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Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

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Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions

Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.

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Leeds sign £34.1m defender Muharemovic

Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.

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England could walk off if players racially abused in Argentina

Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argentina.

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'Fantastic finish' - Burns holes out from bunker on 18 to tie round record

Sam Burns joins Lucas Herbert in equalling the record for lowest round at a men's major, with a score of 62 during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale golf club.

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Sobers' six sixes remembered

BBC Sport relives Sir Garfield Sobers' six sixes in an over for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in Swansea, in Pint-Sized TMS style.

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Herbert feels 'all the emotions' after record-equalling round at The Open

Australia's Lucas Herbert admits to experiencing a whirlwind of 'emotions' at Royal Birkdale after his sensational, record-equalling eight-under-par 62. The 30-year-old came close to making golf history by reaching nine under through 17 holes, only f

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Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit

Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.

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Verstappen top in first practice as Hadjar takes grid penalty

Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at the top of the times in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signs a new five-year contract at Anfield.

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Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach

Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.

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Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup

Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as seen at the 2026 World Cup.

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'Oh dear' - Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61

Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

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How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race

With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.

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Nine World Cup stars who could move this summer

As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.