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Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters

Soudal–Quick-Step rider Tim Merlier pipped Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen on the line but further back, Tadej Pogacar safely retained his yellow jersey

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Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner

The prime minister supports the idea of Fifa investigating Argentina players who

Marinakis, seafood and ‘sweet honey’ of Europe led Glasner to join Nottingham Forest

Oliver Glasner was persuaded to take the Nottingham Forest manager’s job over

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The Guardian view on England’s World Cup disappointment: a tale of the not wholly unexpected | Editorial

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‘Part of the fun’: Mateo Pulcini feels fans’ love despite risky Fernández celebration

The only Argentinian in the Open field emulated his hero after sinking

England had Lionel Messi under control … until one decisive and subtle shift

It was a statistically weird game for Argentina’s talisman against England, full

Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against

Guardian analysis finds 19% of games reached heat levels warranting delays, as

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Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner

The prime minister supports the idea of Fifa investigating Argentina players who displayed a banner touting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands

July 16, 2026

Football

Marinakis, seafood and ‘sweet honey’ of Europe led Glasner to join Nottingham Forest

Oliver Glasner was persuaded to take the Nottingham Forest manager’s job over a seafood platter by the owner, Evangelos Marinakis

July 16, 2026

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The Guardian view on England’s World Cup disappointment: a tale of the not wholly unexpected | Editorial

Editorial: There was a sense of deja vu as Argentina came from behind to win an intense semi-final. But the players also gave the

July 16, 2026

Football

England had Lionel Messi under control … until one decisive and subtle shift

It was a statistically weird game for Argentina’s talisman against England, full of outliers. It didn’t matter

July 16, 2026

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Cricket World Cup in fresh shake-up with India v Pakistan double on cards

The men’s Cricket World Cup will undergo yet another revamp when it takes place in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year

July 15, 2026

Cricket

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The Spin | The day Harrogate ‘burst at the seams’ as Pakistan and India swung into town

This unlikely 1986 match was ‘like a World Cup final’ and for some was the first proof of the Yorkshire immigrant community’s love of

July 15, 2026

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England rue selection errors after Patel and Sundar lead India to comfortable win

Axar Patel and Washington Sundar both score unbeaten half-centuries to lead India to a six-wicket win over England at Edgbaston

July 14, 2026

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Excited for the big knockout matches? Yes, it is the T20 Blast quarter-finals

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals after Hampshire v Essex, Notts v Surrey, Yorkshire v Somerset and Northants v Gloucestershire in the

July 14, 2026

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Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian Grand Prix

Lando Norris will have to take a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix

July 16, 2026

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Serves, strawberries and shadows: Tom Jenkins’ best shots of Wimbledon 2026 – in pictures

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July 13, 2026

After being ensconced at SW19 since the start of the tournament, our photographer Tom Jenkins has picked out some of his favourite photos from

Budget cuts put men’s and women’s tennis tour merger on indefinite hold

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July 13, 2026

The creation of a joint commercial venture between the ATP and WTA Tours has been put on hold indefinitely as the women’s game faces

Wimbledon agony for teenager Cruz Hewitt as he bids farewell to junior tennis

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July 13, 2026

Teenager Cruz Hewitt just missed out on following in the celebrated footsteps of his dad Lleyton as he lost the Wimbledon boys’ final

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Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters

Cycling

July 16, 2026

Soudal–Quick-Step rider Tim Merlier pipped Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen on the line but further back, Tadej Pogacar safely retained his yellow jersey

‘Part of the fun’: Mateo Pulcini feels fans’ love despite risky Fernández celebration

Golf

July 16, 2026

The only Argentinian in the Open field emulated his hero after sinking a 40-foot putt on the last, but there was no major repeat

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Wærenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage in frenzied sprint to Nevers

Cycling

July 15, 2026

Norwegian sprinter Søren Wærenskjold won the fastest-ever road stage at the Tour de France in a frenzied sprint into Nevers

English players hoping Royal Birkdale will end nation’s long Open drought

Golf

July 15, 2026

Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick among those aiming for first home win in England since Tony Jacklin

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Open fans told ‘abuse the players and you’ll be slung out’ as R&A gets tough

Golf

July 15, 2026

The R&A has warned golf fans who misbehave at the Open that they will be identified and slung out under its new code of

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From an out-of-sorts Scheffler to caddie nuptials: what to look out for at 2026 Open

Golf

July 15, 2026

The 154th Open starts at Royal Birkdale on Thursday with a host of compelling storylines to follow

‘We’re all going to die’: Scottie Scheffler keeps things in perspective before Open defence

Golf

July 14, 2026

Scottie Scheffler denied he is feeling any pressure as he prepares to defend the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale this week

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Blink and you miss it: McIlroy not alone in seeking longer major season to boost golf

Golf

July 14, 2026

The Open marks the end of the short sweep that began with the Masters but some of golf’s big names can see benefit of

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Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters

Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner

Marinakis, seafood and ‘sweet honey’ of Europe led Glasner to join Nottingham Forest

The Guardian view on England’s World Cup disappointment: a tale of the not wholly unexpected | Editorial

‘Part of the fun’: Mateo Pulcini feels fans’ love despite risky Fernández celebration

England had Lionel Messi under control … until one decisive and subtle shift

Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against

Football

Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner

Marinakis, seafood and ‘sweet honey’ of Europe led Glasner to join Nottingham Forest

The Guardian view on England’s World Cup disappointment: a tale of the not wholly unexpected | Editorial

England had Lionel Messi under control … until one decisive and subtle shift

Cricket

Cricket World Cup in fresh shake-up with India v Pakistan double on cards

The Spin | The day Harrogate ‘burst at the seams’ as Pakistan and India swung into town

England rue selection errors after Patel and Sundar lead India to comfortable win

Excited for the big knockout matches? Yes, it is the T20 Blast quarter-finals

Formula 1

Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian Grand Prix

Tennis

Serves, strawberries and shadows: Tom Jenkins’ best shots of Wimbledon 2026 – in pictures

Budget cuts put men’s and women’s tennis tour merger on indefinite hold

Wimbledon agony for teenager Cruz Hewitt as he bids farewell to junior tennis

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Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters

‘Part of the fun’: Mateo Pulcini feels fans’ love despite risky Fernández celebration

Wærenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage in frenzied sprint to Nevers

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Open fans told ‘abuse the players and you’ll be slung out’ as R&A gets tough

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