The Independent
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- Jude Bellingham's Controversial Goal in World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Against Norway · Jude Bellingham's goal for England in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway was controversial due to a ball hitting a stadium cable, but VAR ruled it valid.
- Conor McGregor Returns to UFC 329 for Rematch Against Max Holloway · Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for UFC 329 to face Max Holloway in a welterweight rematch.
- Roy Keane Criticizes England's Sloppy First Half Performance Against Norway · Former Man Utd captain Roy Keane harshly criticizes England's sloppy first half against Norway in the World Cup quarter-final.
- Argentina vs Switzerland Live: Messi Eyes World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals · Argentina faces Switzerland in a quarter-final clash as Lionel Messi seeks to lead his team past the Swiss side.
- Jurgen Klopp Agrees Key Deal Points to Become Germany National Coach · Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement on key contract points to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach.
- McGregor vs Holloway Live: UFC 329 Fight Updates and Results · Conor McGregor returns to the octagon for UFC 329 against Max Holloway in a highly anticipated main event.
- Tim Merlier Wins Second Straight Tour de France Stage in Heat · Tim Merlier secured back-to-back Tour de France sprint victories in stage eight against the clock.
- UK Pubs to Stay Open Until 30 Minutes After Final Whistle for England vs Norway · UK government extends pub licensing hours to 30 minutes past the final whistle for the England vs Norway World Cup match.
- England Crush Fiji 73-8 as Henry Pollock Scores Hat-Trick · England ended a five-Test losing run by dismantling Fiji 73-8 with Henry Pollock scoring a hat-trick.
- Debutant Sean Jansen Helps Ireland Defeat Japan in Nations Championship · Ireland secured a bonus-point victory over Japan with debutant Sean Jansen scoring a try.
- Wimbledon Final Set as Zverev Challenges Sinner for Title · Alexander Zverev faces Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon men's singles final.
- Ken Bates, Former Chelsea and Leeds Owner, Dies at 94 · Ken Bates, former owner of Chelsea and Leeds United, has died at the age of 94 after a transformative career in football management.
- South African Footballer Jayden Adams Dies at 25 Following World Cup 2026 Exit · South African midfielder Jayden Adams passed away at 25, just days after his team's exit from the 2026 World Cup.
- Wimbledon 2026 Women's Final: Muchova vs Noskova in All-Czech Showdown · Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will contest the Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday.
- Spain Must Improve to Beat France in World Cup Semi-Final · Spain coach Luis de la Fuente urges improvement against France, citing past victories and squad experience as key advantages.
- Will Jordan Becomes All Blacks' All-Time Leading Try Scorer with Hat-Trick · Will Jordan surpassed Doug Howlett to become the All Blacks' all-time leading try scorer with a hat-trick against Italy.
- Lottie Woad Takes Lead at Evian Championship as Nelly Korda Misses Cut · Lottie Woad moves to seven-under 64 to lead Evian Championship while world No 1 Nelly Korda misses the cut.
- Watching Sport Boosts Wellbeing, Fosters Connection, But Risks Violence · Scientific studies link sports spectatorship to brain reward activation and social connection.
- England Squad Gets Triple Fitness Boost Ahead of Norway Quarter-Final · Guehi, Rice, and James trained with England ahead of their World Cup match against Norway.
- Hackers Breach Argentine Football Association After World Cup Refereeing Controversy · Hackers send emails from AFA accounts claiming corrupt refereeing influenced Argentina's World Cup victory over Egypt.
- Colombia Federation Condemns Death Threats Against World Cup Player · Colombian football federation denounces death threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz after World Cup exit.
- ICC Agrees to Take No Action Over Ben Stokes Retirement Video · The ICC has decided not to take action against England's Ben Stokes regarding his retirement video.
- Courtois Reveals Thigh Injury Cause After Belgium Eliminated by Spain · Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reveals he could have played on after Spain's late win eliminated them in the World Cup quarter-finals.
- Senne Lammens' Error Costs Belgium After Courtois Forced Off vs Spain · Senne Lammens' late mistake cost Belgium after Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured.
- Sophie Ecclestone Becomes England's Leading Wicket-Taker in Historic Lord's Test · Sophie Ecclestone surpasses Katherine Sciver-Brunt to become England's career leading wicket-taker across all formats
- Mikel Merino's Substitute Goal Secures Spain's Win Over Belgium in World Cup Quarter-Final · Mikel Merino scores a stunning goal as a substitute to lead Spain past Belgium in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
- Novak Djokovic Falls in Straight Sets to Sinner at Wimbledon · Novak Djokovic lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets at the Wimbledon semi-finals.
- Belgium Forced to Replace Tielemans with Vanaken Ahead of Spain Quarter-Final · Youri Tielemans ruled out of starting XI by hamstring injury, replaced by Hans Vanaken
- Burnley Appoints Nicky Hayen as New Manager After Craig Bellamy Talks Collapse · Burnley FC signs Belgian Nicky Hayen to a three-year deal after Craig Bellamy return failed.
- England Faces Norway in World Cup Quarter-Finals After Brazil Elimination · England prepares for World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway, who have lost only one competitive match since October 2024.