
The Guardian - 1 hour 44 min ago
The order of discovery related to Fifa's failed plan to sell the World Cup will worry the American president, a situation that tends to end badly for the culprit "Tell Mike it was just business. I always liked him." "He understands." Continue reading...

The Guardian - 3 hours 44 min ago
England's manager Thomas Tuchel called the officiating just not good enough' in the fiery last-16 tie. Now Alireza Faghani gives his version of events It was 6pm on 5 July in Mexico City, and Alireza Faghani, a 48-year-old Australian-Iranian, was asleep in the locker room, snoring. His assistants had turned the music down. Had it not been for the muffled roar of nearly 90,000 fans through the concrete walls of the Estadio Azteca, he could have slept until the following morning. Faghani was...

Yard Barker - 4 hours 11 min ago
Manchester City's new 125m man Fernandez has been hit with an early setback following his blockbuster move from Chelsea. Despite being a marquee arrival at the Etihad Stadium, City head coach Maresca has opted not to include the 2022 World Cup winner in his four-man captaincy group for the new campaign.

Yard Barker - 5 hours 18 min ago
When Real Salt Lake and visiting Los Angeles FC meet on Saturday night, both teams bring winless league runs into their Western Conference matchup. RSL (8-9-4, 28 points) sit 10th in the West table, just outside a playoff spot, after an 0-5-2 run since the World Cup break ended.

Yard Barker - 7 hours 49 sec ago
The LA Galaxy will try to get their season back on track when they host the New England Revolution on Saturday in Carson, Calif. Since MLS play resumed after the World Cup break, the Galaxy (6-9-8, 26 points) are 1-4-3 and have fallen three points off the playoff line in the Western Conference, with three teams in front of them.

Yard Barker - 7 hours 50 min ago
The San Jose Earthquakes are still seeking their first win since returning from the World Cup break as they travel to face suddenly dangerous Austin FC on Saturday in a Western Conference clash.

BBC - 11 hours 17 min ago
The Football Association's review into England's World Cup campaign will canvass the opinions of players involved in the tournament.

The Independent - 11 hours 57 min ago
Lineker left the BBC in May last year following criticism for how he aired his political opinions on social media...

ABC News - 14 hours 3 min ago
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers made the most of their World Cup debuts to help the United States rout China in the opener of the tournament...

NY Post - 15 hours 52 min ago
Clark announced herself on one of basketball's biggest international stages with a 14-point, 11-assist double-double.

Fox News - 16 hours 14 min ago
A Canadian fan's sign at the FIBA Women's World Cup directly challenged President Donald Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America.

Fox News - 16 hours 24 min ago
Angel Reese's physical defense on 7'3" Zhang Ziyu revealed a potential blueprint for slowing China's giant in Team USA's dominant 94-61 victory.

CBS Sports - 17 hours 17 min ago
The Indiana Fever guard had 14 points, 11 assists and zero turnovers in her World Cup debut...

Fortune - 17 hours 19 min ago
The billionaire investor says Thrive misread the politics of global soccer after a $4.2 billion FIFA deal triggered fierce backlash.

ABC News - 17 hours 39 min ago
Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 11 assists to help the United States beat China, which was led by 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu, 94-61 in its women's basketball World Cup opener...

Fox News - 17 hours 51 min ago
Caitlin Clark posted a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists as Team USA crushed China 94-61 in their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup opener.

The Guardian - 18 hours 22 min ago
Clark finishes with 14 points and 11 assists Americans extend World Cup win streak to 31 China's 7ft 3in Zhang Ziyu scores 13 on debut Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 11 assists to help the United States beat China, which was led by 7ft 3in Zhang Ziyu, 94-61 in its women's basketball World Cup opener Friday. Rhyne Howard also scored 14 points and Jackie Young added 12 for the Americans, who have now won 31 consecutive World Cup games dating back to a loss in the semi-final game of the 2006...

Yard Barker - 18 hours 33 min ago
The final ignites the battle The race to host the 2030 World Cup final has escalated. Rafael Louzan, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has renewed his insistence on staging the final in Spain, arguing that his country holds the strongest case for the tournament's showpiece match as Morocco pushes to claim it.

The Guardian - 18 hours 45 min ago
Neville may have been mocked for wearing them on Monday Night Football, but he's actually bang on trend From Kylian Mbapp 's World Cup style to Erling Haaland's hair tie, football has had many viral fashion moments in 2026. But perhaps the one that speaks to the fashion crowd, and a larger debate happening in menswear right now, is Gary Neville being mercilessly mocked on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football for sporting wide-legged trousers. Continue reading...

ABC News - 19 hours 1 min ago
Saki Hayashi and Japan set records for three-pointers on the first day of the women's basketball World Cup...

Yard Barker - 19 hours 33 min ago
Will he pay a heavy price? Frenkie de Jong stands at a crossroads that could carry unexpected consequences. The Barcelona star has made a series of controversial decisions since injury ended his Netherlands World Cup on 30 June.

Fox News - 19 hours 48 min ago
Caitlin Clark began the FIBA Women's World Cup coming off the bench for Team USA, as Kara Lawson went with two veterans options, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, instead.

Skift - 21 hours 5 min ago
Arrivals are still down a third from last year. Qatar's answer, as it was for the World Cup, is another mega event on the calendar.

Yard Barker - 21 hours 54 min ago
For Austria international David Alaba (34), an interesting transfer option could open up after his departure from Real Madrid. Il Messaggero reports that the centre-back has emerged as a target for Serie A side Lazio.