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Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.

Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.

WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev has expressed his 'respect' for Moses Itauma while teasing that a future fight could soon be on the cards.

Rory McIlroy returns to Shinnecock Hills as a more mature and consistent US Open player than he was the last time the iconic course hosted a major, with the world No 2 backing patience as he targets further success.

For England, the thought is frightening but very real. This could be Harry Kane's final World Cup.