose that – but it’s very hard to even come up with rationale, never mind believe rationale, that says the best version of this Portugal team contains him. Continue reading...
Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country? | The Knowledge
Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among coaches, long waits between World Cups and Dave Beasant revisionismMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Sweden’s Yasin Ayari has a Tunisian father and chose not to celebrate his first goal against Tunisia (he couldn’t resist celebrating when he scored later, though). Declan Rice did something similar after scoring against the Republic of Ireland in 2024, but what is the earliest example of a player not celebrating a goal at international level b...
Listen: Miami meltdown or miracle against Brazil?
Scotland face Brazil in Miami heat - can they stay alive at the World Cup?
World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - rankedImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, What has been your favourite World Cup moment so far?ByBBC Sport journalistsPublished2 minutes agoCommentsTwo weeks in and this World Cup is starting to build up a head of steam.We've seen every team twice with some stunning goals, upsets and a host of memorable moments.So before the all-important third group-stage games begin, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of...
Who could play who in the last 32: Every potential knockout stage fixture!
As the World Cup group stage draws to a close, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout rounds and potential routes to the final in July 19.Who could face who in the last 32? How are the potential routes to the final shaping up? Is there a more difficult side of the draw?