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Fiji PM backs interim coach Seruvakula after heavy losses to Wales and England

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended Flying Fijians interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula following defeats to Wales (39-24) and England (73-8), arguing two Tests are insufficient to judge his appointment. Fiji face Scotland at Murrayfield next.

Rugby Jul 16

Rees-Zammit recalled as fit-again Lake captains Wales against world champions South Africa

Louis Rees-Zammit returns to the Wales starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Durban, one of six changes made by head coach Matt Tandy. Captain Dewi Lake overcomes a groin injury scare to retain his place at hooker.

Rugby Jul 16

Argentina Stuns England in 92nd Minute to Shatter World Cup Final Dream

Trailing 1-0 until the 84th minute, England collapsed against Argentina (2-1) in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The British press has criticized Thomas Tuchel's tactical passivity following the elimination.

Football Jul 16

Kane refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after England's late collapse against Argentina

Harry Kane says he will not "put a limit" on his international career despite turning 36 before the 2030 World Cup, after England surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.

Football Jul 16

Bellingham slaps Argentina substitute as England's World Cup semi-final exit turns ugly

Jude Bellingham struck Argentina substitute Valentin Barco around the back of the head after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta, sparking a confrontation involving players from both sides as political tensions added further edge to the bitter rivalry.

Football Jul 16

Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' after England's World Cup exit to Argentina

Gary Lineker questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, joking on The Rest is Football that the German coach may have been 'sent in' to sabotage the national team.

Football Jul 16

Jake Paul eyes MMA debut against Nate Diaz once jaw injury clears

Jake Paul has revealed plans to make his MMA debut under the Most Valuable Promotions banner, naming Nate Diaz as his preferred opponent. The move hinges on Paul recovering from the broken jaw he suffered against Anthony Joshua last December.

MMA Jul 16

Quesada becomes first coach banned under World Rugby's new referee abuse process

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has been handed an automatic two-match suspension after criticising referee Luc Ramos following Italy's 47-17 Nations Championship defeat to New Zealand in Wellington, making him the first person sanctioned under World Rugby's new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process.

Rugby Jul 16

Argentina's lucky kit request to FIFA pays off as they sink England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final

Argentina specifically requested to wear their dark-blue secondary kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, citing a historical winning record in the strip. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 victory after Anthony Gordon's opener.

Football Jul 16

Carragher blames Tuchel's defensive switch and Pickford for England's World Cup exit against Argentina

Jamie Carragher has sharply criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to switch to five at the back after England led Argentina 1-0, arguing the tactical change directly caused the 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. He also pointed to Jordan Pickford's role in the loss.

Football Jul 16

Scott Coker's new MMA promotion lands former ESPN and NFL Network CEO Steve Bornstein

Steve Bornstein, the former president and CEO of both ESPN and NFL Network, has joined the advisory board of Scott Coker's unnamed global MMA promotion, which is targeting a 2027 launch.

MMA Jul 16

Saliba to undergo surgery, Arsenal without defensive leader for four to five months

William Saliba is set to have back surgery and miss four to five months of competition, according to L'Équipe. The Arsenal defender was forced off in the 30th minute of the World Cup semi-final against Spain (0-2) due to a back injury.

Football Jul 16

Injured McReight drops to bench as Tizzano starts for Wallabies against Italy

Fraser McReight has been ruled out of the Wallabies' starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Italy in Perth due to a knee injury sustained against France, with Carlo Tizzano stepping in at openside flanker.

Rugby Jul 16

Vieira backs Tuchel to stay as England manager despite World Cup exit to Argentina

Patrick Vieira has urged the FA to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta ended their World Cup hopes. Tuchel is understood to retain the backing of the FA and chief executive Mark Bullingham.

Football Jul 16

Tuchel set to stay as England manager despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel will remain England manager after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to lead the side into Euro 2028. Tuchel signed a two-year contract extension in February and says he intends to honour it.

Football Jul 16

Neville and Keane clash in heated row after England's 2-1 World Cup exit to Argentina

Gary Neville and Roy Keane exchanged sharp words after England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon's second-half opener was overturned by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.

Football Jul 16

LFA light heavyweight champion Lucas Fernando booked for UFC 330 debut against Rafael Tobias

Reigning LFA light heavyweight titleholder Lucas Fernando has signed with the UFC and will make his Octagon debut against Rafael Tobias at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, according to a report by Guilherme Cruz.

MMA Jul 16

Arsenal weigh Gyokeres swap to land Alvarez as United plan triple summer signings

Arsenal are reportedly considering offering Viktor Gyokeres to Atletico Madrid in a swap deal for Julian Alvarez, while Manchester United are pushing ahead with multiple transfer targets this summer.

Football Jul 16

Argentine media hail 'miracle' as Messi inspires late comeback to deny England a World Cup final

Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final for the second successive time after overturning a 1-0 deficit against England in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez equalising in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez settling it in extra time. Argentine and Spanish outlets celebrated the result as a 'miracle' and an act of 'madness'.

Football Jul 16

Owen condemns Tuchel's defensive shift as England collapse to Argentina in stoppage time

Michael Owen has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to bring on three defenders while leading against Argentina, arguing England's lack of tactical courage directly cost them as Lautaro Martinez headed a stoppage-time winner to end their World Cup.

Football Jul 16