Travel bans, visa refusals and political tensions have raised some serious questions about the tournament’s integrity, writes JAMES NALTON

Including races at Uttoxeter, Kempton and Southwell

Bold front-runner Haiti Couleurs fancied to make all in a rain-affected Gold Cup

Spurs lose sixth straight game for first time in their history, pressure mounts on boss Tudor

Five members of the squad granted asylum in Australia amid fears of persecution over anthem protest

Police face ‘extreme hostility’ as fans clash following Scottish Cup tie

As the 2026 tournament approaches, Fifa’s World Cup hosting controversies reach new extremes, writes JAMES NALTON

As Riyadh’s growing influence reshapes the sport, the partnership between Alalshikh and White may redefine who really runs boxing, writes JOHN WIGHT

Sporting calendar hit by regional instability with tournaments in the Gulf abandoned

From pirate statues to surplus Wembley seats, The Dripping Pan offers a reminder that the game’s soul survives beyond the Premier League glare, writes LAYTH YOUSIF

All-rounder confident ahead of T20 World Cup clash at Wankhede Stadium