ESPN

Tartan Army's Time Out: How Scotland got stuck in ...

Scotland have never made the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, and they still haven't yet in 2026. But there remains a faintest of chances, which means a lot of waiting. And a lot of stress on traveling fans.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

ESPN

Ecuador stun Germany, advance to WC knockouts

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

ESPN

Source: Sky's Vandersloot set for '26 debut Friday...

The Sky's Courtney Vandersloot, who has been out since tearing her ACL last June, is expected to make her 2026 debut Friday against the Fire, a source told ESPN.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

ESPN

Sources: City gets Anderson for record $171.5M

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson, sources have told ESPN.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time

Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their history.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

ESPN

'If you can't beat the weather, wear it': Dunedin ...

The Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays faced 24 weather delays, 10 postponements and six cancellations in 2025.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany

Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead

Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson

Manchester City agree a deal with Nottingham Forest worth up to a British record £130m to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Injury-hit Warrington dig deep to beat Catalans

Warrington overcome injury problems to move level on points with Leeds at the top of Super League with a gutsy win over Catalans.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Germany goal should have been ruled out for 'endangering opponent'

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Joe Hart, Ellen White and Lucas Leiva explain why Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal was an example of "endangering the opponent" and should have been classed as a foul in the FIFA World Cup Group E match at New York New Jersey Stadium.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Sooryavanshi has the 'mental capabilities' to shine

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the "mental capabilities" to make his mark in international cricket if selected for Friday's T20I against Ireland in Belfast [13:30 BST].

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

South Africa beat Netherlands as Brits hits superb century

Watch the highlights as South Africa beat Netherlands by 88 runs, with Tazmin Brits hitting a superb century in the Women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

James and Rice miss training in preparation for Panama

England's Reece James and Declan Rice miss England's penultimate training session before Panama with injury concerns.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

ESPN

Mercury's Thomas suspended for shot on Clark

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Arsenal keen on Guimaraes move - Friday's gossip

Newcastle midfielders Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are in demand, Chelsea want Maxence Lacroix and Liverpool still chase Yan Diomande.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Sane gives Germany lead as Ecuador calls for foul waived away

Leroy Sane gives Germany a 1-0 lead against Ecuador in the second minute of the World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

sports  Jun 25, 2026

BBC Sport

Cliftonville members vote to reopen TIG talks

Cliftonville members vote in favour of a special resolution to authorise the club's management committee to enter formal negotiations with the Toronto Investment Group [TIG].

sports  Jun 25, 2026