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Sports · MMA

Dustin Poirier: 'Walking away from fighting hasn't been easy on me'

On Sunday, June 21, Atlanta police were called to a disturbance at the airport involving former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. "The Diamond" was taken into custo…

Sports · European soccer

Ancelotti's quest to end Brazil's 24-year wait for World Cup glory

BBC Scotland's Andy Burke looks at Carlo Ancelotti and his mission at Brazil before their final Group C game against Scotland.

Sports · MLS

New York City FC could solve defensive depth issue with Brazilian signing

NYCFC made an offer for Lucas Freitas, the 25-year-old Brazilian center back from Vasco da Gama. The MLS side contacted the player's representatives and submitted a one-year loan …

Sports · European soccer

No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino

Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", says president Gianni Infantino.

Sports · European soccer

Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?

Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?

Sports · European soccer

Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama

Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup following…

Sports · European soccer

Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row

England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.

Sports · MLS

Is James Rodríguez playing tonight in Colombia's crucial match vs DR Congo?

With this said, James Rodriguez is expected to start tonight against DR Congo. Colombian reports suggest that Lorenzo will start the same lineup as he did against Uzbekistan.

Sports · European soccer

No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check

England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.

Sports · NBA

AJ Dybantsa chosen by Washington Wizards with No 1 pick in NBA draft

BYU freshman tops draft after scoring spreeWizards land first No 1 pick since WallDybantsa joins rebuilding WashingtonAJ Dybantsa is on his way to Washington and ready to start wo…

Sports · MMA

Dustin Poirier threatens police in airport arrest video

Worrying reports surfaced on Monday, claiming Dustin Poirier had been detained for a public drunk misdemeanor in Atlanta, Georgia, the night before. Now, footage of Poirier's arre…

Sports · European soccer

Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?

England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

Sports · European soccer

Tuchel credits 'committed' Ghana defending after England draw

England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it "difficult" to break down Ghana's defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

England held to goalless draw by Ghana

England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.

Sports · MLS

Is Petar Musa playing tonight in Croatia's crucial match against Panama?

Petar Musa will start for Croatia in tonight's game against Panama.

Sports · European soccer

Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana

England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.

Sports · European soccer

'Anxious moment for England' - should this have been Ghana penalty?

England's Ezri Konsa makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Ghana's Prince Adu during their World Cup Group L match in Boston.

Sports · European soccer

Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

Sports · European soccer

'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.

Sports · European soccer

Man Utd & Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip

Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest …

Sports · European soccer

Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing

Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.

Sports · European soccer

Rate the players in England v Ghana

Rate the England and Ghana players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Sports · European soccer

Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother

France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

Sports · European soccer

Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays

Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.