1 hour ago Emma Raducanu's reason for United Cup withdrawal as Team GB left teetering

British No. 1 Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from her United Cup clash against Naomi Osaka, leaving Great Britain's prospects in doubt as they hunt a quarter-final spot

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4 h. ago Wayne Rooney banged World Cup winner straight in jaw and saw 'fear on his face'

England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney was just 18-years-old when he made his mark with a physical challenge on France defender Lilian Thuram at Euro 2004 in new documentary

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6 h. ago Emma Raducanu withdraws from opening match of the season at United Cup

The British No 1 was due to face Naomi Osaka but was replaced in Great Britain’s line-up by Katie Swan

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7 h. ago Emma Raducanu sparks concern after pulling out of United Cup with unknown injury

Emma Raducanu was set to play her first match of the year at the United Cup in Perth, but pulled out with hours to spare and was replaced by Katie Swan.

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8 h. ago Emma Raducanu ruled out of United Cup opener in false start to new season

British No 1 withdraws from clash with Naomi Osaka due to injuryKatie Swan replaces former US Open champion to play for Team GBEmma Raducanu remains hopeful that she will be able to compete this week at the United Cup after her 2026 season began with a concerning false start when she was forced to withdraw from her opening match in Perth.Raducanu pulled out of her highly anticipated clash with Naomi Osaka just an hour before play began but a significantly weakened Great Britain team admirably battled hard in the searing heat. Billy Harris, who had replaced the British men’s No 1 Jack Draper, opened the tie with a strong win, defeating Shintaro Mochizuki 7-6 (4), 6-3. Raducanu was replaced by Katie Swan. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Australian teenage sensation Indra Brown continues stunning rise with World Cup gold

15-year-old closes on Winter Olympics spot in freeski halfpipeValentino Guseli wins snowboard halfpipe event in CalgaryFifteen-year-old rookie Indra Brown and comeback kid Valentino Guseli have given Australia a timely golden double with impressive World Cup victories as the Winter Olympics loom large.Brown maintained her dramatic progression in her first three World Cup career starts, following a bronze medal at Secret Garden in China and silver at Copper Mountain in the US, as Saturday’s freeski halfpipe victory in Calgary, Canada, made her the youngest Australian to win a World Cup event. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago How Scotland football fans can get to the World Cup for less than £1,000

IT’S the most expensive World Cup ever — with the cost of watching every Scotland match set to take a toll on the wallet. But The Scottish Sun on Sunday reveals how to get to the three group-stage games in the US for less than a grand. There are only around 400 tickets per fixture...

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20 h. ago Motherwell 2 St Mirren 0: Steelmen were fired up by cup revenge, says Askou as side back up Celtic display

Motherwell remain fourth in the Premiership after getting one over the side who knocked them out of the Premier Sports Cup at the semi-final stage

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38 h. ago Scotland’s World Cup qualifier shows football should be on terrestrial TV, says SNP

The SNP has declared it "vital" for all major international sporting events to be broadcast on free-to-air television, preventing public exclusion.

Culture

45 h. ago Motherwell v St Mirren: Buddies 'harder test' than Celtic, says Max Rogers

The Steelmen kick-off 2026 at home to a side that knocked them out of the Premier Sports Cup at Hampden

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48 h. ago Rory McIlroy opens up on ‘horrific’ Ryder Cup abuse from USA fans

The Masters champion maintains the Bethpage Black crowd was ‘by far’ the worst he has ever experienced in his career

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50 h. ago Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’

Briton to make United Cup debut against Naomi OsakaBilly Harris replaces Jack Draper in Great Britain teamEmma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares to begin the new tennis season as Great Britain’s leading player at the United Cup in Australia.Raducanu, the British women’s No 1, will make her debut in the mixed-gender team competition on Sunday against Japan’s Naomi Osaka. “I think for me it’s just about stacking the good days,” said Raducanu on her hopes for 2026. “I’ve been putting in some good practices. Even if each practice isn’t as perfect as you want it to be, I think just the consistency of it is the most important thing. That’s what really helped me last year. So I just hope to carry that on and enjoy the tennis, enjoy the process of what I’m doing, which right now I am.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Gabon ditch Aubameyang and suspend national team after ‘disgraceful’ Afcon

Coach Thierry Mouyouma also sacked by governmentVeteran defender Bruno Ecuele Manga ditched tooGabon’s government has announced the suspension of the national football team, the sacking of their coach and the kicking of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the squad in the wake of three defeats at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.Gabon’s acting sports minister announced on television the suspension of the national team after they finished last in their group and were eliminated from the tournament in Morocco. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago This is the year where football might finally witness the unthinkable

From Manchester City’s charges and Arsenal’s title challenge to Donald Trump’s World Cup and England’s bid for glory, 2026 is unlikely to be just another year, writes Miguel Delaney

Sport

3 d. ago England given clear World Cup verdict as expert 2026 sport predictions made

The New Year is here and Mirror Sport's writers are looking ahead to the big upcoming events, including the World Cup, Masters and Winter Olympics, while giving their predictions

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3 d. ago Australia back injured stars as squad for T20 World Cup revealed

Cummins, Hazlewood and David named for India and Sri Lanka eventMatt Kuhnemann included in spin-heavy 15-player teamMatthew Kuhnemann is in line for a World Cup debut after being included as the biggest surprise selection in Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup.As expected, Australia have named superstar pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, as well as swashbuckling Tim David, despite injury concerns. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago From World Cup to Winter Olympics plus Wimbledon and The Masters: your ultimate guide to the 2026 sporting calendar

IF YOU thought the sporting calendar couldn't get more packed, 2026 will prove you wrong.  The new year promises a global itinerary that reads like a dream for the dedicated travelling fan.  From the slopes of the Italian Dolomites to the heat of Mexico City, the world’s biggest stages are set. The year kicks off...

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4 d. ago Sport's top moments of 2025 from Luke Littler to Ryder Cup win – and one just pointless

With 2025 at a close, it's been an incredible year for sport as the top competitions and events played out in dramatic fashion around the world, and here the Daily Star Sport looks back at an incredible year

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4 d. ago Arsenal questions, England's World Cup plan and Lionel Messi's farewell

2025 saw the crowning of Liverpool as Premier League champions and PSG claim European glory but the next 12 months looks set to be the stage for another epic title race and the World Cup in North America

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5 d. ago ‘Alarm bells should be ringing’ at Fifa as England fans snub World Cup ticket prices

Guidance from the England Supporters Travel Club has revealed that allocations for World Cup matches from the quarter-finals to the final are currently undersubscribed

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