Starmer mulls steps to let all pubs open late for England-Mexico World Cup match
Keir Starmer is considering steps to see pubs open longer for the next England match that kicks off at 1am on Monday.
Community Sport News
Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak
MEXICO CITY, July 2 : Amid the sea of green that washed over Mexico City after the country's World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico's opponents to a place of refuge.
Tales from 16 World Cup cities
July 2 : Sixteen cities scattered across North America have been hosting the 2026 World Cup, welcoming fans from around the world and transforming stadiums to play the beautiful game.
Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly donate $1.1 million to pro-immigration groups after 2025 federal enforcement
Kayleigh McEnany blasts Major League Baseball for alleged hypocrisy, singling out Christian players while allowing other expressions. She cites the San Francisco Giants' players being warned for Bible verses on hats, contrasted with drag queens on the Dodgers' field and "BLM" logos on pitcher's mounds. Former MLB catcher Raffy Lopez joins to discuss his support for players expressing faith.
Gauff backs WTA Finals move to Indian Wells, hopes for lasting home
LONDON, July 1 : Coco Gauff welcomed the relocation of the WTA Finals to Indian Wells in southern California from Saudi Arabia, but the American hoped the season-ending event would find a more permanent home after moving to several venues in the last few years.
For two Toronto diasporas, Portugal-Croatia clash is more than just a game
TORONTO, June 30 : The World Cup has produced many magical moments so far, but perhaps none more poetic than Portugal and Croatia meeting in a last-32 clash on Thursday in Toronto, whose huge Portuguese and Croatian communities have been handed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Inglewood, once known for danger, uses World Cup to rebrand as a fun place
INGLEWOOD, California, July 1 : Sandra Lith came to the front of Ms. Ann's Boutique in Inglewood and asked a browsing World Cup visitor if he felt safe, if he had found people nice, and if he liked the small city in the Los Angeles area.
At a fan-owned club, a 'band of optimists' reflects Canada's soccer moment
VANCOUVER, July 1 : As fans descend on Vancouver's BC Place for World Cup matches, TSS Rovers, a supporter-owned semi-professional club from nearby Richmond, offer a reminder that Canada's soccer rise has been driven not only by elite investment but also by grassroots ambition.