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Wilson backs debutant Meredith to start at fly-half after double injury blow rules out Gordon and Donaldson

Australia captain Harry Wilson has expressed confidence in uncapped fly-half Declan Meredith to start against Six Nations champions France after both Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson were ruled out of the Wallabies' second Test of the year.

Rugby Jul 10
Former SVNS star Lance Williams earns USA Eagles debut against Zimbabwe in Nations Cup

California Legion backrower Lance Williams has been named at blindside flanker for the USA Men's Eagles' first-ever Test against Zimbabwe on July 11, as head coach Scott Lawrence makes several changes after last weekend's 30-29 win over Portugal.

Rugby Jul 10
Deschamps clears Mbappe to play after ankle scare in France's 2-0 win over Morocco

Kylian Mbappe was substituted late in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco after taking two blows to his right ankle, but Didier Deschamps confirmed post-match that the Real Madrid forward is fit to face the semi-finals.

Football Jul 9
Injured Kevin Holland pulled from UFC Oklahoma City bout against Jacobe Smith

Kevin Holland has been forced out of his July 18 welterweight clash with undefeated prospect Jacobe Smith at UFC Oklahoma City due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Smith's place on the card uncertain.

MMA Jul 9
Keane takes aim at Henderson with advertising board quip as Mbappe dances after France's win

Roy Keane could not resist a dig at Jordan Henderson during ITV's coverage of France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco in Boston, joking about the England midfielder's tournament-ending broken arm as Kylian Mbappe celebrated wildly on the pitch.

Football Jul 9
Mbappe scores but limps off as France reach World Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Morocco

Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston, but was substituted in the 78th minute after a heavy challenge left him requiring ice on his ankle.

Football Jul 9
Quansah's two-match ban leaves England depleted for World Cup quarter-final against Norway

Jarell Quansah has been ruled out of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final after Fifa imposed a two-match ban following his red card against Mexico. Bukayo Saka described the squad as 'incredibly frustrated' after an appeal was blocked under Fifa rules.

Football Jul 9
Quansah's two-game World Cup ban upheld as analysts back FIFA's ruling

Jarell Quansah will miss England's 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Norway and a potential semifinal after FIFA extended his red-card suspension to two games for his tackle on Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.

Football Jul 9
Saka declares himself 'ready to go' for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway

Bukayo Saka has confirmed he is 'feeling great' and ready to start against Norway in England's World Cup quarter-final, having managed an Achilles problem throughout the tournament that limited him to no full 90-minute appearances.

Football Jul 9
Saka declares himself fit and ready as England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final

Bukayo Saka has confirmed he is fully fit ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday, after an Achilles injury restricted his minutes throughout the tournament. The Arsenal winger assisted Jude Bellingham's opener against Mexico but is yet to complete 90 minutes for the Three Lions.

Football Jul 9
Saka calls Quansah's two-match World Cup ban 'incredibly frustrating' as Tuchel fumes at FIFA

Bukayo Saka has reacted to FIFA's decision to hand Jarell Quansah a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico, calling it 'incredibly frustrating' for England. Thomas Tuchel is said to be furious and has asked the FA to formally register their displeasure with FIFA.

Football Jul 9
Norway doctor clears squad of illness sickness fears ahead of England World Cup quarter-final

Norway team doctor Ola Sand has confirmed all players are fit after rumours of a sickness bug sweeping the camp following their 2-1 win over Brazil. England and Norway now face extreme heat and thunderstorm warnings in Miami on Saturday.

Football Jul 9
Eriksen begins rehabilitation in Denmark after second cardiac episode

Nearly a month after his second cardiac arrest during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine, Wolfsburg announced that Christian Eriksen will begin a rehabilitation programme in his home country. The midfielder's sporting future remains uncertain.

Football Jul 9
Tuchel lodges complaint with FA after FIFA rejects Quansah World Cup ban appeal

Thomas Tuchel has reacted with fury to FIFA's decision to uphold Jarell Quansah's two-match World Cup suspension, immediately requesting the FA formally register England's objection. Quansah will miss the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final.

Football Jul 9
Eriksen to resume rehabilitation in Denmark after ICD fires during collapse on international duty

Wolfsburg have confirmed Christian Eriksen will begin an individual rehabilitation programme in Denmark after his ICD device activated during a collapse playing for Denmark against Ukraine last month. The 34-year-old does not appear set to retire despite warnings from leading cardiac specialists.

Football Jul 9
Quansah handed two-match World Cup ban by Fifa for serious foul play against Mexico

Jarell Quansah will miss England's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final after Fifa doubled his suspension to two matches, citing serious foul play in the last-16 win over Mexico.

Football Jul 9
Wolfsburg confirm Eriksen rehabilitation plan after second on-pitch collapse in Denmark

Christian Eriksen will complete an individual rehabilitation programme in his native Denmark after losing consciousness during a Denmark vs Ukraine friendly on June 8, his second serious on-pitch medical incident since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

Football Jul 9
Quansah handed two-game ban after red card leaves England short for World Cup qualifiers

FIFA have confirmed Jarell Quansah will serve a two-match suspension after his red card in England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on Monday, dealing a defensive blow to the national side.

Football Jul 9
Doping ban, knee injuries and Monaco exile: why Pogba missed France's World Cup squad

Paul Pogba, a key figure in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, was left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 tournament after persistent knee injuries limited his playing time at AS Monaco following his return from an 18-month doping suspension.

Football Jul 9
Burn admits guilt after Henderson breaks wrist celebrating England's World Cup win over Mexico

Dan Burn has revealed he feels partly responsible for Jordan Henderson's freak injury, having vaulted the same advertising hoarding moments before the veteran midfielder slipped and broke his wrist and forearm at the Azteca Stadium.

Football Jul 9

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