Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-06-13
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Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada ban (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 12:09:47)
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup. -
West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 11:53:41)
Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have backed the women who have come forward to speak out in BBC investigation into David Sullivan and agreed deal that will see the Czech billionaire become the largest shareholder -
'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 11:29:34)
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation. -
T20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 11:18:08)
The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta. -
Why Pulisic is ready to take USA to next level - Giroud (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 11:00:00)
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian Pulisic holds the key to USA hopes at this summer's tournament. -
NZ call up Young after Williamson retirement (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 10:59:44)
Will Young will replace New Zealand's record run-scorer Kane Williamson in the squad for the remaining two Tests in England. -
What is it like to play for Scotland at a World Cup? (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 10:19:26)
Former Scotland players Paul Lambert, Darren Jackson and Rachel Corsie explain what it is like to live every fan's dream by playing at a World Cup. -
Free agent Wales players put themselves in shop window (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 10:19:00)
Rhian Wilkinson says her free-agent internationals gave potential suitors a glimpse of their qualities by helping Wales finish top of their Women's World Cup qualifying group. -
Wales and Republic of Ireland advance at World Cup of Darts (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 10:01:38)
Wales pairing Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny continue to impress at the World Cup of Darts to book a second-round spot, where they will be joined by Republic of Ireland and hosts Germany. -
Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 07:20:31)
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years. -
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 06:21:43)
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. -
Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil opener (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 06:18:51)
Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil's opening game of the World Cup against Morocco on Saturday. -
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 6 (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 05:54:52)
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? -
USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite? (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 04:40:19)
If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the World Cup hosts, they were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes. -
Balogun stars in impressive USA win over Paraguay (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 04:21:05)
Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium. -
VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 03:43:46)
The United States open their World Cup campaign with a fine win - but not before a sequence of events that left everyone scratching their heads. -
Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 03:20:26)
Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's unprecedented show at the White House on Sunday. -
Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 02:26:15)
Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay. -
England have training equipment stolen (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 02:13:55)
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. -
Katy Perry, Tyla & Future among performers at USA's opening ceremony (BBC Sport 2026-06-13 01:25:18)
Katy Perry, Tyla and Future are among the performers at USA's star-studded World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium Stadium.