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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo facing each other on a football pitch
Soccer

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare for final World Cup farewell

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are preparing for their final World Cup tournament, marking the end of a historic two-decade rivalry that has defined modern football.

Basketball

Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper make WNBA history with 40-point games

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum and Phoenix Mercury's Kahleah Copper became the first WNBA opponents to score 40 points in the same game.

Virgil van Dijk wearing the Netherlands captain's armband during an international football match
Soccer

Virgil van Dijk anchors Netherlands defence ahead of final World Cup

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk faces an immense physical burden as he prepares to lead his country in what is expected to be his final World Cup.

Other

Jesse Rodriguez stops Antonio Vargas to claim WBA bantamweight title

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez delivered a brutal sixth-round knockout to defeat Antonio Vargas and become a three-weight world champion in Arizona.

Basketball

New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs to claim first NBA title since 1973

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA Championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Finals MVP Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to end a 53-year title drought.

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande running with the football during a match
Soccer

Liverpool target Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and track PSG’s Bradley Barcola

Liverpool are exploring an £87m deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as new manager Andoni Iraola prepares for the upcoming season. The Anfield club are also tracking Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland looking focused during a Premier League match
Soccer

Manchester City dismiss Erling Haaland to Real Madrid transfer claims

Manchester City have threatened legal action following false claims from Spain regarding Erling Haaland's future. Both the club and the striker's representatives confirmed no transfer to Real Madrid is planned.

Basketball

Oklahoma City Thunder top early NBA power rankings after Knicks’ title win

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been named the early favourites for the 2026-27 NBA season, despite the New York Knicks claiming the recent championship.