Madueke’s remarkable season – from petition to World Cup starter
Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.
How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child – but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying “may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations” following their World Cup group game with Belgium.
A defender’s view on how to stop the World Cup’s best strikers
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
The people and places that made Sinner a champion
Jannik Sinner is the world’s best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.
Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat
England’s miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval – setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.
All three England keepers played there – Carlisle’s role in trio’s rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England’s goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel’s goalkeepers passing through the club.
Mark Hughes’ son Alex dies aged 38
Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is “totally heartbroken” after the death of his son Alex aged 38.
How Murray was tempted back to tennis – and would he ever do a Serena?
British tennis icon Andy Murray discusses returning to coaching with Jack Draper, Serena Williams’ comeback and filling the void of not playing.
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium’s World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.