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American Affair and Paul Mulrennan after winning at Royal Ascot last year (John Walton/PA)

Goldie looking for King Charles repeat with American Affair

Ben Stokes was stood down by England for the second Test against New Zealand (Ben Whitley/PA)

Ben Stokes was stood down by England for the second Test against New Zealand (Ben Whitley/PA)

Ben Stokes could play for Durham after being stood down by England

Joliestar at Ascot last week (Megan Rose Photography)

Joliestar at Ascot last week (Megan Rose Photography)

Joliestar part of international contingent at Ascot on Saturday

England head coach Brendon McCullum, left, says his main concern is for the welfare of Ben Stokes (Danny Lawson/PA)

England head coach Brendon McCullum, left, says his main concern is for the welfare of Ben Stokes (Danny Lawson/PA)

Brendon McCullum concerned for Ben Stokes’ wellbeing after England omission

Royal Ascot begins on Tuesday (David Davies/PA)

Royal Ascot begins on Tuesday (David Davies/PA)

Ascot ground set fair for opening day of Royal meeting

Referees’ chief Howard Webb says the decision to disallow what would have been a crucial West Ham goal late on against Arsenal last Sunday was ‘categorically’ correct (John Walton/PA)

Referees’ chief Howard Webb says the decision to disallow what would have been a crucial West Ham goal late on against Arsenal last Sunday was ‘categorically’ correct (John Walton/PA)

Howard Webb: Decision to disallow West Ham goal v Arsenal ‘categorically’ right

Emma Raducanu pictured during her women’s singles final defeat against Croatia’s Donna Vekic at Queen’s (Adam Davy/PA).

Emma Raducanu pictured during her women’s singles final defeat against Croatia’s Donna Vekic at Queen’s (Adam Davy/PA).

Emma Raducanu pulls out of Nottingham event after Queen’s exertions

Maro Itoje is missing from the latest squad named by England (Adam Davy/PA)

Maro Itoje is missing from the latest squad named by England (Adam Davy/PA)

Maro Itoje again left out of Steve Borthwick’s England squad

William Buick and Ombudsman will bid for a repeat win in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes (John Walton/PA)

William Buick and Ombudsman will bid for a repeat win in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes (John Walton/PA)

Ombudsman and Daryz all set for Prince of Wales’s clash

Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA)

Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea (Adam Davy/PA)

Spain star Marc Cucurella makes Real Madrid switch after four years at Chelsea

Craig McLeish saw his St Mirren side draw the first leg of their play-off at Partick Thistle (Steve Welsh/PA)

Craig McLeish saw his St Mirren side draw the first leg of their play-off at Partick Thistle (Steve Welsh/PA)

Nothing between St Mirren and Partick Thistle after lively first leg

Lazzat will miss this year’s Royal Ascot (John Walton/PA)

Lazzat will miss this year’s Royal Ascot (John Walton/PA)

Lazzat camp will not rush star sprinter’s return

VAR will have enhanced powers at the World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

VAR will have enhanced powers at the World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

World Cup VAR can punish fouls committed before ball is in play at set-pieces

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler will continue their rivalry after winning the BetVictor World Cup of Darts together (Richard Sellers/PA)

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler will continue their rivalry after winning the BetVictor World Cup of Darts together (Richard Sellers/PA)

Luke Humphries relishing renewal of Luke Littler rivalry after World Cup triumph

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trains with Durham after omission from England squad

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC president and CEO Dana White and other guests gather inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 (Evan Vucci/AP)

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC president and CEO Dana White and other guests gather inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 (Evan Vucci/AP)

Justin Gaethje claims lightweight crown at White House on Donald Trump birthday

England’s Harry Kane during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s Harry Kane during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Harry Kane is a ‘master of the game’, says Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car

Ivory Coast’s Ibrahim Sangare carries teammate Amad Diallo after defeating Ecuador in a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Matt Slocum/AP)

Ivory Coast’s Ibrahim Sangare carries teammate Amad Diallo after defeating Ecuador in a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Matt Slocum/AP)

Late goal from Amad Diallo gives Ivory Coast victory over Ecuador

Lewis Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Kimi Antonelli (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Kimi Antonelli (David Davies/PA)

Toto Wolff wary of Lewis Hamilton ‘smelling blood’ in title race

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘a legend’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool ‘as a legend’

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb heads up Roger Varian’s Royal Ascot team (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rahiebb to fly the flag for Varian at Royal Ascot

Mehdi Taremi says the joy around Iran competing has been undermined by the tension concerning their involvement (Handout from FFIRI/PA)

Mehdi Taremi says the joy around Iran competing has been undermined by the tension concerning their involvement (Handout from FFIRI/PA)

World Cup joy ‘undermined’ by political tension, admits Iranian captain

Koki Ogawa, right, and Daichi Kamada celebrate Japan’s leveller (Jessica Tobias/AP)

Koki Ogawa, right, and Daichi Kamada celebrate Japan’s leveller (Jessica Tobias/AP)

Japan leave it late to deny Netherlands victory in Dallas

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

Pep Guardiola will bid farewell to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola will bid farewell to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola thankful ahead of emotional Manchester City farewell

England’s Jude Bellingham during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s Jude Bellingham during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jordan Henderson backs Jude Bellingham to bring ‘X factor’ to England’s run

Alexander Bernhardsson, Benjamin Nygren (10) and Alexander Isak (9) celebrate with Viktor Gyokeres (17) after he scored to put Sweden up 3-1 (Sofia Yaker/AP)

Alexander Bernhardsson, Benjamin Nygren (10) and Alexander Isak (9) celebrate with Viktor Gyokeres (17) after he scored to put Sweden up 3-1 (Sofia Yaker/AP)

Yasin Ayari scores twice as Sweden grab 5-1 victory over Tunisia

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua on track to fight Tyson Fury in November – Eddie Hearn

The charity race saw 12 teams of four take part in a criterium race, before each team’s professional rider finished the final 10 laps.

