The FIFA World Cup is half over — but the drama is just beginning
It's halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone.
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'Gutted' Onley to miss Tour de France due to shoulder injury
June 25 : Scottish rider Oscar Onley, who finished fourth overall in last year's Tour de France, will miss the 2026 edition of the race after sustaining a shoulder injury in a crash on the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, his team Netcompany-Ineos said on Thursday.
Sinner's body and mind in focus for Wimbledon title defence
BENGALURU, June 25 : Jannik Sinner will begin his Wimbledon title defence under close watch after his French Open stumble, with concern not just about what his body can endure but how physical disruptions can feed into a game that leaves little room for doubt.
Who are the men's contenders to look out for at Wimbledon?
June 25 : The following are some of the top contenders for the men's singles title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday:
Clarke believes Scotland heading home after self-inflicted defeat
MIAMI, June 24 : Scotland coach Steve Clarke thinks his team are heading home from their first World Cup in 28 years after what he viewed as a largely self-inflicted 3-0 loss to Brazil in their final Group C match on Wednesday.
Wimbledon surprised and disappointed as players plan protest
LONDON, June 24 : Wimbledon organisers say they are 'surprised and disappointed' that leading players are planning to continue their prize money protest at this year's grasscourt major.
France eye top spot against in-form Norway
NEW YORK, June 24 : France can secure a more comfortable route through the World Cup when they face Norway in their final Group I match on Friday, though finishing top could leave them facing one of the toughest roads to the trophy.
Iraq and Senegal meet in last-chance saloon
TORONTO: Senegal were touted as a team with potential to go far at the World Cup, but successive defeats have them teetering on the brink of elimination and they need a comprehensive win over Iraq on Friday. For Iraq, it is a similar predicament as they have also lost their opening two Group I games to France and Norway, who have taken the top two places and advanced to the last 32. Iraq and Senegal are scrambling to progress as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups, but even if there is a winner when the two sides meet at the Toronto Stadium, they would likely have an anxious wait until the group stage concludes late on Saturday before knowing whether their three-point haul is enough to reach the knockout stage. While Iraq were always expected to struggle against the two European sides in the group, Senegal had high hopes of making a strong early statement and laying down their credentials.