And just like that, after waiting four years for this North America spectacular to roll around, we’re already through one round of matches in what has flown by. We’ve had a Lionel Messi hat-trick, a 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper that has taken social media by storm, ANOTHER 7-1 demolition by…
AFL great Tony Modra is left fighting for life after his truck crashed into a tree
By AIDAN WONDRACZ, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 13:40 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 13:49 BST, 18 June 2026 AFL great Tony Modra, 57, has been left fighting for life after crashing a truck. The Crows star’s cattle truck collided with a tree outside Victor Harbor, south of Adelaide,…
Chaos in New York as Knicks fans break through barriers and NYPD close all entrances as MILLIONS try to get a glimpse of first ever NBA championship parade
By MAX WINTERS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 12:24 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 12:42 BST, 18 June 2026 Chaos has broken out on the streets of Manhattan as millions of New York Knicks fans prepare to celebrate their NBA champions in a parade on Thursday morning. Thousands of fans slept rough…
How German fury inspired England to World Cup turnaround: Fired-up Thomas Tuchel was angry from the start, gave Jordan Pickford and Noni Madueke a rollicking – and his Scouse sidekick had to calm him down!
Thomas Tuchel inspired England’s 4-2 victory against Croatia by unleashing fury from the touchline and delivering a rousing half-time speech to his ‘nervous’ stars. The German manager’s mixture of fiery rage and cold calculation amped up the Three Lions and saw them win their first World Cup match – after being…
Former Man United star Edinson Cavani joins Ander Herrera in tearing up his contract in Argentina – but refuses to retire aged 39 despite running a wine brand!
By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 10:32 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 10:42 BST, 18 June 2026 Edinson Cavani has reportedly agreed to tear up his contract with Argentinian giants Boca Juniors – but wants to keep playing aged 39. The striker follows fellow former Manchester United star Ander…
NBA star’s fiancee breaks her silence after friend, 26, mysteriously dropped dead at her luxury bachelorette party in St Barts
The fiancee of NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has broken her silence after her friend mysteriously died during her bachelorette party at the age of 26. Jade Jones took to Instagram on Wednesday night to pay an emotional tribute to Makenzi Kern after she passed away during the luxurious trip to St. Barts.…
‘Dazzling, emphatic… and contenders to win the whole thing!’: World’s media are wowed by England with even rivals Germany and Argentina backing their chances to win the World Cup after Jude Bellingham starred in Croatia win
It’s safe to say England’s statement performance and win over Croatia did not go unnoticed by their rivals. Has Thomas Tuchel awoken a sleeping giant? That seems to be the pervading view across France, Germany, Argentina and beyond. Despite twice letting their lead slip in the first half, the Three…
Thomas Tuchel sparks injury fears over Declan Rice – who he would ‘never normally take off’ – as girlfriend Lauren Fryer watches the England star get subbed off in first World Cup win
By OLIVER TODD, DIGITAL HEAD OF SPORT Published: 07:16 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 07:25 BST, 18 June 2026 Thomas Tuchel says he would never normally substitute Declan Rice – but had concerns about an injury that England’s star midfielder has admitted he’s been ‘nursing’ for weeks before the…
World Cup Unfiltered Poll: Which team impressed YOU the most in the opening round of the World Cup? Vote now!
By OLLIE LEWIS, DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 06:00 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 06:00 BST, 18 June 2026 Red cards, goals galore and a splash of empty seats. In a week of high drama and thrills, everybody has set their stall at the World Cup. Some teams have made…
Scott Miller reveals his lifelong regret about the death of his TV star ex-wife Charlotte Dawson: ‘I’ll take it to the grave’
By SHAYNE BUGDEN, SPORTS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:24 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 05:25 BST, 18 June 2026 Former swimming star Scott Miller has opened up about the suicide of his ex-wife Charlotte Dawson, revealing he will always bitterly regret not contacting her when she reached out to him…