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Five selection questions facing Clarke ahead of Scotland’s WC campaign

Suitcases are packed, ESTAs are approved and a petition to legalise haggis in the United States is gathering momentum.There's only one thing left for the Tartan Army to organise before making the hop across the pond - their preferred starting XI for the opening match against Haiti on June 14.

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Stokes defends Archer absence after criticism of IPL stay

England Test captain Ben Stokes has defended Jofra Archer's absence from England's side to face New Zealand at Lord's, saying that the "landscape of cricket has changed". Despite being on a central contract, Archer has not been included in the England side for the first Test, starting on Thursday live on Sky Sports, and was instead allowed to continue playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL playoffs.

How the death of a teenager sparked violence and chaos on the streets of a UK city

Violent scenes broke out after a large group walked across town to the area of Portswood in Southampton.

Perez: ‘Real Madrid Will Announce First, Big New Signing On Thursday’

BusinessSportsMoneyPerez: ‘Real Madrid Will Announce First, Big New Signing On Thursday’ByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 04:09am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Real Madrid President Florentino Perez said that his club will announce a new signing o...

Billam-Smith's must-win battle against Rozicki: When are they in the ring?

All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s cruiserweight showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports. Local hero Billam-Smith takes on Canada's Rozicki to headline an exciting card at the Bournemouth International Centre, in Zuffa Boxing's first UK show.

Billam-Smith's must-win battle against Rozicki - how can you watch? What is at stake?

All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s cruiserweight showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports.

Who needs what in World Cup qualifying?

Who needs what in World Cup qualifying?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England lost to Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, but beat them on penalties to win Euro 2025ByKeifer MacDonaldBBC Sport journalistPublished1 minute agoEngland will seal a place at next summer's World Cup finals in Brazil if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday (20:00 - all times BST).The Lionesses are in Mallorca to face the world champions in their penultimate qualifying fixture.After defeating Iceland and Sp...

What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?

What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Northern Ireland beat Malta twice during the last international window ByJana McCabeBBC Sport NI journalistPublished6 minutes agoNorthern Ireland may have already secured a play-off spot for the World Cup, but there is still a lot on the line in their upcoming qualifiers.From gaining promotion to League A, to the threat of relegation to League C, Michael McArdle's side will know they cannot rest on thei...

World Cup quiz: Do you remember these mascots?

World Cup quiz: Do you remember these mascots?ByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoAn eagle, a moose and a jaguar will represent the three host nations at this summer's World Cup - the United States, Canada and Mexico.But what other eye-catching mascots have there been in the tournament's history? Test your memory of World Cup mascots from down the years with our quiz below.Good luck!After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up...

Leclerc agrees to new long-term deal with Ferrari

Leclerc agrees to new long-term deal with FerrariPublished4 minutes agoCommentsFerrari driver Charles Leclerc has agreed a new long-term contract with the team.The deal for the 28-year-old comes in the build-up to his home Grand Prix in Monaco this weekend.Leclerc has competed in 155 races for the Italian outfit, winning eight times, and he is currently third in the drivers' championship.More to follow.More to follow.Related topicsFormula 1More on this storyListen to Back at Base on BBC SoundsAt...

Leclerc agrees new multi-year deal with Ferrari

Charles Leclerc's new deal will see him race with Ferrari "for the coming seasons."

Battle of football influencers delivers Australia’s Kai Trewin 100k Instagram followers

Socceroos defender subject of viral campaign to make him ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup’ as New Zealand’s Tim Payne surpasses All BlacksForget the football pitch, Instagram is the pre-World Cup battleground for Australia, New Zealand and … social media influencers.Socceroos defender Kai Trewin has become the latest player to be caught up in an Instagram trend that aims to make relatively low-profile World Cup squad members famous before the tournament begins. Continue reading...

Sweden World Cup 2026 team guide

With Graham Potter at the helm and Viktor Gyökeres finding form, hopes are high after playoff successThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

Which football goalkeepers have won major finals without making a save? | The Knowledge

Plus: which teams had the most wins without promotion and can anyone match Jadon Sancho’s hat-trick?“Matvey Safonov did not make a single save in the Champions League final, across normal time, extra time and penalties, and wound up winning it,” notes Philip Cornwall. “I realise records are limited, but has this happened before in a major final?”We’ve found three more Champions League finals in which the winning goalkeeper did not have a save to make, though none of them had the chance to do so...

Want Courtside Seats for the Knicks? Be Rich, Famous and a Die-Hard Fan.

Prime tickets on the floor for the N.B.A. Finals are coveted and very hard to get. The No. 1 requirement: You must love the Knicks.

Netball Super League semi-final preview: 'Thunder have everything to lose'

As we get set for the major and minor semi-finals in the Netball Super League, Tamsin Greenway and Tracy Neville from the Off the Court Podcast have given their thoughts on the two matchups as the 2026 season goes down to the wire.

Gannon-Doak 'much more prepared' for Scotland's WC trip after Euros hurt

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing, and Scotland midfielder Ben Gannon-Doak is hoping it is a sentiment that rings true this summer.The Bournemouth winger is part of Steve Clarke's 26-man World Cup squad, two years after being forced to miss the European Championships.

Leclerc signs two-year contract extension with Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has signed a two-year contract extension with Ferrari that keeps him with the team until the end of the 2028 Formula 1 season, Sky Sports News understands.Sky Sports News also understands that his previous deal was due to expire at the end of this year.

Leclerc extends contract with Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari."I couldn't be happier to continue this journey with Scuderia Ferrari HP," Leclerc said."It has always been so much more than just a team to me. It's the team I've loved and dreamt of being part of since I was a child, and after all these years it has become a second family." Also See: Stream every F1 race with NOW Monaco GP schedule and how to watch ADUO explained: What's the engine upgrade rule? Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp