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The trends that defined the World Cup

The biggest World Cup in history produced numbers to match. Forty-eight teams, 104 games and three host countries delivered a record 308 goals before

Former England forward and manager Keegan dies aged 75

Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.

'Exceptional' Robinson hailed as he and Tongue cut match ball in half

Ollie Robinson was branded 'exceptional' by team-mate Josh Tongue after both pace bowlers bagged five-wicket hauls as England bowled Pakistan out for

Masters, Webb criticise FIFA over Balogun red card controversy

Two of the most powerful men in English football have joined forces to hit out at FIFA and the U-turn which allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun to pla

Pakistan's cricket crisis: Have radical changes made side 'a laughing stock'?

Nasser Hussain has criticised Pakistan's dramatic changes ahead of the final Test against England and feels the cricket board's decisions have made th

All right for Wong as England seamer 'keeps things simple'

England bowler Issy Wong likes delving into her box of tricks - off the field when she completes Rubik's Cubes in next to no time and on it as she tri

Real Madrid have £85m bid rejected for Liverpool target Diomande

RB Leipzig have rejected an £85.4m bid from Real Madrid for Yan Diomande, according to Sky Germany.

More talented than Pietersen? Brook brilliance leads to bold Stokes statement

Ben Stokes no longer plays for England - but that has not stopped him rating players who do (Harry Brook) or did (Kevin Pietersen).

England legend Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets staff in first coaching role

Katherine Sciver-Brunt will take her first coaching role since retiring after being confirmed as an assistant coach of Trent Rockets Women for the 202

Atherton: 'England must become Root's team - he has a unique opportunity'

Fresh from exclusively speaking to Joe Root following his reappointment as England captain, Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton looks further into t

Coventry latest: Ghana midfielder Yirenkyi joins in £26m deal

The Ashes: England vs Australia dates in 2027 confirmed

England's men's and women's teams will face Australia in concurrent Ashes series on home soil in 2027.

Norway's 'Viking Row' has found its way to golf! Hovland laps up support in Scotland

Norway's 'Viking Row' has made its way to the world of golf, where fans supported Viktor Hovland at the Scottish Open.

'Nothing to blame them for' - Argentina papers defend team after dismal final and brawl

Argentina's national media defended their team's performance in the World Cup final - despite a defensive and ill-disciplined display.

England clinch India series in Lord's run-fest

Ben Duckett's century and Sam Curran's late burst of wickets inspired England to a series-clinching 27-run win over India in the third ODI at Lord's.

Bunting stunned by Smith in New Zealand Darts Masters upset

Stephen Bunting was the highest-profile casualty on day one of the New Zealand Darts Masters as he was dumped out of the last 16 by Raymond Smith in A

What would a 64-team World Cup look like - and could it work in 2030?

This year's World Cup is finally over - and after 48 teams took part, it was a long, long tournament. But just as we bid to say goodbye to the 2026 ed

American Affair flies the flag for Goldie at Goodwood

Scottish speedball American Affair bounced back to form to claim top honours in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood.

FIFA accuses UEFA of launching 'smear campaign' against Infantino

FIFA has accused European football’s governing body of launching a “smear campaign” against Gianni Infantino in a challenge to legal action over the a

England cruise to series win with six-wicket victory in Derby

The best of the action from Derby as England raced to a target of 166 in just 23 overs to clinch a series win over Ireland with a game to spare.