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ST at the World Cup

Toothless Three Lions flatter to deceive in the home of ‘world champions’

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana on June 23.

England manager Thomas Tuchel speaking to his players during a hydration break at the World Cup match against Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23.

Budimir gives Croatia 1-0 win to eliminate Panama in Group L

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‘I’m back’: Record-breaker Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal to 5-0 World Cup win over Uzbekistan

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ST at the World Cup

Beware defenders, Erling Haaland the Viking is coming

In Mexico, World Cup jerseys fit all shapes, sizes – and species

Serena Williams’ return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

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Singapore drawn with Malaysia and Laos in Group A of AFF Women’s Cup

The top three teams at the AFF Women's Cup will qualify for the Asean Women's Championship.

Lionesses captain Siti Rosnani Azman (left) is relishing the test that awaits Singapore at the AFF Women's Cup.

ST Full-time Report: S’porean fans splurge $20k for World Cup moments

Antwerp win inaugural Lion City Challenger, which will return in 2027 with other 3x3 basketball events

Singapore badminton player Yeo Jia Min and ex-swimmer Pang Sheng Jun get hitched

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World Cup’s Golden Boot race heats up for Messi, Mbappe and Haaland

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland each scored a brace on June 22.

Turning 39 on June 24, Lionel Messi has accounted for all five of Argentina’s goals at this World Cup as he takes an early lead at the top of the scorers’ chart.

Torn jerseys put Puma’s kits under the spotlight at World Cup

Ecstatic Norway squad celebrate World Cup progress with Viking row

France coach Didier Deschamps backs Kylian Mbappe to break World Cup scoring record

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Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon at 44 begs an old sporting question. Why?

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My 15-hour chase for greatness across 2 cities for Messi-Ronaldo at the World Cup

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England was my boyhood side, but they lost me to Brazil and the art of Socrates

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Not a has-been, Lewis Hamilton is loving his job again

The Big Question

The Big Question

Does badminton’s new 15-point scoring system help the sport?

From Jan 4, 2027, players will need 15 points to win a game instead of 21.

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew feels that the new scoring system gives players lesser time to get into the groove, and whoever adapts fastest to the change will have an early advantage.

The Big Question

Do the National School Games need a refresh?

The Big Question

What can $50 million donation do for Singapore football?

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What is the future of LIV Golf?

Horse Racing

Splash Back set to bring her own brand of Magic

Last Group 1 of Australian season gives trainer Begg strong breakthrough claims.

The Grahame Begg-trained Splash Back can bounce back from her last two defeats with a strong showing in the Group 1 Tattersall's Tiara (1,400m) at Eagle Farm on June 27.

Almeraq breaks Japan’s hearts in Jubilee Stakes

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Banker’s Kingdom right on Mile trail

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