MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 16: Race winner Nyck de Vries of the Netherlands and Mahindra Racing celebrates his victory by jumping into the pool during the Monaco E-Prix, Round 9 of the 2026 FIA Formula E World Championship at Circuit de Monaco on May 16, 2026 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Jordan McKean/LAT Images)
Nyck de Vries has seen everything there is to see in motorsport.

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50-year-old Argentinian tennis superstar Gabriela Sabatini dominated the WTA Tour in both singles and doubles in the 1980s and 1990s.
She amassed 41 titles (27 in singles and 14 in doubles) including the long-awaited maiden Grand Slam in singles at the 1990 US Open and partnering with Steffi Graff to win the 1988 Wimbledon Championships in doubles.
Her playing career spanned from 1982 to 1996. Sabatini was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame twenty years ago, but she has lived a largely private life since.
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Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could spark a “revival of Test cricket” if he fulfils his immense potential in the longest format, according to former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who urged fans and experts not to burden the youngster with excessive scrutiny.
Fresh from a breakthrough Indian Premier League campaign, the 15-year-old has earned his maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England. But Srikkanth believes Sooryavanshi’s impact could ultimately extend far beyond white-ball cricket.

Brazil v Haiti to be Seleção’s first game at Lincoln Financial Field

Venue for Brazil vs. Haiti, Lincoln Financial Field has a capacity of 67,500 peopleCredits: Dustin Satloff – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
This Friday’s (19) match between Brazil and Haiti will be the Seleção’s first at Lincoln Financial Field, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a capacity of 67,594 spectators, the arena is home to the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and has established itself over the past two decades as one of the leading sports venues in the United States.

London City Lionesses complete the signing of Mary Earps
London City Lionesses have completed the free signing of former England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
The 33-year-old has spent the last two years in France with Paris Saint-Germain but left the club on the expiry of her contract. Earps has now penned a two-year deal with London City marking her return to the WSL since leaving Manchester United at the end of the 2023/2024 campaign.
“I’m over the moon, I’m really looking forward to it,” Earps said on her arrival at the club.

Michail Antonio is a former West Ham striker who now plays in Qatar [PA Media]
Footballer Michail Antonio will return to court next year over allegations he failed to tell police who was driving his Lamborghini when it was clocked speeding in Birmingham.
The former Premier League striker was due to be sentenced at the city’s magistrates’ court on Friday, after being found guilty in his absence earlier this year.
Judge Monroe agreed the case would be reheard in March, after he told the court his life had “spiralled” following a serious crash.

Achraf Hakimi made his Morocco debut in 2016 at the age of 17 [Getty Images]
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, French prosecutors have confirmed.
A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24.
The public prosecutor’s office in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris, began a preliminary investigation in March 2023.
An investigating judge ordered a trial in February 2026 and French media report that Hakimi, 27, failed with a recent appeal to have the trial dismissed.

2026 FIFA World Cup | Jonathan David scores a hat-trick against Qatar
It was a special day for Juventus Men’s First Team star Jonathan David, who is proving to be a key player for co-hosts Canada at the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup.
The Canadian national team’s No.

Bayern Munich plan lucrative contract extension for Michael Olise amid Real Madrid interest
Michael Olise is coming off a sensational 2025/26 campaign with Bayern Munich, which saw him named Bundesliga Player of the Season after racking up 22 goals and 31 assists in 52 games in all competitions.
The Frenchman’s performances have put him on the radar of Real Madrid, but Bayern have made clear on numerous occasions that they have no interest in letting him leave.

Jose Alvarado: I always made my way. So, it was always like, “Yo, every time I got to come here, I got to prove to myself.” And that’s what my life is about, and that’s fine with me, though. Q. So, even after being an NBA champion, now you still got that chip on your shoulder? Alvarado: Hell yeah, I got it. First of all, I got to go get paid. Q. Hopefully you’ll get the big contract, which you should. Alvarado: Yeah, hopefully, God willing. I want to be in this for a long time. I love this life, I love the NBA life.

