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Monday, 15 June 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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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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'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

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Champion Maria asks for respect after Queen's snub

Tatjana Maria says Queen's should show more respect to its defending champions after she goes through qualifying to reach the main draw.

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Why France's Olise is moving into Ballon d'Or picture

After a first international hat-trick against Northern Ireland, former France striker Louis Saha believes Michael Olise can move into Ballon d'Or contention.

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Why last woman to defeat Williams doesn't mind change in history books

Serena Williams will make her comeback in women's doubles at Queen's Club this week.

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Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan

Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.

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Wembanyama stars as Spurs trim Knicks' Finals lead

Victor Wembanyama scores 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs cut the New York Knicks' lead in the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

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Why were so many caught out for pit-lane speeding at Monaco? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Scotland's fateful 1978 World Cup campaign still resonates

There's a mesmeric quality to this story of '78, a legend of how a man and a country lost the run of itself, writes Tom English.

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Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 2

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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