England hopefuls’ battle among themselves the key point of intrigue against Uruguay
Thomas Tuchel’s desire for clarity has him pitching two players against one another for each position. The competitive tension is palpable
Sinner continues smooth Miami progress with win over Tiafoe as rivals fall
Jannik Sinner continued his return to form with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Frances Tiafoe to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open
From Laurel Hubbard to sex testing in five years: why the Olympics U-turned on transgender rules
The IOC’s shift in position on trans women in elite sports is seismic, but new president Kirsty Coventry is reflecting a changed political climate
Prem Rugby introduces minimum salary floor of £5.4m for clubs next season
Prem Rugby will introduce a minimum salary floor of £5.4m for clubs next season as part of a plan to increase competitiveness
Tom Brady, 48, says he explored return to NFL but league ‘don’t like that idea very much’
Tom Brady says he had inquired about a possible return as an NFL quarterback but league rules would get in his way
World Cup 2026: which countries have qualified and how did they do it?
We now know 42 of the 48 of the teams that will play next year, but for a host of teams the race goes on via playoffs
World Cup playoffs mean it’s crunch time for Gattuso, Bellamy and Potter
In today’s Football Daily: Get ready for some playoff thrills and spills
Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from competing in the female category at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday
Why Max Verstappen gave me my marching orders from press conference
Max Verstappen’s ultimatum blindsided me, but there are more serious issues than an F1 driver being cross with you for doing your job
Sixty years of hurt: start dreaming of England’s World Cup glory
England’s countdown to the World Cup finals begins in earnest with friendly against Uruguay so it’s time to forget other countries are good at football
Rams star Puka Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark and biting incident
Star Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement
Bielsa back in England seeking end to boom-bust pattern after Luis Suárez attack
The Uruguay coach, who had such an impact at Leeds, needs a result at Wembley on Friday after a downturn for the South American side
Three things to watch this USMNT window: goalkeepers, progressive full-backs and midfield puzzles
Mauricio Pochettino will use friendlies against Belgium and Portugal to sort some final questions about the World Cup roster
The nerdy, authentic Oklahoma City Thunder are a breath of fresh air
The relatable, endearing authenticity of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending NBA champions is a wonder to behold