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Miguel Delaney in Zurich

The key England switch that sparked a turning point at Euro 2025

England 4-0 Netherlands: The Lionesses brought a new mentality, and thrived by playing Lauren James out wide and switching their midfield, to not just stay alive but lay down a statement

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<p>Christian Horner lost a power struggle at Red Bull</p>
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Inside the power struggle at the heart of Horner’s Red Bull exit

An intense 18-month stand-off and battle for superiority within Red Bull has finally concluded, explains F1 correspondent Kieran Jackson, with Horner – the longest-serving F1 team boss, who has navigated personal scandal and unprecedented success – the ultimate fall guy

<p>PSG showed how far they’ve come since Kylian Mbappe’s departure</p>
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The lessons Alonso will learn after Real Madrid are humbled by PSG

Tennis

Djokovic survives late fall to seal spot in Wimbledon semi-finals

<p>The Lions endured a real battle in Canberra against the Brumbies</p>
Rugby Union

Patchy Lions prevail over Brumbies to leave Test selection questions

Wimbledon

<p>Jannik Sinner (left) saw off Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach the final four</p>
Tennis

Sinner’s elbow breaks Shelton’s heart in firm response to injury fears

<p>Iga Swiatek is into Wimbledon’s final four for the first time in her career</p>
Tennis

Swiatek finds footing on grass to reach first Wimbledon semi-final

<p>Novak Djokovic was an early proponent for using data in tennis</p>
lawrence ostlere

How AI is transforming tennis, by the Wimbledon coaches who use it

<p>Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory over Laura Siegemund (Ben Whitley/PA)</p>
Tennis

Wimbledon 2025 order of play: Day 11 schedule for women’s semi-finals

Tour de France

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Cycling

Evenepoel wins stage five time trial as Jonas Vingegaard loses time

<p>Rivals Pogacar and Vingegaard will once again contest the Tour de France</p>
Cycling

How Vingegaard can solve Pogacar problem to boost Tour de France hopes

<p>Tadej Pogacar is back in the yellow jersey</p>
Cycling

Who is leading the Tour de France? Yellow jersey and standings

<p>A map of the 2025 Tour de France route</p>
Cycling

Stage-by-stage guide to a brutal 2025 Tour de France

More sport

<p>Jess Fishlock became the oldest player to score a goal at the Women’s Euros</p>
Football

Wales on the brink of Women’s Euro 2025 exit despite landmark goal

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LiveFootball

Transfers live: Arsenal’s Gyokeres talks stall, Mbeumo demand revealed

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F1

Verstappen’s F1 future predicted by Brundle as Horner leaves Red Bull

<p>Crystal Palace’s Europa League place hangs in the balance</p>
Football

Crystal Palace suffer Europa League blow as Lyon relegation overturned

<p>Viktor Gyokeres has expressed his desire to join</p>
Football

Arsenal setback in Gyokeres bid despite offering above asking price

<p>Katie Taylor (right) has won two closely fought bouts with Amanda Serrano</p>
alex pattle

As important as Messi vs Ronaldo: How Taylor-Serrano changed a sport

<p>Thierno Barry will call the Hill Dickinson Stadium home next season after signing for Everton</p>
Football

Everton sign Barry in biggest buy under Moyes

<p>Sarina Wiegman has told her players to draw a line under Saturday’s dismal defeat to France</p>
Euro 2025

Inside Wiegman’s gameplan to save England from Euro 2025 embarrassment

Club World Cup

<p>Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Dortmund</p>
Football

Mbappe scores as Madrid knock Dortmund out of Club World Cup

<p>Jamal Musiala broke his left leg in this clash with Gianluigi Donnarumma</p>
Football

Neuer blames Donnarumma after Musiala breaks leg at Club World Cup

<p>Hercules hit the winner for Fluminense</p>
Football

Super-sub Hercules strikes to send Fluminense into last four

<p>The Club World Cup begins on Saturday, 14 June</p>
Football

Club World Cup 2025: How to watch every match on TV and online

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More news

<p>Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Cam Norrie</p>
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Alcaraz has entered peak brutality mode – rest of Wimbledon beware

<p>Joao Pedro was the hero for Chelsea as Fluminense’s Club World Cup journey came to an end</p>
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Joao Pedro announces himself to Chelsea to down boyhood club

<p>England's forwards endured a gruelling scrum session ahead of the second Test against Argentina</p>
Rugby Union

