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Wakefield 10-48 Wigan Warriors dismantle hosts for sixth win in seven games Wigan Warriors are four points shy of the Super League summit, but there is no doubting who the best side in the competition are at present. The Challenge Cup winners delivered another masterclass against a title rival, dismantling Wakefield Trinity with some style. Wigan were magnificent at ­Wembley a fortnight ago and t…

San Antonio Spurs trail 3-1 in best-of-seven series Team blew 29-point lead to lose Game 4 Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA finals history and are ready to face the New York Knicks on Saturday. The Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to hand the Spurs a crushing 107-106 victory in Game 4 of the series and can win their first title…

President gave ticket to a young female soccer fan ‘I gave it to someone who couldn’t go, who loves football’ The Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, explained on Friday why she was absent from the Azteca Stadium during Mexico’s opening match with South Africa , saying that tickets to the match were unaffordable for most Mexicans and that she had given her ticket to a young female soccer fan. “…

Jackett spent whole playing career with Watford He managed seven clubs including Millwall and Wolves The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Wolves, Millwall and Swansea, has died aged 64. Jackett won 31 Wales caps during a playing career spent entirely with Watford, his local club, before starting his managerial career with the Hornets in 1996. He took char…

Captain said game helped pass time in training camp Scotland play 83rd-ranked Haiti on Saturday in Boston Andy Robertson has revealed an unorthodox way Scotland have prepared for their World Cup return, with the captain organising a game of Traitors among the squad during their buildup camp in the United States. Scotland’s meeting with Haiti in Boston is their first World Cup game since 1998 . Mu…

Röhl expected to join RB Salzburg within days McInnes turned down chance to manage Rangers in 2017 Rangers are likely to move for the Hearts manager, Derek McInnes, if Danny Röhl completes a move to RB Salzburg. The Ibrox club and Salzburg are in talks over a deal for Röhl, who was appointed by Rangers last October. The 37-year-old began his coaching career elsewhere in the RB stable, at Leipzig.…

Player had been due to play against Panama in Toronto Fifa says decision made by Canadian government The Ghana defender Thomas Partey will miss their opening World Cup game against Panama after being refused a visa to Canada, where the game is being staged in Toronto. In a statement, Fifa said: “Fifa can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp in Bos…

Gaudy arena is already built on South Lawn to celebrate US president’s birthday and America’s 250th anniversary A federal judge refused on Friday to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary – on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. US district judge Amit Mehta’s ruling allows organizers to u…

⚽️ Kick-off at 3pm EDT/8pm BST/13 June 5am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Taha It is a brilliant atmosphere at Toronto Stadium, with Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina supporters drinking in the occasion. Canada fans marched to the ground en masse, some high-fiving the Bosnian supporters who got stuck amid the traffic, flares and chants the order of the day. It was a stic…

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Royal Ascot-bound stayer will sport them in parade ring and down to start next week owing to eye condition Trawlerman, last year’s winner of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, will wear an equine version of “ski goggles” in the paddock and on the way to post before defending the stayers’ crown next Thursday, John Gosden, the gelding’s trainer, revealed on Friday. Speaking on the Nick Luck Daily podcast…

Representatives says increase is ‘signal of intent’ Tennis stars had boycotted media at French Open Wimbledon will avoid the threat of player protests at this year’s tournament after representatives of the world’s leading tennis stars revealed they recognise the significant prize money increase offered by the All England Club. “Leading players from the ATP and WTA Tours welcome Wimbledon’s 2026 p…

Had been calls for Nations League tie to be boycotted FAI agree to move contest away from Aviva Stadium The Republic of Ireland are to play their upcoming Nations League game against Israel at a neutral venue behind closed doors following protests by players and fans over the death toll of Palestinian civilians during the war in Gaza. Ireland had been set to host Israel at the Aviva Stadium on 4 …

Forward signs three-year deal with WSL champions ‘The way City plays suits me really well’ says 31-year-old Beth Mead believes Manchester City’s playing style suits her own and has described her move to the Women’s Super League champions on a three-year contract as a “no-brainer”. The 31-year-old forward, who has scored 40 times in 81 appearances for England, has become City’s first signing of th…