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Michael Oliver named referee for Canada v Morocco World Cup round-of-16 clash

Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of Canada's round-of-16 meeting with Morocco at Houston Stadium, with the winner advancing to face France or Paraguay in the quarter-finals.

Football Jul 4

Injured adductors, Tchouameni out against Paraguay and uncertain for quarterfinal

Aurélien Tchouameni will miss the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia after an adductor injury was detected in training. His availability for a potential quarterfinal on July 9 remains highly uncertain.

Football Jul 4

Simeone insists Álvarez stays as player's transfer request deepens Atlético crisis

Diego Simeone publicly declared Julián Álvarez central to Atlético Madrid's project this week, directly contradicting the striker's own request to leave in May. With Barcelona having submitted a formal offer, the standoff between player and club is now impossible to conceal.

Football Jul 4

Jac Morgan's double leads Wales to bonus-point win over Fiji in Nations Cup opener

Wales overcame an early Fijian onslaught to win 41-27 at Cardiff City Stadium, with flanker Jac Morgan scoring twice on his return to the side. Six Welsh tries secured a bonus point despite Fiji crossing three times.

Rugby Jul 4

Michail Antonio reveals shattered leg and memory loss six months after near-fatal car crash

Michail Antonio has opened up on the December 2024 car crash that nearly ended his life, revealing he has no memory of the incident and that one leg was a quarter of its normal size when first responders arrived. The former West Ham striker made a stunning return to action for Jamaica just six months later.

Football Jul 4

Heat and storms threaten to interrupt France vs Paraguay in Philadelphia

The World Cup round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay scheduled for Saturday in Philadelphia will be played in 37°C heat with a risk of storms in the second half. An interruption remains possible, as happened during the group-stage match against Iraq.

Football Jul 4

Norris arrives at Silverstone in classic Jaguar E-type before sprint podium finish

Lando Norris turned heads at his home circuit by driving a 1960s Jaguar E-type 4.2 to the British Grand Prix, before going on to claim third place in the sprint race behind Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Lawson escapes British GP sprint penalty after Hadjar tells stewards move did not merit punishment

Liam Lawson kept his eighth-place point from the British Grand Prix sprint after stewards issued only a warning for a sharp defensive move on Isack Hadjar at Stowe — with Hadjar himself arguing in the stewards' room that the incident did not deserve a penalty.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Schmidt backs Donaldson after fly-half's last-gasp penalty miss costs Wallabies in 33-31 thriller

Joe Schmidt has pledged his support for Ben Donaldson after the fly-half missed two penalties — including a match-winning attempt in the final play — as Australia fell 33-31 to Ireland in Sydney.

Rugby Jul 4

Martinez rescues Argentina from World Cup scare to silence Manchester United doubters

Lisandro Martinez scored in extra time and delivered a near-perfect passing display as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in the World Cup round of 32, reviving his case for a starting role at Manchester United next season.

Football Jul 4

Olympic gold medallist Burroughs meets UFC contender Brady in RAF 12 main event

Real American Freestyle has confirmed Jordan Burroughs will face UFC welterweight Sean Brady in the main event of RAF 12 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on August 22, with both athletes making their promotional debuts.

MMA Jul 4

Drivers slam 'dangerous' yo-yo chaos at Silverstone sprint as energy rules expose F1's limits

Multiple Formula 1 drivers criticised erratic speed differentials caused by battery deployment strategies during Saturday's British GP sprint race at Silverstone, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri warning of near-crashes on the opening lap and predicting similar chaos in Sunday's grand prix.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Carragher savages Tuchel's 'bizarre' Chalobah call as England's right-back crisis deepens at World Cup

Jamie Carragher has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah during England's right-back crisis at the 2026 World Cup, calling it 'bizarre' and arguing the problem stems from flawed selections 'from day one'.

Football Jul 4

Fineanganofo breaks Super Rugby try record then spends All Blacks debut halftime sick with nerves

Fehi Fineanganofo earned his first All Blacks cap off the bench in New Zealand's tight win over France in Christchurch, but the Hurricanes winger admitted nerves drove him to the toilet at halftime before he settled with his first carry on the field.

Rugby Jul 4

Hadjar brands Red Bull starts 'shocking' as Verstappen admits team is simply too slow at Silverstone

Isack Hadjar vented his frustration over Red Bull's persistent launch problems after another poor start cost him multiple positions in Saturday's F1 sprint at Silverstone, while Max Verstappen conceded the team lacked outright pace across the entire circuit.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Springboks lose Kolisi and Etzebeth to late withdrawals before England clash at Ellis Park

South Africa have been dealt a major pre-match blow as captain Siya Kolisi and veteran lock Eben Etzebeth are both withdrawn from the squad hours before Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park.

Rugby Jul 4

Cape Verde's Pico Lopes walks out of BBC interview in tears after Argentina heartbreak

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes, the Ireland-born centre-back who was working as a mortgage adviser a decade ago, broke down mid-sentence during a post-match interview after Cape Verde's 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina at the World Cup.

Football Jul 4

McLaren fuel miscalculation forces Norris to defend hard for British GP sprint podium

Lando Norris held off George Russell for third in the British Grand Prix sprint after McLaren miscalculated fuel consumption, forcing the reigning world champion into unnecessary conservation mode in the closing laps.

Formula 1 Jul 4

Rashford left in limbo as Barcelona snub £26m clause and United rule out third loan

Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United is unresolved after Barcelona let his purchase option expire, having already signed Anthony Gordon for £69m. United want a permanent £40m sale but will reintegrate Rashford into the first team if no deal is struck.

Football Jul 4

Mexico return viral Rolex gifts to avoid FIFA ethics breach before England clash

Mexico's players have handed back Rolex watches gifted by content creator SteveWillDoIt after a $1.2m bet win went viral, with the Mexican FA confirming the returns to avoid breaching FIFA's strict rules on player gifts ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 tie with England.

Football Jul 4