Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours for his tireless fundraising efforts for motor neurone disease charities and his contributions to both codes of rugby.The 45-year-old former England captain has raised over 10 million through six gruelling endurance challenges, all inspired by his late Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow, who passed away in 2024 after battling MND for four-and-a-half years.Sir Kevin expressed his gratitude, saying: "I am deeply honoured and grateful to receive this award on behalf of the rugby and MND communities."He added: "I am particularly proud to follow in the footsteps of the great Sir Billy Boston with rugby league's second-ever knighthood in over 130 years of the sport."TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe newly knighted sportsman will undertake his seventh and final challenge in September, with each event themed around the number seven Burrow's playing shirt number.Lindsey Burrow, Rob's widow, offered her congratulations to Sinfield on behalf of the entire Burrow family, describing him as the most deserving recipient imaginable.She highlighted how Sinfield's efforts extended far beyond supporting her late husband, benefiting countless families affected by MND through his awareness campaigns and fundraising for research."I know he has said he is dedicated to supporting the MND community for however long it takes to find a cure, and that means so much to so many people to have a champion like Kevin in their corner," she said.Mrs Burrow also recalled her husband's famous words about their friendship: "As Rob used to say, everyone should have a friend like Kevin and so many people will be pleased to see him get this recognition."The tribute underscored the profound bond between the two former teammates and Sinfield's unwavering commitment to the cause.Dame Helen Mirren has been elevated to Companion of Honour in recognition of her outstanding services to drama, joining an elite group limited to just 65 members at any given time.The 80-year-old actress won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 film The Queen.The Companion of Honour represents one of the most exclusive distinctions in the British honours system, reserved for those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts, science, medicine or government over an extended period.Dame Helen's elevation places her among a distinguished cohort of individuals whose achievements have significantly shaped British cultural life.Six members of England's triumphant Lionesses squad have been honoured with MBEs following their dramatic European Championship victory over Spain last summer.Chloe Kelly, whose decisive penalty secured the trophy in a tense final, was among those recognised for their contribution to the historic win.Thousands of supporters gathered along the Mall in July to celebrate the team's success against the Spanish side.Forward Michelle Agyemang, at just 20 years of age, became the youngest person named in this year's honours list.Fellow forwards Alessia Russo and Lauren James also received MBEs, alongside goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and defender Jess Carter.The recognition comes as part of a list honouring nearly 1,200 individuals from across the United Kingdom.The Lionesses' achievement marked a watershed moment for women's football in England, with the team's success inspiring a new generation of players.The co-founders of Aardman Animations, David Sproxton and Peter Lord, have both received knighthoods for their services to the creative industries and charitable endeavours.Sir David and Sir Peter established the Academy Award-winning studio more than half a century ago, going on to create some of Britain's most beloved animated characters.Their creations include the cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his loyal canine companion Gromit, as well as the mischievous farmyard favourite Shaun the Sheep.The Bristol-based studio has won multiple Oscars over the decades, cementing its reputation as one of the world's leading animation houses.The pair's distinctive stop-motion animation style has influenced generations of filmmakers and brought joy to audiences worldwide.Their knighthoods recognise not only their artistic achievements but also their philanthropic work, reflecting the honours system's emphasis on rewarding those who combine professional excellence with community contribution.Children's author Julia Donaldson and novelist Malorie Blackman have both been made dames for their contributions to literature.Dame Julia, creator of The Gruffalo, became Britain's best-selling author last year, surpassing Harry Potter writer JK Rowling thanks to the enduring appeal of her picture books and newer characters such as Zog the dragon.Dame Malorie, renowned for her Noughts and Crosses series, joins her fellow author in receiving one of the highest honours available for services to the written word.Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was awarded an MBE for his services to music and charity.The heavy metal pioneer expressed his delight at the recognition, saying: "What an unbelievable honour to receive an MBE."He reflected on his career: "It's been a privilege doing something I love and then to see that music connects with so many over the years."Beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury, who built her eponymous cosmetics empire after two decades creating looks for celebrities including Kate Moss and Kim Kardashian, was made a CBE.Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley received an MBE for her services to drama and charity work, describing the honour as the perfect 50th birthday present ahead of her milestone celebration in July."To say I am humbled is an absolute understatement," she told the Press Association.DJ Judge Jules, also made an MBE, said the recognition felt like "a reward for my industry", while television presenter Anneka Rice was honoured for her charity and broadcasting work through programmes like Challenge Anneka.The oldest recipient was 101-year-old Pauline Hough, who received a British Empire Medal for services to theatre in Nantwich, Cheshire.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the honourees, stating: "Their dedication shows how lasting change is built through compassion, resilience and a commitment to others."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Cest termin sur le score de 1-1 entre le Canada et la Bosnie Toronto ! Luki avait ouvert le score pour les Bosniaques, mais Larin, tout juste entr en fin de match, a permis au Canada de revenir et dgaliser. Les deux quipes se quittent donc sur un score de parit. Revivez la rencontre avec les comms RMC de la rencontre !

