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The parenthetical note that Joe Gomez’s West Ham start was “league Cup games excluded, his first start of the season” highlighted the defender’s limited opportunities under Arne Slot. …

The World Cup’s top tier has received unprecedented competitive advantages through FIFA’s introduction of tennis-style bracketing for the 2026 tournament. Spain, Argentina, France, and England will be placed …

The four winners of the intense European playoff brackets will be instantly inducted into the global elite, completing the continent’s contingent for the 2026 World Cup. The draw …

Fabien Galthié was left to rue “missed opportunities” and a “series of penalties” as his French side “disintegrated” in a 32-17 loss to a 14-man South Africa. Les …

While South Africa’s superstars Laura Wolvaardt (169) and Marizanne Kapp (5/20) rose to the occasion, England’s middle order, which had “barely fired” all tournament, failed to stand up …

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen says the club “needs a fresh restart” as it begins a new era under administrators. The restart comes at a heavy price: a …

Emily Scarratt has brought her distinguished playing career to an end, announcing retirement at 35 after 17 years representing England. The accomplished centre’s career highlights include 119 international …

Argentina lit up Twickenham with flashes of attacking flair, scoring three impressive tries, but their inability to establish a solid set-piece platform meant their title challenge against South …

The opposition to a 64-team World Cup within FIFA rests on two powerful pillars: the certainty of uncompetitive matches and the significant financial risk. These concerns have led …

The Super League stands at a critical crossroads, with its future direction to be decided by a fierce internal battle between two competing philosophies: ambitious growth versus cautious …