Inside the intense world of the England scrum: ‘Stay in the abyss’

<p>Kyle Walker spent the second half of last season with AC Milan</p>
Football

How Walker and Burnley can make unlikely marriage a success

<p>PSG are the heavy favourites to win the Club World Cup off the back of Champions League glory</p>
Football

Why Real Madrid represent everything that the ‘new PSG’ tries to fight

<p>The Premier League and Football League are set for a fundamental change</p>
Football

New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

<p>Kyle Walker spent the second half of last season with AC Milan</p>
Football

How Walker and Burnley can make unlikely marriage a success

<p>PSG are the heavy favourites to win the Club World Cup off the back of Champions League glory</p>
Football

Why Real Madrid represent everything that the ‘new PSG’ tries to fight

<p>The Premier League and Football League are set for a fundamental change</p>
Football

New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

ACFC

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ACFC

Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

ACFC

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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ACFC

Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

ACFC

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

In depth

<p>PSG are the heavy favourites to win the Club World Cup off the back of Champions League glory</p>
Football

Why Real Madrid represent everything that the ‘new PSG’ tries to fight

<p>Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova challenged the umpire after an error in the line call system</p>
Tennis

Wimbledon’s electronic line calling failure is a victory for humanity

<p>The Lionesses came up short against France in their Euro 2025 opener</p>
Football

England’s fundamental flaw that led to Euro 2025 defeat by France

Independent TV

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Sport

Brundle reveals what Horner said to him after Red Bull sacking

<p>Jannik Sinner (left) checks on Grigor Dimitrov after he went down injured (Jordan Pettitt/PA)</p>
Sport

Dimitrov’s ‘unfortunate’ injury draws sympathy from Sinner

<p>Ricky Hatton won 45 of his 48 professional fights (Simon Marper/PA)</p>
Sport

Ricky Hatton, 46, makes shock return to boxing in Dubai announcement

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Sport

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

Sport deals

<p>adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>
Deals

Save over 30% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>
Deals

Best Mountain Warehouse discount codes: 20% off everything

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>
Deals

Nike discount codes for July 2025 – how to get 10% off

<p>I’ve tested the top Apple AirPods on the market, and these are the best deals available on my favourite headphones this month </p>
Deals

Best AirPods deals July 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

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Football

Enrique says Dembele ticks the boxes needed to win Ballon d’Or

<p>Chelsea beat Fluminense to book their date with destiny</p>
Football

When do Chelsea play in the Club World Cup final?

<p>England enjoyed a big win over the Netherlands at Euro 2025 </p>
Football

What do England need to qualify? Women’s Euro 2025 group permutations

<p>Sarina Wiegman’s team thumped the Netherlands as England stayed alive at the Euros </p>
Football

The three changes Wiegman made to rescue England’s Euro 2025 campaign

Jess Fishlock created history for Wales (Martin Meissner/AP)
Football

‘Proud’ Jess Fishlock keen to look at the positives after Wales defeat

<p>Ousmane Dembele scored early to help PSG on their way to a famous win</p>
LiveFootball

Reaction as PSG demolish Real Madrid to seal Club World Cup final spot

<p>Russo was named player of the match while Lauren James scored twice</p>
Football

Russo confident of Euro 2025 chances after England rediscover ‘DNA’

<p>Mohammed Kudus is set to join Tottenham</p>
Football

Tottenham agree £55m fee with West Ham to sign Kudus

Chemsdine Talbi has joined Sunderland from Club Brugge (PA Wire via Belga)
Football

Chemsdine Talbi joins Sunderland from Club Brugge on five-year contract

<p>Russo was named player of the match while Lauren James scored twice</p>
Football

Russo confident of Euro 2025 chances after England rediscover ‘DNA’

<p>Mohammed Kudus is set to join Tottenham</p>
Football

Tottenham agree £55m fee with West Ham to sign Kudus

Chemsdine Talbi has joined Sunderland from Club Brugge (PA Wire via Belga)
Football

Chemsdine Talbi joins Sunderland from Club Brugge on five-year contract

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Rugby Union

<p>Blair Kinghorn was forced off just 25 minutes in to the match with the Brumbies</p>
Rugby Union

Kinghorn set for scan on knee injury as Lions’ full-back frets grow

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LiveRugby Union

Lions prevail over Brumbies after another mixed performance

Glasgow’s Kyle Steyn is delighted to be making his Scotland return (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Fit-again Kyle Steyn relishing prospect of Scotland return after year away

