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Why an American football game played the Canadian national anthem
The field in Buffalo was decked out with the flags of both countries, as tensions simmer and a trade war escalates.
September 18, 2026How NFL players are becoming game changers in the fashion industry - Reuters
How NFL players are becoming game changers in the fashion industry Reuters
September 3, 2026Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey
England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.
August 13, 2026Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?
Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.
July 6, 2026Faces of elimination: World Cup fans in their moment of loss - Reuters
Faces of elimination: World Cup fans in their moment of loss Reuters
June 30, 2026Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.
June 29, 2026What is it like being a tennis parent?
Pushy parents are nothing new in a sport offering the potential of millions of pounds in prize money at the very top - but why does tennis create an environment that makes parents behave this way, and what needs to change?
June 26, 2026Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.
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Why an American football game played the Canadian national anthem
Watch: In a border city stadium, American NFL fans sing Canada’s anthem with gusto There are no Canadian teams in the NFL - but there are millions of fans. At the Buffalo Bills game in New York on T
Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey
Ben Stokes (left) and Gus Atkinson broke England's midnight curfew in June "We are grown men and we know how to behave," said Joe Root. "As an international cricketer you are always representing the
Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?
Watch: 'Here to stay' - Fans react to the rise of soccer in the US In many countries, football is not just a national sport but an obsession nurtured over decades. That can't be said about World Cup
Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Naomi Osaka's best Wimbledon performances were third round appearances in in 2017 and 2025 Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatibl
Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
The World Cup is in full swing and, aside from the matches, fans are enjoying an extravaganza of sights, sounds, colours and songs. With catchy hooks and punchy lyrics, the World Cup song has been a