Zara's wide-legged trousers, dubbed "death pants" on social media, are causing wearers to trip and sustain injuries like fractured knees. Physiotherapists link such fashion to movement difficulties, while tailors attribute the issue to disproportionate sizing compared to average UK women.
Sale wing Tom Roebuck joins the England squad as head coach Steve Borthwick faces multiple back-three injuries, including George Furbank's appendicitis. England, on a five-Test losing streak, prepare for a crucial match against Fiji in Liverpool.
Hong Kong selects its strongest triathlon squad for the Asian Games, with Oscar Coggins and Robin Elg automatically qualified, while injuries cast doubt over Bailee Brown's participation. Wong Tsz-to secures the third men's spot, and the Wright twins are chosen for the women's team.
Ousmane Dembele, who had not scored in 19 major tournament games, dominated France's draw against Norway. Senegal secured third place with a 5-0 win over Iraq, impacting Scotland's qualification chances. England's Reece James faces injury concerns.
England's Reece James missed training due to a hamstring issue, casting doubt on his availability for the final World Cup group game against Panama. Declan Rice also missed training with a calf issue, though his fitness is less concerning, but he risks suspension.
England's Reece James missed training due to a hamstring issue, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming World Cup Group L game against Panama. Teammate Declan Rice also missed training, but his fitness is considered less concerning.
Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in Spain's 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia but was substituted at half-time. He clarified the substitution was pre-planned to manage his fitness after a recent hamstring issue, reassuring fans.
Northampton secured their Prem title with a 26-17 win over Exeter, despite a challenging season. Key players like Henry Pollock and Fin Smith are now set to join the England squad for their upcoming tour of South Africa, facing injury concerns among the selected players.
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 World Cup group stage features four matches on Friday: USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, and Turkiye vs Paraguay. Canada celebrates a historic win but faces an injury concern for Ismael Kone, while Mexico becomes the first team to qualify for the knockout stage.
Maxx Crosby trade rumors persist with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers reportedly showing interest. Despite a rejected $96M offer from the Ravens and contract concerns, insiders suggest the Eagles could afford him, while the 49ers might consider him if available.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick, leading defending champions Argentina to a dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria in their FIFA World Cup title defence. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's performance at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City drew praise from teammates and coach.
Lionel Messi is expected to start for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria on June 16, despite a recent leg issue. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi is fit, easing concerns after a hamstring overload scare.
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino eased fears over Christian Pulisic's injury after he was substituted during their World Cup win against Paraguay. Pulisic suffered a leg knock and muscle tightness, but Pochettino hopes it's not serious. The match also saw Tim Ream benefit from a new rule allowing VAR to overturn mistaken identity cards, and Folarin Balogun celebrated scoring two goals.
Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz announced the 26-player squad for the World Cup, facing last-minute injury issues. Meanwhile, Canada defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in a friendly, and protests by teachers disrupted fan zone preparations in Mexico City.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is healthy and expected to start Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals despite social media claims of an oblique injury, which are false and likely confused with an old abdominal strain from February.
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, despite recent hamstring and past ACL injuries, has been included in Canada's preliminary 32-player training camp roster for the upcoming World Cup. Head coach Jesse Marsch will announce the final 26-man squad on Friday.
Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of IPL 2026. Sisodia's inclusion bolsters KKR's batting and wicketkeeping options as they face Delhi Capitals in a crucial final league fixture.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stated that Rohit Sharma is "100% fit" despite concerns over his hamstring injury. Jayawardene also discussed Jasprit Bumrah's performance dip due to a niggle and fatigue from the T20 World Cup, and Hardik Pandya's frustrating season.
Michael Vaughan advised Jacob Bethell to leave the IPL and return to England for assessment due to a finger injury and uncertainty over his playing time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Vaughan emphasized prioritizing national duty ahead of England's Test summer.
Novak Djokovic navigates a challenging French Open draw, avoiding Sinner but facing Zverev. Jannik Sinner aims for a career Grand Slam, while Emma Raducanu seeks form. The women's draw is wide open with Gauff, Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Rybakina as top contenders.
Neymar, 34, has been surprisingly selected for Brazil's World Cup squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti, despite a serious ACL injury in October 2023. The team also includes Vinicius Junior and Raphinha.
Barcelona's 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal is racing against time to be fit for the World Cup after an injury last month. Spain's football federation is closely monitoring his recovery, with plans to have him ready before the group stage ends, though he may miss early matches.
Rohit Sharma's availability remains uncertain for Mumbai Indians' crucial IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. The veteran opener has been sidelined since April 12 with a hamstring injury and continues to be a doubtful starter. MI have struggled without their former captain, scoring the fewest runs in the league (1173) with the poorest Powerplay returns (366). At the halfway stage with seven matches remaining, MI's inconsistent campaign leaves them little margin for error.
