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Glenn Phillips raising his bat to celebrate a maiden Test century for New Zealand against England
Other

Glenn Phillips hits maiden Test century as New Zealand dominate England

Glenn Phillips scored his maiden Test century as New Zealand posted 391, leaving an error-prone England trailing by 169 runs at 222-6 at the Kia Oval.

Hockey

NHL clears Mike Babcock for coaching return amid Edmonton Oilers interest

The NHL has officially cleared Mike Babcock to return to coaching following a conduct investigation, opening the door for the Edmonton Oilers to hire him.

Serena Williams dressed in traditional white hitting a tennis ball on a grass practice court at Wimbledon
Tennis

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon practice ahead of Grand Slam return

Serena Williams has been spotted practising at Wimbledon with her family as she prepares to partner sister Venus in the women's doubles.

A football captain holding a special World Cup pennant bearing the slogan We Play Together We Stand Against Hate
Soccer

World Cup captains combat online hate as Fifa deletes 400,000 posts

Fifa has deleted nearly 400,000 abusive social media posts during the 2026 World Cup as team captains prepare to make a visible stand against hate speech. The governing body is simultaneously facing heavy criticism over ticket prices and controversial new hydration breaks.

16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga in action on the football pitch
Soccer

Arsenal submit official bid for Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga

Arsenal have formally submitted an offer for 16-year-old Leicester City prodigy Jeremy Monga as they look to bolster their academy ranks.

Pierluigi Collina observing a 2026 World Cup match from the touchline
Soccer

Fifa reduces World Cup stoppage time with strict new time-wasting rules

Fifa has significantly reduced average match lengths at the 2026 World Cup. Strict new rules targeting time-wasting have largely eliminated excessive stoppage time.

Dutch regulator office building exterior with a large €3.1 million fine notice and gambling icons displayed nearby
iGaming

Dutch Regulator Fines Chestoption €3.1 Million for Unlicensed Gambling

The Dutch Gambling Authority fined Chestoption €3.1 million for offering online gambling without a licence and allowing crypto payments from Dutch users.

Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers seek elite centre to build around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are prioritising the acquisition of an elite centre this summer to maximise their roster around star guard Luka Doncic.