Isla Hartley is a Sports Reporter at NewsUK. She covered the British summer of sport from Wimbledon to the Test grounds. She focuses on tennis, cricket and athletics and is known for clear, deadline-driven reporting. She holds a degree in Sports Studies from the University of Stirling and completed an NCTJ diploma. Now based in Glasgow, she runs half-marathons and follows Scottish athletics. “The overlooked athlete usually has the better story.”
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Explore the North American World Cup’s blend of spectacle, controversy, and political interference. Spain triumphed, but off-field drama dominated headlines.
Liverpool name initial 31-player squad for USA pre-season tour
Liverpool announce a 31-player squad for their USA pre-season tour. New head coach Andoni Iraola leads the team as they prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.
New York-New Jersey to host World Cup final between Spain and Argentina
New York-New Jersey to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. Argentina aims for a second title, Spain for their first since 2010.
England secure third place at World Cup after 6-4 victory over France
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Crystal Palace triumphed over Swindon Town 5-1 in a friendly, featuring a stunning hat-trick from Matheus França. Read the match report here.
Record-breaking transfer
Chelsea shatters transfer records with the £117m signing of England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, making him the most expensive English player and
Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah’s agent and Besiktas deny transfer agreement
Mohamed Salah’s agent and Besiktas deny transfer agreement reports. The Turkish club confirms no deal, though Fabrizio Romano indicates an offer was made.
Spa-Francorchamps: Hamilton discusses Ferrari’s practice performance in Belgium
Lewis Hamilton discusses Ferrari’s unexpected speed loss in the middle sector at Spa-Francorchamps during the Belgian Grand Prix practice session.
Thomas Tuchel reportedly unimpressed by Kobbie Mainoo during World Cup training
Reports suggest Thomas Tuchel was unimpressed by Kobbie Mainoo’s training performance ahead of England’s World Cup match against Ghana, despite Declan Rice’s fi
Argentina World Cup row: Fifa assessing ‘Falklands are Argentine’ banner
Fifa is assessing reports after Argentina players displayed a ‘Falklands are Argentine’ banner following their World Cup semi-final win against England.