Bobby Marks: Speaking of paying, we’re going to probably have an eye on Karl-Anthony Towns. He is extension eligible. Jay, how about this number? Four years, $272 million. That is what Towns is extension eligible for. He’s got two years left. He’s got a player option for that second year. They can negotiate right now and he can sign that on July 6th. That’s the number to certainly keep an eye on. Remember Jalen Brunson had given back some money. Mikal Bridges, will there be a compromise with Towns? Josh Hart is also extension eligible.

Second Test, day three, The Oval
England resume on 222-6, trailing by 169 runs
Hosts are 1-0 up in three-match series
Dropped England captain Stokes & Atkinson playing for Durham & Surrey
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England rely on Cox and tail to cut into New Zealand’s lead

Crawley Town have signed centre-back Priestley Farquharson on a two-year deal after his release from fellow League Two club Walsall.
The 29-year-old made 59 appearances for the Saddlers in all competitions over the past three years, 35 of them coming last season.
“I am so happy the deal was done so early, as I can now get ready to lock in for the season,” Farquharson told the club’s official website.
“My conversations with the manager [Colin Kazim-Richards] were really positive.

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Portsmouth, Preston North End and QPR have all been linked with a move for Swansea City’s 26-year-old English right-back Josh Key. (Football League World)
For more transfer news and rumours, read Friday’s full gossip column here.

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Former Leipzig coach Ole Werner is unhappy he wasn’t given the chance to say goodbye to staff after his surprise dismissal from the club.
Leipzig fired Werner and his assistant coaches Tom Cichon and Patrick Kohlmann on Wednesday after what many would consider a successful debut season – third place in the Bundesliga for Champions League.
“Ole did a great job, he led us to the Champions League, but we also have to look forward,” said Red Bull head of soccer Jürgen Klopp, who made the decision with Leipzig supervisory board chairman Oliver Mintzlaff.

Only about 2% of Massachusetts residents claim Scottish ancestry but that has not stopped the fans of Scotland’s men’s national team from being welcomed in and around Boston for the past 10 days as they celebrate their team’s first World Cup appearance this century.
In a city and state that is known for its Irish heritage and immigration (about 20% of the population has Irish heritage), the Scots have been adopted with open arms and a toast.

The new Premier League season will begin with Arsenal launching their title defence, as they take on newly-promoted side Coventry City, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea reign starts with a derby to cap off the weekend.
After Mikel Arteta guided Arsenal to their first Premier League trophy in 22 years, the north London club will try to go back to back, and some fans will see their season-opener as a kind one, as they face a side who will simply be happy to avoid relegation this year.

Journalist: Liverpool to bid again for €120m-rated forward
Liverpool ready to return with improved Yan Diomande offer after Leipzig rejection

Liverpool’s pursuit of Yan Diomande shows no sign of slowing down, with the Premier League champions reportedly preparing an improved offer after seeing an initial proposal rejected by RB Leipzig.

The 19-year-old winger has emerged as one of the most sought-after young attackers in European football following a breakthrough campaign in Germany.

Celik one step away from renewing Roma contract, talks are in final stages

Celik will remain at Roma.

The Turkish full-back seemed unlikely to remain in the capital, given his expiring contract and his agent’s high demands for a new deal, but progress has been made in the last few hours.

Both parties are confident that the final details will be resolved in the coming hours. The negotiations haven’t been easy, but now the final credits and handshakes have begun.

Celik arrived in Rome for €7 million and a €250,000 commission.

When does the Premier League season start? Opening matchday for 2026/27 originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The wait for the 2026-27 Premier League season is almost over, with the top flight set to return just a short time after a summer dominated by the FIFA World Cup across North America.
This time it comes with a twist.

David makes history with Canada hat-trick at World Cup, but Koné suffers serious injury
Juventus striker Jonathan David has made history for Canada, becoming the country’s first player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup, but Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Koné suffered a serious injury in a 6-0 win over Qatar.
Canada secured a comfortable 6-0 win over Qatar in their second group stage game at the 2026 World Cup last night.

