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Justin Ellis helps US cap a perfect international window with 1-0 win over Canada

A chippy and at times ugly friendly nonetheless gave Mauricio Pochettino’s side four wins out of four, with another young player making the difference.

Lionel Messi farewell match live

Halftime at Estadio Monumental and it has to be said: this has been a pretty dreadful match to watch, far from the celebration we were promised. We’ll see what Argentina have in store for us in the second 45.

USMNT v Canada Live

22 min: Reyna puts the free kick into heavy traffic, and Canada clear.

Harry Kane doubles up on landmark night as England cruise past Czechia

It was a night that belonged to Harry Kane. Yet another one. It began with him being shown a replay of his first England goal during a pre-match interview with ITV – the header against Lithuania in 2015, just 79 seconds after he came on as a substitute for his debut. It ended with him reflecting on two more in what was a supremely comfortable Nations League victory over Czechia. Some things never change.

Philadelphia Eagles great Lane Johnson abruptly retires citing ‘mental health’

Lane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles’ decorated right tackle and a cornerstone of the franchise for nearly a decade and a half, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 14 seasons.

Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises

Cristiano Ronaldo has accused the Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus, of twice breaking his word, saying a failed agreement to publicly explain his omission against Norway drove him out of the camp but insisting he remained available after any punishment.

F1 drivers face ‘unhealthy’ Singapore air as ‘super’ El Niño fuels wildfire haze

F1 circus greeted by smoky skies before this Sunday’s GP

Next Generation 2026: 60 of the best young talents in world football

From ‘the new Toni Kroos’ to the US’ next big hope, Cavan Sullivan, we select some of the most talented players born in 2009. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 … back to 2014. Here’s our Premier League class of 2026

‘I will not be moving on’: sale of WNBA’s Connecticut Sun leaves Native fans facing cultural loss

The Mohegan Tribe made the Sun the first Native American-owned franchise in pro sports. Fans say the team’s move to Houston echoes centuries of erasure and displacement

Coco Gauff says ‘insane’ wave of racist abuse followed disputed point at China Open

American stopped rally after being distracted in match

NFL suspends line judge for swearing at Cardinals’ Trey McBride during game

Second official suspended for actions in Minnesota game

The business of women's sports is booming—a viral bar that brings in $1M a year wants to take advantage

As women's sports enjoy record viewership, The Sports Bra — a Portland, Oregon, bar that only plays women's sports on TV — is rolling out national franchise plans.