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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:40:52 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/moutet-loses-almost-all-prize-money-for-swearing-on-bbc-tv-gjlv1o0 https://africafront.news/article/moutet-loses-almost-all-prize-money-for-swearing-on-bbc-tv-gjlv1o0 France's Corentin Moutet loses almost his entire Queen's prize money after being fined $40,000 for swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:40:20 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/justice-department-says-it-will-investigate-mlb-amid-pride-hats-controversy-mination https://africafront.news/article/justice-department-says-it-will-investigate-mlb-amid-pride-hats-controversy-mination League referred to EEOC for religious discrimination San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on hats MLB had warned players over violation of league rules The US justice department has launched a civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball after the league… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:33:49 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/the-maths-whizz-turned-teen-star-who-chose-morocco-over-france-kp5lwo2 https://africafront.news/article/the-maths-whizz-turned-teen-star-who-chose-morocco-over-france-kp5lwo2 Get to know Ayyoub Bouaddi - Morocco's new star. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:22:43 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/nike-v-adidas-the-world-cup-brand-battle-y2lxdo0 https://africafront.news/article/nike-v-adidas-the-world-cup-brand-battle-y2lxdo0 Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:01:38 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/backstedt-sprints-to-tour-de-suisse-femmes-stage-win-j5ww0o4 https://africafront.news/article/backstedt-sprints-to-tour-de-suisse-femmes-stage-win-j5ww0o4 Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt takes her ninth professional road race victory with a dominant finish to a bunch sprint in Bad Ragaz. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:52:07 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/whos-the-bos-meet-2026-world-cups-fastest-player-1942do2 https://africafront.news/article/whos-the-bos-meet-2026-world-cups-fastest-player-1942do2 Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable rise for the Feyenoord defender Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:43:36 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/i-paid-800-for-my-ticket-but-it-was-worth-it-england-fans-enjoying-early-world-c-cupvibe https://africafront.news/article/i-paid-800-for-my-ticket-but-it-was-worth-it-england-fans-enjoying-early-world-c-cupvibe Some supporters are breaking the bank to follow Thomas Tuchel’s team and early indications are that it’s worth it They came, they saw and they went to the rodeo. For those England fans who made it to Dallas, watching Thomas Tuchel’s side see off Croatia in their opening match of… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:42:06 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/people-think-ive-vanished-mary-earps-on-signing-for-london-city-and-feeling-forg-nterview https://africafront.news/article/people-think-ive-vanished-mary-earps-on-signing-for-london-city-and-feeling-forg-nterview Former England goalkeeper discusses why it was time to leave Paris, the lure of her new club and when she will know it is time to stop When Mary Earps signed for Wolfsburg eight years ago, shortly after they had played in the Women’s Champions League final, there was no club… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:32 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/two-world-cup-matches-were-played-in-severe-heat-analysis-finds-analysis https://africafront.news/article/two-world-cup-matches-were-played-in-severe-heat-analysis-finds-analysis Games in Miami and Monterrey were at heat level a players’ union had warned in the past should trigger delays Two of the first round of matches at the World Cup were played at a level of severe heat that a football players’ union has previously said should trigger the delay or… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:31 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/keeping-england-in-the-match-fisher-reaches-a-first-test-50-wrrz6o1 https://africafront.news/article/keeping-england-in-the-match-fisher-reaches-a-first-test-50-wrrz6o1 Watch the moment England bowler Matt Fisher scores a first Test half-century as he frustrates New Zealand on the third morning of the second Test at The Oval. