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There is a particular kind of grief in sport that has little to do with defeat. It arrives not when a team loses, but when time finally catches up with the players who once seemed beyond its reach.This FIFA World Cup has felt full of those moments. Luka Modric leaving with Croatia gone. Cristiano Ronaldo, who for so long bent matches to his will, walking away from another one. Manuel Neuer, for years football’s last great illusionist in goal, no longer carrying the same aura of permanence.These were not just elite footballers; they were part of the architecture of the…

“But we want the time zone of all the world, especially in America. If they allowed us to have Wembley late in the night, we want to do it in England. It is about the time and viewership,” said Alalshikh. British fans have followed both heavyweights throughout their careers and have repeatedly stayed up into the early hours to watch major fights staged in Las Vegas and Saudi Arabia. Fury’s trilogy with Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua’s bouts in Saudi Arabia, and many other marquee events have all required UK fans to adjust their schedules. The challenge is different in America.…

The outcome was unthinkable before the players, separated by more than 100 places in the rankings, walked out.But, in terms of sets played, this was Fery’s most straightforward success on his unforgettable journey to the last four.The Briton came through back-to-back marathon five-setters in match tie-breaks to reach this stage, having battled back from a set down to prevail in his opening two matches.Fery had demonstrated remarkable character and resilience against former world number three Dimitrov, twice recovering from a break down in a must-win fourth set before winning in just under four hours.This was a different challenge entirely, but…

(Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions) Sam Noakes is set to return to big-fight action as the co-main event at London’s O2 Arena on August 29. The bill is headlined by the heavyweight fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic and the front-runner to face the heavy-handed 18-1 (16 KOs) Kent lightweight is Ukraine veteran Denys Berinchyk. Noakes, 28, last boxed in a rust-shedding exercise in May when he fought on a Top Tier promotion at York Hall, Bethnal Green, in London’s East End, stopping the 17-19-2 Mexican Benito Sanchez Garcia in two rounds. Before that, in November, Noakes shared a Fight of…

Alexander Zverev produced a dominant display to end his dismal losing streak against an injured Taylor Fritz and reach his first semi-final at Wimbledon.The second seed had lost his previous seven encounters with Fritz and was losing their head-to-head 10-5, which included two defeats at the All England Club.But with the American hampered by a knee injury, Zverev capitalised with a near-perfect performance to claim a 6-4 6-4 6-2 victory on Court One – his first win over Fritz in over two years.A month after winning his maiden Grand Slam singles title at the French Open, Zverev is now only…

Jordan Henderson posts an update after details emerge on his freak injury jumping an advertising hoarding following England’s win vs Mexico. While celebrating the Three Lions’ round of 16 victory at the 2026 World Cup, the 36 year old suffered a broken arm. England players are reportedly to be told to avoid hurdling advertising boards for their Wonderwall celebrations to reduce the risk of any more freak injuries. Henderson is expected to stay with the England squad in a supportive role, but that depends on whether doctors allow him to. That Henderson arm break. It’s NASTY.*NB: I didn’t put the…

Wicklow manager Oisin McConville hopes this weekend’s Tailteann Cup final against Down proves a launchpad for the county as he chases his first trophy in inter-county management.Having fallen just short of shocking Dublin in the Leinster SFC quarter-finals in April, the Garden County recorded wins over Limerick, Tipperary, Antrim and Offaly to set up a shot at silverware at Croke Park on Saturday (15:30 BST).Since being introduced in 2022, the second-tier Tailteann Cup has given winners Westmeath, Meath, Down and Kildare the opportunity to compete in the All-Ireland series – and McConville hopes Wicklow can follow suit. “I look at…

Argentina face Switzerland in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on July 11 (8:00 PM local time), with the defending champions installed as clear favorites to reach the last four. The World Cup 2026 quarter-final Argentina vs. Switzerland odds make Lionel Scaloni’s side the heavy favorites, priced around -135 to win in 90 minutes, while Switzerland are available at +480 to produce one of the tournament’s biggest upsets. The World Cup 2026 bracket is narrowing fast, and this fixture carries enormous stakes for both nations. Argentina have not lost to Switzerland in seven all-time meetings,…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final game between France and Morocco. Tournament favourites France take on Morocco at the Boston Stadium on Thursday in the 2026 World Cup quarter‑final, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the semi‑finals. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture: France v Morocco – Thursday, 9pm Acca Selections: France To Win & 2 Or More Goals (10/11)France should have too much quality here for Morocco, whilst goals are expected with their frontline. France To Score In Both Halves (13/8)France…

The proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of the morning, BBC Sport understands.Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, who is coordinating the all-British bout, said on Monday he wants the fight staged in England while also accommodating a global television audience.If the contest – mooted for October or November this year – is timed to suit prime-time viewers in the USA, the main event might have to start as late as 04:00 GMT.Sources close to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan have told BBC Sport such a proposal is “doable”,…