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Sarina Wiegman looking frustrated on the touchline during England's heavy defeat to Spain
Soccer

Spain Women thrash England 4-0 to leave World Cup qualification in doubt

England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years as a 4-0 loss to Spain in Mallorca severely dented their automatic World Cup qualification hopes.

Amber Barrett celebrating a goal for the Republic of Ireland women's national team
Soccer

Republic of Ireland target automatic World Cup spot in vital France clash

Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says her team will give everything against France on Tuesday. A victory in Grenoble would secure automatic qualification for back-to-back World Cups.

Other

Dana White claims Alex Pereira will surpass Jon Jones as UFC’s greatest

UFC president Dana White claims Alex Pereira will cement his legacy as the greatest MMA fighter in history if he wins a third divisional title. The Brazilian faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt on 14 June.

Basketball

NBA interviews Kawhi Leonard over LA Clippers salary cap allegations

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer have been interviewed by NBA investigators regarding alleged salary cap circumvention involving an endorsement deal.

Soccer

US manager Pochettino frustrated by Chris Richards injury setback

United States manager Mauricio Pochettino is unhappy after defender Chris Richards was ruled out of their final World Cup warm-up match against Germany.

Kennet Eichhorn playing for Hertha Berlin
Soccer

Liverpool open talks to sign Hertha Berlin teenager Kennet Eichhorn

Liverpool have entered negotiations to sign 16-year-old Hertha Berlin prospect Kennet Eichhorn as part of a major squad rebuild under new manager Andoni Iraola.

Hockey

Toronto Maple Leafs GM confirms Auston Matthews commitment to franchise

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka insists captain Auston Matthews remains fully committed to the franchise. The new executive is also preparing for the crucial upcoming NHL Draft where Toronto holds the first overall pick.

Iran national football team players lining up on the pitch before a match
Soccer

US government grants World Cup visas to Iran squad despite conflict

Iran's national football team has been granted US visas for the World Cup, resolving an administrative standoff that forced the squad to relocate.