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What a Juneteenth Boxing Match Revealed About America

The 1936 fight between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling was a showdown over global fascism.

'I paid $800 for my ticket but it was worth it': England fans enjoying early World Cup vibe

Some supporters are breaking the bank to follow Thomas Tuchel’s team and early indications are that it’s worth it

‘People think I’ve vanished’: Mary Earps on signing for London City and feeling forgotten

Former England goalkeeper discusses why it was time to leave Paris, the lure of her new club and when she will know it is time to stop

Two World Cup matches were played in ‘severe heat’, analysis finds

Games in Miami and Monterrey were at heat level a players’ union had warned in the past should trigger delays

The Massive Implications of the Brendan Sorsby Ordeal

The NCAA needs to figure out how to enforce its rules before something goes wrong.

Anya Taylor-Joy will make a brilliant elf assassin in Hunt for Gollum. But it’s a movie we don’t need

Andy Serkis has picked the perfect actor for the next iteration of the Lord of the Rings franchise. But if Tolkien didn’t linger over this subplot, should we?

ITV wins World Cup ratings battle with BBC in tournament’s first week

England v Croatia attracted year’s highest UK TV figures

Premier League Fixtures: Arsenal Open Against Coventry, Liverpool at Newcastle

Coventry will begin their first Premier League campaign in 25 years with a Friday night trip to the champions, Arsenal, on 21 August. Their fellow promoted club Hull begin at home to Manchester United on the Saturday and Ipswich entertain Sunderland that day.

Players are human beings and social media comments reach us. But the focus has to be on the pitch

The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, US Open, Wimbledon and Royal Ascot

Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, golf, tennis, athletics, rugby union, horse racing and MMA?

'The cops bought me an egg and cheese muffin': Boston’s love affair with Tartan Army goes on

Scotland fans in the Massachusetts city awaiting their game against Morocco have continued to make an impression on the locals

Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over ‘restrictions imposed’ on team at World Cup

Iran permitted to arrive in LA 24 hours before Belgium game