England camp sheltering indoors amid ‘deadly’ tornado warning in Kansas City

England players were confined to indoors amid a “deadly” tornado warning on their first evening in Kansas City.

Thomas Tuchel’s side arrived in the Midwest on Saturday lunchtime after a day and a half off in Florida and held a community training session at their Swope Soccer Village base in blazing sunshine at 5pm local time (11pm BST).

But a heavy storm moved in during the early evening and thousands of people in the local area, including the England camp, received an emergency alert on their phones, warning them to take shelter.

By Jonathan Veal.

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Knicks beat Spurs to win their first NBA title since 1973 as brilliant Brunson shines again

Brunson scores 45 points to seal 4-1 series victory.

Good things come to those who wait for a long, long time. The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years with another thrilling late comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Three days after grabbing a 3-1 NBA finals series lead by completing the largest comeback in finals history at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks sealed the deal on the road with another epic display of resilience and recovery, stunning the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

As the Spurs blew a 16-point lead and wilted under pressure, missing a swath of makable shots, and with their young superstar Victor Wembanyama faltering when it mattered most, the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hauled his fitful side to glory with a commanding performance, putting up 45 points in a 94-90 victory.

By Tom Dart

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Last Night Mexico finally took Bafana-Bafana's women and jobs.

Is been a long time coming between Mexico and South Africa in the FIFA Senior Men's Football World Cup.

Dating back to October 1993 when the two sides faced each other for the first time in a friendly match that ended Mexico 4 vs South Africa 0.

Basically, Mexico and South Africa have faced each other 5 times in international men's football. Mexico

holds the advantage with 3 wins, while South Africa has 1 win and 1 match has ended in a draw.

June 2000: Mexico 4 - 2 South Africa (US Nike Cup).
July 2005: South Africa 2 - 1 Mexico (CONCACAF Gold Cup, Group Stage).
June 2010: South Africa 1 - 1 Mexico (FIFA World Cup, Group A).

For the first time in FIFA Senior Men's World Cup stage between Mexico and South Africa; Mexico finally took Bafana-Bafana's jobs and women from far a way Mexico!


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‘It’s a shame’ – Super Eagles star speaks out on Nigeria missing 2026 World Cup

Zaidu Sanusi expressed shame over Nigeria's absence from the 2026 World Cup.

Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has described Nigeria's absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a major disappointment, insisting the team must learn from the setback and ensure it never happens again.

The Porto full-back admitted it was painful to see the Super Eagles miss out on football's biggest tournament, especially with the competition expanding to accommodate more teams and a record number of African representatives.

By Hassan Abdulsalam

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‘They need to work hard’ - Chelle hails debutants. but calls for improvement despite victory

Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, has praised the effort of his home-based players but warned that they must raise their game to secure a permanent place in the national team.

The Super Eagles began their Unity Cup title defence with a convincing 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe at The Valley on Tuesday, with Femi Azeez scoring both goals.

The squad featured a fresh look, with regulars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman absent.

By Stephen Oladehinde

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How Alex Caruso dared to conquer Victor Wembanyama

Alex Caruso’s playoff contributions have become central to
Oklahoma City’s championship credentials, a testament to
the many forms elite skill can take. (Alex Slitz via Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the blink of an eye, Alex Caruso went from pouncing on a loose ball while trying to keep his balance to charging toward the rim, directly in the path of Victor Wembanyama, the oxygen and nitrogen in his 6-foot-5 frame replaced with audacity and gall.

Caruso displayed an irrational confidence against the daunting task of taking on the most menacing man in basketball. In the same game, multiple teammates had attempted a similar route but quickly found the nearest exit on Interstate Wembanyama, opting for any detour they could find.

But Caruso’s self-belief, the swag of a sixth grader with a fresh cut on the first day of school, stretches much farther than his wingspan. On the next possession, Caruso pump-faked like he was darting across the baseline, only to relocate to the corner and drain a triple with Wembanyama in the vicinity. The next play, he chased the Frenchman from the top of the key to the restricted area, latching onto him like a piece of gum, and leaped in the air to deny an entry pass made for a giant. Less than a minute later, Caruso was forced to confront his French fears again, attacking Wembanyama in space before quickly launching a nifty stepback over his outstretched arms. The more ominous or intimidating the challenge looks, the more Caruso’s impact expands.

By Kelly Iko

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