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World Cup 2026: Jurgen Klopp agrees deal in principle to become Germany coach

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:48:39 +0000

Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team.

The former Liverpool boss met senior German football association (DFB) officials in New York on Friday.

While the DFB said more talks were planned next week and an agreement with Red Bull, where Klopp has been head of global football since January 2025, is still to be reached, it is now just a matter of time before Klopp replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the team's early World Cup exit.

Jayden Adams: South Africa World Cup player dies aged 25

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:47:47 +0000

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

Adams featured in all three of South Africa's group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32.

"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams," South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie said, in a statement.

Japan 20-36 Ireland: Scoreline flattered Irish admits 'relieved' head coach Andy Farrell

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:25:18 +0000

Ireland boss Andy Farrell was "more relieved than anything" after his side battled through a scrappy performance to beat spirited Japan in the Nations Championship.

Tries from Nick Timoney, Tom O'Toole, Robbie Henshaw, debutant Sean Jansen and Tom Stewart helped Ireland win 36-20 at McDonald Jones Stadium in the Australian city of Newcastle.

Taira Main and Hayate Era crossed for Japan, but Ireland finished with a flourish to deny the Brave Blossoms just a second win in 12 meetings between the sides.

Newmarket: Blue Bolt too good for Precise in Falmouth Stakes as Senorita Bonita shines in victory

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:48:05 +0000

Blue Bolt remained unbeaten this season when following up her Royal Ascot triumph with a brilliant display to down Precise in the Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket.

Andrew Balding's daughter of Blue Point was second to Fallen Angel in the Sun Chariot last October - her only other previous appearance in Group One company - but has proven unstoppable since and was notching her third win of the calendar year having landed the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at the Royal meeting.

Evian Championship: Lottie Woad storms into halfway lead of major, Charley Hull also in contention but Nelly Korda misses cut

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:48:02 +0000

England's Lottie Woad shot a seven-under-par 64 to claim the halfway lead at the Amundi Evian Championship as she seeks her first major victory.

The 22-year-old, who has won twice on the LPGA Tour over the past year since turning professional and finished third in this event last year, moved ahead of overnight-leader Aki Iwai by one shot after the Japanese player's second-round 69.

Woad racked up eight birdies with her solitary dropped shot coming at the par-four 10th. She followed that bogey with three successive birdies and finished with a flourish with a four at the par-five 18th after just missing for eagle.

Genesis Scottish Open: Scottie Scheffler misses cut at The Renaissance Club in blow to preparations for The Open

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0000

Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open, ending a 78-tournament streak where the world No 1 has made it through to the weekend.

Scheffler started day two three shots off the pace as part of a congested leaderboard topped by a five-man leading group including Rory McIlroy.

But the 30-year-old American lost ground with a second-round, two-over 72 that left him level par overall, nine shots off the summit and, crucially, a stroke shy of the projected cut line which was one under at the time, although that subsequently moved to two under.

Liverpool latest: Michael Edwards leaves as chief executive officer of football for Fenway Sports Group

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:47:59 +0000

Michael Edwards has left his role as chief executive officer (CEO) of football for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), who own Liverpool, leaving the club ahead of the 2026/27 season.

A statement from FSG added it was a "planned transition", bringing an end to two spells at Anfield for Edwards.

Sky Sports News' Vinny O'Connor said: "What we're told is Edwards actually informed FSG in the autumn of 2025 that he intended to leave Liverpool once he felt they were in the right place for the future. The expectation from the outset was that this would likely be the summer of 2026.

Rafa Benitez: Ex-Liverpool & Real Madrid boss reveals stance on Scotland amid search for Steve Clarke's successor

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:47:59 +0000

"I'm open to all the good countries, yes."

Rafa Benitez is not ruling out the possibility of becoming Scotland's next head coach, admitting international football interests him.

The Scottish FA are currently working on a shortlist for Steve Clarke's successor following his decision to quit following their World Cup exit - a month after he signed a new four-year deal.

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Ben Stokes: ICC to take no action against ECB over former England captain's retirement video from inside dressing room

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:57:08 +0000

No action will be taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement video.

Stokes' farewell address to the England dressing room, in which he announced his retirement during the fourth day's play of last month's final Test against New Zealand, is understood to have attracted the attention of the world governing body.

The video was released on England's social media channels and later broadcast on TV but, under the ICC's anti-corruption minimum standards, there are restrictions on filming inside dressing rooms without prior approval.

England vs India: Mady Villiers 'hugely impressive' on dream Test debut at Lord's but is 'hard slog' ahead for hosts?

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:57:08 +0000

On the day which saw Sophie Ecclestone become England Women's leading wicket-taker across all formats, there was another standout spinner on day one of the women's Test at Lord's - one who was making her debut.

Mady Villiers, who has played just five matches for England - three ODIs and two T20s against Ireland at the back end of the 2024 summer - in the past five years, impressed when making her Test bow, taking 2-79.

Mikel Merino: Arsenal midfielder proving Spain's World Cup hero after overcoming injury that left him in mobility scooter

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:57:07 +0000

Mikel Merino might have hoped to appear earlier than the 85th minute against Belgium following his match-winning impact from the bench against Portugal. Instead, he had to wait until the 86th. No matter. Another late cameo, another decisive goal.

He is the first player in the history of the World Cup to score winning goals in separate knockout ties as a substitute but that doesn't really cover it. Merino was only given nine minutes plus stoppage time across the two games. It was all he needed.

World Cup 2026: England's Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James train ahead of quarter-final with Norway

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:57:05 +0000

Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James gave England a triple injury boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with Norway.

Rice had been struggling with illness after Monday's last-16 win in Mexico and had been kept away from team-mates, while Guehi missed England's training session in Kansas City on Thursday with concerns emerging about a hamstring issue.

However, both players took part in training in Miami on Friday, ahead of Saturday's showdown with Norway in the city.

McGregor vs Holloway 2: UFC 329 - Max Holloway completes welterweight transformation

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:18:04 +0000

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Max Holloway, who has won 27 of his 36 fights, pictured from left to right at featherweight, lightweight and then welterweight

ByBobbie Jackson

BBC Sport journalist

Max Holloway completed his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.

England vs India: Sophie Ecclestone leads fightback on day one of historic Lord's Test

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:04:21 +0000

England v India, one-off Test, Lord's

India 285 (74.5 overs): Mandhana 83; Ecclestone 3-68

England 21-1 (11 overs): Bouchier 17*; Gaud 1-8

England trail by 264 runs

Scorecard

Sophie Ecclestone became England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fought back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.

Ecclstone claimed 3-68, to move above Katherine Sciver-Brunt with 338 wickets, as India were bowled out for 285 after Nat Sciver-Brunt surprisingly chose to bowl first in scorching conditions.

Wimbledon 2026 results: Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to set up Alexander Zverev final

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:55:06 +0000

Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title and reach the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.

Just as he did at this stage last year, Sinner produced a display of power and precision to deny Djokovic in his pursuit of equalling Roger Federer's record eight men's singles titles at the All England Club.

Sinner did not offer a break point until midway through the third set but dismissed the 39-year-old Djokovic's only opportunity with an ace before going on to win 6-4 6-4 6-4.

Man City: Rico Lewis on faith, football and tackling homelessness

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:52:23 +0000

Man City's Lewis on faith, football and helping the homeless

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Manchester City's Rico Lewis and local rapper Nemzzz have joined forces to raise money for homelessness charities

Football tactics correspondent

Manchester City midfielder Rico Lewis describes himself as a man of faith who is proud of his Christian beliefs, but this wasn't always the case.