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The first FIFA men's World Cup match on Canadian soil delivered drama, dread and most importantly, a point. Canada's historic World Cup match on home soil is now behind us, and it nearly became a national wake. Bosnia and Herzegovina opened the scoring in the 21st minute through striker Jovo Lukic, who headed in his first-ever international goal from point-blank range after Sead Kolainac's near-post flick on a corner. For an hour, around 43,000 fans at Toronto Stadium stared down a familiar nightmare. Then, Cyle Larin's 78th-minute equalizer rescued a 1-1 draw and the first point in Canadian men's World Cup history. Here are four takeaways from the match. 1. Bosnia Can Cause Problems Those who watched Bosnia eliminate Italy on penalties in the playoffs already know that this is a well-organized team with young talent. There's real technical ability throughout the midfield and attack. Benjamin Tahirovic dictates tempo, while Esmir Bajraktarevi plays with swagger. The defense is anchored by Tarik Muharemovic, perhaps the most underrated center back at this World Cup composed in possession, ruthless in the duels, never hurried. Canada threw everything at this back line and kept finding bodies: Nikola Katic cleared Tani Oluwaseyi's header off the line, and Kolainac deflected Richie Laryea's goal-bound effort onto the crossbar. This team feels like it's playing with house money after defying the odds and beating Italy in the World Cup qualification playoff final. 2. Cyle Larin, Of All People Write this one down, because it's a pub quiz answer forever: Larin had been on the pitch for two minutes when he swiveled and ripped a deflected strike into the bottom corner, becoming just the second Canadian ever to score at a men's World Cup. The first was Alphonso Davies, who watched this one from the bench. Larin's redemption arc is almost too crazy: he lost his starting spot to Tani Oluwaseyi, hadn't scored for his country in nearly two years, and entered the match as an afterthought. Ninety seconds later, he'd scored arguably the most important goal in the program's history. It secured Canada's first World Cup point after six straight defeats across 1986 and 2022. History was made, courtesy of the veteran striker from Brampton, Ontario. 3. Canada Misses Fonzie Badly Alphonso Davies missed the match with a hamstring injury, and his absence was felt throughout. The attacking burden shifted entirely onto Jonathan David, Canada's all-time leading goalscorer, who was coming off a difficult debut season at Juventus. David got his golden chance in the 17th minute and fired it straight at the goalkeeper from 12 yards. Just like we've seen time and time again this season, he fluffed his lines. Here's the main issue: without Davies' electrifying pace, dribbling and directness, defenders can fully focus on stopping David. Fonzie doesn't just create; his mere presence relieves pressure on everyone around him. Canada generated nearly 70% possession and a mountain of corners. Sure, they were also unlucky, but it could've been a different story with Davies on the pitch. The Canadian medical staff will now try to earn their salaries. 4. The Group B Math According to the bookies, Switzerland is the group favorite and Qatar is the floor. If the odds are right, this was a de facto final for second place in the group. A draw keeps both teams alive and solves nothing. Switzerland and Qatar meet on Saturday, and once that result lands, the picture sharpens: if the Swiss win as expected, Canada and Bosnia are both chasing, and Canada's date with Switzerland becomes the kind of match that defines a generation. The encouraging part for Marsch was the performance. Canada created enough to win this twice. The concerning part is that creation and conversion don't go hand in hand. Canada will need to be more clinical in front of goal. This group lacks an elite superpower, but the parity is undeniable. 4 . What's Next? Both of these teams will be back in action next Thursday, June 18. Bosnia and Herzegovina will play its second Group B game at Los Angeles Stadium against Switzerland, which faces Qatar on Saturday (3 p.m. ET on FOX One/FOX. Canada, meanwhile, will take on Qatar next Thursday at 6 p.m. ET (FS1). The big story going into that game will be whether Davies is available for selection.