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Dianna Russini’s situation with The Athletic has received another update, and the latest detail narrows what the ongoing investigation is actually examining after the Mike Vrabel controversy.
The former Senior NFL Insider left The Athletic earlier in 2026 after photos involving New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel led to scrutiny across sports media.
The story has continued because the internal review has not disappeared with her exit. The new update puts the focus back on the work itself.

Tottenham shut door on Micky van de Ven exit as Liverpool and Barcelona circle, with De Zerbi adamant he stays
Micky van de Ven is not expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer despite reported transfer interest from Liverpool and Barcelona.
Liverpool and Barcelona have been linked with a move to sign the Dutch defender, after Spurs failed to secure European football for next season.
Ibrahima Konate’s exit for Real Madrid has seen Liverpool assess the market for central defenders, while Barcelona are pursuing a long-term partner for Pau Cubrasi.

Joe Brady got promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach after the Bills fired Sean McDermott, but that doesn’t mean he was happy about it.
Brady said that when he learned McDermott had been fired after the Bills’ playoff loss five months ago, he was devastated, and thought his own time in Buffalo was coming to an end as well.
“I didn’t see that and think, ‘I want to be the head coach.’ I was broken,” Brady said on the Shout Buffalo Bills Podcast. “I was broken for a guy that I worked for.

Juventus ahead of Manchester United in pursuit of Bayern centre-back Kim Min-jae
Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae is on Manchester United’s radar, reports Bild football chief Christian Falk.
However, the German journalist adds that Juventus are currently leading the race for the South Korean international.
La Gazzetta dello Sport has previously claimed that the 29-year-old has already given the green light for a move to the Serie A side, where he could reunite with former Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti.

The most important question of this World Cup has finally been answered 😍
It’s the question you’ve all been asking yourselves during this World Cup.
Not ‘how many goals will Lionel Messi score?’ or ‘how many beers does it take for a Scotland fan to get drunk?’.
No, the question on everyone’s lips is … who exactly is the most handsome player at this tournament?

Well that has been unequivocally answered by AI as reported by RMC Sport in France.

“Knocking on the door” – Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League defender
Liverpool Eye Micky van de Ven as Iraola’s Rebuild Gathers Pace

Liverpool’s summer is beginning to look less like a transfer window and more like a statement of intent. According to Mike Verweij of the Telegraaf, the Reds have made contact over Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Micky van de Ven, with Barcelona also said to be “knocking on the door”.

Van de Ven Interest Signals Defensive Ambition

For Andoni Iraola, this would be a significant move.

Rafael Devers trade rumors will leave Yankees fans smiling and Red Sox fans screaming originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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At the time, the Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers didn’t seem to make much sense. 
Fast-forward about a year, and the Red Sox look like geniuses. Devers has been one of the more below-average players in Major League Baseball, and when we factor in his contract, there’s a strong argument that he’s been the worst player in baseball on the worst contract.

Lakers given ‘encouraging’ news on Knicks NBA Finals champion after owners’ outrageous comments originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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James Dolan came out and said the New York Knicks won’t go into the second-apron to keep the current roster intact. 
While it’s very possible that the Knicks can still be among the elite in the NBA, that’s something they’ll have to factor in this offseason.

Warriors make Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis decision that shows what future plans are originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Making a trade for center Kristaps Porzingis, the often-injured star center who can make a major impact for a team like the Golden State Warriors, it’s fair to wonder what the front office is thinking about doing with him this offseason.

Ian Karmel visited the United States Soccer Tea

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Seattle Seahawks’ investment in Rashid Shaheed raises questions ahead of the 2026 season
The Seattle Seahawks’ decision to sign Rashid Shaheed to a three-year, $51 million deal this offseason sparked plenty of debate across the league.
Some saw the move as a smart investment in a player entering his prime, while others questioned paying top dollar for someone more known for highlight plays than steady production. That split opinion makes Shaheed one of the more intriguing names on Seattle’s roster heading into 2026.

