​WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The gap between New Zealand’s ambitions and their execution broadened as the All Blacks, after a sluggish start, defeated Italy 47-17 on Saturday to stay undefeated after two rounds in rugby’s Nations Championship. Although New Zealand’s early-phase struggles were partly

   ​Morgan Rogers has hailed England captain Harry Kane as being at the peak of his career to date. According to Rogers, Kane’s form this summer has reached unprecedented levels as England push into the World Cup quarter-finals, following a season in which Kane delivered a

   ​Two years ago, Saquon Barkley joined Philadelphia as a free agent, captured a championship in his inaugural season there, and quickly became one of the city’s most cherished sports figures. Now, Barkley is urging LeBron James to follow a similar path. James is currently a

   ​Several Italian outlets are reporting that Harry Winks, the Leicester City midfielder, could be returning to Serie A for the 2026-27 season, this time with Cagliari. The 30-year-old English midfielder is understood to be heading to Cagliari on a permanent transfer from Leicester City, as

   ​Roma continues to press for Alejandro Garnacho, keeping the Chelsea winger at the core of the Giallorossi’s plans to upgrade their attacking options. Behind the scenes, Roma is actively pursuing the deal through intermediaries, with extensive activity aimed at convincing Garnacho to join the club

   ​Spain’s progression beyond Belgium into the World Cup semi-finals left a trail of vivid images in its wake, yet it’s worth remembering that the other two quarter-final ties were also unfolding on the same day. Mikel Merino’s goal sparked celebrations from coast to coast, and

   ​Who is Dan Burn? Meet England’s 6-foot-7 defender who could be the key to stifling Erling Haaland, as World Cup injuries loom, originally featured on The Sporting News. England will get a firsthand sense of how tough it is to neutralize superstar Norway striker Erling

   ​Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic features in the pre-season friendly between Shelbourne FC and Celtic at Tolka Park, Dublin, on 07 July 2026. The USA international had spent a long spell away from the pitch last year after suffering a severe Achilles injury during the Europa

   ​Manu Koné is drawing the gaze of Europe’s elite clubs during the World Cup, with his standout performances turning heads far beyond his club duties. The Roma midfielder delivered a top-tier display in France’s 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco, showcasing his ability to make recoveries,

   ​Liverpool have reportedly submitted a bid for a Manchester City youngster, aiming to snatch him away this summer. The club has been quietly methodical in its approach to the transfer window, dedicating months to identifying and pursuing targets that fit their long-term plan. While their