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Soccer

Argentina and Boca Juniors midfield legend Antonio Rattin dies aged 89

Antonio Rattin, the Argentina midfield great whose 1966 World Cup dismissal led to the introduction of red and yellow cards, has died aged 89.

Soccer

England midfielder Declan Rice sparks injury fears in World Cup clash

Declan Rice has raised major fitness concerns for England after struggling with illness and a hamstring issue during their World Cup quarter-final against Norway.

Basketball

Charlotte Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to build sustained playoff success

Charlotte Hornets president Jeff Peterson has defended the difficult decision to trade LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, citing the need for long-term championship contention.

Soccer

Jordan Henderson misses rest of England’s World Cup with freak arm injury

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 World Cup after fracturing his arm while celebrating a victory over Mexico.

Basketball

Ja Morant aims to clear ‘bad guy’ image after Portland Trail Blazers trade

Two-time All-Star Ja Morant says his off-season trade to the Portland Trail Blazers offers a chance to shed his 'bad guy' image and start fresh.

Soccer

Report accuses FIFA of covering up major Argentina FA corruption scandal

Investigative journalist Romain Molina has released a damning report accusing FIFA of covering up widespread money laundering and embezzlement within the Argentina FA.

Other

Tim Merlier claims back-to-back Tour de France stage wins in Bergerac

Tim Merlier secured his second consecutive Tour de France stage victory with a dramatic sprint finish in Bergerac.

Football

South Africa beat Scotland 42-28 in thrilling Nations Championship clash

Scotland's wait for a first victory in South Africa continues after a hard-fought 42-28 defeat to the Springboks in Pretoria. Gregor Townsend's side showed immense resilience but were ultimately undone by a late Jesse Kriel try.