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An engaging summary of Scotland’s early World Cup misadventures and lessons learned

Usyk edged past Verhoeven amid controversy at the Pyramids of Giza — a stoppage with one second to spare left the boxing world divided

Discover a practitioner-led MSc that combines theory, applied observation and accredited stage 1 training in sport and exercise psychology

Riccarton edged Stewart’s Melville FP to lift the 126th Dispatch Trophy at the Braids, driven by steady play, crucial putts and a memorable team effort

Hull and Middlesbrough played out a 0-0 Championship play-off final at Wembley, with McBurnie hitting the bar and both sides creating chances but failing to find a winner

An in-depth look at the Kerry v Donegal All-Ireland SFC opener, with squad updates, the named Donegal panel and where to watch

Former Scotland boss Gordon Strachan credits Derek McInnes with a central role in Hearts’ season and warns this near-miss could be the start of something bigger

Kerry and Donegal renew rivalries in a repeat of recent finals; read the team changes, key battles and a predicted scoreline

Tyson Fury has spoken about the miscarriage his wife Paris experienced on the eve of his first fight with Oleksandr Usyk, describing how she kept the news private so he could compete

Offaly’s opener set the tone as Group 2 and the intermediate and junior ties promise intriguing battles

Galway aim to answer Roscommon defeat while Kildare, buoyed by their Tailteann Cup success, approach Salthill as brave underdogs

BBT earned a semi-final place in the 126th Dispatch Trophy at Braids after a back-door entry and a 3&1 quarter-final victory, while Stewart’s Melville, Murrayfield and Riccarton A also advanced

Everything you need to watch the Partick Thistle v St Mirren relegation playoff first leg, including kick-off time, broadcast options and injury updates

Hull captain Lewie Coyle has become a symbol of the club’s revival under Sergej Jakirovic, leading a squad that overturned expectations to reach Wembley amid the Spygate controversy

Mohamed Salah will captain Egypt after coach Hossam Hassan named a 27-man provisional squad that excludes Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed and includes Barcelona under-19 forward Hamza Abdelkarim

Erling Haaland’s late strike breathed life into Manchester City’s title chase, but a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ensured Arsenal were crowned champions and left City to regroup

Connacht showed resilience last season and now aim higher under Lancaster; read a concise look at fixtures, interpros plans and a URC prediction

John McGinn sealed a memorable European victory for Aston Villa in Istanbul, a result that resonates for the club, manager Unai Emery and the Scotland squad

Whitchurch Heath Cricket Club says daylight arson and other attacks have devastated volunteers and could cost up to £5,000

Inside the Connacht 2026/27 preview: why resilience and attacking flair could turn promise into realistic URC ambition

Arsenal players and supporters celebrated into the early morning after a pivotal Man City draw confirmed the club’s first Premier League title since 2004

Taijul Islam starred with a six-for as Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan in Sylhet to complete a 2-0 series sweep, their first home series win over Pakistan

Murrayfield keep their bid alive after squad changes while teenage talents and veteran rivals secure places in the quarter-finals

An engaging preview of Connacht Rugby’s 2026/27 campaign, teasing tactical shifts, crucial matches and a realistic URC forecast

Connacht arrive at 2026/27 with momentum, a deeper pack and clear targets — could this be the year they stop surviving and start competing?