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Austrian Grand Prix: Formula One – live14:43 ️ F1 race day updates from 2pm BST ️ Russell on pole in Spielberg | Mail Philip It’s almost 40C at trackside. They could do with a bit more altitude, I imagine. Here are the drivers’ standings after Antonelli’s 16th (technically not a DNF as he finished 90% of the race) at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP allowed Hamilton and Russell to eat into their deficits by 25 and 18 points respectively: “I saw t… Sinner and Sabalenka lead players’ protests at Wimbledon over prize money share14:43 Players limit time given to media in first week Sabalenka: ‘We do it for the tour, we don’t for ourselves’ The world’s leading players were true to their word, or lack of them, at Wimbledon on Saturday as they duly limited their media appearances to 15 minutes. It was part of a continued effort in their quest for the grand slam events to give them more prize money as a share of tournament revenue… DR Congo set up last-32 meeting with England after comeback win over Uzbekistan14:42 Yoane Wissa scored twice as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history. They will meet England after registering their first World Cup win. Eldor Shomurodov’s lob over Lionel Mpasi gave the Uzbeks a perfect start in Atlanta. But the Newcastle striker Wissa levelled from the penalty spot before Fiston Mayele’s goal sent the mainly Congolese crowd into a frenzy. Continue reading... World Cup glory could all come down to penalties. What’s the best strategy?14:09 As the knockout stages begin, penalties are inevitable. What do the stats say about the best ways to take them? The 2022 World Cup final was a nail-biting affair, decided by a penalty shootout after Argentina and France were evenly matched with three goals apiece . Argentina subsequently won 4-2 on penalties, taking the title. Even outside penalty shootouts, a single spot kick can easily decide t… World Cup 2026 colour chart: fans of all 48 teams join the party – in pictures14:09 As the World Cup enters the knockout rounds, we take a look at the creativity and emotion that fans of all 48 teams showed in the group stage The 2026 World Cup has set a new all-time attendance record for the men’s tournament, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 set during the 1994 World Cup – and the group stages have only just ended. As ever, fans have brought colour and fun to the tou… Jude Bellingham bends another day to his will after Panama stifle England | Barney Ronay14:09 A joyless England display, football’s equivalent of assembling a wardrobe, was rescued by the No 10 In the half-time break at a rain-fogged New York New Jersey Stadium, with England still living out the same painful never-ending 0-0 draw, a lone saxophonist could be heard playing a series of noodling riffs on the deserted concourse outside. So it’s come to this. Even the New York dinner jazz scen… World Cup player ratings: Bellingham and Rashford spark England against Panama14:09 Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford shone for Thomas Tuchel but José Luis Rodríguez was always a handful too Jordan Pickford Solid save to deny José Luis Rodríguez. Still doesn’t inspire confidence when he charges out of goal. 6 Continue reading... Playing at a World Cup is unforgettable but it requires every ounce of your dedication | Rodrygo13:04 I savour the memory of playing for Brazil at the 2022 tournament – but it was a privilege that took effort For a player the World Cup day begins with everyone gathering in the restaurant for breakfast at the scheduled time. Buffet options are determined by the nutritionist, who specifies which food and in what quantities each player can consume. The morning also includes on-field training, usuall… The champion they didn’t want: inside Wyndham Clark’s lonely US Open coronation13:04 The major winner has rebuilt both his swing and confidence and learned to function without the approval of the masses On the evening before he won the US Open for a second time in four years, Wyndham Clark marched up the 18th fairway at Shinnecock Hills to put the finishing touches on a third round that would leave him six shots clear of the field. He had spent the past three days patiently defan… England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day four – live12:31 Updates from Trent Bridge, play starts 11am BST Day three report | Read the Spin | Mail James 38th over: New Zealand 123-3 (Ravindra 61, Mitchell 28) Stokes is over the wicket to Ravindra, Trent Bridge shrouded in cloud and it is mercifully cooler than the last few days. A decent morning for bowling you’d think. Ravindra is watchful and Stokes peels off an accurate maiden. Daryl Accone comes out … ‘We will step up’: Thomas Tuchel feels England will thrive in World Cup knockouts12:30 ‘The bigger the games get, the bigger we will get,’ he says Jarell Quansah hopes to be fit for last 32 after ankle sprain Thomas Tuchel believes England can only get better after sealing top spot in Group L and has backed his side to “step up” for the knockout stages of the World Cup. After the goalless draw against Ghana, England struggled to break down Panama and began the second half behind Cr… The World Cup is undressing the myth of Trump’s American homogeneity12:30 The 2026 World Cup has become a rebuke to Trump’s homogeneous vision of America, revealing a tournament – and a US team – shaped by migration and diversity Following the Department of Homeland Security on social media is a bit like wandering through a casino at 4am. Sooner or later, you’ll see something that makes you go: How did we get here ? There was one of those moments earlier this month. Da… The difference between Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel is not that simple | Cath Bishop12:30 The assumption that the England coach gave his team a rocket against Croatia at half-time is wrong. In fact he did the opposite We’ve completed the Southgate leadership lessons and now we find ourselves at the beginning of the Tuchelosophy course. We can already see some of the key modules we’ll be studying over the next few weeks. But it’s important we’re ready to learn with open minds and ditch… Lionel Messi steps off bench and scores to cap Argentina’s World Cup win over Jordan11:25 Give Lionel Messi half an hour and he will sprinkle some magic to remember for ever. Most of the crowd under this vast roof had been afflicted with their own strain of Messidependencia for two-thirds of this game, whose low stakes had been reflected in both tempo and ambience. Everything before their idol’s arrival felt almost self-consciously like a prelude, played out in the certainty that a cr… World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?10:52 From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to find his groove. Irked by a poor refereeing decision, he scored twice in France’s opener . Ably supported by a stunning cast, Mbappé will already have his sights on winning the competition. Michael Olise has shown his class throughout , wh… |