By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER and DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES Updated: 18:26 BST, 28 June 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage as the knockout stages of the World Cup get underway in Los Angeles, with Canada taking on South Africa for a spot in the last 16……
England captain Ben Stokes takes wicket against New Zealand moments after making emotional retirement announcement – just weeks after Chelsea nightclub incident
England captain Ben Stokes is playing his final Test match after deciding to retire from International cricket. Stokes has chosen to walk away from four years leading England at the end of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The bombshell news comes only days after the…
Viral Masters fan who viewers ‘fell in love with’ after spotting her on TV reveals she is now an NFL cheerleader
By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 16:18 BST, 28 June 2026 | Updated: 16:21 BST, 28 June 2026 A woman who went viral for turning heads at the 2023 Masters has now become an NFL cheerleader. Aaliyah Kikumoto, who attracted attention for standing behind the tee box at the…
Under-fire American World Cup reporter breaks her silence after being slammed for ‘ignorant’ Bosnia trash talk before USA knockout game
By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 15:04 BST, 28 June 2026 | Updated: 15:11 BST, 28 June 2026 After sparking a strong reaction while expressing insensitivity and lack of interest in reporting on the Bosnia national team, ABC 7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez has apologized. Velez went viral…
Caitlin Clark nemesis who punched her in the throat is defended by her fiancee and teammate in bold show of public support
By BEN NAGLE, US SPORTS EDITOR Published: 14:20 BST, 28 June 2026 | Updated: 14:20 BST, 28 June 2026 The WNBA star who was banned for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat has been backed by her fiancee and teammate in a bold show of public support. The Phoenix Mercury’s…
Fox World Cup host Rebecca Lowe wades in on feuding Alexi Lalas and Zlatan Ibrahimovic after on-air clashes
By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 22:08 BST, 27 June 2026 | Updated: 13:11 BST, 28 June 2026 Fox World Cup host Rebecca Lowe has defiantly insisted that there is no tension between her colleagues Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexi Lalas, despite multiple tense exchanges between the two during…
Why Thomas Tuchel now faces difficult conversations on England’s Galactico: Jude Bellingham should have been told this is his position years ago, writes JACK GAUGHAN
Jude Bellingham had almost reached the mouth of the MetLife’s tunnel, a gateway to the sanctity of England’s dressing room, when a FIFA suit beckoned him back – waving his arms a little bit frantically. The world’s TV stations wanted Bellingham to speak and he would oblige – but only…
AFL star’s mum stuns him on live TV as she reveals she had to help him go to the toilet when an accident meant he couldn’t use his hands
By SONNY COHEN, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 10:58 BST, 28 June 2026 | Updated: 11:02 BST, 28 June 2026 Hawthorn up-and-comer Jack Dalton suffered every teenager’s nightmare when his mum crashed his interview. The 34th pick in the 2025 draft has made a great start to life with the Hawks…
England win at the World Cup… but their hosts are NOT impressed! Three Lions are dismantled on American TV – including three stars being called out as ‘ignorant and arrogant’
Former Premier League forward Troy Deeney has claimed three England stars were ‘ignorant and arrogant’ in a lengthy rant on American television after the Three Lions’ victory over Panama. Thomas Tuchel’s side won 2-0 against Panama, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane ensuring England finished top of their…
Alan Shearer calls out two of England’s big-name stars for ‘not doing enough’ as Thomas Tuchel’s team struggled to break down World Cup minnows Panama
By NATHAN SALT – FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 00:10 BST, 28 June 2026 | Updated: 09:07 BST, 28 June 2026 Alan Shearer called out Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka for ‘not doing enough’ as England made hard work of getting Panama in their final 2026 World Cup group stage game. The…