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Austria, Algeria Draw 3-3 to Advance; Iran Eliminated
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their World Cup group finale, with stoppage-time goals from Riyad Mahrez and Sasa Kalajdzic sending both teams through and eliminating Iran in hea
Messi Sets World Cup Record as Argentina Beat Jordan
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a record-extending free kick as Argentina beat already-eliminated Jordan 3-1 to wrap up first place in World Cup Group J.
Ennis drops Zayas 3 times in dazzling title victor...
Jaron "Boots" Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in the seventh round at Barclays Center, scoring three knockdowns to capture the WBO and WBA junior middleweight titles and improve to 36-0.
Bills Exclude O.J. Simpson from New Stadium Honors
The Buffalo Bills will exclude O.J. Simpson from the legends display at their new Highmark Stadium, making him the likely sole omission from the team's Wall of Fame despite being its first inductee in
Goodman's 3 HRs, 5 RBIs Power Rockies Past Twins
Hunter Goodman crushed three home runs — two traveling a Statcast-estimated 428 feet — and drove in five runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Messi nets again, Argentina earn third WC win
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free kick and seal Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan, extending his all-time men's World Cup scoring record to 19 goals and booking a Round-of-32 meet
Algeria 3-3 Austria: Late Goals Send Both Through
Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in a dramatic finish to their Group J World Cup match, with both teams scoring in injury time to clinch knockout-stage spots and eliminate Iran.
England Face DR Congo in World Cup Last-32 on BBC
BBC will broadcast all 16 World Cup last-32 matches across its platforms, with England's Wednesday tie against DR Congo headlining the coverage on BBC One at 17:00 BST.
Parker, Delle Donne, Reeve Join Women's Basketball HOF
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve were inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday in Knoxville, with Reeve two wins shy of the WNBA's all-time head-coaching record
Messi Sets Record in Argentina's 3-1 Win Over Jordan
Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
Colombia take top spot after Portugal stalemate
Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturd...
Rooney: 'Get rid of VAR' over Sanchez offside call
BBC Sport World Cup pundit Wayne Rooney demanded VAR be scrapped after Davinson Sanchez's goal for Colombia against Portugal was ruled out for an offside by a toe.
Salah Injury Doubt for Egypt vs Australia Last-32 Tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's FIFA World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury during Egypt's 1-1 group-stage draw with Iran.
Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England beat Panama to top World Cup Group L and advance to the last 32, but Thomas Tuchel conceded his side must improve significantly if they are to mount a serious challenge for the trophy.
Kane and Bellingham proved again why they are key players - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel praised Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham after both scored in England's 2-0 win over Panama, which secured top spot in Group L for the 2026 World Cup.
'He's that guy!' Pundits praise 'brilliant' Bellingham
BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney praised Jude Bellingham's "desire and hunger" after the England midfielder delivered a goal and an assist in a 2-0 World Cup group-stage win over Pana
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says players are 'definitely targeting' Caitlin Clark. Does she have a point?
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham defended Caitlin Clark on her podcast, accusing the league and referees of doing 'nothing to protect' her teammate after Alyssa Thomas was suspended for striking Clark in
Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages
Nikola Vlasic scored a late header as Croatia beat already-qualified Ghana 2-1 in Philadelphia to clinch a World Cup last-32 spot, finishing as group runners-up behind England.
Tuchel Vows England Will Improve as Neville, Keane
Thomas Tuchel vowed England will raise their levels in the World Cup knockouts after a laboured 2-0 win over Panama sealed top spot in Group L, but Gary Neville and Roy Keane publicly questioned wheth
Clarke resigns as Scotland boss hours after World Cup
Steve Clarke resigned as Scotland head coach immediately after Croatia's win over Ghana sealed Scotland's group-stage exit from the World Cup, ending a seven-year tenure that took the Scots to two Eur
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