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The deadly own goal that marred USA’s last World Cup: How 1994 cartel killing of Colombia’s Andres Escobar became football’s most haunting murder mystery

The murder of the captain affectionately known as El Caballero del Futbol – the Gentleman of Football – outside a nightclub in Medellin after [...]

June 14, 2026

The incredible story of Australia’s World Cup hero Nestory Irankunda – the ‘next Jude Bellingham’ who was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania and played alongside Harry Kane

Birthed in a refugee camp in Tanzania in 2006, to Burundian parents who had fled their homeland due to civil war, it was not an auspicious, nor very [...]

June 14, 2026

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso sees Exeter team-mates deliver one of the great defensive displays to reach Prem final as they beat Bath in an epic – then has gin and tonic thrown in his face!

In one noisy corner of the Recreation Ground, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Exeter’s non-playing squad were on their final warning from security. They [...]

June 14, 2026

Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands have been ravaged by injuries and lack the flair and ingenuity of their Total Football predecessors… but this is why they remain World Cup dark horses, writes CHRIS WHEELER

The Dutch FA has made reaching the semi-finals a minimum requirement, and even that feels like a stretch for this team ahead of tonight’s Group F [...]

June 14, 2026

Man who has predicted last THREE World Cup winners backs the Netherlands but troubled build-up, injury woes and a team lacking flair suggests he’ll be wrong this time, writes CHRIS WHEELER

By his own admission, UK-based German economist Joachim Klement admits there is an element of luck about his forecast model getting it right in Brazil, [...]

June 14, 2026

Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years, as Brunson shines against Spurs – Al Jazeera

Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years, as Brunson shines against Spurs  Al Jazeera Game recap: Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with Game 5 [...]

June 14, 2026

USMNT Sets FIFA World Cup Viewership Records On Fox & Telemundo – Deadline

USMNT Sets FIFA World Cup Viewership Records On Fox & Telemundo  Deadline USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best showings lead dazzling World [...]

June 14, 2026

Donald Trump’s White House UFC event faces major problems – Yahoo Sports

Donald Trump’s White House UFC event faces major problems  Yahoo Sports Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House  CNN Trump prepares to host UFC [...]

June 14, 2026

Aldon Smith dies at 36 – former 49ers All-Pro LB had ‘undeniable talent’ – USA Today

Aldon Smith dies at 36 – former 49ers All-Pro LB had ‘undeniable talent’  USA Today Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at age [...]

June 14, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev, Dillon Danis get into huge brawl after lightning quick match in RAF 10 main event – MMA Fighting

Khamzat Chimaev, Dillon Danis get into huge brawl after lightning quick match in RAF 10 main event  MMA Fighting RAF 10: Chimaev vs. Danis live results, [...]

June 14, 2026

Jermaine Jenas hits back after car-crash comeback interview on Good Morning Britain and claims interviewers had a ‘thirst for BLOOD’

Jenas joined Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh to chat following several Instagram posts in which he appears to have been testing out a soft relaunch of his career.

June 13, 2026

REVIEW: BBC lose Saint Gary Lineker as moral arbiter-in-chief but gain Gabby Logan as an exemplar of calm authority – although broadcaster’s pundits are some way off ITV’s cream of the crop and one standout commentator

JONATHAN MCEVOY: One early blessing for us terrestrial TV viewers in the BBC’s putative coverage of the World Cup is that we are spared the [...]

June 13, 2026

How the United States thrashed Paraguay in pitch-perfect World Cup opener: Mauricio Pochettino’s men ignite campaign with freestyle football fit for Hollywood, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: What happened in the 4-1 evisceration of Paraguay was so magical that the American nation did not need to appreciate the sport’s finer [...]

June 13, 2026

Inside England’s World Cup base in Kansas City: Why Thomas Tuchel chose to train in the ‘Heart of America’, a place that is the sporting pulse of the US and home to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Perhaps it should come as little surprise that England chose this slice of the Midwest as their base for the World Cup.

June 13, 2026

ITV World Cup commentator baffles fans with bizarre eating habits while covering the tournament in Mexico

Former England player Andros Townsend proudly showed off his pre-prepared, grisly-looking steak, sardines, bone broth, and eggs to devour while staying in [...]

June 13, 2026

Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener – Yahoo Sports

Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener  Yahoo Sports FIFA World Cup 2026 ‘Moment of the Day’: American [...]

June 13, 2026

UFC White House: Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial – BBC

UFC White House: Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial  BBC UFC Freedom 250 fight card predictions: Expert picks, odds for pair [...]

June 13, 2026

World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans – The New York Times

World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans  The New York Times World Cup 2026: Fifa claims fans staying on concourses are reason [...]

June 13, 2026

A record 15 K’s in a Maddux, one at 104.5 mph: Miz pitches the game of the year – MLB.com

A record 15 K’s in a Maddux, one at 104.5 mph: Miz pitches the game of the year  MLB.com Brewers’ Misiorowski strikes out 15 in complete-game [...]

June 13, 2026

Sexual misconduct claim against Phil Mickelson refuted by video evidence, lawyer says – Los Angeles Times

Sexual misconduct claim against Phil Mickelson refuted by video evidence, lawyer says  Los Angeles Times Report: Phil Mickelson kicked out of club for [...]

June 13, 2026

Bernardo Silva agrees two-year deal to join Real Madrid – after Jose Mourinho targeted Man City legend to ‘improve standards and behaviour in the dressing room’

Real Madrid are expected to complete the signing of Man City legend Bernardo Silva to kick off Jose Mourinho’s second spell at the club. 

June 12, 2026

Rob Baxter’s U-turn, ‘brutal’ beach runs, the surprise package from Italy, Henry Slade’s secret and BBQ and beer sessions: Insiders reveal the reasons for Exeter’s amazing revival

In April last year, Exeter hit the lowest point in their modern history when they shipped 13 tries and lost 79-17 at Gloucester. The loss prompted chairman [...]

June 12, 2026

Jermaine Jenas calls out Kate Garraway for her ‘unfair questions’ in car-crash ‘comeback’ interview about his sexting scandal that led to his BBC sacking and divorce from his wife

Jenas, who starred in the BBC’s football coverage and fronted The One Show, was sacked by the BBC in August 2025 after sending several explicit texts [...]

June 12, 2026

Now England face World Cup empty seats embarrassment: Hundreds of tickets still available – with sky-high prices starting at £648 – for opening game against Croatia despite FIFA’s ‘unprecedented demand’ boast

The opening night of the tournament was marred by large swathes of empty seats at South Korea’s match with Czechia in Guadalajara – and this [...]

June 12, 2026

Kenny Jackett dead at 64: Former Millwall, Watford and Portsmouth manager passes away 18 months after quitting work for medical reasons

Jacket achieved promotion to the Championship twice in his career.

June 12, 2026

What They’re Saying: Knicks complete historic Game 4 comeback vs. Spurs – NBA.com

What They’re Saying: Knicks complete historic Game 4 comeback vs. Spurs  NBA.com 2026 NBA Finals: The Knicks are one win from a long-awaited title  ESPN [...]

June 12, 2026