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:23:04 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/stick-or-twist-rashford-and-guehi-are-tuchels-big-dilemmas-r2x8go0 https://africafront.news/article/stick-or-twist-rashford-and-guehi-are-tuchels-big-dilemmas-r2x8go0 Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:20:37 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/royal-ascot-2026-horse-racing-updates-from-day-four-live-keslive https://africafront.news/article/royal-ascot-2026-horse-racing-updates-from-day-four-live-keslive Latest updates from Friday’s race card Greg Wood’s day four tips | Email Niall Back to the straight course for the finale, and a chance for the American trainer Wesley Ward, a regular winner at this meeting over the last 15 years, to get another on the board via Bacio, who has… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:09:33 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/world-cup-2026-scotland-fans-take-over-boston-pochettino-looking-for-spies-kon-i-duplive https://africafront.news/article/world-cup-2026-scotland-fans-take-over-boston-pochettino-looking-for-spies-kon-i-duplive ⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us Let’s begin our look at what will happen later today. First up is USA v Australia in Seattle at 8pm BST/12pm local time. Continue reading... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:09:15 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-three-live-reelive https://africafront.news/article/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-three-live-reelive Updates from the third day’s play at the Oval Day two report | Sign up for the Spin 61st over: England 227-6 (Cox 27, Archer 0) Shot! Cox flicks his wrists on a half volley from Matt Henry and the ball traces away for four across the baking square. Lovely timing on that. 60th… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:06:42 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/ben-stokes-plays-for-durham-sussex-v-hampshire-and-more-county-cricket-live-ketlive https://africafront.news/article/ben-stokes-plays-for-durham-sussex-v-hampshire-and-more-county-cricket-live-ketlive All the latest from around the grounds Mail Tanya or comment below with your thoughts And now from the Finchale end, Ben Stokes… the first ball is a dot, the second flies down to fine leg off the thigh pad of Vasconcelos for four. Ball three: nothing. Ball four – ooops, a drop… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:06:28 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/us-open-2026-golf-updates-on-day-two-live-twolive https://africafront.news/article/us-open-2026-golf-updates-on-day-two-live-twolive ️ Updates from the second round at Shinnecock Hills ️ Day one report | Follow us on Instagram | Mail David Matt Fitzpatrick has to hole a 27-footer to save par at 3. It keeps him at -3 and in a tie for third. Great work. But not so good for playing partner DeChambeau, who misses… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:04:47 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/two-time-olympic-medallist-philip-retires-0g3xdo2 https://africafront.news/article/two-time-olympic-medallist-philip-retires-0g3xdo2 British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:52:32 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/henry-takes-five-wickets-to-give-new-zealand-control-early-on-day-three-7yd1ko1 https://africafront.news/article/henry-takes-five-wickets-to-give-new-zealand-control-early-on-day-three-7yd1ko1 Matt Henry puts himself on the honours board at The Oval as he completes a five-wicket haul on the morning of day three of the second Test against England, giving his side complete control of the match. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:46:07 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/visualisation-and-hunger-to-achieve-henry-pollock-reveals-substance-beneath-the-hestyle https://africafront.news/article/visualisation-and-hunger-to-achieve-henry-pollock-reveals-substance-beneath-the-hestyle Back-row’s colossal performance in Prem semi-final proves he is ready to come of age for Northampton against Exeter As Henry Pollock idly plays with the straggly end of his blond rat’s tail on a sunny day in Northampton, he looks wholly at ease. There are more microphones in… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:26:06 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/the-us-world-cup-star-who-couldnt-be-an-american-under-trumps-plan-x05jdo2 https://africafront.news/article/the-us-world-cup-star-who-couldnt-be-an-american-under-trumps-plan-x05jdo2 Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:21:09 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/former-england-goalkeeper-earps-joins-london-city-lionesses-yl5kqo0 https://africafront.news/article/former-england-goalkeeper-earps-joins-london-city-lionesses-yl5kqo0 Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps joins London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after leaving Paris St-Germain. