Pakistan ended a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign on a high note, beating winless Netherlands by 37 runs. The Netherlands collapsed dramatically, losing seven wickets for just 13 runs during their innings. Pakistan's victory was their only win of the tournament.
OK Kolejarz Opole take on a German side on Sunday in their latest league speedway fixture. A win would move the Opole team significantly closer to the play-off spots. Their opponents are out of form but carry a few riders capable of causing problems.
France beat Norway 4-1 at the 2026 World Cup to win all three of their group-stage matches for the first time since 1998. Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick and Désiré Doué added a bullet header. Cape Verde also made history at the tournament.
Formula 1 has moved to the Austrian circuit following the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Lewis Hamilton won in Catalonia from second on the grid, just 0.064 seconds behind pole-sitter George Russell. Mercedes engine reliability remains a concern for both the works team and McLaren heading into qualifying.
️ F1 qualifying updates from 3pm BST️ Hamilton on the march | Mail Philip your thoughtsThe hills are alive with the sound of engines. Two weeks on from the outskirts of Barcelona, F1 has left city life behind for a dedicated circuit in rural Austria and brought with it the makings of a multi-team title race.Lewis Hamilton’s victory in Catalonia showed off the Ferrari’s improvements while the reliability problems of the Mercedes engine has been a concern for the eponymous team and also McLaren. The Briton won from second on the grid; OK, Kimi Antonelli had a small power problem in qualifying, but Hamilton was 0.064sec behind his compatriot George Russell in the pole-sitting Mercedes, suggesting that there was little to choose between their drives. Continue reading...
Croatian veteran Ivan Perisic is backing his side's strong record against African World Cup opponents ahead of Saturday's crucial match against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. Croatia have won three and drawn one of their matches against African sides since 2014, including their third-place victory over Morocco in Qatar. A win on Saturday would secure Croatia's place in the knockout rounds.
Italian media are reporting that 70-year-old Zbigniew Boniek could soon take on a role with the Italian national football team. Boniek served as president of the Polish Football Association from 2012 to 2021 and was a UEFA vice-president until April 2025. The exact nature of any potential role has not been specified by Italian sources.
Lech Poznań has announced the departure of Croatian defender Antonio Milić after five and a half years at the club. Coach Niels Frederiksen and director Piotr Rutkowski both paid warm tribute to the player, highlighting his commitment and the respect he earned at the club. Frederiksen said he would remember Milić for the rest of his life.
Ruch Chorzów won their first pre-season friendly 6-0 against Unia Oświęcim, with the match taking place as part of the Oświęcim club's 80th anniversary celebrations. Several new signings made their debuts for the Chorzów side ahead of the upcoming Betclic 1. liga season. The emphatic result signals promising form for Ruch as preparations continue.
Jorge Martin secured the first ever pole position for Aprilia during qualifying for the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix at Assen, extending the Italian manufacturer's dominance from Friday's practice sessions. Aprilia took all four top qualifying positions in an impressive display of pace. Marc Márquez recorded his worst qualifying result of the 2026 season.
Jordan's arrival at the World Cup is the result of decades of patient effort by one individual, and marks a historic milestone for the country's football. The moment carries deep significance for the Jordanian nation and its diaspora around the world. It represents the culmination of a long-running project to build football infrastructure and ambition in the kingdom.
José Mourinho revealed in the "Beast Mode On" podcast that he switches off some World Cup 2026 matches after just 10 minutes, finding them insufficiently entertaining. He did not name specific games but made clear that the level of certain fixtures disappoints him. The tournament has otherwise generated enormous global interest in football.
Australian speedway rider Darcy Ward has advised Tai Woffinden to ignore expert opinion and fight for his place in the team. The British rider is absent from the announced squad for Sunday's match against Polonia Piła, despite returning from injury. It is the first time in years that Woffinden has had to compete for a starting spot.
Poland's under-22 volleyball squad lost a warm-up match against France as they prepare for the European Championship. Several players called up by senior coach Nikola Grbić joined the youth squad for the fixture. The senior team is meanwhile competing in the Nations League in Gliwice.
Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title following rival Carlos Alcaraz's shock early exit at the French Open. The Italian will defend his London crown without his main competitor in the draw. Alcaraz's absence significantly reshapes the field ahead of this year's tournament.
Ukraine's men's volleyball team defeated Canada 3-1 in a Nations League match, reinforcing their status as one of the standout surprises of the 2025 edition. The "yellow-blues" displayed mature and effective volleyball throughout the match. Canada had previously beaten Poland, making Ukraine's victory all the more impressive.
One of the defining images of the 2026 World Cup may be ordinary school buses ferrying fans from Europe and Asia between matches. The article explores the vast, largely invisible logistical operation behind the tournament — transport, accommodation and infrastructure. The scale of the organisational challenge is described as unprecedented.
Commentator Ireneusz Zmora claims that planned changes to the reserve-rider rules in Polish speedway have been deliberately designed to hurt Stal Gorzów. He argues the club will be forced to release its riders onto the transfer market, where wealthier clubs will snap them up. Stal would lose access to those riders as a direct consequence of the new regulations.
Speedway rider Miłosz Wysocki has been dropped from the Wybrzeże Gdańsk squad and commented on the situation via social media. Club director Mariusz Kędzielski told WP SportoweFakty that the two parties had spoken and there were no hard feelings. The content of Wysocki's post and the specific reasons for his exclusion were not detailed in the supplied text.
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