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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
June 12, 2026McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
June 11, 2026Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red - Reuters
Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red Reuters
June 11, 2026Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
June 11, 2026Courtside candids: Celebrity row at the NBA Finals - Reuters
Courtside candids: Celebrity row at the NBA Finals Reuters
June 11, 2026Quinones and Jimenez fire Mexico to opening World Cup win over nine-man South Africa - Reuters
Quinones and Jimenez fire Mexico to opening World Cup win over nine-man South Africa Reuters
June 11, 2026A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
June 11, 2026WORLD CUP 2026 - Reuters
WORLD CUP 2026 Reuters
June 11, 2026World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?
Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.
June 10, 2026World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
June 10, 2026Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight - Reuters
Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight Reuters
June 10, 2026Wins for Lancs, Essex & Northants in T20 Blast
Lancashire Lightning, Essex and Northants Steelbacks all pick up wins in the T20 Blast.
June 9, 2026TV spidercam falls on to pitch during Hungary game
A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary's friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play.
June 9, 2026Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to the World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of an automatic place at next year's tournament.
June 9, 2026Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
June 9, 2026Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
June 9, 2026'You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback
Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.
June 9, 2026Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's
Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.
June 9, 2026Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
June 9, 2026Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar - Reuters
Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar Reuters
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Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko
LONDON (AP) — After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power to her game as she made a winning return at Queen’s Club on Tuesday. The 44-y
Serena Williams makes winning return to tennis with victory in Queen’s doubles
44-year-old victorious alongside partner Victoria Mboko Pair win 7-6 (2), 6-2 over Melichar-Martinez and Routliffe At the most tense moment of Serena Williams’s comeback to professional tennis, the
West Ham FC co-chairman quits after historic allegations
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TV spidercam falls on to pitch during Hungary game
A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary's friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play. Hungarian media reported the camer
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Climate costs of expanded tournament under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but is also expected to come with climate costs more than double those of Qatar 2022, putting the environmental
FIFA World Cup 2026—Climate Cost of Expanded Tournament Under Scrutiny as Emissions Set to Soar
By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England, June 9 (Reuters) - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than
Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
Scotland take on Argentina, South Africa and Fiji in July When it comes to challenges in rugby union, it does not get much tougher than the first half of Scotland's Nations Championship campaign. Tw
Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom
Katie McCabe was dejected at full-time as Republic of Ireland missed the chance to qualify automatically for a second successive World Cup Three wins and three defeats to finish third in their World
Serena Williams: 44-year-old Grand Slam great makes winning comeback in Queen's doubles event after four-year absence
23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams, 44, partnered with Victoria Mboko to beat third-seeded duo Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe at Queen's; Williams' appearance was her pro
Somali referee dropped from World Cup: Omar Artan misses out on tournament after US visa denial
Somalian referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after US denies 34-year-old a visa to work during tournament; Artan was voted best referee in Africa in 2025, and was set to become first Somali to refere
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has ingratiated himself with US President Donald Trump over the past two years There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulties getting into
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White House Deflects From Trump Humiliation With Two Words
The White House shrugged off attendees at Game 3 of the NBA Finals booing Donald Trump in his hometown. Trump, 79, became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game on Monday, in the pr
Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem as he became the first sitting president to attend an N
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NewsFeedPortuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the training pitch as he readies for his sixth World Cup appearance. Portugal will play... Monday 08 June 2026 15:15 - 18:30 LIBE Source link Some trave
Eriksen, il malore e il defibrillatore: tutti i rischi per il cuore
Sembra un film giù visto, quello del calciatore danese Christian Eriksen, che domenica sera si è accasciato durante l’amichevole tra Danimarca e Ucraina. Se il medico della nazionale danese, Morten Bo
UFC White House event challenged by lawsuit
The UFC will spend about $60m (£44.3m) on the event The UFC White House event scheduled for Sunday, 14 June has been challenged by a federal lawsuit which alleges it is unlawful. UFC Freedom 250 is
Somali referee Artan barred from entering US
Omar Artan has been a Fifa referee since 2018 Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry
Somali referee won’t officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
Referee Omar Artan, center, signals a penalty during the CAF Champions League final soccer match between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab
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