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The Hundred 2026 – schedule and how to follow
The Hundred returns on 24 July for its sixth edition – here’s everything you need to know, including the schedule and how you can follow on the BBC.
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Anthony Volpe calls retracted position change report ‘BS,’ vows to do anything to help Yankees win
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has publicly pushed back against a since-retracted report claiming he refused to play second base during a spell in Triple-A this season. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the 25-year-old called the claim “B.S.”, insisting it “couldn’t be further from the truth” and stressing that he would “literally do anything”…
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Female players 69% more likely to suffer online abuse
World Rugby has published findings showing that female rugby players are 69% more likely to experience abuse on social media than their male counterparts, with misogyny, gender identity, sexuality and body-shaming among the most common forms. The governing body has referred eight cases to law enforcement and platforms for action, framing the research as part…
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Inquest into Maddy Cusack’s death delayed as forensic audit of medical records ordered
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack, who died on 20 September 2023 aged 27, has been adjourned for a second time this year and will now restart on 7 December. The delay was ordered after additional documents were lodged with the court, prompting the coroner to recall witnesses and apologise…
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Sheffield Wednesday Close In On Championship Keeper As Pierce Charles Replacement – Football Lowdown
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TF1 Says Its Netflix Deal Has Already Paid Off
French commercial broadcaster TF1 says its new carriage deal with Netflix has already met its audience targets, delivering record streaming figures just three weeks after launching in France last month. Under the arrangement — the first time Netflix has partnered with a free-to-air national broadcaster — Netflix subscribers in France can access live broadcasts and…
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Why Do Some Soccer Players Cut the Heels Off Their Cleats?
During the 2026 World Cup, Portuguese forward Pedro Neto drew attention by playing with the backs of his boots deliberately cut off just above the heel. The modification was intended to relieve pressure on a sensitive part of his foot, and although the image went viral, the practice is not new: professional players have long…
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France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco in Boston, the article uses the fixture to illustrate how internationally diverse the tournament has become. Its central example is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the Lille midfielder who captained France’s under-21 side only 101 days earlier but will line up for Morocco on Thursday, one of…
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Arthur Fery’s multi-millionaire father and mother both watch on as their son triumphs in Wimbledon quarter-final to set up £900,000 pay day
British tennis player Arthur Fery, 23, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after beating ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets on Centre Court, having entered the tournament only as a wildcard. As Britain’s last man standing in the men’s draw, his run has secured prize money of £900,000 and made him the focus of national…
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Stick to the football, lads! England’s World Cup stars cool off with diving competition ahead of Norway clash – with fans left in stitches as one player keeps his socks on!
England’s footballers took a break from World Cup preparations with a light-hearted diving competition at their training base, ahead of a quarter-final clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway. The relaxed session offered a glimpse of the squad’s mood as they gear up for a match that could put them within reach of the World Cup final.…