Sweden heads to Women's World Cup looking to end run of near misses at big tournaments
Sweden heads into the Women's World Cup looking to make up for a run of near misses at major international tournaments
2023-06-27 19:51
After near misses in finals, Alexandra Popp and Germany eye Women's World Cup success
Germany last won the World Cup 16 years ago and women's soccer has moved on a lot since then
2023-06-27 19:47
'The Bear' Is Back and Using a Much Different Recipe
The Big Stream explores the second season of "The Bear."
2023-06-27 19:29
Wilfried Zaha and Stormzy to take over non-League AFC Croydon
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha and rapper Stormzy are set to become joint owners of non-League club AFC Croydon. The pair are part of a three-man consortium, along with former Palace head of player care Danny Young, that has agreed a deal to acquire the assets of the south London side, who play in the Combined Counties Football League Premier South Division – the ninth tier of English football. Croydon announced contracts had been exchanged with the existing ownership and the consortium “will own, operate and develop their childhood hometown football club”. A statement added: “Whilst completion is subject to legislative and governance procedures, the three consortium members are excited about developing a community asset in the borough that gave them their own opportunities. “They hope to take the entire community on this exciting journey with them.” Zaha, 30, was born in Ivory Coast but raised in the borough of Croydon. He is already involved in community projects in the area through his own charitable foundation and an Academy. Zaha tweeted: “May the journey begin.” The latest announcement comes at a time of uncertainty of over Zaha’s playing future, with his Palace contract set to expire at the end of this month. The player has been offered a new deal at Selhurst Park but is yet to commit and has been linked with other clubs in the Premier League, elsewhere in Europe and Saudi Arabia. Stormzy, 29, also hails from Croydon and has a long-standing friendship with Zaha.
2023-06-27 19:28
England call up Tongue in all-pace attack for 2nd Ashes Test
Seamer Josh Tongue has replaced Moeen Ali in England's team for the second Ashes Test...
2023-06-27 19:22
Tottenham deny receiving Harry Kane bid from Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich make opening bid for Harry Kane to test Tottenham's resolve to keep the striker.
2023-06-27 19:20
Roundup: Alix Earle, Braxton Berrios Are Dating; Connor McDavid Wins Hart Trophy; Shohei Ohtani Blasts 26th Homer
TikTok star Alix Earle is dating Braxton Berrios, Connor McDavid won his third Hart Trophy, Shohei Ohtani hit his 26th home run and more in the Roundup.
2023-06-27 19:18
Olivia Dunne shares controversial 'patriotic' video on TikTok from NASCAR event, fans dub it 'insult' to military
Olivia Dunne recently shared a video on TikTok that stirred up a fresh controversy
2023-06-27 19:17
The women's tennis tour plans for its players to earn the same as men at more events
It took more than three decades after the founding of the Women’s Tennis Association for all four Grand Slam tournaments to agree to give the same prize money to female and male players
2023-06-27 18:50
Ilia Topuria makes bold Alexander Volkanovski claim after dominating Josh Emmett
Ilia Topuria has claimed he can beat Alexander Volkanovski ‘wherever we go’, as he eyes a shot at the UFC featherweight champion. Topuria dominated Josh Emmett in a Fight Night main event on Saturday, outpointing the American veteran before expressing his desire to fight for the title next. And the German-born Georgian, who fights out of Spain, reiterated that demand on Monday, while speaking on The MMA Hour. When asked if he would accept a fight with Volkanovski on the Australian’s home turf, the 26-year-old said: “No f****** problem. If I think I’m the best in the world, I can beat him in Australia, in Las Vegas, in Miami, in Spain – wherever we go, I beat him. Location is no problem. “Right now, I’m really focused on getting that championship belt. I want to get that title fight, which I know that I deserve. But if they come out with some offer to go to Spain and make a fight in Spain with [former champion] Max Holloway maybe... because if they told me to go to Spain to fight someone unknown, I’m not going to [accept] that fight, because I want to go for that belt. “But if they come out and they told me, ‘We want to take the UFC to Spain and you’re going to fight with Max Holloway,’ I will say, ‘Hell yes, let’s go, let’s do it.’ I want to fight in front of my people.” Volkanovski is due to defend his title against interim champion Yair Rodriguez in July, with the winner of that fight potentially next for Topuria, although Holloway stayed in the mix at featherweight by outpointing Arnold Allen in April. The Hawaiian also has a fight scheduled – a clash with the “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung in September. “Like I said, one of the best skills I have is patience,” Topuria added. “I can wait. I’m young, I’m 26 years old, I enjoy life. I’m happy with everything I have, so I can wait. I didn’t rush for anything. No problem. “It doesn’t matter for me. I have the goal, which is to become the world champion, and if I have to wait, I’ll wait my whole life. Why am I not going to wait like six more months or something like that? I’m going to wait.” Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Ilia Topuria: UFC’s rising star has a question for you UFC fan favourite Max Holloway to return with ‘Korean Zombie’ fight in Singapore Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg ‘dead serious’ about cage fight, says UFC boss
2023-06-27 18:45
Arsenal close to Jurrien Timber deal after Ajax lower asking price
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Jurrien Timber after Ajax agreed to lower their asking price to €50m. The Gunners' most recent offer is worth €48m.
2023-06-27 18:29
Do you know Wimbledon? Try the AP’s quiz about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament
How much do you know about Wimbledon
2023-06-27 18:27
