Wrexham face Liverpool with Premier League still in their sights despite setback
Wrexham missed the Championship playoffs on the final day of last season after finishing seventh in their first year in that division. The club faces Liverpool in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium following victories against Manchester United and Leeds.
Fifa accused of ‘selling the soul of football’ over $20bn World Cup commercial rights sale plan
Fifa announced plans to sell commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors for approximately $20 billion. Uefa accused Fifa of "attempting to sell the soul of football" and is considering legal action against the proposal.
Conor McGregor calls for ‘Last Dance’ rematch with Max Holloway in 2027
Conor McGregor is calling for a 2027 rematch against Max Holloway after tearing his ACL during their fight that ended in 69 seconds. McGregor referenced the UFC's International Fight Week next July as the timing for what he called "The Last Dance" in an Instagram post.
Motorbikes and mountains: photographing the 2026 Tour de France – photo essay
Pete Goding has photographed the Tour de France for twenty years, beginning with Lance Armstrong's 2005 race. He is now documenting the 2026 race while stationed in Paris near the Place de la Concorde.
F1 summer report card: from top of the class Mercedes to the team that must do better
Mercedes achieved eight wins in eleven races, demonstrating dominant performance with a superior power unit that combines internal combustion and hybrid electrical elements. The team exceeded expectations as preseason favorites heading into the mid-season break.
Brundle's verdict on 'relentless' Norris, Piastri-Sainz incident and Malaysia return
The Hungarian Grand Prix showed competitive racing with the top four or five runners frequently visible together on camera, including drivers from all four leading teams. The race provided entertainment before the summer break in the first part of the 2026 F1 season.
Three-time Pro Bowler Adams, 30, to join Vikings
Jamal Adams, a 30-year-old three-time Pro Bowler and former first-round pick, agreed to join the Minnesota Vikings. The 10-year NFL veteran played for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, where he converted from safety to linebacker.
Mind the ever-growing gap: the Premier League keeps spending big
Premier League clubs have spent over 1.4 billion pounds on players this summer, exceeding the combined spending of all clubs from the Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, and Serie A by 303 million pounds. When accounting for player sales, the Premier League's net spending reaches 523.6 million pounds, far surpassing other major European leagues.
The lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy
The WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago drew a record crowd and featured a surprise appearance by Barack Obama at a practice session. The event contradicted social media narratives about the league by demonstrating strong fan enthusiasm and celebratory atmosphere at the Barack Obama Presidential Center.
US track and field nationals: Olympic stars and hopefuls deliver at LA 2028 ‘dress rehearsal’
The USA Track & Field national outdoor championships drew approximately 5,000 fans to New York's Icahn Stadium, serving as preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Athletes including Nikki Hiltz, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Cooper Lutkenhaus competed at the meet held during a year without Olympic or world championship events.
Jackson Koivun holds off Scheffler to win 3M Open in third professional start
Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open at 25-under par, defeating Scottie Scheffler by three shots in his third professional tournament. The 21-year-old shot 66 in the final round without making a bogey over the last two rounds at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota.
‘Pretty bad’: Lewis Hamilton hits out at Ferrari after dropping points in F1 title race
Lewis Hamilton received a five-second pit lane speeding penalty at the Hungarian Grand Prix, dropping him from fourth to fifth place. Hamilton criticized Ferrari's strategy after losing points in the title race to Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who finished third.
Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu live fight updates, results and highlights from middleweight showdown
Errol Spence returned from a three-year layoff to face Tim Tszyu in a middleweight fight at Afterpay Arena in Sydney on July 26. The event provided live updates and highlights from the main event matchup between the two fighters.
Anthony Joshua knocked down twice but stops Kristian Prenga in round two
Anthony Joshua was knocked down twice in the first round against Kristian Prenga but recovered to knock out the Albanian fighter in the second round. The bout took place in Jeddah and served as Joshua's first fight since a car accident in December that killed two of his friends.
From Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World Cup
Curaçao scored their first World Cup goal against Germany's Manuel Neuer in their opening match, though they lost 7-1. The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup finished the tournament with only that single goal.
Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid
Arsenal inquired about signing Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid, who has one year remaining on his contract. Vinícius scored 22 goals for Real last season and four goals for Brazil at the World Cup.
LeBron James’ final act is about more than basketball. It’s about time | Claire de Lune
LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers in a move the author characterizes as motivated by confronting career mortality rather than money or legacy concerns. The article frames James's decision as reflecting broader themes about aging and time rather than basketball performance metrics.
Lando Norris grabs F1 Hungarian GP pole while Hamilton and Antonelli are penalised
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix with a margin of 0.012 seconds over Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton and Andrea Antonelli each received three-place grid penalties, dropping Hamilton from second to fifth place.
Pogacar set for Tour de France glory in shortened finale as Carapaz wins stage 20
The final stage of the Tour de France was shortened to 89 kilometers due to wildfires in France, requiring redeployment of security forces. The stage will start on the Champs-Élysées with two laps followed by circuits of the Butte Montmartre.
‘What the hell just happened?’: Ryan Fox on his Open triumph and famous sporting family
Ryan Fox won the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on Sunday, claiming the Claret Jug. Fox, a New Zealander previously known as the son of Grant Fox, said he still cannot believe the victory and feels he has finally established his own sporting reputation.
Tyson Fury defeats 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in warm-up for expected Joshua bout
Tyson Fury stopped 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in the seventh round in Pattaya, Thailand before approximately 1,500 fans with no live broadcast. Fury's corner pulled Wach out after round seven, marking Fury's second consecutive win in 2026 following a 16-month layoff.
LeBron James set to sign with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency blockbuster
LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers featuring a player option. The 41-year-old will play his record 24th NBA season after spending his last eight seasons with the Lakers.
Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role
Jermain Defoe left his managerial position at Woking after four months and nine matches, describing the role as eye-opening. The former England and Tottenham striker departed the National League club following what he characterized as a valuable first managerial experience.
Chelsea paid Aston Villa £117m for Morgan Rogers. Is he the right fit?
Chelsea paid Aston Villa £117 million for Morgan Rogers, making him the most expensive British player ever. The 23-year-old England attacker thrives when galloping into space, but Xabi Alonso's best team built attacks slowly.
Tour de France worries emerge for Tadej Pogacar after illness sweeps through team
Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France at Orcières-Merlette in a breakaway victory. Illness has swept through Tadej Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates since Monday, forcing Brandon McNulty's abandonment with 21 kilometers remaining in Thursday's stage.
‘Eyes forward now’: George Russell upbeat after Mercedes solve engine problem
Mercedes identified an electrical energy deployment fault affecting George Russell's car across three races since the Austrian Grand Prix. The problem particularly impacted Spa and Silverstone, high-energy circuits where Russell lacked electrical power exiting corners.
‘Don’t become the protagonist’: Andoni Iraola on the secret of Spain’s success and his role at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola has become Liverpool's new head coach and is implementing a philosophy centered on collective power rather than individual prominence. Four coaches from Spain's Basque region of Gipuzkoa will manage Premier League contenders next season, including Iraola, Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, and Unai Emery.
Blow for Manchester City with Rodri out for extended period due to back injury
Rodri, Manchester City's midfielder, sustained a back injury that may require surgery and will likely keep him sidelined at the season's start. The 30-year-old won the Golden Ball at the World Cup after captaining Spain to victory over Argentina.
Cooper Lutkenhaus: US track phenom on family ties, LA 2028 and balancing stardom with high school
A 17-year-old track athlete named Cooper Lutkenhaus has emerged as America's next major track star and is competing in this week's US championships. He previously aspired to play for the Dallas Cowboys but has now shifted to pursuing track, with an opportunity for gold at LA 2028.