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SAN ANTONIO As the postseason has dragged on over the past two months, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson has constantly referred to the phrase 100 games, an indication of not only how long an actual regular season can last, but also how experience can build over time.Game 4, a historic Finals collapse, was unlike anything this team had ever experienced, but Johnsons method of motivation, even in instances when his team let go of the rope, has always been a balancing act: emphasizing positive areas that helped build leads, which the Spurs have done plenty this series, while also acknowledging what went wrong.But does this approach work at the highest level of the sport, in the most tense, emotional, draining moments?It's a good question, Johnson said. I think every game takes on different personalities. A lot of times when you watch the games back, with the level of detail that I would guess all staffs do, but I can speak for our staff, there's so much that starts to happen, whether on a certain play before you make the shot or before the runs happen.I think that's what gives someone a lot of clarity on what went well and what didn't, what led to it. A lot of times, again, these things aren't in a vacuum, isolated types of things. As you see that there's a lot of themes of the game that may not necessarily show themselves in a box score on the surface level, when you start peeling back the layers, you start to understand the ripple effect, good and bad, of what you do or what you did.Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournamentDivvying up the blame pie chart for surrendering a 29-point lead is an interesting social experiment; Victor Wembanyama leaned too far into high-usage, low-efficiency shots in the second half, missing 11 of his 14 attempts; DeAaron Foxs split-second decision-making when veteran guidance was required will replay on and on; Stephon Castles inability to create the separation he had enjoyed for weeks in the postseason proved costly. The list could go on and on.But as Johnson sat at the podium, he seemed to absorb all of the responsibility. After all, it was him that allowed two huge runs in the second half, a 13-0 run in the middle of the third quarter and a 32-11 Knicks blitzkrieg over the final nine minutes, all without making adjustments. It was him that allowed Wembanyamas usage and minutes to climb and climb without trying to find some breathing room for him, literally and figuratively. It was him that extended too much of a leash to Keldon Johnson in hopes of playing him into a rhythm needed from the second unit, as opposed to recalling Dylan Harper. It was him that largely went away from creating paint touches that create secondary and tertiary actions and shots, getting swept up in the dramatics of Madison Square Garden.Johnson spoke about the lack of execution and discipline in the second half, focusing on the third quarter, when he felt San Antonio began to lose its identity, which manifested itself in the final frame. But the more he elaborated on the Spurs mistakes, it was clear Johnson understood that everything boiled down to him.There [were] a lot of things that we did, where it felt like we could have put our energy into the right spots in that third quarter, Johnson said. Some things that I could have done to help that, as well. I think that quarter probably was the most disappointing for me. There's some learning things in every quarter, don't get me wrong, some things we want to be sharper with, better at, finish games. We weren't as connected and disciplined as we should have been.In Game 5 (8:30 p.m. ET Saturday, ABC), the margin for error is lower than the floor with the Spurs facing a 3-1 series deficit. The reason why an overwhelming majority of tickets have been purchased by traveling Knicks fans is because they smell blood in the water and sense a wounded team. But in the same token as Mitch Johnson running to the defense of his players like Fox his roster, that has grown with him, protects its shot caller. De'Aaron Fox will have the basketball in his hands at the end of the game tomorrow, and I have the utmost confidence he's going to deliver like he's done countless times for us, Johnson saidIf theres any hope or luck from the basketball gods in extending this series, both fronts will need to be in unison.He understands people very well and knows how to speak to them, Wembanyama said of Johnson. I am no exception. He knows how to speak to me. In-game, it feels like non-verbal communication as much as verbal because sometimes it's loud, sometimes we're far away. He knows what I need. He knows what I need to get to. I also know what he needs, what signals he needs. We've grown very much in that sense.That communication will be especially important considering Wembanyamas rising workload. The 22-year-old, who played a shade over 29 minutes per game during the regular season, has seen his playing time jump from 28.3 minutes per game in the opening round to a whopping 40.3 through Game 4 of the Finals. Wembanyama acknowledged the presence of possible fatigue but refused to allow it be used as an excuse for how the team fell apart late in Game 4. Regardless, its Johnson who monitors his stars energy levels and admitted he could have done a better job of handling the Frenchman.Looking back on it, I do believe that I have to make sure that I help him have the energy required to finish the game as strong as he needs to finish the game, Johnson said. I think I could have done better in that regard. That's not a number of minutes. That's not meaning he's going to play this many minutes tomorrow. It's looking back on the game, and that game in itself, I got to make sure that I help with that. I think I could have been better in that regard looking back from that game.A team this young and inexperienced needs a leader to lean on, and Johnson has shown since taking the reins from Gregg Popovich that hes capable, forward-thinking and brave. The Spurs have shown through their actions that theyre willing to run through a brick wall for Johnson. Hell need to repay their faith with fortitude if San Antonio dares to pull off what seems like the impossible.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in its third World Cup appearance -- and first on home soil -- by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.