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South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the sizeable local Mexican support they enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara. The Koreans joined Mexico on three points at the top of the pool after the co-hosts defeated nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener in Mexico C…

One of football’s great arenas roared as El Tri eased past South Africa, offering fans a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital The walk to Estadio Ciudad de México – most fans know it as the Azteca – on Thursday did a pretty good job of laying out the two sides of Mexico as the World Cup kicked off. Flanked by volunteers and channeled towards the stadium by steel barriers, the lu…

The sport’s misguided morals mean England’s Test captain has been humbled for a meaningless infraction and kept off the stage for which he was made There are times when it’s possible to keep sport in a sensible perspective, and then there are weeks it challenges your very sanity. This has felt like one of those. Perhaps the US president erecting a cage‑fighting octagon in his back garden is – giv…

From Ogris’s Florentine charge to Quagliarella’s Ellis Park chip, half a dozen World Cup classics that deserve to be better remembered The first six or seven World Cups certainly are not without their charms, but they are noticeably light on the kind of viscerally spectacular goals that we take for granted in the modern game. Hardly surprising when you contemplate what teams of the era had to end…

Unlike most other countries, the US are playing the 2026 World Cup not just for themselves, but for the future of their voice in the sport World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the app Mauricio Pochettino paused. The microphone signal flickered. He tried, for a second time, to say a few things to the 5,500 fans who had gathered in the sun Monday at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine,…

Carolina beat Vegas 4-2 to take 3-2 series lead Svechnikov scores twice as top line clicks Game 6 set for Sunday night in Las Vegas Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina’s top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday night to move within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup. Captain …

Report cites alleged contact with employee Club says independent probe led to action Mickelson spokesperson: matter resolved Phil Mickelson has reportedly had his membership cancelled at a San Diego golf club following alleged “inappropriate contact” with a female employee. Golf Digest first reported that Mickelson has had his membership terminated at The Farms following an alleged incident befor…

Mboko forced out with knee injury after heavy fall Williams’ focus now shifts to Berlin wildcard spot Serena Williams’s first tournament since coming out of retirement has ended prematurely after her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the Queen’s Club tournament after injuring her knee when slipping on the grass in her singles match. Williams made a sensational return to…

Midnight bedtime was entirely a public relations exercise to reconnect with fans – the same fans the ECB invites to one long piss-up at Lord’s The laws of cricket run to more than 200 pages. The International Cricket Council’s Test playing regulations fill another 125, the anti-doping code packs another 66, the code of conduct is 44 more, illegal bowling actions 37, kit and equipment 36. You’d be…

Prosecutors cite ChatGPT messages as key evidence Gabriella Perpetuo died of blunt force injuries Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his partner . A grand jury in Hamilton County returned an indictment on Tuesday. Prosecutors dismissed a tampering with evidence charge to focus solely on the more serious allegation, Hamilton County district attorn…

Video shows egg tossed toward star as he entered hotel Players had condemned apparent attacks on Spurs fans A brutal night for Victor Wembanyama continued even after he returned to his New York hotel on Wednesday, as he was pelted with boos from jeering Knicks fans and nearly struck by a flying egg. A video shared online showed at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs sup…

63-year-old leaves Benfica to move back to the Bernabéu Marco Silva agrees deal to replace him at Portuguese club José Mourinho’s blockbuster return as Real Madrid manager has been confirmed. The 63-year-old, who was in the dugout at the Bernabéu from 2010 until 2013, joins the 15-times European champions from Benfica on a three-year contract. Mourinho’s appointment comes after a torrid season at…

British driver says pressure is off following bad run Antonelli 68 points ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell insists the pressure is off in the battle for the Formula One drivers’ championship. A ­succession of mishaps – combined with the exemplary form of his Mercedes teammate , Kimi Antonelli – has left him 68 points off the pace. Sunday’s round seven is the newly styled Barcelona-Catalu…