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Illinois basketball players celebrate on the court after defeating Houston to reach the NCAA Elite Eight
Basketball

Illinois defeat Houston 65-55 to reach NCAA tournament Elite Eight

Illinois produced a dominant defensive performance to beat Houston 65-55 and advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Mohamed Salah looking disappointed on the pitch in a Liverpool kit
Soccer

Roy Keane questions Mohamed Salah exit as Real Madrid target Ibrahima Konate

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has criticised Mohamed Salah's decision to announce his Liverpool departure before the end of the season.

Arizona Wildcats players celebrating their NCAA Sweet 16 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks on the basketball court.
Basketball

Arizona thrash Arkansas to hand John Calipari heaviest tournament loss

Top-seeded Arizona delivered a historic offensive performance to thrash Arkansas 109-88 and advance to the NCAA Elite Eight. The victory handed Razorbacks coach John Calipari his worst ever tournament defeat.

Trey Kaufman-Renn of Purdue tips in the game-winning basket against Texas in the NCAA tournament
Basketball

Purdue beat Texas with late Kaufman-Renn tip-in to reach Elite Eight

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a dramatic tip-in with 0.7 seconds remaining to give Purdue a thrilling 79-77 victory over Texas in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16.

Dejected Republic of Ireland players on the pitch after losing a penalty shootout to the Czech Republic.
Soccer

Czech Republic eliminate Republic of Ireland in World Cup penalty shootout

The Republic of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were ended by a devastating penalty shootout defeat against the Czech Republic in Prague.

Kylian Mbappe controlling the ball for France during their international friendly match against Brazil
Soccer

Kylian Mbappe nears France goal record in 2-1 friendly win over Brazil

Kylian Mbappe has moved to within one goal of France's all-time scoring record after helping his team secure a 2-1 friendly victory over Brazil.

A football referee signalling towards the pitch during an international match
Soccer

Fifa introduces five major rule changes for the expanded 2026 World Cup

Fifa has unveiled five strict new rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, targeting time-wasting with timed substitutions and throw-ins.

Noni Madueke playing for England in a white international kit
Soccer

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke eyes England World Cup spot under Thomas Tuchel

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke aims to cement his place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of the World Cup. The 24-year-old is also focused on a Premier League title charge following recent Carabao Cup heartbreak.