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Bruno Guimaraes' father speaks out as Arsenal close in on Newcastle midfielder
Bruno Guimaraes' father has broken his silence after his son's penalty miss knocked Brazil out of the World Cup, as Arsenal reportedly edge closer to agreeing a deal for the Newcastle United midfielder.
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How Martial's decision to stay for son's birth left Mourinho furious at Man United
Anthony Martial was fined £180,000 and publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho after extending his absence from Manchester United's 2018 pre-season tour in the United States to remain with his partner following the birth of their second child.
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Mbappé must adapt to new ball for Spain semi-final
Author of three long-range goals since the start of the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé will have to contend with the Trionda Final for the France-Spain semi-final on Tuesday, with FIFA assuring identical performance to the group-stage ball.
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Prates taunts injured McGregor: 'I would hurt you bad' after UFC 329 collapse
Carlos Prates has fired a pointed message at Conor McGregor following the Irishman's 69-second exit at UFC 329, insisting the welterweight would have been a nightmare matchup and urging McGregor to step aside for the new generation.
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Rennie taps Jordie Barrett's Leinster knowledge to decode Ireland ahead of Eden Park clash
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has drawn on Jordie Barrett's recent Leinster stint to gain insight into Ireland ahead of their Nations Championship meeting at Eden Park, with both sides unbeaten after two rounds.
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Oliveira spams UFC 329 livestream comments to demand Gaethje lightweight title shot
Charles Oliveira took an unconventional approach to calling his shot at UFC 329, flooding the post-fight press conference comments with 'Charles vs Justin' as Max Holloway also lobbied for a crack at lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
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Ioane recalled to All Blacks squad as injury cover ahead of Ireland clash
Rieko Ioane has been called back into the All Blacks squad as injury cover ahead of the Nations Championship fixture against Ireland, returning to Test rugby after a sabbatical season with Leinster where he won the URC title.
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De Bruyne and Courtois cast doubt over Belgium futures after World Cup exit to Spain
Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois have both stopped short of committing to Belgium after a 2-1 World Cup elimination by Spain. De Bruyne, 35, wants a break following hamstring surgery, while Courtois may retire internationally if the federation rejects his request for a Nations League sabbatical.
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GB Sevens back Josh Radcliffe joins Cornish Pirates after Chiefs and NZ Universities stints
Josh Radcliffe, who represented the Waikato Chiefs, New Zealand Universities and Team GB Sevens, has signed a one-year deal with Championship side Cornish Pirates. Welsh URC club Ospreys have also secured scrumhalf Harri Williams on a contract extension.
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Mikey Musumeci moves up to featherweight to face Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11
Four-time IBJJF world champion Mikey Musumeci will step up from bantamweight to face UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell on September 24, headlining UFC BJJ 11 in a non-title clash that marks the first time an active UFC fighter has met a UFC BJJ champion.
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Klopp agrees terms to become Germany head coach in deal running to 2030 World Cup
Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle with the DFB to become Germany's next head coach, with DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke travelling to New York to finalise the primary terms of a contract expected to run until the 2030 World Cup.
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Kane backs Tuchel's harsh verdict as England eye Argentina semifinal
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel after the England manager called his side 'lucky' in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting Tuchel's blunt criticism is designed to unlock a higher level from the squad ahead of a semifinal against Argentina.
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Scotland and Wales edge through to fifth-place final as Australia stumble at Junior World Championship
Scotland defeated Argentina 44-26 and Wales survived a late scare to beat Australia 38-36 in Tbilisi, setting up an all-British Isles fifth-place final at the World Rugby Junior Championship in Georgia.
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Erasmus targets Argentina Test for Feinberg-Mngomezulu's Springbok comeback
Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could return to the Springbok squad in time for the August 8 Test against Argentina, giving the flyhalf one match to prove his fitness before the All Blacks arrive for the Greatest Rivalry Tour.
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Infantino confirms Trump will present World Cup trophy despite missing every match so far
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed Donald Trump will appear at the World Cup final trophy ceremony on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, attributing the U.S. president's absence from all matches to his other presidential duties.
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Schmidt names three fresh faces for Italy farewell as winless Wallabies chase history
Joe Schmidt has made three changes to his Australia squad for next Saturday's Test against Italy in Perth, his final match in charge, as the Wallabies look to avoid finishing with the worst win-loss record of any Wallabies head coach.
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PSG extends partnership with Nike until 2037 for €100 million per year
Six years ahead of their current agreement's expiration, PSG and Nike have agreed to an extension through 2037. The new contract increases Paris's annual compensation from €60 million to €100 million.
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Two-time champion Moreno faces TUF 33 winner Morales at Noche UFC 4 to halt three-fight slide
Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, on a run of two consecutive losses, will meet unbeaten TUF 33 winner Joseph Morales at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Sorloth's girlfriend speaks out after death threats follow Norway's World Cup exit
Lena Selnes, girlfriend of Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth, has shared screenshots of death threats and abuse directed at her and her partner following Norway's 4-1 quarter-final defeat to England at the 2026 World Cup.
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O'Hara shrugs off car break-in as Bellingham seals England's World Cup semi-final spot
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara had his car broken into and his bag and iPad stolen during England's 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway, but responded defiantly on X, saying he could 'replace a window' but not Jude Bellingham's winning goal.
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