Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

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Weekly sports quiz: World Cup, Test cricket and Wimbledon

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

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Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending

Many wondered how long it would take Amanda Anisimova to recover from last year's Wimbledon final. About six weeks was the answer.

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Is Gasly's podium justice or a can of worms best left unopened? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw

Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

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Boy, 14, charged with murder over stabbing

Jamal Coombes, 17, was found fatally injured in Battersea on Saturday.

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Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat

England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

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