BBC TV and radio host on sportswashing, the brilliance of watching Argentina up close and why Donald Trump won’t be able to hijack the football glory “Before every tournament there are always concerns,” Kelly Cates says as she approaches her fifth World Cup as a television and radio presenter. “There’s...
Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guide Continue reading...
‘A once-in-a-career opportunity’: Alice Capsey gears up to be England’s World Cup gamechanger
The batter is primed to take advantage of the home T20 tournament – she is determined to create memories for the nation Given how composed Alice Capsey has recently looked in an England shirt, it’s hard to imagine her getting nervous – but with only days to go until England’s...
Portugal World Cup 2026 team guide
A last World Cup – surely – for Cristiano Ronaldo, and Portugal are in great shape for a long run in the competition This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified....
Reigning champion Tatjana Maria shocked by Queen’s wildcard snub
Four British players receive wildcards Harriet Dart shocks Samsonova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 Tatjana Maria, the reigning Queen’s Club women’s champion, has revealed her shock at not receiving a wildcard to defend her title this week, suggesting winning last year’s tournament should command greater respect. The German was snubbed for a...
‘I didn’t think I’d be playing at 40’: Edin Dzeko on defying age to lead his country at the World Cup
After helping to shock Italy in the playoffs, the Bosnia and Herzegovina captain is out to upset co-hosts Canada in their opening match on Friday “Sometimes there is an end for all of us, maybe mine is coming soon,” says Edin Dzeko, though first there is the small matter of...
‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw
England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort In the disorientation of the moment, as Djed Spence lay on the turf, the pain radiating from the left side of his jaw, it was tempting to wonder what flashed through his mind. The Tottenham...
Ben Stokes’ future as Test captain in doubt after nightclub incident
Player considering his position following altercation Atkinson also present at club along with Saracens players Ben Stokes’ future as the England Test captain has been thrown into doubt after the England and Wales Cricket Board launched an investigation into “a breach of team protocol” related to an incident involving Stokes...
Cooper Lutkenhaus is leading from front when it comes to teenage sporting phenoms | Sean Ingle
The American is track and field’s youngest world champion but you won’t find the 17-year-old boasting about his achievements We are in living in the era of teenage super talents. On Saturday, Mirra Andreeva won the French Open at 19. Spain’s Lamine Yamal, at 18, is one of the favourites...
NBA finals: Wembanyama silences Garden’s party as Spurs beat Knicks in Game 3
As it happened: Spurs 115-111 Knicks French star leads Spurs to win with 32 points Knicks lead best-of-seven series 2-1 Trump given hostile reception by New York crowd The spectacle at Madison Square Garden on Monday night was such that the basketball almost took a back seat to everything else....