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Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football

St Pauli captain says decision undermines the sport as force for goodSocceroos veteran is on track for third World Cup appearanceWorld Cup-bound Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has taken aim at Fifa and the US over the governing body’s awarding of a peace prize to President Donald Trump, heightening tensions ahead of a tournament already weighed down by geopolitical pressures and controversial pricing.Irvine has previously captained Australia and is on track to appear at his third World Cup...

Afghanistan women can return to competition

Afghanistan women can return to competitionImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Afghan Women United played Chad, Tunisia and Libya in Morocco in October and November 2025ByElizabeth BotcherbyBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoAfghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.Afghanistan have not played a competitive women's international since December 2018.The Taliban&...

Sri Lanka Cricket shake-up: Why did its president and entire board resign?

Sri Lanka Cricket shakeup Why did its president and entire board resign

Latest Arsenal injury news for Atletico Madrid clash as Mikel Arteta confirms blow

Mikel Arteta has provided the latest Arsenal team news ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid

India vs China badminton live score: Can India make a statement today?

India vs China badminton live score Can India make a statement today

Arsenal: Thierry Henry reveals what he 'wants to see' from Gunners in Atletico clash

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Wales great North to retire from rugby at end of season

Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.The 34-year-old made his Wales debut as a teenager in 2010 and finished his international career two years ago with 121 caps.

FIFA World Cup: Red cards for covering mouth, yellow card suspension rules eased

FIFA World Cup Red cards for covering mouth yellow card suspension rules eased

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Wembanyama powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semi-finals

Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed as they eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-95 win on Tuesday night in Game Five of their first-round playoff series.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the cheat code batter - Even Bumrah & Co. have nowhere to hide

At just fifteen, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is setting the IPL 2026 alight with his breathtaking batting skills, reminiscent of legends like Sachin Tendulkar. His audacious style against elite bowlers, boasting strike rates often soaring past 200, challenges every cricketing norm. In Sooryavanshi’s case, he has aced that test like no other. Almost like using the cheat codes in EA Sports Cricket 07.

Babar breaks massive T20 record; joins Kohli, Abhishek in elite list

Babar Azam's spectacular century propelled Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL final, defeating Islamabad United. His unbeaten 103 powered Zalmi to 221, a total too daunting for United. This remarkable innings marked Babar's fourth PSL century, equalling a record, and his ninth T20 hundred as captain, a new global benchmark.

Where to watch every end-of-season Premier League and Champions League fixture on TV

The 2025/26 football season is almost at an end, but there are still plenty of crunch fixtures to play across the Premier League, Champions League and more - here''s where to watch every end-of-season game

Wales great North to retire from rugby

Wales great North to retire from rugbyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, George North called time on his stellar Wales career when aged 31 Published4 minutes agoWales great George North has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.North, who turned 34 earlier this month, called time on his international career in 2024 having won 121 caps and scored 47 tries for his country.The wing or centre also toured with British and Irish Lions in 2013 and 2017, pl...

Tavernier on list of Tottenham options - gossip

Tavernier on list of Tottenham options - gossipImage source, SNSPublished6 minutes agoLondon club may move for Rangers skipper as free agent if they drop out of the Premier League...Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Rangers captain James Tavernier in the event they are relegated to the Championship. (TeamTalk), externalCeltic remain interested in Venezia midfielder Issa Doumbia, along with Club Brugge, Espanyol and Southampton, but the 22-year-old's value has soared after an impr...

The Man Utd kids tipped to shine in pre-season

The Man Utd kids tipped to shine in pre-seasonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United duo Shea Lacey and Jack Fletcher (right) have both made their senior debuts this seasonBySimon StoneManchester United reporterPublished4 minutes agoCommentsManchester United's youngsters are chasing silverware on a couple of fronts.At under-21 level, Adam Lawrence's side beat Sunderland on Sunday to secure a Premier League 2 play-off quarter-final trip to Crystal Palace.Darren Fletc...

Giuliano Simeone follows in father’s footsteps to his Atlético destiny

Youngest son of Diego Simeone has had to earn his chance but is now making the most of it at the MetropolitanoAt the beginning of the final training session before their biggest game in a decade, Atlético Madrid’s players lined up by the centre circle at the Metropolitano and waited for their coach to come. Diego Simeone arrived and ran through the middle of them, from Juan Musso and Jan Oblak at one end to Antoine Griezmann and Ademola Lookman at the other. As he passed, head down, they cheered...

Sky Sports Quiz: Which of these sporting stars is under 6ft tall?

Warm up for an unmissable Big Weekend of sport on Sky Sports with our quiz!The worlds of football, Formula 1, cricket and rugby league come together for what promises to be a thrilling weekend of action, all exclusively live on Sky Sports Big Weekend from May 1 to May 4.Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream Sky Sports' Big Weekend contract-free and then see if you can be a BIG winner by getting all 20 questions right in our test of sporting knowledge...

'Superstar' Wembanyama helps Spurs clinch series

'Superstar' Wembanyama helps Spurs clinch seriesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Victor Wembanyama recently became the NBA's first unanimous winner of the defensive player of the year awardByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished12 minutes ago1 CommentsVictor Wembanyama claimed a double-double to help the San Antonio Spurs secure their first series win in the NBA play-offs for nine years.The Spurs led by as many as 28 points as they cruised to a 114-95 victory in Texas a...

Time for change? Why KKR should sack Rahane and appoint Rinku Singh as captain

Time for change Why KKR should sack Rahane and appoint Rinku Singh as captain