2 h. ago FA chief makes bullish World Cup promise with honest appraisal of Thomas Tuchel

England head to the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer as one of the World Cup favourites and, ahead of Friday's draw, FA chief Mark Bullingham is relishing the opportunity

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4 h. ago World Cup ‘94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issuesWhenever the modern era of American soccer began (the 1994 World Cup? Or the 1990 appearance by the US men? Or the 1991 World Cup win by the US women?), Alan Rothenberg was a key player.Rothenberg came up as a lawyer under Jack Kent Cooke, owner of Washington’s NFL team, the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, the LA Kings of the NHL, and – crucially, the Los Angeles Wolves of the North American Soccer League (NASL), a team that started life fielding mostly players from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Referees' chief Pierluigi Collina reveals major VAR change for 2026 World Cup

Legendary former referee Pierlugui Collina, now FIFA's ref chief, has confirmed that VAR will be used to adjudicate on second yellow cards and the award of corners

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58 h. ago F1 2026 grid: Who are the drivers racing next season after Red Bull confirm line

The grid for 2026 is now complete with Red Bull finally confirming their two-team driver line-up on Tuesday

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3 d. ago South London town to get 2026 banking hub as final Lloyds branch closing

South London town to get 2026 banking hub as final Lloyds branch closing  My London

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4 d. ago How to get Peter Kay tickets as final comeback tour dates added for 2026

Peter Kay has added 11 new dates to his Better Late than Never tour - making this the last opportunity for fans

Sport

6 d. ago Just £225 for 3 nights to see Luke Littler at Butlin’s Minehead for PDC Players Championship Finals 2026

BUTLIN'S Minehead is the BEST place for world-class darts and a party weekend as the PDC Players Championship Finals return in 2026. Butlin's will again host the biggest names in darts - including defending champion Luke Littler and his biggest rival Luke Humphries, - set to battle it out for the famous title. The Nuke...

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6 d. ago 'He could be an absolute freak' – Jason Heavey's Saturday tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster says his selection in the Coral Gold Cup could have the world at his feet, while former champion hurdler Constitution Hill should bounce back at Newcastle

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6 d. ago 'He could be an absolute freak' – Jason Heavey's Saturday horse racing tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster says his selection in the Coral Gold Cup could have the world at his feet, while former champion hurdler Constitution Hill should bounce back at Newcastle

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9 d. ago England have no plans to extend Borthwick’s contract despite winning streak

Head coach’s current deal runs until 2027RFU annual report shows net loss of £1.9mThe Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve ­Borthwick over extending his ­contract beyond 2027 “for the ­foreseeable future” despite England’s 11-match winning streak and autumn clean sweep.Borthwick’s contract runs until the end of 2027 but with England halfway through the current World Cup cycle and currently third in the world ­rankings, the RFU chief ­executive, Bill Sweeney, has no immediate intention of discussing an extension in a sea change from the union’s ­previous approach. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago England have no plans to reward Borthwick with new deal despite winning run

Head coach’s current deal runs until 2027RFU annual report shows net loss of £1.9mThe Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve ­Borthwick over extending his ­contract beyond 2027 “for the ­foreseeable future” despite England’s 11-match winning streak and autumn clean sweep.Borthwick’s contract runs until the end of 2027 but with England halfway through the current World Cup cycle and currently third in the world ­rankings, the RFU chief ­executive, Bill Sweeney, has no immediate intention of discussing an extension in a sea change from the union’s ­previous approach. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Gerwyn Price calls for major World Darts Championship change despite £5m prize boost

Gerwyn Price has proposed World Darts Championship finalists receive a brand new type of prize just as the 2026 tournament doubles its prize money to a record £5million

Economics

1 week ago Chess outsiders triumph at World Cup in Goa and battle for Candidates spots

The four semi-finalists, led by Wei Yi, will battle for three 2026 Candidates places – none of them has reached this stage beforeThe $2m World Cup in Goa will be remembered as an event where established stars were humbled and knocked out by supposedly lesser lights.At 26, China’s Wei Yi is the oldest in Friday’s semi-finals. He was once a prodigy, renowned for his brilliant attacking style and the youngest to surpass an elite 2700 rating, but then opted to take a six-year break from chess to study economics and management, which he says he does not regret. He made a statement return in 2024, winning the “chess Wimbledon” at Wijk aan Zee, and the 2026 Candidates is his main target. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago 2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40

Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead

Sport

2 w. ago Wales discover route to 2026 World Cup as daunting final opponents loom

Wales now know what they will have to do to reach World Cup 2026

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2 w. ago Andy Robertson on brink of tears as he pays tribute to Diogo Jota in emotional interview after Scotland qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals

Kieran Tierney 's dramatic 93rd minute strike and Kenny McLean's half-way line effort ensured Steve Clarke's side wrote their name into the history books as Scotland qualified.

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2 w. ago Scotland book place at 2026 World Cup after dramatic Hampden Park finale

Scotland 4-2 Denmark: Stoppage-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean helped Scotland qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998

Events

2 w. ago Tell us: have you bought tickets for the 2026 World Cup yet?

We’d like to hear from fans about their experience of buying tickets – and also from those who have decided against doing soThe first two rounds of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup have opened. Yet even with the draw yet to take place and matchups yet to be determined, fans appear to be flocking to buy them. The dynamic pricing model instituted by Fifa has raised prices sky-high, with many fans offering stories of technological issues with Fifa’s sales platform as well.We want to hear from you: Have you bought World Cup tickets? How much did you spend? Do you think it’ll be worth it? And did you face any obstacles – technical or otherwise – to getting the tickets you want? And if you haven’t bought tickets yet – why not? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Albania vs England live: Tuchel makes sweeping changes as Bellingham starts final World Cup 2026 qualifier

England are looking to make it eight wins out of eight in World Cup qualifying as they head to Albania

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2 w. ago Albania vs England live: Bellingham poised to start final World Cup 2026 qualifier

England are looking to make it eight wins out of eight in World Cup qualifying as they head to Albania

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