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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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Stokes and alcohol give England another headache

After an Ashes tour dogged by drinking controversies, is an incident in a London nightclub enough to cost Ben Stokes the England captaincy?

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I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

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Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season

Emma Raducanu begins her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory over Anna Blinkova in a rain-disrupted contest at Queen's.

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Self-doubt to the summit - the rise of England's Smith

Linsey Smith admits to "hating" the first part of her international career but has risen to her current position of the number one T20 bowler in the world since.

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Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

The Lord's pitch for the first Test between England and New Zealand is rated "unsatisfactory", with the historic venue given one demerit point.

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'You're paid to make that decision' – Eriksson's midfield dilemma

Former players and coaching staff from England's 2006 'Golden Generation' reflect on how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded midfield.

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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.

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Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa

Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.

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Elliott called up as England rest Itoje for camp

Saracens wing Tobias Elliott is among the prospects called up for a small-scale England training camp this week.

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Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game

Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.

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RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post

Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith resigns after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit Maggie Alphonsi.

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The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World Cup

Iran football fans living in Los Angeles explain why they want to wave Iran's pre-1979 Islamic revolution flag and dismiss the one that is on their team's shirt.

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Two brothers, two nations, one World Cup & how grief bound them

In July 2022, brothers Harry and John Souttar lost their hero, but as both prepare to represent different nations at the World Cup, his influence lives on.

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Palmer and Joao Pedro feature in Madonna video

Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make a surprise appearance in a promotional film for Madonna's new album.

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'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson

Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.

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