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In theory the hosts have an easy route to the last four, but even a weakened Australia team are still, well, Australia Just after midday on Sunday the England captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, smashed the India captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, for six off Waterloo Bridge, straight into the Thames. The scratch-match, which...

Report cites alleged contact with employee Club says independent probe led to action Mickelson spokesperson: matter resolved Phil Mickelson has reportedly had his membership cancelled at a San Diego golf club following alleged “inappropriate contact” with a female employee. Golf Digest first reported that Mickelson has had his membership terminated...

⚽️ Canada tightens in anticipation | What is enough for US?⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail David An important story here from Matt Hughes. The Professional Footballers’ Association is refusing to drop its legal case against Fifa despite the global players’ union Fifpro withdrawing its claim...

One of football’s great arenas roared as El Tri eased past South Africa, offering fans a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital The walk to Estadio Ciudad de México – most fans know it as the Azteca – on Thursday did a pretty good job of laying out...

The sport’s misguided morals mean England’s Test captain has been humbled for a meaningless infraction and kept off the stage for which he was made There are times when it’s possible to keep sport in a sensible perspective, and then there are weeks it challenges your very sanity. This has...

Olympic gold medallist diver reflects on the financial and emotional challenges since retiring from the sport, and teaming up with his hero Tom Daley “It’s like I’ve already got an open wound and you’re stabbing me in it,” Matty Lee says as, deep into our second hour at a beautiful...

Antoine Semenyo will need help from his supporting cast but there is plenty of excitement about a 20-year-old midfielder likened to Michael Essien 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....

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although co-hosts are not optimistic It has been difficult to go anywhere in Mexico City this week without seeing Hugo Sánchez, the great former Real Madrid striker, trying to sell you something. Raúl Jiménez is on...

Stokes in talks with agent and advisers over his future Atkinson also left out, with Baker and Archer set to play Joe Root will captain England in next week’s second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the squad for breaking the team...

Changes will address energy management issues Verstappen one of most outspoken critics of current rules The key players in Formula One have come to an agreement to settle the proposed changes to the sport’s engines for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. These have been seen as crucial in addressing widespread...