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GB's Klugman beaten in Nottingham second round
GB's Klugman beaten in Nottingham second roundImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hannah Klugman won the prestigious Orange Bowl junior championships as a 13-year-oldPublished4 minutes agoBritish teenager Hannah Klugman says she feels "very different" after a week practising with "some great players" following her second-round Nottingham Open defeat.The 17-year-old beat compatriot Harriet Dart on Tuesday for her first WTA Tour win, having reached the main draw as a lucky loser.She made an i...
New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duo
New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bindon has 26 caps for New ZealandByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoThough New Zealand were unable to secure a first-ever World Cup win when they faced Iran earlier this week, the All Whites were able to create another piece of history.The introduction of 21-year-old defender Tyler Bindon in second half injury-time not only helped shore up the New Zealand back-line, but g...
Gunter's gratitude to 'exciting young coach' Bellamy
Gunter's gratitude to 'exciting young coach' Bellamy To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, ‘Exciting summer for all of us to be a part of’ByAled WilliamsBBC Sport WalesPublished14 minutes agoChris Gunter says former international team-mate and current Wales boss Craig Bellamy is one of football's "most exciting young coaches".Gunter, who won 109 caps for Wales, is in charge of the nation's under-19s for this summer's Uefa Men...
West Brom sign Chelsea striker Morgan
West Brom sign Chelsea striker MorganImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jimmy-Jay Morgan played for Chelsea's under-21s side but did not manage to break into the first teamPublishedJust nowWest Bromwich Albion have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan.The 20-year-old, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, has been on the club's radar for a few weeks and agreed a four-year contract at The Hawthorns.He moves for a fee believed to be around £4m, including a substa...
Royal Ascot tips: Kevin Blake's 11/1 Commonwealth Cup pick on day four
Kevin Blake found two winners in his column on Wednesday and he is back with three more fancies for day four at Royal Ascot, all live on Sky Sports Racing.Day four of Royal Ascot is upon us and thankfully, this column finds itself in good shape after landing a couple of winners on day two. That reliefs some pressure, but now the aim is to hammer it home and turn a satisfactory week into a good one by landing a home run before the dealings done.
Royal Ascot day 4 preview: Who will lift the Coronation crown?
Sky Sports Racings Kieran OSullivan previews Fridays Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot as True Love and Precise meet again.
Scandinavia seals O’Brien’s landmark success with Gold Cup glory
Aidan O’Brien brought up his 100th career winner at Royal Ascot in the meeting’s feature race, as Scandinavia got up in the final strides to win a thrilling renewal of the Gold Cup.It appeared for much of the final furlong that last year's winner Trawlerman - who wore ski goggles in the paddock to protect his sensitive eyes from the sun - was going to hold off his younger rival.
Scandinavia wins Gold Cup to bring up O'Brien ton
Scandinavia wins Gold Cup to bring up O'Brien tonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Trainer Aidan O'Brien first won at Royal Ascot in 1997Published12 minutes agoScandinavia chased down Trawlerman to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and land trainer Aidan O'Brien his 100th winner at the festival.Locked in a neck-and-neck battle with long-term leader Trawlerman - who won the race last year - Scandinavia came through at the end to win, with Sweet William in third.O'Brien, who had his first As...
It’s kicking off over the best football songs | Letters
Readers reflect on the greatest songs about football and make their own suggestionsA surprising omission from the Guardian’s list of best songs about football (Ranked, 4 June) was the Manchester United Calypso, recorded by the Trinidadian actor and musician Edric Connor in 1957.A tribute to the Busby Babes, it is still sung to this day by United fans at many matches, both home and away. Also, while lacking the catchy vibe of the United Calypso, another song surely worthy of inclusion was All I w...
Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back pain
Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back painImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Declan Rice was replaced by Morgan Rogers after 72 minutes in England's World Cup openerBySami MokbelSenior football correspondentPublished3 minutes agoCommentsDeclan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.The midfielder was substituted midway through the second half, raising concerns about his fitne...
Thousands of Knicks fans celebrate big win with joyous New York parade: ‘We family now’
Parents and their kids, new and old fans and a few celebrities gathered to honor the team’s NBA ChampionshipThousands of Knicks fans – decked out in blue and orange jerseys, shorts, hats, necklaces and more – gathered in downtown New York City on Thursday to celebrate the team’s NBA Championship in a lively ticker-tape parade.All along Church Street, the street running parallel to the parade route, fans lit joints, threw back shots of Fireball whiskey and drank Coronas, within view of bemused an...
Hot-head Moutet courts more controversy at Queen's Club
Hot-headed Frenchman Corentin Moutet courted more controversy in the HSBC Championship at Queen's Club on Thursday.The 27-year-old had already caused a stir by swearing repeatedly during a live TV interview after his first-round win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Van der Vaart criticised for 'racist slurs' against Japan
Van der Vaart criticised for 'racist slurs' against JapanTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Japan come from behind to draw against NetherlandsByTom RostanceBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoFormer Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has apologised after saying that Japan players "all look alike" during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.Van der Vaart, 43, was working as a pundit for Dutch broadcaster NOS TV...
'It's so special' | O'Brien reaches 100 Royal Ascot winners
Aidan OBrien was quick to credit his team after reaching 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia beats Trawlerman in the Gold Cup.
Palestine FA says it does not endorse Republic of Ireland v Israel game
Palestine FA says it does not endorse Republic of Ireland v Israel gameImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Republic of Ireland's home Nations League fixture with Israel has been moved to a neutral venue and behind closed doors Published17 minutes agoPalestine's Football Association (PFA) has said it does not endorse the Republic of Ireland's Nations League game with Israel being moved to a neutral venue. On Friday, it was confirmed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) that the f...
Feyi-Waboso declared fit for Prem final after jaw surgery in boost for Exeter
England consent to Chiefs fielding winger at TwickenhamEthan Roots also set to return against NorthamptonManny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to return for Exeter in this weekend’s Prem final at Twickenham. England’s star winger underwent facial surgery barely two weeks ago but, in a major boost for the Chiefs, is available for his side’s showdown with Northampton and, potentially, England’s Test against South Africa on 4 July.Rob Baxter, Exeter’s director of rugby, said the decision was ulti...
Which players and teams have beat the heat so far at World Cup?
Nick Wright looks into the numbers behind which players and teams have beaten the heat so far at 2026 World Cup.
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Hooked after an hour - did Vuskovic boost his Spurs chances?
Hooked after an hour - did Vuskovic boost his Spurs chances?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Luka Vuskovic played 66 minutes in the middle of Croatia's back three against EnglandByAlex BysouthBBC Sport senior journalistPublished3 minutes agoCommentsTottenham Hotspur fans are more familiar with Luka Vuskovic's Bundesliga goal compilations than how the centre-back defends, but where the 19-year-old will line up next season has already become one of the summer's most intriguing transfer sto...
A Royal Ascot thriller | Watch Scandinavia's Gold Cup victory in full!
Watch in full as Scandinavia and Trawlerman served up a Royal Ascot classic in the Gold Cup on Thursday.