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THE NOTEBOOK: Fans get free sun cream, John O'Shea jets in to do his England homework... while John Stones and Jordan Pickford tie tournament record

MIKE KEEGAN: England failed to silence their critics despite securing top spot in Group C after being held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday.

Former Arsenal defender and World Cup winner announces retirement and immediately takes Under-17 national team job

The World Cup-winning defender revealed that coaching has been on the edges of his mind for a while. At the age of 32, he is relatively youthful for an elite footballer hanging up his boots.

Nets and Knicks kick off 2024 NBA Draft with massive, complicated Mikal Bridges trade

The 2024 NBA Draft transaction cycle started with a bang, as the Nets sent Mikal Bridges across the city to the Knicks and regained their own pick from the Rockets in two blockbuster deals.

Notable People who died in 2024

England goalkeeper Mary Earps set to LEAVE Man United to join PSG on a free transfer after rejecting a new contract to begin a new challenge abroad

KATHRYN BATTE: Earps, who joined United in 2019, is out of contract and will be able to sign for the French club on a free transfer after rejecting the offer of a new deal with the Red Devils.

The England squad are reimagined as retro footballers

Gareth Southgate, Declan Rice, Harry Kane and others have been pictured as footballers in times gone by to celebrate Euro 2024 .

Ange Postecoglou leaves ITV pundits in stitches after making a jibe at Arsenal's interest in Benjamin Sesko - with striker snubbing move away to stay at RB Leipzig

Sesko, who started up front for the Three Lions' opponents, had been on Mikel Arteta's shortlist but opted to commit his future to Leipzig by signing a new deal.

Fans call for 'more excitement' from BBC commentator after his coverage of Italy's late equaliser against Croatia at Euro 2024... but his World Service colleague is praised for his description of Mattia Zaccagni's wonderstrike

The defending champions guaranteed their spot in the last 16 of the competition on Monday with an equaliser deep into stoppage time of the game, all-but-knocking their opponents out.

Panthers Fans Taking Heat For 'Classless' Behavior At Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers won the ultimate prize in hockey Monday night, beating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 to capture the Stanley Cup. While delirious Panthers fans celebrate the franchise's first title, they also earned some outside criticism for booing Edmonton star Connor McDavid after he won the ...

Gareth Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as Three Lions supporters turn on boss despite winning Euro 2024 group

SAMI MOKBEL IN COLOGNE: England topped the group with this goalless draw against Slovenia, but they were once more booed by their own supporters after the final whistle.

Jamie O'Hara calls for shock England substitution just 17 MINUTES into Euro 2024 tie against Slovenia - as he calls for experienced star to be hauled off

Jamie O'Hara has called for a shock substitution as England struggled in the early stages against Slovenia.

China’s 7’3 Zhang Ziyu is world’s tallest girl, and she’s dominating the basketball court

Women’s sports have never seen a player like this.

Max Verstappen faces grid penalty; Ferrari seek clarification over TPC rules

Catch up with all the latest F1 news headlines from Tuesday, June 25.

Euro 2024 top scorers: Cody Gakpo makes it five-man race for Golden Boot

Euro 2024 top scorers: Cody Gakpo makes it five-man race for Golden Boot - A quintet of players have now doubled their tallies at the European Championship as group stage draws to a close

Lewis Hamilton issues ‘clean’ response to Carlos Sainz’s ‘ran me off track’ protest

Carlos Sainz protested that Lewis Hamilton forced him off track, but the seven-time World Champion did not see it that way.

England's cause for concern: Jude Bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with Slovenia... while Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden completed just ONE dribble between them

Gareth Southgate's men scored just twice in their three group games, and failed to create many clear-cut opportunities in Cologne against a stubborn Slovenian side.

Aberdeen ready to take Rangers to tribunal if clubs can't agree compensation fee for new Ibrox signing Barron

Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows insists the Dons are prepared to go an SPFL tribunal if they can't agree compensation with Rangers for Connor Barron.