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:18 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/itv-wins-world-cup-ratings-battle-with-bbc-in-tournaments-first-week-croatia https://africafront.news/article/itv-wins-world-cup-ratings-battle-with-bbc-in-tournaments-first-week-croatia England v Croatia attracted year’s highest UK TV figures BBC opted for more first-pick games in knockout stages ITV is winning the UK television ratings battle after the first week of the World Cup. Viewing figures obtained by the Guardian from Barb, which measures audience… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:53:56 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/why-morocco-game-could-be-greatest-of-all-for-scotland-n90wko0 https://africafront.news/article/why-morocco-game-could-be-greatest-of-all-for-scotland-n90wko0 Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:43:36 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/scotlands-totems-must-turn-up-to-thwart-dynamic-morocco-n90wko9 https://africafront.news/article/scotlands-totems-must-turn-up-to-thwart-dynamic-morocco-n90wko9 Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:43:36 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/morocco-captain-hakimi-to-stand-trial-for-rape-z7le1o2 https://africafront.news/article/morocco-captain-hakimi-to-stand-trial-for-rape-z7le1o2 French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:28:22 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/the-heavily-jeered-250m-goldmine-are-hydration-break-ads-here-to-stay-9zxdgo0 https://africafront.news/article/the-heavily-jeered-250m-goldmine-are-hydration-break-ads-here-to-stay-9zxdgo0 BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:14:48 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/burnley-target-bellamy-in-managerial-hunt-nxj8do0 https://africafront.news/article/burnley-target-bellamy-in-managerial-hunt-nxj8do0 Craig Bellamy is wanted by former club Burnley to become their new manager. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:03:09 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/wonderwall-one-of-favourite-england-moments-kane-6dz5lo0 https://africafront.news/article/wonderwall-one-of-favourite-england-moments-kane-6dz5lo0 Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:55:06 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/premier-league-fixtures-arsenal-open-against-coventry-liverpool-at-newcastle-tedhull https://africafront.news/article/premier-league-fixtures-arsenal-open-against-coventry-liverpool-at-newcastle-tedhull Manchester United travel to Hull on first weekend Manchester City without Guardiola host Bournemouth Coventry will begin their first Premier League campaign in 25 years with a Friday night trip to the champions, Arsenal, on 21 August. Their fellow promoted club Hull begin at… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:09:15 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/north-to-bid-farewell-for-barbarians-against-wales-p5192o4 https://africafront.news/article/north-to-bid-farewell-for-barbarians-against-wales-p5192o4 George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:52 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/coventry-play-champions-arsenal-in-premier-league-opener-v92rjo0 https://africafront.news/article/coventry-play-champions-arsenal-in-premier-league-opener-v92rjo0 Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:40 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/old-dog-slipper-u-turns-on-wallabies-retirement-ng3zdo6 https://africafront.news/article/old-dog-slipper-u-turns-on-wallabies-retirement-ng3zdo6 Veteran prop James Slipper has gone back on his international retirement to return to Australia's ranks after being named in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:53:14 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/why-pochettinos-fluid-usa-midfield-is-thriving-n65nzo2 https://africafront.news/article/why-pochettinos-fluid-usa-midfield-is-thriving-n65nzo2 Mauricio Pochettino has his USA midfield thriving at the World Cup with a fluid approach - here is how it works. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:48:45 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/premier-league-fixtures-find-out-your-clubs-schedule-93d1no4 https://africafront.news/article/premier-league-fixtures-find-out-your-clubs-schedule-93d1no4 The Premier League fixtures are out - find out your club's schedule. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:39:53 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/mercedes-withdraw-monaco-grand-prix-appeal-xlwe2o2 https://africafront.news/article/mercedes-withdraw-monaco-grand-prix-appeal-xlwe2o2 Mercedes withdraw their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:39:24 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/iran-to-lodge-complaint-over-travel-restrictions-p4e67o4 https://africafront.news/article/iran-to-lodge-complaint-over-travel-restrictions-p4e67o4 Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:50:32 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/happy-hosts-as-canada-claim-first-win-and-mexico-seal-knockout-spot-world-cup-da-updaily https://africafront.news/article/happy-hosts-as-canada-claim-first-win-and-mexico-seal-knockout-spot-world-cup-da-updaily Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Ben Fisher as Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver Continue reading... