How the World Cup made an ‘NFL-obsessed’ American a football fan
New fans tell the BBC they are fully invested after watching the World Cup on home soil, just don’t ask them to stop calling it soccer.
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Is Lonzo Ball going to the Timberwolves?
Plenty of buzz has surrounded a potential Ball brothers reunion in Minnesota
🎥 BR is back: defence all at sea, a sitter missed and more
Botafogo and Santos are facing off as the 2026 Brasileirão resumes this Thursday (16). The match at Nilton Santos is in the second half — follow the live updates in…
Joe Burrow says on ‘Quarterback’ his friends made fun of Joe Flacco
One of the funnier moments of the third season of Netflix's "Quarterback" starring the Bengals' Joe Flacco featured starting quarterback Joe Burrow.
Real Salt Lake apologizes after JJ Watt calls them out for not identifying his wife Kealia, a former NWSL player
Kealia Watt played eight seasons in the NWSL and grew up not far from Salt Lake City.
Rapoport gives timeline up for potential Aaron Donald return
The Rams may be waiting a little while longer to hear if Aaron Donald is truly coming back for the 2026 season.
Too many stupid mistakes – McIlroy on ragged start
Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off…
Will Arsenal sell Odegaard to sign new midfielder?
Arsenal is in the market for a new midfielder, a move that may come as a surprise to some supporters given the strength and depth already available in that area…
59 days until Saints opener: Every player to wear the No. 59 jersey
From Wayne Colman to the underrated Keith Mitchell and the oft-injured Dannell Ellerbe, we have a look through the Saints history of the No. 59 jersey
Real Madrid have a decision to make as star midfielder faces an uncertain future
As Real Madrid gear up for the new season under the leadership of Jose Mourinho, there is a huge question mark over star midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.The Frenchman endured a season…