Day: June 23, 2025

A poor Nations League and an injury troubled buildup has taken the shine off Marko Saloranta’s side after an impressive qualifying campaign This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2025 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is...

Man of the match İlkay Gündoğan scores twice in 6-0 win in Atlanta Cherki opens account; Echeverri, Haaland and Bobb also find net Manchester City will jet into the inland heat of Orlando’s Camping World Stadium for a 3pm showdown with Juventus on Thursday that will decide who claims Group...

Juventus eliminate Wydad after 4-1 victory Sweltering conditions impact games in Philadelphia and Charlotte Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso says he has “zero tolerance” for racism after Antonio Rüdiger said he was a victim of abuse during their 3-1 win against Mexican side Pachuca at the Club World Cup on...

English golfer three-putts on 18th while Bradley birdies it American Ryder Cup captain wins by one shot The US Ryder Cup captain, Keegan Bradley, birdied the final hole of the Travelers Championship and soared past England’s Tommy Fleetwood to win the tournament in a stunning finale in Cromwell, Connecticut. Bradley...

Full set of rising attendances confirms the enduring appeal of the summer showpiece with its ability to grow and evolve There were a host of memorable performances and races over the course of Royal Ascot, from Field Of Gold’s electrifying surge away from his field in the St James’s Palace...

Bach’s successor is already making a positive impression but will need all her resolve at mammoth organisation A new day has broken, has it not? For several reasons, Tony Blair’s 1997 election victory speech comes to mind on what will be a historic and symbolic day for sport. Because in...

As it happened: Pacers 91–103 Thunder Franchise claim first title since move from Seattle Pacers lose star Tyrese Haliburton to injury in first half Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named finals MVP The Thunder became NBA champions on Sunday evening, topping the Indiana Pacers 103-91 to capture Oklahoma City’s first major pro sports...

Premier League likely to ratify sale within four weeks Move expected to clear way for Palace to play in Europe Woody Johnson has agreed a deal to buy John Textor’s stake in Crystal Palace, with a sale to the New York Jets owner likely to be ratified by the Premier...

England’s most gifted shotmaker since Kevin Pietersen happily took on Bumrah and Siraj on his way to 99 Scientists say that the typical human can recognise 21 distinct facial expressions. After seven years of Test cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has grown to know a good handful of them about as well...