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Sir Anthony Hopkins' England football shirt sparks debate
The Welsh actor posed with his wife, prompting playful reaction from fans ahead of the World Cup match. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - E...
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Suburban footballer dies after suffering head injury during game
Footy player and teacher Nathan Fitzgerald has died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves game in the city's north on the weekend. News...
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London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families
Some call the UK's flagship athletics meet "exorbitant", with analysis showing events elsewhere are cheaper. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Watch: England's Henderson injures wrist tripping over during match celebration
England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffers a wrist injury while celebrating his side's dramatic World Cup last-16 win over Mexico. Newsiline summarises t...
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Melbourne teacher receiving end-of-life care after horror head clash during suburban football game
Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, remains in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor on Saturday Follow our Australia news live blog...
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Call for investigation into cricket pitches on ovals after football tragedy
Nathan Fitzgerald's club has asked authorities to look at the way hard cricket pitches are covered on multi-use ovals as the 27-year-old continues to rece...
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England's match with Mexico delayed by an hour
England's World Cup last-16 match with Mexico in Mexico City is delayed by one hour because of severe weather and is set to kick off at 02:00 BST (19:00 l...
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Sabalenka to 'get drunk and forget about tennis' after Wimbledon exit
Naomi Osaka downs top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in a fourth round meeting of grand slam champions at Wimbledon. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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India news: Indian passport slips one spot in global ranking
The Indian passport has slipped one spot below last year's ranking on the Global Passport Index. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - Al...
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Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup. Newsil...
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Williams is 'Ronaldinho-like' - but can she win Grand Slam matches?
In her latest BBC Sport column from Wimbledon, Naomi Broady looks at if Serena Williams' comeback showed she can win future Grand Slam matches. Newsiline...
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England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned
BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in...
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Staying up for the match? How to handle a 1am kick-off
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links rea...
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Footballer in end-of-life care after head clash in suburban game
Epping Football Netball Club's Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, is receiving end-of-life care after colliding with a teammate in a reserves game. Newsiline summaris...
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Cricket match abandoned after bull storms pitch
The bull's owner brought along a cow to entice it off the Burnopfield playing grounds to no avail. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Football star swaps dressing room for classroom
Jake Wright, who played for Sheffield United for four years, is head of Year 8 at Newfield School. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Football Australia backs 'brave' Popovic amid criticism of Egypt calls
Football Australia's senior leadership defended Popovic, calling his World Cup run an "enormous success". Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News A...
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Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale. Newsiline summarises this report...
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How many gambling ads played during the Socceroos match?
There should be rules against jumping on the World Cup bandwagon to illustrate a political point, but the Socceroos' valiant effort against Egypt offers a...
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Footballer critical after sustaining head injury during match
A 27-year-old player is in a critical condition after a serious mid-match injury during a football game in Lalor this afternoon. Newsiline summarises this...
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Rugby league's bumper pay day. But who will foot the bill?
A $5 billion-plus broadcast rights deal is expected to be announced this week, making rugby league Australia's most valuable football code. Newsiline summ...
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WATCH: Herrington reacts to 'speedbump' as football legend offers support for penalty miss
Souttar and Herrington missed their penalties, but they didn't miss out on support afterwards. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia an...
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The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'
Shifting start times at the FIFA World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football". Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bus...
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Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Police chiefs say the government's "late announcement" means forces would have to take officers away from other duties. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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South Korean football is dead, say furious fans, as they demand sweeping reform
An early World Cup exit has triggered what some say is a long overdue reckoning for the Korean Football Association. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How the soundtracks for Arcane and League of Legends are made
Musicians and game developers work closely to make the world of League of Legends sound so incredible. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Just...
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'Premier League goalkeepers will be throwing food at TV'
Joe Hart analyses the decision to rule out Marc Cucurella's goal against Austria for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their last-32...
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'This sport is unpredictable': De Minaur keeps Wimbledon dream alive
An imperfect Alex de Minaur explains his two mindsets as the Australian makes it through another round at Wimbledon. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Photos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-Herzegovina
World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Racism significantly impacts access to sport: Independent expert
From high participation costs and restrictions on Palestinian athletes – to bans on Muslim women wearing hijabs – racism continues to shape who gets to pa...
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Does football need FIFA and its World Cup?
While the popularity of the World Cup continues to grow, its organizers FIFA have arguably never been less popular. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Mortgage broker forks out $16k to play tennis against the PM
A mortgage broker forked out $16,500 on Canberra’s night of nights to take his grudge about budget tax directly up to the prime minister in a tennis match...