Wimbledon awards 2026: best player, epic matches, biggest drama and more
Novak Djokovic’s five-set quarter-final thriller, Linda Noskova’s courage and Jannik Sinner’s class were among the highlights at SW19
World Cup 2026: England’s James ready for semi-final, Bilic returns as Croatia coach – as it happened
The preparations for the semi-finals gathered at a pace, while Slaven Bilic is back in charge of Croatia
‘Knocking you out was a huge joy’: reliving the dramas of England v Argentina in 1998 and 2002
How Diego Simeone, Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle remember the two classic World Cup matches between historical rivals
Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Aston Villa have hijacked Newcastle’s pursuit of Johan Manzambi and are close to completing a £49m deal with Freiburg for the midfielder
New twist in affordability checks row demands answers from Gambling Commission
Culture, media and sport committee questions bear a striking similarity to those racing industry has been asking
Shootout delivers final spot at the Open for ex-Morrisons driver Joe Dean
Joe Dean, who admitted feeling the stress with six holes to go, made it into the Open field by one shot with his fiancee as his caddie
‘Results weren’t good enough’: McCullum fully accepts decision to sack him
Brendon McCullum has apologised for the flatlining results that led to his removal as England’s Test head coach
‘Life isn’t perfect’: Knight happy to bow out with Lord’s Test despite loss to India
England Women were dismantled by India’s attack and endured a humbling defeat in the one-off Test at Lord’s
How Tadej Pogacar became the new ‘patron’ of the Tour de France peloton
Tadej Pogacar’s dominance has drawn admiration and criticism, with some fearing the Tour de France is losing its competitive edge
Hughie Vaughan: the king of gravity-defying tricks pushing surfing to new heights
The young Australian finds success in the wave pool with once unimaginable aerial moves – but his future lies in the ocean
Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals
The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments
World Cup scouting report: the lowdown on Argentina, England’s semi-final opponents
Argentina will pose a threat with Messi’s genius, but their lack of width and energy in the midfield offers encouragement for England
USWNT to play No 1 ranked Spain in two October friendlies as 2027 World Cup approaches
The matches will take place on 10 and 13 October in Washington DC and Chester, Pennsylvania, respectively
Antonio Rattín obituary
Argentinian footballer whose refusal to leave the pitch after he was sent off during the 1966 World Cup quarter-finals led to the introduction of yellow and red cards
India defeat England by 270 runs: women’s Test, day four updates – as it happened
India romp to 270-run victory before lunch, despite 50 for Sophie Ecclestone, at historic first women’s Test at Lord’s.