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Los Angeles Lakers legend calls Luka Doncic 'slow and lazy'

David Beckham among mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden

Mourners have arrived in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. David Beckham, who led the Three Lions under Eriksson at three major international tournaments, was in attendance alongside one of Sven's successors, Roy Hodgson.

Top players who started out in lower divisions

A look at some stars who began small and rose to the highest level of the game

The Premier League is back in full swing: Which manager will be first to go?

Who does Caitlin Clark want to play in the WNBA playoffs?

U.S. women's soccer star Alex Morgan emotionally calls it a career

'I think it was time': Tim Hardaway’s damning report on Shaq’s final NBA years

Dan Hurley: The man who turned down $70 million from the LA Lakers

The tragic story of Adriano: From Italy's top scorer to Rio gang member

'Disgrace to men's tennis': Why tennis fans are left with a bitter aftertaste after US Open finals

Howzat! Can cricket compete with baseball?

America is not known for its cricketing prowess, however. Indeed, its best-known bat-and-ball game is baseball. But did you know that cricket was once one of the most popular sports in the US? And get this, the "gentleman's game" that originated in England in the 1700s is currently enjoying a renaissance. But the question is, can cricket once again crack America? Click through, take to the field, and run through this brief history of cricket and its association with baseball.

NFL Hall of Famer leans into romantic act streaming accident after initial embarrassment

The astronomical prize money Jannik Sinner earned at the US Open

Bang for buck: The 10 best low-cost transfers of all time

The 25 best midfielders of the 1990s

In a decade which saw the introduction of the Champions League and the Premier League, a look at the players who stood out in midfield

Masked man of Leipzig - France fans suggest hilarious mask options for Mbappe

'Not dominating': Caitlin Clark slammed despite impactful rookie year

Which NFL rookies shined and stumbled in fantasy football during Week 1?

The biggest derbies in world football

Not all fixtures are created equal - here are the greatest grudge matches in the global game

Pink slip pressure: The 10 NFL coaches in the greatest danger of getting fired

MLB awards watch: Who's going to win MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year?

The medal scandal that keeps haunting the Paris Olympics

European Cup hero Gary Shaw tragically passes away

Why so many Paralympic athletes got stripped of their medals

24 players who joined their club's biggest rivals

A look at some of the footballers who have signed for their team's fiercest foes over the years...

'She’s pretty incredible': Caitlin Clark ends MVP debate

Baffling decisions made during the 2024 NBA offseason

Toto Schillaci, star of the 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59

Who are the most overrated players in the Premier League?

Notable People who died in 2024

Aaliyah, the real German star of Euro 2024

Golden Boy's fall from grace: How a former Manchester United star ended up in prison

Losing to win: The controversial loophole that made Olympic athletes lose on purpose

Champions League: UEFA takes drastic financial measure before start

The 24 maddest career moves of football legends

Charting the most bizarre transfers by some of the game's most iconic players

NFL week three power rankings: Patterns emerging

The US mourns two-time Olympic gold medallist

Horner: Aston Martin's unveiling of Newey 'premature'

Design guru Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull to join Aston Martin next year

2028 Olympics are dealt a major financial blow

Baseball legend Willie Mays dies aged 93

Pole vaulter Ethan Walsh tragically dies aged 27

'It’s about my skin color': Jordan Chiles thinks racism got her stripped of Olympic medal

Michelle Jenneke: The athlete who went viral thanks to her warm-up routine

The 26 best English attackers ever

We present the greatest strikers and wingers ever to come out of England

26 players whose careers were ended by injury

A look at some famous footballers whose careers were cut short by injuries...

Simone Biles may have wrongfully been robbed of another gold Olympic medal

Football wonderkids who crashed and burned

The following prodigies were tipped for superstardom but they all failed to live up to the early hype

The tragic death of five-time Olympian Daniela Larreal Chirinos

The best stadiums to watch sports in the world

Sports stadiums are hallowed grounds for eager sports fans. The bump of the crowd, the rhythm of the game, the silence of a pass in mid-air. But not all stadiums are created equal. In this gallery, we highlight the stadiums with the most iconic atmospheres in sport today. These are the arenas that define the essence of sports culture, inviting you to witness the magic that unfolds within their storied walls. Ready? Swipe through to take a look at sports' most sacred stadiums.

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