Wimbledon Hires Record 282 Ball Boys and Girls Amid Heatwave
Wimbledon took on a record 282 ball boys and girls this year to cope with rising temperatures, with applications soaring to around 1,600, up by 200 from previous years.
Wimbledon took on a record 282 ball boys and girls this year to cope with rising temperatures, with applications soaring to around 1,600, up by 200 from previous years.
England rugby senior assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth, a Manchester United fan, praises Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of the historic England vs Fiji match, noting its design and atmosphere.
Alexander Zverev has revealed his grandmother cannot attend the Wimbledon final because she holds a Russian passport and lacks a visa, despite being present at the French Open final.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open, ending a four-year streak of making cuts. He admitted it was 'not good enough' as he now prepares for The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Plans to install artificial pitches at Linwood and St Benedict's high schools in Renfrewshire have been unveiled, with £1.4 million allocated for the upgrades.
Rafael Benitez says Andoni Iraola's Premier League knowledge gives him an advantage as Liverpool head coach, after his success at Bournemouth and Rayo Vallecano.
France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final despite Mbappé missing a penalty. Deschamps praised his captain's mentality, while Morocco's coach acknowledged the gap.
France beat Morocco 2-0 to become the first team to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Mbappé also had a penalty saved.
Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, former Borussia Dortmund teammates, face off at international level in a World Cup quarter-final, highlighting their friendship and rivalry.
Thomas Tuchel has England buzzing after a win over Mexico, but Norway poses a tactical threat. Can the squad's spirit overcome defensive flaws?
England's Thomas Tuchel and Norway's Ståle Solbakken face tough decisions on wingers for their World Cup quarter-final. Tuchel has tried five of six combinations, while Solbakken has been more structured with Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sørloth starting th
Craig Foster discusses the Socceroos' World Cup exit, football's multicultural legacy, and why Australia must invest in grassroots to win a World Cup.
Tickets for England's UEFA Nations League home matches against Spain and Czechia at Wembley are now on sale. The Three Lions face Spain on September 26 and Czechia on October 6.
Tim Henman backed Arthur Fery's anger at a disputed let call during his Wimbledon semi-final loss to Alexander Zverev, questioning why no reliable technology exists for net cords.
Kevin Phillips says Jordan Pickford is England's best-ever goalkeeper ahead of his record-breaking 18th World Cup appearance for the Three Lions.
Sam Costelow starts at fly-half for Wales against Argentina, offering more structure and control than Dan Edwards, as Wales aim to stretch Los Pumas' defence in San Juan.
Kenny Shiels recalls giving Mark O'Hara his Kilmarnock debut at Celtic aged 16 in a 2-0 win, and believes the now 30-year-old can be inspirational on his return to Rugby Park.
England face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on July 11, 2026, with severe storms and lightning threatening a delay. Kick-off at 10pm UK time in Miami may be pushed back, as per FIFA safety protocols.
Dan Burn is set to replace Marc Guehi in England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Guehi missed training with a hamstring injury. Burn impressed against Mexico and has a strong record against Erling Haaland.
Norway's World Cup preparations get a boost after FIFA helped them move hotels due to noise, illness, and logistical issues ahead of the England quarter-final.
The Duke of Sussex led his team to a 7-1 victory in an exhibition wheelchair rugby match, showcasing a blind pass over his head during the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in Birmingham.
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway could be delayed or postponed due to extreme heat and thunderstorms in Miami, with temperatures feeling as high as 43C and lightning risks.
Wales' comeback win over Fiji was impressive, but defensive flaws and a lack of identity remain concerns ahead of a tougher test against Argentina.
Mohamed Salah breaks his social media silence after Egypt's controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, promising to make the Pharaohs a mainstay on the biggest stage.
England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final on July 11 at 10pm UK time in Miami, but severe thunderstorms and lightning could delay kick-off, with FIFA protocols requiring a 30-minute clear window after any strike within eight miles.
Andy Murray's decision to avoid BBC punditry appears justified as Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon semi-finals, avoiding potential conflicts of interest with British players.
John McEnroe criticised BBC and Wimbledon for scheduling Arthur Fery's semi-final first on Centre Court, limiting viewing for millions of working Brits.
Prince Harry participated in pickleball, laser run, and wheelchair rugby at a Birmingham Invictus Games event, one year before the tournament. Meghan Markle is expected to travel to the UK later today with their children due to security concerns.
Sweden legend Anders Limpar has backed Alexander Isak to score at least 15 goals for Liverpool under new head coach Andoni Iraola, after a difficult debut season plagued by injury.
Norway boss Stale Solbakken suffered a heart attack in 2001 and was clinically dead for seven minutes before being revived. He now leads Norway in a World Cup quarter-final against England.