Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.

BBC News - 15h

Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.

ESPN - 3d

Will Nisbet land Scotland recall after Aberdeen march on in cup?

Aberdeen's Kevin Nisbet has scored five goals in six games - is he thrusting himself back into the Scotland picture?

BBC News - 3d

Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force

"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.

CBS News - 4d

Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium

Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...

The Guardian - 22h

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in Italy. Two men held a press event in the Oval Office ...

The Guardian - 5h

FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutes

I don't mind FIFA adding a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the 2026 World Cup final -- as long as they don't mess with the most important thing in soccer: halftime can't be longer than 15 ...

ESPN - 2d

‘We can’t wait’: Scotland’s Townsend relishing France test after win over Wales

Scotland hang on to beat Wales 35-29 at Murrayfield Townsend: ‘France is the toughest fixture in world rugby’ After dominating yet another match without maximising the return on the scoreboard, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Cup results, points after Phoenix Raceway as Christopher Bell makes NASCAR history

He becomes the first Cup driver to win three consecutive in the Next Gen era.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'

Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.

BBC News - 3d

BlizzCon Skips 2025 But Will Return In 2026 After Two Years Off

BlizzCon will be back for 2026, Blizzard has announced, in the process confirming the convention will not happen this year. The developer's (usually) annual fan expo will return to the Anaheim ...

GameSpot - 22h

England match like Wales' World Cup final - George

England vice-captain Jamie George says the Six Nations finale in Cardiff will be like a "World Cup final" for Wales as they seek to end a 16-match losing streak.

BBC News - 1d

Italy's Paris wins World Cup downhill to prevent Swiss sweep, Odermatt closes in on overall title

Italian veteran Dominik Paris has prevented a Swiss sweep of the podium by winning a men’s World Cup downhill race

ABC News - 5d

Noel Clarke says life 'smashed' by allegations

He is suing the Guardian's publisher over allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour.

BBC News - 1d

Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection

An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...

ESPN - 2h

Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup podiums record, taking 3rd place in slalom race

Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom.

NBC News - 2d

Rory: Tiger injury 'sucks,' hope he plays in 2026

Rory McIlroy doesn't believe golf fans will get to see Tiger Woods competing on the PGA Tour this season, but he said he wouldn't be surprised if the 15-time major champion attempts another comeback.

ESPN - 34m

What NASCAR drivers said after Phoenix Cup race won by Christopher Bell

Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Alexander-Arnold a doubt for Carabao Cup final

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is a doubt for the League Cup final after sustaining an injury in Tuesday's Champions League loss to PSG.

ESPN - 14m

Yadier Molina still has visions of being an MLB manager, but he's focused on family for now

Molina retired after the 2022 season with two World Series titles to his name

CBS Sports - 1d

Motta’s painful Gasperini reunion leaves him gasping for air at Juventus | Nicky Bandini

After Motta expresses gratitude to his former manager, Atalanta’s 4-0 win may end his plans for a second season. Thiago Motta has never been shy with his gratitude towards Gian Piero Gasperini. He ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Biggest Winners and Losers After the N.H.L. Trade Deadline

Two trades have reshaped the Stanley Cup race after a wild week.

The New York Times - 3d

‘It’s not because I want people to think I’m great’: Michael Sheen on paying off £1m of his neighbours’ debts

The actor grew up poor, got rich, then lost everything backing the 2019 Homeless World Cup. Now he’s giving away more of his money to help 900 total strangers. Doesn’t he think he’s done enough?. ...

The Guardian - 2d

Three suspects at large after shooting at Toronto pub leaves a dozen injured

Police say suspects are male, with one in a black balaclava seen fleeing the scene at the Piper Arms in a silver car. Three suspects are at large after a mass shooting at the opening night of a pub ...

The Guardian - 4d

Liverpool secure FA Cup upset over Arsenal after Van Domselaar own goal

Liverpool completed the upset of the Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals with a battling 1-0 victory against Arsenal. A 78th-minute winner – a rebounded own goal off the unfortunate Daphne van Domselaar ...

The Guardian - 2d