A skeptic might call it a cash-in, capitalizing on a captive crowd rolling into town after the Fenway love-in. And yes, the extra bodies and brisk beer sales certainly helped. But, as with the Red Sox, it felt singular. Another baseball game, yet a completely different snapshot from a once-in-a-lifetime journey—stitched with football, friends, foot-long...

Declan Rice is expected to be fit for England’s World Cup match against Ghana despite experiencing lower back pain during the win over Croatia. The 27-year-old Arsenal midfielder was taken off midway through the second half, prompting concerns about his condition. However, the issue is not thought to be serious and should not rule him...

Knighthood – Kevin Sinfield — coach, former international and fundraiser — recognised for his contributions to rugby league and rugby union and his support for the MND community. Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) – Neil Fox MBE — former rugby league international — honoured for his service to rugby league and...

Iran’s World Cup campaign has been clouded by uncertainty, tied to the conflict in the Middle East and associated security issues. As tensions persist, Fifa president Gianni Infantino visited the Iran squad in their dressing room after the match against New Zealand. Several “key” members of the backroom staff were refused US entry visas, while...

Available for more than a year What does it feel like to score your nation’s first-ever World Cup goal? What sets World Cup champions apart? And could England finally go the distance? Tim Cahill joins Wayne to revisit Australia’s fearless 2006 World Cup run, life under Guus Hiddink, and the mindset that took him from...

Even with all these wins, it’s striking how few goals Scotland’s opponents usually score. Yet with Diaz, Saibari and the left-sided midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, Morocco possess highly dynamic attackers. And in Achraf Hakimi, they have arguably the top right-back in the game. Hakimi is their heartbeat. Born in Spain to a father who worked...

Celtic have confirmed that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will remain on Martin O’Neill’s coaching staff next season. O’Neill’s permanent return was sealed on 11 June, with the 75-year-old signing a one-year deal that includes an option for a further year. Maloney and McManus were promoted from within to assist O’Neill during his...

After making 55 appearances for Newcastle United in all competitions, Anderson debuted in a January 2021 FA Cup loss to Arsenal before heading to Bristol Rovers on loan a year later. That spell proved a pivotal stage in his development—and included what may still be the most memorable match of his career. Glenn Whelan, the...

Dismissed by pundits before facing Uruguay — with Williams and Benni McCarthy on BBC One both predicting defeat — Cape Verde tore up the script. A defensive lapse gifted the equaliser, yet Helio Varela still showed real class, taking a delicate touch past the stranded Muslera before calmly slotting home. Afterward, Cape Verde relied on...

His journey is steeped in Dutch influence. Jacco Bos grew up a Feyenoord supporter before moving to Australia after a 1997 backpacking trip, where he met Jordan’s mother, Sandra. A childhood photo of Jordan in Feyenoord’s iconic red-and-white shirt has become a favourite among fans. Years later, he is fulfilling the dream his father once...