A big summer of international rugby gets underway with an uncapped clash between England and France in Vannes.
This is the second year in a row that the two teams have met in this sort of curtain-raiser, which this time precedes the launch of the inaugural Nations Championship in July.
While no caps will be awarded, there is plenty of quality on show with both Steve Borthwick and Fabien Galthie using the opportunity to blend youth and experience.
It should serve as usual preparation for each ahead of the more important stuff to come.
Here’s everything you need to know.

PSG ready to sell striker to Serie A giants at affordable price
PSG are looking to shed some of their unwanted first team stars, and Randal Kolo Muani would be a great one to get off the books.
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While Fabrizio Romano long ago stole his crown, Gianluca di Marzio is still an insider who is well connected when it comes to Italian football, and today he has an update on Juventus and their links with PSG this summer.

📝 2026 World Cup, overnight round-up
Every morning, OneFootball will bring you a full recap of the night at the World Cup.

The must-see story of the night
If Canada thought it was in for a night of joy after claiming its first-ever World Cup win against Qatar (6-0) thanks to Jonathan David’s hat-trick, a horrifying image came and spoiled the celebrations.
Following an incomprehensible and dangerous tackle by Assim Madibo, former OM midfielder Ismaël Koné collapsed to the ground with his leg bent at an unnatural angle. He was stretchered off, and the news is not good.

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 on Thursday and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.

The London Marathon was first held in 1981, when 7,747 runners were accepted into the race [Getty Images]
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027.
Organisers confirmed earlier this year that they were exploring ways to enable more people to take part, after a record 1.33 million people entered the ballot for next year’s event.

Mexico still don’t look like the finished product, but fine-tuning can wait for another day as the co-hosts punched their ticket to the round of 32.

Iran players celebrate after scoring during their first World Cup match, a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles (Patrick T. Fallon)
Iran’s World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federation spokesman said on Thursday.

Where to watch Diamond League Doha: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2026 track and field meet originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Wanda Diamond League will continue its jam-packed 2026 circuit with the seventh meet of the year in Doha, Qatar Friday.
Nearly halfway through the season, Diamond League has left a stint in Europe for a brief trip down to the Middle East for this rescheduled stop on the tour.

What time is Brazil vs. Haiti? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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World Cup Group C matchups continue on Friday as Brazil and Haiti go head-to-head at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
As five-time winners of the global tournament, Brazil is always a nation to watch when it comes to the World Cup.

What time is USA vs. Australia? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The World Cup is underway, and the USA’s second match may be its most important yet.
The co-host face Australia in a Group D matchup in Seattle. While the USA stands as the strongest contender to advance out of the group, it won’t be a walk in the park for anyone. Now is the chance to make a move.

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has revealed the strongest Test XI made up entirely of players he faced during his illustrious international career, and the selection has already sparked debate among cricket fans.
Broad, who finished his Test career with 604 wickets and ranks among the format’s most successful bowlers, was asked by Wisden to put together his ultimate team from opponents he encountered across nearly two decades at the highest level.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 12: Christian Pulisic #10 and Weston McKennie #8 of the United States celebrate their side’s first goal, an own goal by Damian Bobadilla #16 of Paraguay (not pictured), during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been amazing thus far, and it’s also been weird.

Mexico’s UNREAL Save, Jonathan David’s Hat

Dustin Harris provided the early offense for Charlotte, belting a two-run homer in the first inning of the Knights’ 4-0 victory over Buffalo. | (Dustin Harris/Instagram)
Charlotte Knights 4, Buffalo Bisons 0The Charlotte Knights (40-32) picked up a nice victory over the Buffalo Bisons, getting an early spark from the top of the lineup and a dominant effort from the pitching staff.  Rikuu Nishida set the tone in the top of the first by refusing to take a called third strike lying down, winning a review, then swiping second.

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