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:38:35 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/declan-rice-is-running-out-of-steam-leaving-tuchel-a-midfield-conundrum-dilemma https://africafront.news/article/declan-rice-is-running-out-of-steam-leaving-tuchel-a-midfield-conundrum-dilemma England mainstay is flagging after six years of nonstop action, but finding a solution to his absence is no easy task A freak of nature is Aaron Cresswell’s description of Declan Rice. The former West Ham left-back marvels at Rice’s ability to keep going. “He can play six or… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:27 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/players-are-human-beings-and-social-media-comments-reach-us-but-the-focus-has-to-hepitch https://africafront.news/article/players-are-human-beings-and-social-media-comments-reach-us-but-the-focus-has-to-hepitch The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility Playing in a World Cup is a huge experience; when you’re with the national team, your entire focus is on the squad’s schedule – the hotel, the training centre, the stadium –… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:26 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/the-cops-bought-me-an-egg-and-cheese-muffin-bostons-love-affair-with-tartan-army-goeson https://africafront.news/article/the-cops-bought-me-an-egg-and-cheese-muffin-bostons-love-affair-with-tartan-army-goeson Scotland fans in the Massachusetts city awaiting their game against Morocco have continued to make an impression on the locals On Thursday afternoon, local broadcasters in Boston went live to an event hosted by the city’s mayor, Michelle Wu. It was a significant moment, with Wu… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:25 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/world-rapid-and-blitz-championships-in-hong-kong-highlights-chess-boom-in-asia-inasia https://africafront.news/article/world-rapid-and-blitz-championships-in-hong-kong-highlights-chess-boom-in-asia-inasia The €500,000 tournament has attracted several strong national teams, plus the favourites, WR Chess, led by the world No 1, Magnus Carlsen Dragon Chilling may be an ­unfamiliar chess name, but the squad from China won the gold medals at the World Teams Rapid in Hong Kong. Teams… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:25 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/janse-van-rensburg-backed-for-first-england-run-out-xgp9xo4 https://africafront.news/article/janse-van-rensburg-backed-for-first-england-run-out-xgp9xo4 Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his new England team-mates, says George Ford. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:31:32 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/can-exeter-complete-title-winning-turnaround-evrd7o6 https://africafront.news/article/can-exeter-complete-title-winning-turnaround-evrd7o6 Can the Chiefs complete a remarkable turnaround from their worst-ever season to become Prem champions? Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:21:57 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-12-2e81no2 https://africafront.news/article/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-12-2e81no2 Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:50:34 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/london-marathon-to-be-two-day-event-in-2027-d0kk8o2 https://africafront.news/article/london-marathon-to-be-two-day-event-in-2027-d0kk8o2 The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:24 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/london-marathon-confirms-expansion-to-two-day-event-in-2027-in2027 https://africafront.news/article/london-marathon-confirms-expansion-to-two-day-event-in-2027-in2027 Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 April Move will enable a record 100,000 runners to take part The London Marathon has confirmed that next year’s race will be staged over two days to enable a record 100,000 runners to take part and raise tens of millions more for… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:23 GMT Sports Guardian Sport https://africafront.news/article/hat-trick-hero-swiss-wonderkid-world-cup-duo-set-for-premier-league-9q76do4 https://africafront.news/article/hat-trick-hero-swiss-wonderkid-world-cup-duo-set-for-premier-league-9q76do4 Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season? Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:19:13 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/keeper-error-helps-mexico-beat-south-korea-to-book-last-32-spot-k8zwyo1 https://africafront.news/article/keeper-error-helps-mexico-beat-south-korea-to-book-last-32-spot-k8zwyo1 Hosts Mexico earn qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup following a narrow win over South Korea. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:44:54 GMT Sports BBC Sport https://africafront.news/article/a-day-of-tears-scuffles-history-as-injury-mars-canadas-moment-zjmmlo4 https://africafront.news/article/a-day-of-tears-scuffles-history-as-injury-mars-canadas-moment-zjmmlo4 Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:34:23 GMT Sports BBC Sport