World Cup Upsets: Ghana and Cape Verde Defy Rankings
Ghana (ranked 73rd) and Cape Verde (67th) have advanced to the last 32, causing the biggest upsets of the World Cup in North America with ranking differences over 30.
Category : Athletics
Socceroos turn to Jedinak's penalty secrets for World Cup
Australia's assistant coach Mile Jedinak, who never missed a penalty for the Socceroos, shares shootout secrets as the team prepares for a potential penalty shootout against Egypt in the World Cup last-32.
Campbell Back in Wallabies for Ireland Test After 1,316 Days
Jock Campbell starts at fullback for Australia against Ireland in the Nations Championship, his first Test since 2022. James Slipper returns from retirement as replacement prop.
Cycling Scotland's Lost Highways in Sutherland
Jack Thurston cycles the quieter roads and forgotten hill tracks of Sutherland, exploring Britain's most remote terrain and avoiding the North Coast 500.
Seattle Storm co-owner Dawn Trudeau on gameday routine
Dawn Trudeau, co-owner of the Seattle Storm, describes her gameday routine from morning PT with cats to pacing the arena, highlighting the team's journey from near-relocation to WNBA success.
Novice climber survives 1,500ft fall on Mount Shasta
A 31-year-old novice climber survived a 1,500ft fall on Mount Shasta, sustaining injuries but found alert. Rangers rescued her after cloud cover hindered helicopter access.
Harry Kane's Family: Childhood Sweetheart, Four Kids, Germany Move
Harry Kane's wife Kate Goodland and their four children support him at the World Cup. The childhood sweethearts met at primary school, married in 2019, and now live in Germany.
Arsenal approach Alajbegovic, confirm Kiwior exit
Arsenal have opened talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic, while confirming Jakub Kiwior's permanent £22m transfer to Porto.
Declan Rice downplays hamstring injury after England win
Declan Rice insists his hamstring injury is not serious after England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16. He expects to be fit for the Mexico match.
Mendy out of Senegal vs Belgium due to knee injury
Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Senegal's World Cup round-of-32 game against Belgium due to a left knee injury sustained against Norway.
Sabalenka asks Wimbledon to relax no-animals policy
World number one Aryna Sabalenka publicly requested Wimbledon to relax its no-animals policy, allowing players to bring pets into SW19, after her second-round win.
Life as a Wimbledon ball boy or ball girl
Around 280 youngsters are selected annually as Wimbledon ball boys and ball girls, undergoing rigorous training from February. First-timer Affan Naseer calls it a privilege.
Anisimova wins Wimbledon opener; Svitolina crashes out
Amanda Anisimova beat Lina Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2 in the first round, while Elina Svitolina lost 5-7, 2-6 to Daria Snigur at Wimbledon 2026.
USMNT penalty prep: brainwaves and radar for World Cup
USMNT uses Neuro11 brainwave tracking and Trackman radar to prepare for penalty shootouts, with coach Pochettino making the final call on order.
Kashmir woman finds freedom trekking mountains despite criticism
Mohsina Gufran, 23, from Kargil, Ladakh, trekks mountains with friends despite criticism. Hiking gives her independence, confidence, and dreams of becoming a mountain guide.
Cameron Myers breaks Australian 1500m record
20-year-old Cameron Myers ran 3:28.00 in Paris, fastest 1500m globally this year, smashing Australian record. Next up: Commonwealth Games mile and LA Olympics medal bid.
Girls in cities miss out on 100 mins weekly sport vs boys
New research from Public First reveals girls in urban areas exercise 100 minutes less per week than boys, with gaps wider for ethnic minorities. Analysis covers all 650 UK constituencies.
Osaka's Jellyfish Outfit Calms Wimbledon Nerves
Naomi Osaka wears a jellyfish-inspired outfit at Wimbledon to soothe her nerves, blending fashion with mindfulness on the court.
England's World Cup penalty takers: Who should step up?
England face DR Congo in World Cup round of 32; analysis of penalty records for every Three Lions player reveals best and worst takers.
Ibrahimovic: Olise a genius, Mbappe will break Messi's record
Zlatan Ibrahimovic called Michael Olise a 'genius' after France's 3-0 win over Sweden and warned Lionel Messi that Kylian Mbappe will inevitably break his World Cup goalscoring record.
Cash: Serena could beat 75% of tour after Wimbledon return
Pat Cash believes Serena Williams could beat 75% of the WTA tour after her competitive Wimbledon return, despite a first-round loss to Maya Joint.
Declan Rice could solve England's right-back issue
Former England star David James suggests Declan Rice could fill in at right-back for England after Reece James injury, praising Jude Bellingham's form.
McEnroe annoyed by Serena Williams question on BBC
John McEnroe was irked by a BBC question about Serena Williams' future after her Wimbledon first-round loss to Maya Joint, 3-6 7-6 3-6.
Croft hails Williams' 'extraordinary' level despite Wimbledon exit
Annabel Croft says Serena Williams produced 'extraordinary' tennis in her first-round Wimbledon loss to Maya Joint, despite the 23-time Grand Slam champion falling 6-3 6-7 6-3.
Declan Rice on 'strange' hamstring injury at World Cup
Declan Rice will start for England against DR Congo as he manages a 'strange' neural hamstring pain that can strike anytime, even while sitting at home.
Elliot Page shows off ripped six-pack after boxing obsession
Elliot Page, 39, revealed a chiseled six-pack in Instagram posts after becoming 'hooked' on boxing, crediting coach Nolan Hanson for his dramatic body transformation.
Andreeva starts Wimbledon bid for historic double
Mirra Andreeva beats Magda Linette 7-5, 6-4 in Wimbledon first round, aiming to become fourth woman to win French Open and Wimbledon in same year.
Esmir Bajraktarević: the US-born star facing his former team
Esmir Bajraktarević, born in Wisconsin, switched from US to Bosnia and now faces his former team in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday.
Lille demand £69-89m for World Cup star Bouaddi
Lille demand £69-89m for Ayyoub Bouaddi after his World Cup heroics; Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester clubs and Bayern Munich keen.
Wimbledon groundsman: 'Constant knot in my stomach'
Neil Stubley, head of courts at Wimbledon, describes managing Centre Court grass as a 'labour of love' with a 'happy knot' in his stomach, planning 5-10 years ahead for hotter summers.
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