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File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Yet it was the context of this one that set it apart. England stepped into the mayhem of the Estadio Azteca, a venue that contains a very particular ghost for them, to face the full force of the Mexican nation. Plus a tea…

We are going to need a bigger longboat. Norway are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after edging this contest thanks to the man whose smile, and choice in cowboy apparel, has charmed the USA. Erling Haaland delivered again for his country, scoring two goals in the last 11 minutes – his sixth and seventh of the tournament – to send Brazil back home and keep the Viking in…

World No 1 eases to 6-3, 7-6 (0), 6-3 victory Sinner building momentum in title defence By the latter stages of the second set in his first-ever meeting with the best player in the world, Shintaro Mochizuki’s kitchen sink had already been tossed into the arena. The Japanese qualifier twice found himself down a break point while trailing 3-4, with Jannik Sinner prowling as he tried to snatch the d…

Gauff seals three-set win just two minutes before 11pm American ‘not used to racing against time’ Coco Gauff’s dream of winning a first Wimbledon title is still alive after a hard-fought, race against time victory over Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic. After the latest start in Wimbledon history, at 8.40pm, the American dropped the first set but fought back to clinch a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win, finishing ju…

‘God has been generous to me,’ says 41-year-old Portugal face Spain in last 16 in Dallas on Monday Twenty-three years, 232 games, 146 goals and six World Cups later, at 41, this really could be the end, and Cristiano Ronaldo will depart at peace. The day before potentially the final match of his extraordinary international career, the truth that everyone knew but Portugal’s captain had tried not …

The Lord’s final turned into a green and gold procession but the Women’s T20 World Cup has been a resounding success The DJ sensed the writing on the wall by the end of Australia’s power play. The melancholy strains of Adele warbled around Lord’s as Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney swigged their drinks. Sixty-two for one read the scoreboard. Only yesterday was the time of our lives. English cric…

Japanese No 14 seed wins 6-2, 7-6 to make quarter-finals Sabalenka blasts ball out of Centre Court after losing match Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out in the fourth round of Wimbledon by an inspired Naomi Osaka on ⁠Sunday with the Japanese player blazing to a 6-2 7-6 (2) win on Centre Court. With eight grand slam titles between them, the blockbuster duel topped the day seven bill …

Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival ‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he says Bazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. While Jaouen is expected to start the season as the club’s second-choice keeper, Touré see…

Austraila 153-3, England 150-4; Australia win by seven wickets Mooney strikes half-century for third final in a row Well, it was fun while it lasted. Eight months is the time period Australia spent without holding a global trophy – a period which ended on Sunday, when they strolled home in the T20 World Cup final with a seven-wicket win against the hosts England. A 16-0 whitewash in the Ashes . A…

Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey with six-second lead Fires mean no spectators and ‘adapted route’ for stage three Isaac del Toro took a victory orchestrated by Tadej Pogacar on stage two of the Tour de France in Barcelona as Jonas Vingegaard retained the yellow jersey. A day after Vingegaard’s Visma-Lease a Bike squad had their moment winning the opening team time trial, stage two belonged to thei…

Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving? In many ways England should be grateful for small mercies. On an old‑style summer tour there would still be two more Tests to come against the formidable Springboks with scant prospect of a happy ending. As they prepare to regroup against Fiji this weekend, they have at leas…

US striker was shown red in last-32 match Fifa disciplinary committee cites article of Fifa code USA striker Folarin Balogun will play in his team’s last-16 game against Belgium on Monday after Fifa announced it has suspended the one-game ban he received for a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina . The decision gives the US a huge boost as they attempt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for…

The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing character Farewell, then, Freddy – the fan whose face we never saw, the German we never heard speak German, the man forever behind the emoji, the World Cup’s Wizard of Oz. Farewell from X, at least. Shortly after Die Mannschaft’s World Cup elimination , the visiting …

Russell second; Hamilton third after safety car finish Antonelli back in 16th after mechanical problem Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix after a dramatic finish at Silverstone that saw the championship leader Kimi Antonelli dropping from contention for the lead to 16th after a mechanical problem. Leclerc ultimately won under the safety car from Mercedes’ George Russell and Lewis Hamilton…

World No 114 wins 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) Fery needed treatment three times for nosebleeds This place has always been home for Arthur Fery. He grew up a mile away from the Wimbledon grounds and went to school nearby. His mother, a former tennis player, is a member here. As a child he would spend his summers strolling the grounds: watching and wishing, inhaling this rarefied air, dreaming …