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Empty seat at tournament for imprisoned French sports journalist

A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria.

15th, June 2026, 04:45pm

Why Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past

After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.

15th, June 2026, 04:34pm

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