Ian Wright offers suggestion for how England can fit Cole Palmer in their side at Euro 2024... as he insists the forward needs to play 'for balance and fluidity' in the Three Lions team

The Three Lions were poor in attack once again on Tuesday night, managing just four shots on target as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia in their final group game of Euro 2024.

England player ratings vs Slovenia: Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer make impact after Conor Gallagher nightmare

England player ratings vs Slovenia: Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer make impact after Conor Gallagher nightmare - Substitutes offer only bright points in another hugely laboured Three Lions performance at Euro 2024

New Spanish GP paddock footage shows Charles Leclerc seek out Carlos Sainz

Parc fermé footage has seen the Ferrari drivers in conversation after their on-track skirmish in Barcelona on Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton replacement update as Toto Wolff reveals lengthy timeline

"In the brutal reality of the sport there is no place for dreams."

Man United Women moved out of their training centre and into PORTABLE buildings to accommodate the men's team during £50m Carrington revamp

This comes after planned £50m renovations to the men's facilities at their Carrington training ground are set to take place throughout the 2024-25 campaign.

George Russell: Lewis Hamilton ‘knows full well’ we get same Mercedes treatment

“Lewis is a winner, and of course these years have been frustrating for all of us, but especially for him."

Mercedes’ bounceback among key F1 Austrian Grand Prix storylines

F1 faces a quick turn around as the grid heads to Red Bull Ring this week

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers in talks over move to PAOK Salonika as Ibrox squad rebuild gathers pace

GREEK champions PAOK Salonika are in talks with Rangers over a deal for Cyriel Dessers - and reports claim the striker has handed in a transfer request in a bid to force the move through.

Phil Foden MUST be given the chance to call England's tune from the middle of the pitch, writes SAMI MOKBEL… he made things happen in a much improved performance

SAMI MOKBEL AT COLOGNE STADIUM: Three matches in, we're still waiting for him to completely catch fire, although Tuesday night finally offered some rays of encouragement.

Denmark finish second in Group C and advance to the knockout stages due to little-known tiebreaker as they finished level on points with Slovenia

Denmark squeezed through as runners up in Group C due to a little-known tiebreaker that dates way back to November 2023.

Gary Neville slams 'BASIC' England and admits bore draw with Slovenia was a 'struggle to watch' - as he names the one player 'certain' to start in the last-16

Gareth Southgate's side produced another underwhelming performance in their final Group C outing, although the result in Cologne was still good enough to secure top spot.

England vs Slovenia: Euro 2024 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

England vs Slovenia: Euro 2024 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today - Three Lions are to prove their credentials as tournament contenders when Group C wraps up

Phil Foden destroyed following England performance: "Needs to step up"

Rio Ferdinand names three players he claims will WIN Euro 2024 for England if Gareth Southgate picks them to revive struggling side

England's fortunes will reverse and their form pick back up if they make three changes to the starting line, claims Rio Ferdinand, who think the Three Lions will win the trophy if they pick the side he wants.

Quinn Ewers Explains Dramatic Change To His Appearance

Quinn Ewers wasn't just a fan favorite coming out of high school because of his potential. People loved the five-star quarterback's mullet. When Ewers arrived at Texas, however, his long hair was no longer a thing. He also lost weight before winning the starting job. During an ...

Jamie Carragher's Twitter account is HACKED moments after England kick off against Slovenia - with some fans joking that the social media chaos is 'more entertaining' than Gareth Southgate's players!

At the time of writing, the hacker's posts were live, and the hacker is still in control of the account, appearing to re-direct Carragher's account to a new username of @XAIPremium.

Chelsea: What Alexander Isak has said about Newcastle exit amid Blues interest

Chelsea: What Alexander Isak has said about Newcastle exit amid Blues interest - Chelsea have reportedly made contact over a huge summer deal

Fans are left feeling 'sorry' for Joey Veerman following his early substitution in Netherlands' Euro 2024 defeat by Austria after nightmare first half-an-hour

Veerman (left) and Co were playing their final group game of the tournament knowing their qualification for the last 16 was confirmed, but having to work out where they would finish in Group C.

