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Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country’s exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Stories from across Yorkshire to make you smile
This week we feature a retired nurse, a Mod-loving teen and an ex-footballer’s transfer news.
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 35
Will you get today’s player in as few attempts as possible?
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Defiant Thomas Tuchel clashes with ITV reporter in extraordinary interview as he demands more from his ‘lucky’ England team after World Cup win over Norway – before matchwinner Jude Bellingham hits back with ‘whatever’ jibe
England manager Thomas Tuchel gave a combative ITV interview after his side reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Norway in Miami, clashing with the reporter and insisting his team had been “lucky”. His remarks appear to have caused friction within the camp, with matchwinner Jude Bellingham publicly pushing back and…
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UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams
The UK government is preparing to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring British sports teams, with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport set to launch a consultation this week. The move follows criticism that a delay to the proposals — stalled since February — allowed offshore gambling firms to strike lucrative deals with Premier…
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England eye World Cup quarter-final as BBC Four faces axe
Your morning briefing: a short audio round-up of 6 top stories, drawing on BBC Sport, Fox News, Daily Mail.
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Wimbledon quiz: Name every men’s singles champion in the Open era
It’s 58 years since the Open era began in tennis – but can you name every Wimbledon men’s singles champion in that time?
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Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final
Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title – but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
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England reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals after disputed extra-time win over Norway
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. The win was overshadowed by controversy surrounding Bellingham’s equaliser, which Norway’s players and officials disputed on the grounds that the ball had struck overhead spidercam equipment during the build-up; technological…
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Argentina reach World Cup semi-finals as Alvarez sinks 10-man Switzerland
Argentina have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Saturday’s quarter-final in Kansas City. Julian Alvarez struck the decisive goal in extra time, with the Swiss numerical disadvantage proving telling as the defending champions pushed through in the additional period. The result keeps Lionel Messi’s side on course…