The biggest game in soccer is set for Sunday, when Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup final, held just outside of New York City. There’s just one problem — wildfire smoke now threatens the match and FIFA, the sport’s governing body, doesn’t appear to have any plan...
Thousands flee as First Nations bear the brunt of Canada’s wildfires
More than 900 wildfires are burning throughout Canada, with devastating impacts for First Nations. Thirteen Nations remain under evacuation orders that have forced 2,182 people from their homes. The Namaygoosisagagun (Collins) First Nation watched one blaze largely destroy its entire community in less than an hour, forcing residents to flee...
Tuchel would rather put down the English game than admit to his own cowardice | Jonathan Liew
England’s coach said ball possession is not in the team’s DNA – it’s an opinion that should disqualify him from the job How we talked. On late-night news shows, disembodied heads above a rolling yellow banner. On planes and trains, at bus stops and flower shops and kids’ birthday parties,...
Pogacar has discovered Tour de France fans love heroic defeat more than crushing victory | William Fotheringham
This year’s dominant leader shouldn’t take the boos personally – even Eddy Merckx didn’t always get red carpet treatment Enduring the ire of French cycling fans is a rite of passage for a majority of the select group of prolific Tour de France winners, as Tadej Pogacar seems be finding...
Garry Sobers was the greatest of all time, a cavalier in an era of roundheads
West Indies legend, who has died aged 89, was cricket’s finest all-rounder, delivering victories with style and grace Cricket nuts like an argument. Who is the best fast bowler ever? The best spinner? The best wicketkeeper? The best slip catcher? They – oh all right, we – can spend hours...
DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty
American’s participation over weekend was in doubt DeChambeau: ‘I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is’ Bryson DeChambeau’s ongoing participation in the Open Championship was in doubt until after midnight on Friday, after extraordinary scenes at the conclusion of the 32-year-old’s second round at Royal Birkdale. DeChambeau...
World Cup 2026 latest: buildup to France v England third-place playoff and Spain v Argentina final
⚽ World Cup latest on final weekend of tournament⚽ England’s exit was not just about Tuchel⚽ Email us | Archive: Argentina v Spain in 1966 Wayne Rooney has honoured his pledge following Norway’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals by rowing down the Hudson River in New York. Norway’s fans...
iPhone owners hit 87% loyalty rate this year, Android-to-iPhone switching drops to 12%
According to the latest survey by analysts at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the share of iPhone owners who upgraded from another iPhone, as opposed to those switching over from Android, rose this year. The figures suggest Apple users are at least satisfied enough to stick with iOS, while a......