<p>Willie le Roux will make his 100th appearance for the Springboks</p>
Rugby Union

Le Roux to win 100th cap as Springboks ring changes for Italy clash

Maro Itoje (right) believes “a fit Owen Farrell makes any team better” (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
Rugby Union

Lions captain Maro Itoje backs Owen Farrell for England return

Matt Fagerson is ready to return for Scotland (David Davies/PA)
Rugby Union

Matt Fagerson backs brother Zander to bounce back from Lions tour heartbreak

Formula 1

<p>Red Bull team principal Christian Horner talks to Red Bull driver Max Verstappen before the third free practice in Austria on Saturday</p>
LiveF1

Verstappen responds to Horner’s sacking by Red Bull F1: Latest

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F1

Horner’s emotional speech at Red Bull leaked: ‘I’ve fought hard’

F1

Verstappen breaks silence after Horner’s Red Bull F1 exit

<p>Laurent Mekies, formerly team principal at sister team Racing Bulls, takes over duties at Red Bull </p>
F1

Who is Laurent Mekies? Red Bull’s new team principal replacing Horner

<p>Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull F1 boss</p>
F1

Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull boss – one year on from scandal

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F1

Verstappen’s manager reacts to Horner’s Red Bull F1 sacking

F1

Brundle ‘quite sad’ about Red Bull sacking ‘friend’ Horner

<p>Christian Horner’s nine-word response to Toto Wolff ‘terrier’ dig.</p>
Sport

Christian Horner’s nine-word response to Toto Wolff ‘terrier’ dig

Boxing

<p>Kody Mommaerts has appeared on Sky Sports, Netflix, and other high-profile platforms</p>
Boxing

The new voice of boxing wants you to listen – no, really listen

Boxing

The new voice of boxing wants you to listen – no, really listen

<p>Kody Mommaerts has appeared on Sky Sports, Netflix, and other high-profile platforms</p>
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Boxing

When is Taylor vs Serrano 3? Date, time, undercard and how to watch

<p>Hamzah Sheeraz celebrates victory over Tyler Denny</p>
Boxing

When is Sheeraz vs Berlanga? Date, start time, undercard, how to watch

<p>Hamzah Sheeraz will fight for world boxing honours in 2025 (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Boxing

Sheeraz eyes Canelo showdown as he plans to ‘shoot for the stars’

<p>The unbeaten David Benavidez should provide a difficult test for Anthony Yarde</p>
Boxing

Benavidez vs Yarde headlines stacked card as Haney boxes KO artist

<p>The unbeaten David Benavidez should provide a difficult test for Anthony Yarde</p>
Boxing

Benavidez vs Yarde headlines stacked card as Haney boxes KO artist

<p>Canelo Alvarez (right) stared down Terence Crawford with pair primed to meet in September</p>
Boxing

When is Canelo vs Crawford? Date, time, undercard and how to watch

<p>Madison Square Garden is among the most iconic venues in boxing</p>
Boxing

Iconic NYC boxing venues ahead of Flushing Meadows debut

Tennis

Jannik Sinner is through to the semi-finals (Ben Whitley/PA)
Tennis

Jannik Sinner’s elbow passes the test as top seed swats aside Ben Shelton

Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory over Flavio Cobolli (John Walton/PA)
Tennis

Novak Djokovic: It’s going to take my best tennis to beat Jannik Sinner

<p>Novak Djokovic in action against Flavio Cobolli</p>
LiveTennis

Djokovic sees off youngster Cobolli as Sinner battles through

<p>Carlos Alcaraz leads the men’s contenders at Wimbledon</p>
Tennis

Wimbledon 2025: Men’s and Women’s seeds list and tracker

Belinda Bencic celebrates victory over Mirra Andreeva (Adam Davy/PA)
Tennis

Wimbledon semi-finalist Belinda Bencic being powered by baby daughter Bella

Iga Swiatek celebrates victory over Liudmila Samsonova (Ben Whitley/PA)
Tennis

Iga Swiatek makes hay on the grass to finally reach Wimbledon’s last four

Emma Raducanu worked with Mark Petchey at Wimbledon (Mike Egerton/PA)
Tennis

Emma Raducanu needs a permanent coach and I cannot commit to it – Mark Petchey

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Lifestyle

Hugh Grant spotted dozing off in Wimbledon crowd

Cricket

England international Will Jacks was in good form for Surrey (Nigel French/PA)
Cricket