JJ Redick Is Taking Heat For Cursing At His Lakers Press Conference

Fans weren't impressed by Lakers new head coach JJ Redick and his F-bombs at Monday's introductory press conference. The former NBA player/youth basketball coach regularly swore during his time speaking to the media and it didn't go over well with a large segment of those who watched. "What are you ...

Fans mock 'fascinating' Memphis Depay for picking up apparent injury after colliding with the referee during Netherlands' Euro 2024 game against Austria

Depay and Co were looking to top Group D at Euro 2024 after securing qualification for the last 16 of the competition, and had trailed at the break through an own goal from Donyell Malen.

Who will misfiring England face next? How Euro 2024 opponents will be decided TODAY - with trouble-hit Netherlands one of five possible rivals

The Three Lions have been made to wait to discover their last-16 opponents due to Group C winners facing one of the four best third placed teams in the competition.

Copa America referee COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being stretchered off as heat index exceeding 100 degrees

A game official for Canada's Copa America match with Peru has collapsed in a frightening scene in Kansas City. The official was removed on a stretcher before halftime.

Details Emerge From Dolphins' Offer For Tua Tagovailoa

The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa reportedly remain apart in talks for a new deal. On Tuesday's NFL Live, ESPN insider Jeff Darlington said Miami's offer isn't close to extensions given to Jared Goff and Trevor Lawrence. The Detroit Lions signed Goff to a four-year, $134 million deal, and ...

Rafael van der Vaart hits out at Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk for not showing 'passion' after 'DISGRACEFUL' defeat by Austria, as fans slam the centre back for his 'lazy' defending for the winning goal

Rafael van der Vaart hit out at fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk after the Netherlands slipped to a shock 3-2 defeat by Austria to finish third in Group D at Euro 2024.

Red Bull told to break Sergio Perez contract and ‘go and get’ former driver back

"What other option does Red Bull have? Who is fast and good enough for that seat?"

England handed favourable knockout path despite dismal draw with Slovenia as they avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal

England managed to limp their way to winners of Group C, that was enough to see them earn a favourable draw in the knockout rounds.

Report: Brewers, Mariners Have Agreed To Veteran Pitcher Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Seattle is sending the 36-year-old starting pitcher to Milwaukee. Per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Mariners will receive cash considerations. ...

JJ Redick Breaks Silence On Allegation He Called Black Woman The N-Word

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick popped up in the headlines this morning for a very concerning reason. Halleemah Nash an author and speaker accused the former Duke Blue Devils star of calling her the n-word while in college. Nash, who also attended Duke, made the claim in a post on social ...

Lionel Messi's Argentina snatch late Copa America winner vs. Chile as Lautaro Martinez bundles in decisive goal for 1-0 win

With nothing left to prove in his glittering career, Lionel Messi actually achieved a first on Tuesday. The Argentine star stepped onto the MetLife Stadium field as a 37-year-old.

Tottenham confirm Chris Davies replacement as two new additions revealed

Tottenham confirm Chris Davies replacement as two new additions revealed - Spurs have bolstered their backroom team under Ange Postecoglou after top assistant left for Birmingham job

England support act adds to clear confusion inside Gareth Southgate's frazzled mind

England support act adds to clear confusion inside Gareth Southgate's frazzled mind - Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo and Anthony Gordon all showed signs of promise in small cameos

The next Hingis? Meet Mirra Andreeva, the 17yo star of the French Open

Yankees Broadcaster Not Happy With JJ Redick

You can count ESPN New York radio host Michael Kay among those who took offense to JJ Redick cursing during his introductory press conference on Monday. On his show Tuesday, Kay lamented Redick's NSFW answer to a question asking what preconceived notions of him he's looking to dispel as Lakers head ...