Tour de France 1966: Jaunt to Commercialised Ordeal
The 1966 Tour de France, marked by Jacques Anquetil's retirement and new anti-doping laws, had transformed from a picturesque race into a grim, commercially saturated test of endurance.
Category : Sports
Joe Marler: 'I winged it for 17 years' in rugby and retirement
Joe Marler discusses his England career, player welfare concerns, and his experience on The Celebrity Traitors, urging modern players to enjoy the game.
Joe Root Stands Alone After Ben Stokes Retires from Tests
Joe Root, England's leading Test scorer, must continue after Ben Stokes' retirement. Their friendship, from childhood to 225 matches together, is celebrated as Bazball ends.
USMNT's World Cup Quest: More Than a Match Against Bosnia
The USMNT face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup last 32, playing not just for progression but to win over a distracted nation and secure relevance in the attention economy.
Serena Williams Doubles Doubt After Knee Injury at Wimbledon
Serena Williams' Wimbledon doubles participation with sister Venus is in doubt after she tweaked her right knee during a first-round singles loss to Maya Joint.
Tour de France 2026: Full Stage-by-Stage Guide
The 2026 Tour de France starts in Barcelona with a team time trial. Detailed guide to all 21 stages, including Pyrenees climbs, sprint finishes, and Alpe d'Huez double.
USA Face Bosnia in World Cup Knockout Clash
Christian Pulisic returns as USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup last 32, with England also in action against DR Congo and Belgium taking on Senegal.
Liverpool £60m Jacquet Deal, Chelsea £47m Palestra Move
Liverpool have completed the £60m signing of Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes, while Chelsea announced the £47m capture of Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
France Dazzle, Mexico Swagger Through World Cup 2026
France delivered a dazzling performance and Mexico swaggered through their match as World Cup 2026 continued, with England v DR Congo buildup underway.
France's Fab Front Four Make Them Incomparable World Cup Favorites
France's attacking quartet of Mbappé, Olise, Dembélé, and Barcola have already won the World Cup, according to Football Daily, after a dominant 3-0 win over Sweden.
Mo Salah Stands in Socceroos' World Cup Path
Mohamed Salah, one goal from Egypt's all-time scoring record, leads his team against Australia in the World Cup last 32, seeking to end Egypt's historic winless streak in the tournament.
Nat Sciver-Brunt returns for T20 World Cup semi-final
Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain England in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at the Oval after recovering from a calf injury through intensive therapy.
Wimbledon Day Three: Osaka, Sinner, Sabalenka, Djokovic, Gauff, Andreeva
Day three of Wimbledon 2026 sees Naomi Osaka, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and Mirra Andreeva compete. Key matches and results from the All England Club.
England v DR Congo World Cup 2026 Last 32 Live
England face DR Congo in the World Cup 2026 last 32 in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel's side aim to reach the last 16, with kick-off at 5pm BST. Follow live updates.
Why Maguire, Foden and Palmer Miss England's World Cup
England boss Thomas Tuchel left out Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from his 2026 World Cup squad, prioritising system fit over reputation. The trio miss the tournament in North America.
Palestra excited to play under Alonso after Chelsea £47m move
Marco Palestra reveals Xabi Alonso was key to his Chelsea move after the Blues hijacked Inter Milan's deal for the £47m defender.
England's World Cup Route: DR Congo, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina
England face DR Congo in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. A potential path includes Mexico in the round of 16, Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals, Argentina in the semi-finals, and France, Spain, Morocco, or Portugal in the final.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka's DR Congo Switch Explained
Aaron Wan-Bissaka could have played for England at the World Cup but chose DR Congo. Here is why he switched international allegiance in 2025.
Serena Williams Injures Knee in Wimbledon Comeback
Serena Williams sustained a knee injury in the first set of her Wimbledon singles return, losing to Maya Joint. She is now focusing on recovering for doubles with Venus Williams.
Matthaus blames Germany WAGs for World Cup exit
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus says players' families were a distraction at the World Cup, leading to their early exit against Paraguay.
World Cup suspension rules: Rice and Quansah get lifeline
Declan Rice and Jarell Quansah avoid knockout suspension as FIFA wipes yellow cards after group stage. Only two England players booked in 2026 World Cup group games.
England's World Cup Path After DR Congo
If England beat DR Congo in the round of 32, they face Mexico in the round of 16 in Mexico City, then potentially Norway or Brazil in the quarter-finals.
World Cup Sweatiest Players: Mexico Least, Norway Most
Mexico produces the least sweat per match (23,853ml) at the World Cup, while Norway's players sweat the most (25,900ml), according to GIGAcalculator data.
England XI vs DR Congo: Spence starts, Rice returns
Djed Spence starts at right-back for England against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, with Declan Rice back in midfield after a rest. Thomas Tuchel makes defensive changes due to injuries to Reece James and Jarell Quansah.
England's World Cup Path: Mexico, Altitude, Azteca History
If England beat DR Congo in the round of 32, they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with altitude challenges and historic 'Hand of God' echoes. Potential quarter-final vs Brazil, semi-final vs Argentina.
Djed Spence Face Mask: England World Cup Headgear
Djed Spence wears a protective face mask at the 2026 World Cup due to a fractured jaw suffered in May. England boss Thomas Tuchel relies on him amid defensive injuries.
Chancel Mbemba's Four Birthdays Controversy Explained
DR Congo legend Chancel Mbemba has four recorded birth dates from 1988 to 1994. The controversy stems from African youth club records, a 2011 AFCON qualifier shift, and his own admission, but European records and a bone scan confirm 1994 as his legal age.
World Cup rule change after Tuchel's anthem complaint
FIFA amended World Cup 2026 protocol after Thomas Tuchel complained that a wall of photographers blocked his view of England's national anthem. Managers can now move to see players.
Djed Spence World Cup Mask: Broken Jaw Reason
England's Djed Spence wears a protective face mask at the World Cup due to a broken jaw suffered in May. The Tottenham defender played through the injury and must wear the guard for three months.
Dan Evans Slams LTA for Wimbledon Wildcard Snub
British tennis star Dan Evans ended his career by blasting the LTA for lacking 'minerals' to explain his Wimbledon wildcard snub, calling the treatment 'a piss-take'.
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