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Noah Caluori scores on debut and targets England starting spot after Fiji rout

The 19-year-old Saracens winger marked his first England cap with a try and an assist as England hammered Fiji 73-8, and he has already set his sights on breaking into Steve Borthwick's starting XV.

Rugby Jul 12

Ciotti asks FIFA for minute of silence before France-Spain on July 14

Eric Ciotti, deputy and mayor of Nice, has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino requesting a minute of silence before the France-Spain World Cup semi-final on July 14, in tribute to the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice attack.

Football Jul 12

Bellingham puts Tuchel in his place after England's World Cup semi-final qualification

Author of a decisive brace against Norway (2-1 a.e.t.), Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted his manager Thomas Tuchel, who had criticized the Three Lions' performance despite their qualification for the last four of the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 12

Bellingham defends England team-mates after Tuchel brands quarter-final win 'sloppy'

Jude Bellingham has pushed back on Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, saying his manager 'doesn't know' how hard it was to play in Miami's heat against a formidable Norwegian side.

Football Jul 12

Pimblett submits St. Denis in 52 seconds at UFC 329 and declares his jiu-jitsu best in the world

Paddy Pimblett needed just 52 seconds to submit Benoit St. Denis in the UFC 329 co-main event, earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus and prompting the Liverpool lightweight to claim he possesses the best jiu-jitsu in the UFC.

MMA Jul 12

Dana White suspects McGregor blew ACL seconds into UFC 329 loss to Holloway

UFC CEO Dana White believes Conor McGregor suffered a torn ACL in the opening moments of his rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, ending the fight almost immediately. McGregor, returning after five years away, insists he had no pre-existing injury.

MMA Jul 12

Bellingham's brace fires England past Norway as Tuchel publicly demands more

Jude Bellingham scored twice to send England into the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Norway in Miami, but a public disconnect emerged after Thomas Tuchel called the performance sloppy and lucky — comments his star midfielder pushed back on.

Football Jul 12

Yakin blasts 'unacceptable' mistaken identity rule after Embolo red card ends Switzerland's World Cup

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin condemned the new mistaken identity rule after Breel Embolo was sent off in a 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, ending the Swiss side's first World Cup quarter-final appearance in 72 years.

Football Jul 12

Bellingham credits mum's pep talk after brace fires England into World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to eliminate Norway in Miami, and the Real Madrid midfielder revealed his mother Denise spent the week urging him to keep his emotions in check to avoid a yellow card suspension.

Football Jul 12

Tsarukyan accuses Dvalishvili of sucker-punching Umar Nurmagomedov's friend at RAF Georgia

Arman Tsarukyan has publicly condemned Merab Dvalishvili after the former UFC bantamweight champion allegedly struck a friend of Umar Nurmagomedov during a confrontation following a pre-fight press conference at RAF Georgia on July 11.

MMA Jul 12

Bellingham fires back at Tuchel after brace sends England into World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice to drag England past Norway 2-1 after extra-time in Miami, then publicly challenged manager Thomas Tuchel's claim that the side were lucky — drawing a swift response from the German coach.

Football Jul 12

Norway boss insists Spidercam struck Bellingham's equaliser despite FIFA sensor data

Stale Solbakken has pushed back against FIFA's official statement, maintaining the ball visibly hit the overhead camera wire before Jude Bellingham's leveller in England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway.

Football Jul 12

Norway boss fumes as VAR ignores Bellingham's spidercam-assisted equaliser in World Cup exit

Norway manager Stål Solbakken has condemned VAR's failure to disallow Jude Bellingham's equaliser after the ball appeared to strike an overhead television cable and deflect into play, as England edged Norway 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.

Football Jul 12

USA captain Damm embraces pressure after Eagles overturn deficit to beat Zimbabwe 31-15

Jason Damm says the USA are 'happy to be under pressure' after the Eagles came from behind to defeat Zimbabwe 31-15 in Denver, keeping their unbeaten record intact at the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup.

Rugby Jul 12

Rennie hails Segner and Moorby after injury-forced All Blacks debuts in Italy rout

Dave Rennie praised both Anton Segner and Josh Moorby after the pair made earlier-than-planned All Blacks debuts in a 30-point Nations Championship win over Italy in Wellington, with injuries to Leroy Carter and Luke Jacobson accelerating their introductions.

Rugby Jul 12

Solbakken defends Haaland substitution as England end Norway's World Cup run

Norway coach Ståle Solbakken says Erling Haaland was physically spent when he was withdrawn in extra time against England, who won 2-1 in the quarterfinals as Jude Bellingham scored both goals.

Football Jul 12

Tuchel admits England 'just got lucky' despite Bellingham brace sealing 2-1 win over Norway

Thomas Tuchel refused to temper his criticism after England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, insisting his side 'have to play better' despite Jude Bellingham scoring twice to complete a comeback win.

Football Jul 12

Tuchel confirms Rice spent three days in bed before England's World Cup quarter-final win

Declan Rice started but was withdrawn at half-time of England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway in Miami, with Thomas Tuchel revealing the midfielder had been ill in bed for most of the previous three days.

Football Jul 12

Tuchel reaches first England World Cup semi-final since 2018 but demands more after scrappy Norway win

Thomas Tuchel admitted England were 'lucky' and 'sloppy' despite a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway at Miami Stadium on Saturday that booked their place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.

Football Jul 12

Bellingham fires back at Tuchel criticism after scoring twice to send England to World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored both goals as England edged Norway 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, then responded sharply to manager Thomas Tuchel's public disappointment with the team's performance, saying simply: "Whatever."

Football Jul 12