Sciver-Brunt to Bat at No 3: England's World Cup Gamble
Nat Sciver-Brunt returns as specialist No 3 for England's T20 World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka after calf injury. Coach Charlotte Edwards says she won't bowl.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt returns as specialist No 3 for England's T20 World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka after calf injury. Coach Charlotte Edwards says she won't bowl.
Christian Pulisic ended a six-month goal drought with a goal and assist in the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal, quieting doubts before the home World Cup.
Senegal's 3-2 friendly defeat to the United States, 16 days before facing France in the World Cup, exposes defensive frailties despite Sadio Mané's goal.
Senegal's 3-2 defeat to USA exposes defensive issues 16 days before facing France in World Cup opener, despite Sadio Mané double.
Christian Pulisic scored his first US goal since Sept 2025 and assisted as USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup tune-up; final test vs Germany on June 6.
Pape Thiaw is unpaid since February, and Kalidou Koulibaly injured, as Senegal's World Cup prep faces administrative chaos and fixture issues.
York City reject third Hearts offer for Malachi Fagan-Walcott, valuing him above £500k, as Celtic consider selling Reo Hatate and other Scottish transfer
Scotland faces Curacao at Hampden in World Cup send-off. BBC panel discusses selection dilemmas, tactical shape, and what it means for morale.
Nasser Hussain criticises England's team selection after resting Linsey Smith in T20 opener loss to India, warning it disrupts World Cup preparation.
England's top order crumbles as both openers fall cheaply in chase of 189 against India in the first T20I at Chelmsford, leaving the hosts in early trouble.
Mauricio Pochettino has held talks with Milan, but US Soccer insists focus is on the World Cup. Players remain calm, likening it to contract situations.
Mauricio Pochettino has held talks with AC Milan, but US Soccer says the focus is on the World Cup. The USMNT opened camp with friendlies before facing
Mauricio Pochettino unveils USA's 26-man roster for 2026 World Cup, with Pulisic and McKennie headlining. Group D pits them against Paraguay, Australia, Turkey.
Canada captain Davies will miss World Cup opener vs Bosnia-Herzegovina with hamstring injury, expected to return later in group stage - coach Marsch.
Alphonso Davies has been called into Canada’s 32-man pre-World Cup camp in Charlotte despite a hamstring injury, with the final 26-man squad named Friday.
Alice Capsey's 82 off 43 and Heather Knight's unbeaten 70 lead England to chase 181, securing 2-1 T20 series win over India and boosting World Cup hopes.
Knight's unbeaten 70 and Capsey's 82 drove England to a record home T20 chase of 181, sealing a 2-1 series win over India, boosting World Cup hopes.
FA Women’s National League board approves proposal to allow four WSL academy sides into third tier from 2027, as FA defends move for player development.
Freya Kemp bowled again after 14 months out and Alice Capsey hit 74* as England beat New Zealand. Their returns boost World Cup hopes.
Steve Clarke could sign a new Scotland contract, while Partick Thistle host St Mirren in the Premiership play-off final. BBC panel analysis on the implications.