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Brook, Root, or Stokes: What now for England's Test captaincy?

Ben Stokes' tenure as England Test captain is in jeopardy - and vice-captain Harry Brook seemed to be in pole position to take over.But England have turned instead to former captain Joe Root to take over from Stokes in the interim, raising questions over Brook's credentials for captaincy amid his own off-field struggles.

Forty Years On returns at Newbury

We have a busy day’s racing on Thursday with action from Newbury, Worcester and Yarmouth, live on Sky Sports Racing...3.30 Newbury - Nostrum, Forty Years On and Ata Rangi headlineA deep renewal of the feature Ardonagh Group Handicap at Newbury where Nostrum and Forty Years On headline a field of 16.

Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends

Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legendsByAlex BysouthBBC Sport senior journalistPublished1 minute agoCommentsIt's a daunting task. Trying to whittle down thousands of players from 22 tournaments spread over almost a century to pick the top 10 World Cup legends of all time.To my mind, the top six or seven are obvious - even if the order is debatable - but it's those who fill the remaining spots that will no doubt spark the biggest talking point.It's hard to leave out Mirosla...

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Victor Wembanyama admits Spurs, on brink of tying NBA Finals, 'weren’t the most hungry' to close out game

The New York Knicks outscored the San Antonio Spurs by 28 points after the Wu-Tang Clan's halftime performance to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.But before that, just about every ounce of momentum was in the Spurs' hands - and the Knicks had few answers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSo, how did they just become the victims of one of the greatest colla...

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 4

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 4Image source, Getty Images/BBC SportPublished3 minutes agoWelcome to our brand new Who am I? game.The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. But, if you get your answer in as few guesses as possible, you get more points.Three is a good score, four or five points is exceptional.So, take part in quiz number one and return for more t...

'Bedlam at the Garden!' | SCENES as Knicks win in the last second

OG Anunoby becomes an instant New York hero after sending the Knicks one win away from NBA glory with one second to go in Game Four.

Knicks one win away from NBA title after record comeback against Spurs

New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.

Knicks fight from 29 points down for record comeback win and 3-1 NBA Finals lead

New York Knicks came from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining. A record-breaking comeback was capped off by what could go down as a legendary play, as Knicks coach Mike Brown later said: "That has to be the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball."

How much did the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry drive them both?

How much did the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry drive them both?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHow much did the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry drive them both?Close00They were two iconic shirt celebrations that came to define a rivalry like no other - but how much did Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo drive each other?Hear from leading journalists on how two of football's greatest players reached unprecedented heights.Watch Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo now...

World Cup 'surprise' 12 years after Liverpool dream ended

Liverpool-born Norwegian midfielder Thelo Aasgaard was rejected by Reds' academy aged 14.

Mexico and South Africa set to kick off historic 2026 FIFA World Cup

Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs

The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.(Image credit: Ross D. Franklin)

The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Here’s how it happened.

NBAThe Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Here’s how it happened.New York overcame a 29-point deficit to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates after his team's 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.Al Bello / Getty Images)ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 11, 2026, 1:02 AM EDTBy Rohan NadkarniWhen New York K...

Lightning stops play: how electrical storms could disrupt the World Cup

Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm stateHot weather will be a major concern at the World Cup, but lightning may also prove a particular problem. Under US safety regulations, a strike within 10 miles (16km) of a stadium triggers a 30-minute suspension of the game, during which players must leave the pitch.The size of the safety zone was dictated by research on the distance that lightning can strike from a storm even wit...

Why Social Media Bans Alone Can’t Solve the Age Verification Dilemma - meta.com

Why Social Media Bans Alone Can’t Solve the Age Verification Dilemma  meta.com

Watch: Dhoni flips coin in Jharkhand T20 league after missing IPL 2026

MS Dhoni returned to a cricket ground for the first time since missing IPL 2026 due to injury, attending the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League in Ranchi. The former India captain flipped the ceremonial coin and received a warm welcome from fans. His presence boosted the six-team tournament, which will feature 27 matches at the JSCA International Stadium Complex over two weeks.

Knicks rally from 29 points down to beat Spurs 107-106

Sports Knicks rally from 29 points down to beat Spurs 107-106, set record for biggest NBA Finals comeback Updated on: June 10, 2026 / 11:54 PM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson's long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a...

Knicks beat Spurs with largest NBA finals comeback to move to brink of first title since 1973

Knicks erase 29-point deficit to win Game 4Anunoby scores winner with 2.3 seconds leftNew York take commanding 3-1 Finals leadThe New York Knicks stared into the abyss and somehow found a way out.Facing a 29-point deficit in front of a shell-shocked Madison Square Garden crowd, New York completed the largest comeback in NBA finals history on Wednesday night when OG Anunoby’s tip-in off a Jalen Brunson missed three made the difference in a 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4. The Kni...

Knicks miraculously overcome 29-point deficit to take commanding 3-1 lead in NBA Finals over Spurs

The New York Knicks do not die.After trailing by as many as 29, the Knicks had yet another comeback — this one perhaps the greatest of all-time, to steal a 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs and take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.Karl-Anthony Towns was hit with two fouls in just the first 62 seconds of the game, one which the Knicks faithful were not happy with. And while there was plenty of ball left after that, the game changed from that moment.The refs certainly did not help the case, but...