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When Graham Potter strode out to Sweden training last week donning a Stetson, it was a bit of fun to get into the World Cup mood as they prepared for the tournament in Texas.Some might have quipped that the cowboy hat was fitting for a manager who was maybe drinking in last-chance saloon following back-to-back sackings in his previous jobs lasting a combined 15 months.But at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico, Potter’s side showed they mean business in this competition after the fun at training from their head coach.A ruthless Sweden side stuck five past Tunisia as they tore their Group…
Yan Diomande will wait until after the World Cup to make a decision on his future, so says Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae. Diomande’s displays for RB Leipzig in 2025-26 saw him head into the World Cup having piqued the interest of some of Europe’s top clubs. Liverpool and Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are among those credited with an interest in the winger. And the 19-year-old’s stock only rose as he turned in a superb performance in Ivory Coast’s 1-0 win over Ecuador on Sunday. Diomande created five chances in the Group E contest. Only two Ivory Coast players have…
Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2026-06-14, we are going to comment and rate the mma bout Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi as soon as we watch the full fight (take a look at our ranking of the Best Mma Fights of 2026). Zahabi vs O’Malley is scheduled to take place Sunday, June 14th, at the White House in Washington (D.C., United States), in a 3-round bantamweight (135 lbs, 61 kg) bout; it is on the undercard of Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje – UFC Freedom 250 (also known as UFC White House). Watch the video and rate this fight! Sean…
In his first campaign at Anfield, Wirtz too often appeared a square peg in a round hole, playing in behind the strikers as well on the flanks, but never flourishing.In Houston, Wirtz played on the left, perhaps giving Iraola food for thought, especially as Cody Gakpo had a poor season in that position. He created Germany’s opening goal for Felix Nmecha with the sort of delicate touch and quick thinking that eluded him for much of last term.Wirtz had 39 touches in the final third, instrumental as Germany ran riot.Former England striker Chris Sutton, in Houston for BBC Radio 5…
T20 World Cup, Group 1, EdgbastonIndia 170-6 (20 overs): Mandhana 68 (44); Fatima 2-33Pakistan 106 (17 overs): Muneeba 41 (35); Deepti 5-10India won by 64 runsScorecard; TablesSmriti Mandhana hit 68 and Deepti Sharma took 5-10 as India opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.Opener Mandhana was dropped twice in an innings where she blazed nine fours and two sixes to set up an India score of 170-6.Pakistan started their reply well, reaching 52-1 at the end of the powerplay, but all-rounder Deepti Sharma took India’s first two wickets then returned to…
Michael Skubala speaks on his decision to leave Championship new boys Lincoln City and reveals his plans for fellow league side Bristol City. This week, he’s spoke to the club media and Bristol Live a number of different topics. Skubala has received plenty of praise from fans for giving a refreshing interview, despite some fans feeling ‘on the fence’ regarding his appointment. But his words winning fans round. In an interview with the club, the first question was put to him: “First of all, how’s your first day been?” He said: “Came in this morning getting to know some brilliant…
Deepti Sharma registered a number of stunning records in India’s 64-run triumph over Pakistan in a Group A fixture of the Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday.The 28-year-old veteran off spinner took five wickets giving away just 10 runs in an imperious spell that secured a massive win for the incumbent ODI world champion. These are the best bowling figures by an Indian and third-best overall in Women’s T20 World Cup history.Deepti now also sits atop the wickets tally in T20 internationals with 166 wickets in 145 games. She overtook Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong who has 165 scalps from…
KEYSHAWNNNN — Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) June 14, 2026 The post arrives at an interesting time in the ongoing welterweight picture. Haney had previously indicated that he was willing to meet Shakur at 144 pounds, only to later express frustration by claiming that agreeing to the catchweight “wasn’t enough.” At the same time, the WBO has made it clear that Haney must address his mandatory obligation against Keyshawn if he intends to keep his welterweight title. Davis has consistently pushed for the fight in public, reminding Haney of his position as the mandatory challenger and repeatedly stating that he is ready…
England’s Jordan Henderson says he finds it “hard to read” what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team’s “X-factor” at the World Cup.One of the biggest talking points before England’s first game of the tournament against Croatia on Wednesday (21:00 BST) has been whether Bellingham or Morgan Rogers will start as number 10 in Thomas Tuchel’s side.The Real Madrid midfielder has faced criticism recently for some of his England performances but has previously claimed he was made a “scapegoat” in the camp.And Henderson, who was speaking at England’s training base in Kansas City, has…
A new surprise twist has emerged ahead of the showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. After being linked to a clash with one another for over a decade, Fury and Joshua are set to finally do battle later this year, provided that both men can successfully come through obstacles in the interim. Joshua will compete in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 25 against Kristian Prenga, with that bout taking place three months after Fury had ended his 16-month retirement with a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April. It appeared that Fury would then sit out and wait…