NSW conjure comeback for the ages to snatch Origin game one from Queensland
Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series opener as Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final minute
USMNT midfield makeup takes center stage as World Cup training camp opens
After a glitzy roster reveal event in New York, the US begin their World Cup journey in the suburbs of Atlanta
Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened
New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away
I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed
The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttings
Jo Yapp named head coach for historic first women’s British & Irish Lions tour
Jo Yapp, the former England captain and Wallaroos coach, has been named the head coach for the first women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand
What exactly are the Savannah Bananas becoming?
The Savannah Bananas have evolved from a quirky baseball act into a sprawling entertainment brand where spectacle increasingly outweighs the sport itself
Rookie roll call: how Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and Awa Fam are adapting to the WNBA
How are the top-drafted rooks acclimating to life in the W? Pretty spectacularly. Plus: an early title contender emerges in Atlanta and fierce tunnel fits
A sense of stagnation is setting in around MLS. The league needs a World Cup bump
The 1994 World Cup transformed the domestic game in the US. MLS will hope a similar change can give the league a much-needed jolt
West Ham announce Nuno is staying as head coach with goal of Premier League return
West Ham have said Nuno Espírito Santo is to continue as their head coach after relegation to the Championship
Rayo Vallecano take pride from the barrio into their fight for place in history
Madrid’s third club thrive on underdog mentality and still play in the daring style of former coach Andoni Iraola
Which football club has had the fewest sponsor logos on their shirt?
Plus: biggest points deficit before a shock, worst-performing managers that helped win a title and keepers on corners
From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is the last thing Essendon need
Brad Scott’s departure has got some Bombers fans excited about one of the club’s favourite sons. But they should be careful what they wish for
Czechia World Cup 2026 team guide
Two penalty shootout triumphs in the playoffs sent the Czechs to a first World Cup in 20 years and an experienced side look capable of progress
Missing a World Cup, over email? Pochettino defends communication style with tough decisions behind him
The US head coach said there was no point in speaking to players directly, as some former US World Cup cuts voiced disagreement