England's dominant batting display, highlighted by Sophia Dunkley's 57 and a rapid 61-run partnership from Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson, secured a 38-run victory over Scotland. The win moves England closer to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
The Indian women's hockey team defeated Chile 6-0 in the Nations Cup semifinals, advancing to the final against hosts New Zealand. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored two goals each in the dominant performance.
Australia secured a dominant 98-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 Women's World Cup. Beth Mooney, who scored an unbeaten 74, retired hurt with back stiffness but downplayed the injury, calling it precautionary.
The 2026 World Cup in the USA is a tournament of stark contrasts, from the volume of matches and the quality of stadiums to the varying levels of local engagement with football amidst other popular sports. Despite logistical challenges and mixed public interest, the event showcases the scale and cultural diversity of the host nation.
Canterbury Bulldogs kept their NRL finals hopes alive with a thrilling 13-12 golden-point victory over Manly Sea Eagles, thanks to a Stephen Crichton field goal. In another upset, Gold Coast Titans defeated competition leaders Penrith Panthers 19-18.
Canterbury Bulldogs kept their NRL finals hopes alive with a thrilling 13-12 golden-point victory over Manly Sea Eagles, thanks to a late field goal from captain Stephen Crichton. Earlier, Gold Coast Titans stunned competition leaders Penrith Panthers 19-18.
Tim Henman believes tennis is in a good state but could be improved, citing the sport's calendar and governance as areas for development. He also discusses Emma Raducanu's coaching situation and Jack Draper's injury struggles.
Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in the World Cup. Former referee Christina Unkel believes Scotland should have been awarded one of two second-half penalty claims, specifically for a foul on Scott McTominay. Head coach Steve Clarke also questioned decisions, favoring a potential penalty for John McGinn.
Alex de Minaur's Queen's Club Championships hopes were dashed by Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinals. Nakashima won 7-5, 6-3, preventing de Minaur from reaching a career-high ranking. The Australian challenge ended with Rinky Hijikata's loss.
New Zealand secured a dramatic four-run victory over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup. The win keeps New Zealand's semi-final hopes alive, while effectively eliminating Ireland from the tournament.
New Zealand secured a dramatic four-run victory over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup. Ireland's hopes of reaching the semi-finals were effectively ended by the loss, while New Zealand remains in contention.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set and 4-0 down to defeat Nikola Bartunkova 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 in the Berlin Open quarter-finals. The Belarusian will face Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.
British tennis player Arthur Fery, ranked 140th, lost to world number 27 Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's quarter-finals. Fery reached the last eight of an ATP Tour event for the first time but was unable to secure a semi-final spot, falling in three sets.
Northampton, the Premiership's top contenders, face Exeter in the final, a match that history suggests will be unpredictable. Despite Exeter's lower league position, their recent strong performances and the return of key players like Manny Feyi-Waboso, along with the leadership of Dafydd Jenkins, suggest they are capable of an upset.
Canada and Mexico secure knockout stage berths in the World Cup with dominant wins. The US faces Australia in a crucial match, aiming to impress as a host nation. Fan experiences and commentary quality are also discussed.
Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup victory, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver. The celebration was marred by a severe leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, sustained during the second half. Despite the setback, the team rallied to secure the emphatic win, with coach Jesse Marsch praising their character.
Tens of thousands of New York Knicks fans celebrated their NBA Finals victory with a heavily guarded parade in Manhattan. The event, organized by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's team, saw a massive police presence and fans scrambling for viewing spots, marking a historic moment after a 53-year drought.
Scotland coach Steve Clarke believes Morocco will be a tougher opponent than the team that reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. After a 1-0 win over Haiti, Scotland faces Morocco, whom Clarke rates highly for their power, pace, and skill. He suggested Scotland may perform better as underdogs.
England and Scotland have received their playoff draws for the 2027 Women's World Cup. England faces Greece and either Slovakia or Ukraine, while Scotland has a more challenging path, potentially needing to beat Sweden. Wales and Northern Ireland also face difficult routes.
China has set a new unwanted Fifa World Cup record, becoming the only qualifying nation since 1938 to have neither a point nor a goal to its name. This comes after DR Congo's draw and Uzbekistan's loss.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan announced the team has accepted an invitation to visit Donald Trump at the White House, making them the first NBA champions to do so. The decision may face backlash from fans and players, with some expressing support for opposing political figures.
Harry Kane credits Thomas Tuchel's half-time speech for inspiring England's 3-2 victory over Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener. Despite Croatia equalizing twice, England dominated the second half after Tuchel's motivational talk, securing the win with goals from Kane, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford.
Ghana's football team, despite past dominance, has faced decades of disappointment, marked by managerial instability and recent player eligibility issues. A plan to send fans to the World Cup was also altered due to economic constraints.
Die Finalserie der Basketball-Bundesliga steht 1:1. Alba Berlin empfängt am Mittwoch den FC Bayern München zum dritten Spiel, mit dem Ziel, einen entscheidenden Vorteil zu erlangen. Die Münchner peilen ihren dritten Titel in Folge an.
