Sciver-Brunt to lead England in semis
July 1 : England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the hosts in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at The Oval after recovering from a calf strain, the all-rounder said on Wednesday.
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Former football behemoths tumble in new World Cup order
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 : Four-time world champions Germany provided the biggest shock when they crashed out of the World Cup in the first knockout stage, leading a string of former football powers who tumbled out early, as a new world order is established in the sport.
2026 World Cup: How to bet on U.S. vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina - ESPN
The 2026 World Cup has entered the knockout round of play. From here on out, it's either win or go home. Since the United States won their group (despite losing 3-2 to Türkiye, who were eliminated), they get to face a third-place team in the Round of 32. That team is the side from Bosnia-Herzegovina, who finished behind both Switzerland and Canada in Group B.
England fans book Mexico flights despite needing to beat DR Congo to get there
England fans have gambled on booking flights and hotels for a potential World Cup tie in Mexico City despite England still needing to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo to get there.
FIFA says World Cup sees 13-fold surge in online abuse, 11% racially motivated
MIAMI, July 1 : FIFA's digital watchdogs uncovered 89,000 abusive posts on social media during the group stage of the World Cup, marking a 13-fold increase from the 2022 edition in Qatar, world soccer[s governing body said on Wednesday.
Osaka brings the style again to beat Gasanova in Wimbledon second round
LONDON, July 1 : Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka continued her impressive start to her Wimbledon campaign with a clinical 6-3 6-2 victory over Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova to reach the third round on a sunny Wednesday.
World Cup's smallest venue in Toronto ready for its grand finale
TORONTO, July 1 : Portugal and Croatia's World Cup last-32 clash on Thursday could be Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric's final game on soccer's biggest stage, and the massive moment will unfold at the tournament's smallest venue.
Pogacar seeks record-equalling fifth Tour title as Vingegaard and Seixas challenge
BARCELONA, Spain, July 1 : Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar will chase a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title when the 2026 edition begins in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, with Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard and France's Paul Seixas poised to provide the stiffest competition.