Ben Stokes gives '100% support' to Harry Brook as his successor as England Test captain, while Brendon McCullum reaffirms his commitment to the head coach role until 2027 after Stokes's retirement.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus names a starting XV with over 900 caps for the first Nations Championship game against England, setting a fierce tone for the tournament.
Julian Nagelsmann refuses to resign after Germany's World Cup elimination by Paraguay on penalties. Paraguay declares Tuesday a national holiday.
Former US Soccer GM Bill Nuttall, now hosting Spain's World Cup team in Chattanooga, recounts saving Pelé's penalty and building the 1994 US national team from scratch.
Morocco's penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup last-32 sparked joyous celebrations in Amsterdam but bottle-throwing and arrests in The Hague, highlighting deep social divides.
Liv Apps is named PWR player of the season. Meg Jones, Alex Matthews also shine. Biggest shocks include Gloucester's collapse and Bristol's poor form. Marlie Packer and Kate Zackary not offered contracts.
Manuel Neuer, 40, has retired from international football for the second time after Germany's penalty-shootout defeat to Paraguay in the World Cup. He confirmed the decision in TV interviews, ending a 128-cap career.
Côte d'Ivoire advanced to the World Cup knockouts for the first time after a dramatic 90th-minute winner by Amad Diallo against Ecuador, finishing second in Group E behind Germany.
The BTR Liverpool Half Marathon 2027 will take place on March 14, starting from Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium. The race sold out at 15,000 places in 2025, and high demand is expected.
MLS executives anticipate a second soccer boom following the 2026 World Cup, driven by standout player performances and shifting perceptions of the league.
Cameron McEvoy breaks 50m freestyle world record with radical training approach, focusing on strength over swimming volume.
Trump proposes jail or deportation for flag burners, reigniting debate over free speech and patriotism in the US.
After Germany's shock World Cup Round of 32 penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, German media and fans are calling for Jurgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann as head coach.
Ryan Lochte explains selling three Olympic gold medals, addresses backlash over comments about estranged wife Kayla Reid.
Emma Raducanu was seen on crutches after withdrawing from Wimbledon with a stress fracture, yet still received £40,000 in prize money. She was spotted with new partner John Friend.
Florian Wirtz was heavily criticized after Germany's shock World Cup exit to Paraguay. Alan Shearer questioned the Liverpool star's performance, despite providing an assist. Germany lost 4-3 on penalties, their first World Cup shootout defeat in history.
Wayne Rooney criticizes Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad choices, calling Reece James 'unreliable' and questioning Trevoh Chalobah's call-up, with defensive depth his 'big worry' for England.
Aryna Sabalenka says she will train with any rival at Wimbledon, including Iga Swiatek, directly opposing Roger Federer's refusal to practice with competitors.
Germany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32. Alan Shearer criticized Florian Wirtz for a poor season at Liverpool and lack of impact, despite an assist.
Jurgen Klopp slammed the disallowed Germany goal against Paraguay as 'pathetic', claiming Arsenal scored 60% of their goals similarly en route to the Premier League title.
Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated in penalty shootouts in major World Cup upsets. Brazil beat Japan 2-1, and Morocco knocked out the Dutch. Emotional scenes for Cody Gakpo.
Manchester City's £17m deal for Enzo Maresca may ultimately cost Chelsea more, as the West London club lost a key manager and European football revenue.
Mollie O'Callaghan breaks her own 200m short-course world record at Swimming World Cup in Toronto, earning bonuses.
Jurgen Klopp says 60% of Arsenal's goals are scored like Germany's disallowed effort, after a controversial VAR decision led to Germany's World Cup exit against Paraguay.
John McEnroe says he is 'rather surprised' by Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon but believes the 44-year-old has serious intentions of going deep in the tournament.
Novak Djokovic cupped his ear to the Wimbledon crowd after a tense exchange during his first-round match against Wu Yibing on Centre Court, responding to chants for his opponent.
Noni Madueke says his competitive mindset, even in basketball, drives England's World Cup bid. He discusses penalty readiness, breaking down low blocks, and taking Arsenal's winning feeling into the tournament.
Brazil scored twice in the second half, including a stoppage-time winner, to beat Japan 2-1, clearing England's potential path to the World Cup final ahead of their round of 32 match against DR Congo.
Brazil survived a major scare to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston, with Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time strike securing a last-16 spot and sparing Carlo Ancelotti's blushes.
A four-year-old boy and his father drowned on a Spanish beach while on holiday, despite calm conditions and lifeguard presence.