Surrey improve qualification chances with victory over Gloucestershire

Cricket

Surrey improve qualification chances with victory over Gloucestershire

England international Will Jacks was in good form for Surrey (Nigel French/PA)
Tammy Beaumont wants England to show how good they are in the final T20 (Martin Rickett/PA)
Cricket

Tammy Beaumont admits England yet to deliver complete performance against India

England suffered a T20 series defeat to India (Martin Rickett/PA)
Cricket

England suffer T20 series defeat as India ease to victory at Old Trafford

<p>England and India have both repeatedly tried to get the ball changed in the first two Tests of the series</p>
Cricket

Why the Dukes ball is causing problems for England and India

Jofra Archer will make his England Test comeback at Lord’s this week (Bradley Collyer/PA).
Cricket

Jofra Archer’s Test return a ‘pretty great day’, says Ben Stokes

Jofra Archer will make his England Test comeback at Lord’s this week (Bradley Collyer/PA).
Cricket

Jofra Archer’s Test return a ‘pretty great day’, says Ben Stokes

<p>Jofra Archer will make his Test return after more than four years away</p>
Cricket

England name Archer to play his first Test since 2021

<p>Lauren Filer has her sights set on bowling at 80 miles per hour</p>
Cricket

Filer eyes historic 80mph delivery in latest England clash with India

Golf

<p>Rory McIlroy will return to action at the Renaissance Club this weekend</p>
Golf

McIlroy targets Scottish Open success after escaping PGA Tour ‘grind’

Golf

McIlroy targets Scottish Open success after escaping PGA Tour ‘grind’

<p>Rory McIlroy will return to action at the Renaissance Club this weekend</p>
<p>Xander Schauffele joked about his photo being up by the toilets in the media centre at the Scottish Open</p>
Golf

Photo by the toilet sums up my season says Schauffele

<p>Lottie Woad is the first non-professional to win on the Ladies European Tour in three years</p>
Golf

British amateur Woad wins Irish Open — but can’t accept prize money

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Golf

Lee Westwood secures Open place but Ian Poulter and son miss out

<p>The final round of qualifying for the 153rd Open takes place on Tuesday </p>
Golf

The Open 2025: Final qualifying schedule, key players & how to follow

<p>The final round of qualifying for the 153rd Open takes place on Tuesday </p>
Golf

The Open 2025: Final qualifying schedule, key players & how to follow

Aldrich Potgieter, of South Africa, hits from the ninth tee during the first round of the Rocket Classic (AP/Paul Sancya)
Golf

Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter share opening round lead at Rocket Classic

<p>Bryson DeChambeau is primed to return at the Ryder Cup for Team USA</p>
Golf

Ryder Cup 2025: USA standings and predicting Keegan Bradley’s team

Athletics

<p>Faith Kipyegon, from Kenya, crosses the finish line</p>
Athletics

Kipyegon didn’t break the four-minute mile – she can succeed next time

<p>Gout Gout lowered his 200m personal best at his first senior meet in Europe</p>
Athletics

Gout sets new target after smashing Australian record

<p>Armand Duplantis secured pole vault gold in Nanjing</p>
Athletics

Stockholm Diamond League schedule and start times

Cycling

<p>Remco Evenepoel</p>
LiveCycling

Evenepoel wins stage five time trial as Pogacar takes yellow - live

<table><tr><td><p>Tadej Pogacar is the favourite for this year’s Tour de France </p></td></tr></table>
Cycling

Tour de France Odds: Latest 2025 Tour de France Betting Odds

<p>Tour de France – stage 5 map</p>
Cycling

Tour de France stage five preview: Evenepoel hunts time trial win

US Sport

<p>Kershaw makes history</p>
US Sport

Clayton Kershaw makes Dodgers history

<p>Gilgeous-Alexander swept up several awards as he led OKC to a maiden NBA title</p>
NBA

NBA finals MVP reportedly agrees record $285m contract extension

<p>Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder to their first NBA championship</p>
US Sport

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC Thunder agree to massive new contract

Betting

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Sport

Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

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Sport

Best Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK for July 2025

<p>We’ve picked out the best new betting sites in the UK for 2025</p>
Sport

The best new betting sites for 2025

<p>Betting apps have become the main way for gamblers to have a flutter </p>
Sport

The best betting apps for sport in 2025

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