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Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup

Was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup

Jeffries slams Trump for bringing 'MAGA circus' into town for Knicks game

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), decked out in Knicks gear, jabbed at President Donald Trump on Monday for “injecting himself” into the NBA Finals, ahead of the president’s attendance at Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

'Luckily I play with my feet': Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw

England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort

‘Diogo will be with you’: Andy Robertson shares emotional letter from Jota’s widow

Scot and Portuguese were close friends at Liverpool

Ben Stokes' future as Test captain in doubt after nightclub incident

Player considering his position following altercation

Australia cruise to win over England in Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up

Ellyse Perry’s half-century guided Australia to a comfortable five-wicket win against England in their T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Perry was superbly caught by Dani Gibson at deep midwicket off Lauren Bell for a match-winning 64 with two runs needed as Australia cruised to their target of 158 with 10 balls to spare at Sophia Gardens.

The Knicks' games start too late

The New York Knicks are a lovable and amazing basketball team. They won Game 1 of the NBA Finals by coming back a 14-point deficit, and scoring the last 11 points of the game. They won Game 2 by a single point. It’s great viewing.

Robinson's return and New Zealand rust: five talking points from first Test

Lord's surface diminished the spectacle, but there is plenty to chew over after England's opening victory

Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match

Scotland’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence has been immediately overshadowed by a war of words with Norway. Steve Clarke and Scotland were branded “unprofessional”, “embarrassing” and “weak” by the Norwegians after the cancellation of a training game planned for Monday in Charlotte. After the Scottish FA expressed “surprise” at the Norwegian stance, the Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn told the aggrieved parties to read up on Scotland’s injury situation.

County cricket: Surrey v Hampshire day two

Topley with the penultimate over, Baker and Lehmann dart runs here and there. And Baker to see out the final six balls from Clark. Three slips in the shadows. And he does it, walks off unbeaten, looking very pleased with himself.

Four years later, is FIFA’s president still a disabled, gay, African migrant worker?

As global soccer fans prepare for the quadrennial World Cup tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada and starting on Thursday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is riding high.

Manchester United think they can beat City to £100m-rated Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest rejected City’s £80m bid for midfielder