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Knee injury forces Scotland to reshuffle bench before Springboks showdown

Glasgow Warriors lock Alex Samuel has been ruled out of Scotland's Nations Championship clash with South Africa through a knee injury, with fellow Glasgow second row Max Williamson called up to replace him on the bench.

Rugby Jul 11

Saharan dust cloud over Miami could affect England players with respiratory conditions against Norway

A fresh plume of Saharan dust has settled over South Florida ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, bringing reduced air quality that could pose risks for players with asthma or respiratory conditions, including Ollie Watkins.

Football Jul 11

Courtois backs Lammens to recover after costly error ends Belgium's World Cup

Senne Lammens fumbled a Pau Cubarsi strike in the 88th minute to gift Mikel Merino a winner as Spain eliminated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was substituted just before the error, publicly backed his compatriot to bounce back.

Football Jul 11

Guehi and Rice return to training to boost Tuchel ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway

Marc Guehi and Declan Rice have both returned to training and could feature for England against Norway in tonight's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, easing defensive concerns for Thomas Tuchel after Jarell Quansah's two-match ban.

Football Jul 11

United rally behind Lammens after goalkeeper's error ends Belgium's World Cup run

Senne Lammens dropped a shot in the 88th minute to gift Spain a winner and knock Belgium out of the World Cup quarter-final. Manchester United quickly responded with a public message of support for their 24-year-old goalkeeper.

Football Jul 11

Tuchel urges England to be brave and fearless ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Norway

Thomas Tuchel has called on his England players to show courage and attack without regret as they face Norway and Erling Haaland in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with several key players carrying fitness concerns.

Football Jul 11

Rice and Guehi return to training as England face storm threat before Norway quarter-final

Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all trained with England on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, while meteorologists warn thunderstorms could delay the match.

Football Jul 11

Tuchel says England received no explanation for Quansah's two-match World Cup ban

Thomas Tuchel has revealed FIFA offered England no reasoning for upgrading Jarell Quansah's suspension to two matches, ruling the Bayer Leverkusen defender out of the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final.

Football Jul 11

Guehi, Rice and James return to training as England prepare for Norway World Cup quarter-final

Marc Guehi, Declan Rice and Reece James all trained with England on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, easing fitness concerns ahead of the tie. Jordan Henderson remains the only absentee as he recovers from wrist surgery.

Football Jul 11

Henderson fracture and Quansah ban leave England short for Norway World Cup quarter-final

Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the tournament after fracturing his wrist, while Jarell Quansah serves the first game of a two-match ban. England do receive a boost, however, with Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James all returning to full training.

Football Jul 11

Ederson medical concern delays United signing as De Ligt returns to Carrington

Manchester United's £38.3m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson remains on hold after a medical raised concerns over a knee injury, while centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is back at Carrington on an individual programme following back surgery.

Football Jul 11

Debutant Meredith starts at fly-half as injury-hit Wallabies face France in sold-out Brisbane Test

Australia will hand Declan Meredith his Test debut at fly-half against Six Nations champions France at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, after both Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson were ruled out of the Nations Championship fixture.

Rugby Jul 11

Tuchel reveals FIFA gave England no explanation for Quansah's two-match ban

Thomas Tuchel confirmed England received no communication from FIFA after Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico was upgraded to a two-match suspension, ruling the defender out of the Norway quarter-final and a potential semi-final.

Football Jul 11

Courtois reveals thigh injury cost him his place as Belgium fall to Spain in World Cup quarter-final

Thibaut Courtois was substituted in tears in the 70th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with the Real Madrid goalkeeper insisting he felt able to continue. Replacement Senne Lammens then gifted Mikel Merino the decisive goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.

Football Jul 10

Guehi and Rice return to training to boost England ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Norway

Marc Guehi and Declan Rice both trained with England's squad in Miami on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, easing fears over a hamstring injury and a stomach bug respectively.

Football Jul 10

Belgium lose Courtois to injury and concede as Spain edge World Cup quarter-final

Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a right leg injury in the 71st minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain in Los Angeles, with replacement Senne Lammens conceding Mikel Merino's rebound goal to put Spain 2-1 ahead.

Football Jul 10

Ex-PFL fighter Bruce Souto shot twice fleeing gunman after Brazilian football fan dispute

Bruce Souto, a former Professional Fighters League athlete, was shot twice in the buttocks in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on Thursday after a dispute linked to a local football fan club rivalry. He is in stable condition and expected to be discharged soon.

MMA Jul 10

Courtois in tears as injury forces Belgium keeper off against Spain in World Cup quarter-final

Thibaut Courtois was visibly distressed after being forced off during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain on Friday, casting doubt over his continued involvement in the tournament.

Football Jul 10

Courtois stretchered off in tears as injury blow darkens Belgium's World Cup quarter-final

Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a leg injury in the 70th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain, leaving the pitch visibly emotional and being replaced by Manchester United's Senne Lammens on his World Cup debut.

Football Jul 10

Belgium lose captain Tielemans to warmup injury before World Cup quarter-final against Spain

Youri Tielemans was ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain on Friday after picking up an injury during pregame warmups, with Hans Vanaken stepping in to replace the Aston Villa midfielder.

Football Jul 10