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Will Spain keep finding a way? Re-ranking the World Cup teams with six games remaining
Spain have set up a semi-final with France after beating Belgium. Can the pre-tournament favourites battle past our top-ranked team?
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Santner backs Duffy as New Zealand’s ‘front man’ for West Indies ODIs
New Zealand are missing several first-choice quicks due to injuries and workload management, leaving Duffy as the most experienced seamer
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Conor McGregor’s return and the uncomfortable questions it poses for sport
The Irishman makes his return to the octagon 18 months after being found liable in a sexual assault case involving a woman in Dublin
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World Cup star Erling Haaland was born in Leeds, how close was he to playing for England?
He was born in Leeds, spent the first years of his life there, and plays for an English club. Could it have been different for Haaland?
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Lionel Messi has spent 64% of this World Cup walking — but he is always ready to pounce
Walking has accounted for 64 per cent of Messi’s movement at this World Cup, a share that is far clear of any other outfield player
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World Cup predictions, quarter-finals: Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game
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Michael Edwards’ exit leaves Liverpool mired in uncertainty. It’s a bad look for FSG
U.S. owners worked ferociously to bring back Liverpool’s former sporting director. His exit now has created huge upheaval
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Norway vs England mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more
All you need to know about the World Cup quarter-final game between England and Norway in Miami
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How Martin Odegaard inspired Norway to their greatest World Cup campaign
There is a sense that the character the Arsenal midfielder has displayed with Norway at the World Cup is closer to the ‘real’ Odegaard
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 11, 2026, puzzle No. 656
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
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