The charity race saw 12 teams of four take part in a criterium race, before each team’s professional rider finished the final 10 laps.

‘It was fantastic, great fun’ – Riders embrace Nocturne return

Ed Clancy hopes City of London Nocturne will spark cycling boom

Ed Clancy hopes City of London Nocturne will spark cycling boom

Ed Clancy welcomes Nocturne revival after seven-year absence

“Seeing the women’s sprint team now is incredible. Having ten women in the squad is something I never experienced.

“Seeing the women’s sprint team now is incredible. Having ten women in the squad is something I never experienced.

Victoria Pendleton hails ‘incredible’ new generation of British sprint cyclists

The charity race marked the return of Nocturne for the first time since 2018, with professional races taking place on Saturday.

The charity race marked the return of Nocturne for the first time since 2018, with professional races taking place on Saturday.

London Nocturne revival draws Olympic stars and charity support

Emma Wiggs celebrates victory in Montemor

Emma Wiggs celebrates victory in Montemor

Wiggs celebrates birthday in style with European gold

Joe Clarke celebrates his victory in Augsburg

Joe Clarke celebrates his victory in Augsburg

Joe Clarke returns to top of World Cup podium in Augsburg

England pair Luke Humphries and Luke Littler were brilliant in the final (Andrew Milligan/PA)

England pair Luke Humphries and Luke Littler were brilliant in the final (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries lead England to World Cup of Darts glory

Lamine Yamal is available to feature in Spain’s World Cup opener (Mike Stewart/AP)

Lamine Yamal is available to feature in Spain’s World Cup opener (Mike Stewart/AP)

Lamine Yamal ‘in perfect condition’ ahead of Spain opener

Germany got their World Cup campaign off to a free-scoring start (Eric Gay/AP)

Germany got their World Cup campaign off to a free-scoring start (Eric Gay/AP)

Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener

Eberechi Eze missed a penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League final shootout defeat (Mike Egerton/PA)

Eberechi Eze missed a penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League final shootout defeat (Mike Egerton/PA)

Eberechi Eze ready for England penalty duty despite Champions League final miss

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries reached the BetVictor World Cup of Darts (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries reached the BetVictor World Cup of Darts (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries power past Scotland to put England in final

Lewis Hamilton clinched his first win as a Ferrari driver in Barcelona (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton clinched his first win as a Ferrari driver in Barcelona (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton says first Ferrari win ‘beyond wildest dreams’

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler won a last-leg decider against Wales to reach the BetVictor World Cup of Darts semi-finals (Richard Sellers/PA)

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler won a last-leg decider against Wales to reach the BetVictor World Cup of Darts semi-finals (Richard Sellers/PA)

England battle back to edge out Wales and reach World Cup semi-finals

Emma Raducanu (left) was beaten by Donna Vekic in Sunday’s final at Queen’s Club (Adam Davy/PA)

Emma Raducanu (left) was beaten by Donna Vekic in Sunday’s final at Queen’s Club (Adam Davy/PA)

Emma Raducanu proud despite final defeat to Donna Vekic at Queen’s Club

Jim Bolger (left) with Sparan Nua (Tom Weekes/PA)

Jim Bolger (left) with Sparan Nua (Tom Weekes/PA)

Sparan Nua sets up Irish Oaks bid for Bolger

Diamond Necklace won the Prix de Diane (Scoopdyga)

Diamond Necklace won the Prix de Diane (Scoopdyga)

Diamond Necklace made to battle in French Oaks

Lamine Yamal will feature in Spain’s World Cup opener with Cape Verde (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lamine Yamal will feature in Spain’s World Cup opener with Cape Verde (Bradley Collyer/PA)

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Lewis Hamilton celebrates his victory in Barcelona (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton celebrates his victory in Barcelona (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton secures first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Barcelona

Henry Dwyer (left) will be relying on Asfoora once again at Ascot (Richard Sellers/PA)

Henry Dwyer (left) will be relying on Asfoora once again at Ascot (Richard Sellers/PA)

Dwyer banking on blinkers sparking Asfoora revival

Convergent (left) winning at Newbury (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Convergent (left) winning at Newbury (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Burke retains full faith in Convergent

There could be more success this year at Royal Ascot for Wathnan (David Davies/PA)

There could be more success this year at Royal Ascot for Wathnan (David Davies/PA)

Wathnan all set for another stellar meeting

Kieren Fallon rides out for Charlie Appleby (Adam Davy/PA)

Kieren Fallon rides out for Charlie Appleby (Adam Davy/PA)

Fallon predicting big week for Appleby

Morocco’s Ismael Saibari, centre, celebrates his goal (AP/Frank Franklin II)

Morocco’s Ismael Saibari, centre, celebrates his goal (AP/Frank Franklin II)

Morocco hold Brazil to a draw in World Cup opener

Aidan O’Brien at Royal Ascot last year (David Davies/PA)

Aidan O’Brien at Royal Ascot last year (David Davies/PA)

Ascot milestone on the horizon for record-breaking O’Brien

Vinicius Junior celebrates his equaliser against Morocco (Adam Hunger/AP)

Vinicius Junior celebrates his equaliser against Morocco (Adam Hunger/AP)

Brazil held to draw by Morocco in World Cup opener

Bow Echo spreadeagled the field in the 2000 Guineas (David Davies/PA)

Bow Echo spreadeagled the field in the 2000 Guineas (David Davies/PA)

Sparks set to fly on opening day of Royal Ascot