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Fearless Trailfinders aim for historic PWR final upset against Saracens ‘wolfpack’

After dethroning Gloucester-Hartpury, the underdogs fear no one but Saracens’ ‘dog mentality’ will pose a formidable challenge

A game of two halves

Lager, lager, lager …

From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup

The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few months

NBA targets Asian resurgence with technology and talent push

Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the NBA's fastest-growing markets for fan engagement, making the region a focal point for both player development and business expansion.

Turkey 3-2 USA: World Cup 2026

The US was much better for most of the half but they ran out of steam. Honestly, given how much more the game meant for Turkiye, who had the chance the leave with a sense of redemption instead of embarrassment, I liked the effort the US put in.

Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026

Thank you for your company on an historic day for the Socceroos. Jack Snape was inside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to witness it all and I will leave you with his match report and look forward to catching you back here soon.

U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss to Turkey before knockout round

Updated on: June 26, 2026 / 12:18 AM EDT / CBS/AP

Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks)

Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure

Wimbledon’s Big Talking Points: Serena’s Return, Sinner’s Recovery and Sabalenko’s Slump

All-time greats have questions to answer in SW19 while Raducanu and Draper have to show they can stay fit

Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knock-out rounds for the third time in their history.

Fifa Confirms Rainbow Flags to Be Allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’

LGBTQ+ festivities organised around match in Seattle

Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Thank goodness this is Dallas and not Gijon. There was ultimately no disgrace in a draw that served everybody, even if one might have forgiven Graham Potter and Hajime Moriyasu for shaking hands at half-time. At that point most onlookers may have fancied calling it all off too but a much sparkier second half served up two moments to cherish and left Sweden, who had risked throwing such a promising campaign away, certain of a spot in the last 32.