Travis Kelce makes mysterious announcement before Taylor Swift wedding, plunging fans into confusion

By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 23:16 BST, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 23:32 BST, 2 July 2026 Travis Kelce caught fans by surprise on Thursday night with a surprise announcement about a mystery guest on his New Heights podcast – with the episode set to be broadcast…

World Cup fever blows NFL out the water as record 30 MILLION USA fans tune in for stunning Bosnia win

By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 22:29 BST, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 2 July 2026 Momentum is growing like never before around the United States team at the World Cup – and it is not just on the field. Fox have announced record viewership for…

Gregor Townsend celebrated Scotland’s historic World Cup win against Haiti with Steve Clarke … and is ‘disappointed’ his friend has now resigned

Heading into the World Cup, Gregor Townsend found himself with an itch to scratch. One which had been 28 years in the making. When the Scotland football team last kicked a ball in anger on the world stage, Townsend had been there to witness it first-hand in France ’98. The…

Scotland begin Nations Championship against Argentina without Russell – but star man should be fit to face Springboks

Scotland will begin their Nations Championship against Argentina without Finn Russell as he works his way back to full fitness. But head coach Gregor Townsend is quietly confident the star fly-half will be available to play against South Africa next weekend. The Scots are in Cordoba for what is a…

Spain vs Austria – World Cup last 32 LIVE: European champions seek first knockout win since 2010 triumph

By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Updated: 19:22 BST, 2 July 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage of the latest updates as Spain take on Austria in the last 32 of the World Cup in Los Angeles.  Share or comment on this article: Spain vs Austria – World…

NHL history-maker Alex Ovechkin set to return for a remarkable 22nd season at the age of 40 as he signs new one-year deal

By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 17:44 BST, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 18:22 BST, 2 July 2026 After staying non-committal on his future in hockey throughout last season, Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year deal to return to the Washington Capitals for his 22nd NHL season. The Russian…

Lewis Hamilton in stand-off with F1 bosses as he refuses to drive LEGO car around Silverstone for procession before British Grand Prix in apparent dispute over pay

By JONATHAN MCEVOY, SPORTS WRITER AND DAILY MAIL’S MOTOR RACING WRITER Published: 17:08 BST, 2 July 2026 | Updated: 17:08 BST, 2 July 2026 Lewis Hamilton last night threatened to boycott a major British Grand Prix sponsorship stunt in an apparent dispute over payment. The seven-time world champion is annoyed…

Leeds increase bid for Shea Charles to £23m plus add-ons, Bournemouth finalise £21m deal for Elche striker… and Hayden Hackney tells Everton fans to ‘expect a bit of everything from me’: WINDOW WATCH

It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team… Ex-United…

Would you pay £135 for Centre Court tickets then leave to watch the World Cup? How Wimbledon reacted to England’s dramatic win over DR Congo

For anyone wandering past Henman Hill at a little after 5pm, they never would have guessed that Brian Cipenga had just scored. Few gasps, few groans, few cries of despair. Just the usual rumble of chatter, the popping of corks, and the pouring of champagne. You would, in all honesty,…

Roy Keane names when England will be knocked out of the World Cup because they ‘don’t have many more gears to go to’ – and the dead-cert starting player who ‘worries’ him

Roy Keane reckons England will be sent packing from the World Cup in the quarter-finals – despite coming from behind to win a World Cup match for the first time since 1966 The Three Lions survived a major scare against DR Congo on Wednesday, coming from behind to set up…