…people always see in him, an example of someone who feels more Haitian than every person born and raised in Haiti."His team-mate Hannes Delcroix, the former Burnley defender, was born there but was adopted by a Belgian family when he was two.He has never returned and only in recent years has established contact with hi…
…attention with several other major sports, including baseball which is currently in season, and American football, which is the most popular sport in the nation.That was perfect for England fans Jason Barnes and Harry Beckley, who accidentally found themselves in a crowd of basketball fans in New York's Times Square as…
…both the on-the-ball and off-the-ball tactics together.In this piece, we analyse the reasons why England looked less defensively secure in their World Cup opener compared with previous games under Thomas Tuchel.This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was funPublished18 JuneFrom one to 48 - every World Cu…
…caption, Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round oneByChris CollinsonBBC Sport statisticianPublished18 June 2026The World Cup has already provided plenty of action.In the twenty four matches so far, 75 goals have been scored with the 3.125 goal per game ratio the highest it has been after the first se…
…adaptable and always seems to find a way to win.Haiti coach Sebastien Migne was Rigobert Song's assistant when Cameroon upset Brazil at the 2022 World Cup but I don't see him repeating that result.Sutton's prediction: 2-0AI's prediction: 3-0GROUP DSutton's pre-tournament picks: Turkey (winners) and Paraguay (runners-up…
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…A run of birdie-birdie-eagle carried him clear of a seemingly rejuvenated Dustin Johnson and potentially on course for a 64 if he can par his remaining two holes when he concludes his first round on Friday morning.Former world number one and two-time major winner Johnson rolled back the years with four consecutive bird…
…Scotland, Massachusetts. For almost four decades there was a character in the DC Thomson comic called Ball Boy, a wee football-obsessed lad who couldn't kick a can down a street without thinking he'd scored the winner in a World Cup final.Boston has been overtaken by Ball Boys, full-time dreamers and relentless ambassa…
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…and his coaching staff in the dugout had their view blocked during the anthemsByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished18 June 2026England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.Tuchel said he "could not see my team" befo…
…for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson are under investigation for their part in an incident in a London nightclub, when they broke England's midnight curfew.It is understood the process is progressing to a point where a path for the pair to come back is cleared, alth…
…from the All Blacks after what was intended to be his final Test in OctoberByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished19 June 2026Veteran Australia prop James Slipper has reversed his retirement from international rugby and is in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship.The 37-year-old…
…East Professional Boxing Commission (MEPB) against the result.He claimed referee Mark Lyson ended the contest in Egypt after the official bell had sounded, and appealed on that basis.In its ruling, seen by BBC Sport, the commission agreed that the fight had been concluded after the bell sounded - but said it had no bea…
…than just a "super-sub" at this World Cup.He broke into the Freiburg first XI last season and helped the German club reach the Europa League final.Manzambi started against Aston Villa in the final and although he could not help his side win - they were beaten 3-0 - he has been linked with moves to Napoli, Chelsea and M…
…team agreed to these terms," a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson told the BBC response to Iran's plans to complain.Iran, who switched their base for the World Cup from Arizona in the US to Tijuana in Mexico amid the conflict in the Middle East, have two group games remaining and both are in the US.T…
…have joined the race for Newcastle United's head of recruitment Steve Nickson, who has informed the Magpies he will be leaving for a Championship club. (Sky Sports), externalBurnley winger Luca Koleosho is expected to leave Turf Moor this summer after spending the 2025-26 campaign on loan with Spanish La Liga side Espa…
…Twickenham.The 34-year-old, who announced in April he will retire at the end of this season, will finish his glittering career with a first Baa-Baas appearance on Saturday, 27 June (14:00 BST)."It's always been a dream of mine to play for the Barbarians so to be invited now, for a game at Twickenham, against Wales, is…
…Watkins were also on target as England ran out comfortable winners.Burn, Jordan Henderson, Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, Kobbie Mainoo, Djed Spence and Jarell Quansah were among the players also involved in the training game.The game was broken up into two halves of around 25 minutes each.BBC Sport revealed on Tuesday that…
…result, just like there's lots of things that have led to us having a better season and getting to the final."On the day, I kind of understood what Tony was talking about because it wasn't us losing. Tony's seen us lose plenty of times, he's seen us win plenty of times, but for him it's just more about just [staying] i…
…16 minutes behind Italian leader Elisa Longho Borghini.Fellow British rider Lauren Dickson remains second overall - 25 seconds behind Longho Borgini - despite clipping the barriers with a pedal 3.5km from the finish. All the riders involved in the crash were given the same time under the final 5km rule.Backstedt 'maybe…
…finished 12th in the Monaco Grand Prix after serving a drive-through penaltyByAndrew BensonF1 CorrespondentPublished19 June 2026Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.The championship leaders had lodged a 'right of review' request with the FIA after Formula 1's governing body o…
…in 2021, when he swapped Japanese side NEC Green Rockets for London IrishByMike Henson, BBC Sport rugby union news reporter and Sara Orchard, Rugby union commentatorPublished19 June 2026Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his new England team-mates, says George Ford.Janse van Rensburg, 29,…
…caption, British sprinter Asha Philip is a two-time Olympic medalistByPaul BattisonBBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.The 35-year-old was part of the 4x100m relay teams that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Toky…
…IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished19 June 2026For the past couple of seasons, many teams looking to dominate the ball have done so in a rigid manner. A very common shape in possession has been the 3-2-2-3 set-up, with a box in midfield - teams such as Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal have moved a full-bac…
…caption, Harry Kane has scored a record 81 goals in 115 games for EnglandByPaul BattisonBBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans following England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.The England captain scored twic…