England came out on top again in its latest clash with Spain, winning 1-0 in a Women’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.
Lauren Hemp’s third-minute strike settled the game that leaves European champion England top of Group A3 with a 100 per cent record.
It was a repeat of last year’s Euros final and the World Cup final of 2023 and the latest head-to-head between these giants of the women’s game.
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England triumphed at the Euros to win back-to-back titles, but it was Spain that was crowned world champion in 2023.
England, ranked No. 4 in the world, secured the victory against No. 1 Spain through Hemp’s goal, which was turned in from an early corner. Spain’s Alexia Putellas thought she had cleared the effort but couldn’t prevent it from crossing the line.
The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be staged in Brazil.
Published on Apr 15, 2026
England came out on top again in its latest clash with Spain, winning 1-0 in…
Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) drives to the basket against Saint Louis Billikens forward Ishan Sharma (9) during the first half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Highly coveted guard Jeremiah Wilkinson has committed to Arkansas in the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-1 Wilkinson led Georgia with 17.4 points per game this season while starting 21 of 31 games. He spent one season at Georgia after playing his freshman year at Cal, where he earned the ACC’s Sixth Man of the Year for 2024-25. In 63 career games (35 starts), he has posted 16.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
According to ESPN, Wilkinson received interest in the transfer portal from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and LSU, among others. With John Calipari’s Razorbacks, he will help fill the void left by SEC Player of the Year Darius Acuff, who is expected to be selected among the first 10 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Wilkinson shot 35.7% from 3-point range for the Bulldogs while also averaging 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 31 games (21 starts). He totaled 79 triples along with 49 steals in his sophomore campaign, which ended with a 30-point showing (7-for-15 from deep) in a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Saint Louis.
–Field Level Media
Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) drives to the basket against Saint Louis Billikens forward Ishan Sharma (9) during the first half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Highly coveted guard Jeremiah Wilkinson has committed to Arkansas in the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-1 Wilkinson led Georgia with 17.4 points per game this season while starting 21 of 31 games. He spent one season at Georgia after playing his freshman year at Cal, where he earned the ACC’s Sixth Man of the Year for 2024-25. In 63 career games (35 starts), he has posted 16.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
According to ESPN, Wilkinson received interest in the transfer portal from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and LSU, among others. With John Calipari’s Razorbacks, he will help fill the void left by SEC Player of the Year Darius Acuff, who is expected to be selected among the first 10 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Wilkinson shot 35.7% from 3-point range for the Bulldogs while also averaging 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 31 games (21 starts). He totaled 79 triples along with 49 steals in his sophomore campaign, which ended with a 30-point showing (7-for-15 from deep) in a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Saint Louis.
–Field Level Media
Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) drives to the basket against Saint Louis Billikens forward Ishan Sharma (9) during the first half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Highly coveted guard Jeremiah Wilkinson has committed to Arkansas in the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-1 Wilkinson led Georgia with 17.4 points per game this season while starting 21 of 31 games. He spent one season at Georgia after playing his freshman year at Cal, where he earned the ACC’s Sixth Man of the Year for 2024-25. In 63 career games (35 starts), he has posted 16.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
According to ESPN, Wilkinson received interest in the transfer portal from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and LSU, among others. With John Calipari’s Razorbacks, he will help fill the void left by SEC Player of the Year Darius Acuff, who is expected to be selected among the first 10 picks of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Wilkinson shot 35.7% from 3-point range for the Bulldogs while also averaging 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 31 games (21 starts). He totaled 79 triples along with 49 steals in his sophomore campaign, which ended with a 30-point showing (7-for-15 from deep) in a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Saint Louis.
–Field Level Media
Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) drives to the…
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and World Champion, announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32 on Wednesday.
In a social media post, the Dane said, “Today is not an easy day for me. Due to my recurrent back issues, I am no longer able to compete and train at the highest level.”
“Accepting this situation has been incredibly difficult. But I have now reached a point where my body won’t allow me to continue.”
Axelsen first came into the limelight in 2010 when he became the Junior World Champion.
He won back-to-back gold medals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (2021) and Paris (2024), in addition to a bronze in Rio de Janeiro (2016). He also clinched two World Championship titles in 2017 and 2022, and triumphed at three straight BWF World Tour Finals between 2021 and 2023.
Axelsen, a three-time European Champion, also led Denmark to its maiden Thomas Cup title in 2016.
He spent a total of 183 weeks as the No. 1 player in the men’s BWF Rankings, the third-longest reign in history, trailing only Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei (398) and China’s Lin Dan (211).
“Since the day I picked up a racket, I knew my dream was to become the best in the world. I have given everything to this sport. It has never been just a career to me. It has been my life and I have left no stone unturned,” said Axelsen, who had been out of action since the French Open in October last year.
“I have accomplished everything I once dreamed of, and more,” he said. “What makes it hardest to say goodbye is not the competition itself, but everything around it. The journey, the daily grind, the people,” added the 6’4” tall Dane.
Published on Apr 15, 2026
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and World Champion, announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32 on Wednesday.
In a social media post, the Dane said, “Today is not an easy day for me. Due to my recurrent back issues, I am no longer able to compete and train at the highest level.”
“Accepting this situation has been incredibly difficult. But I have now reached a point where my body won’t allow me to continue.”
Axelsen first came into the limelight in 2010 when he became the Junior World Champion.
He won back-to-back gold medals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (2021) and Paris (2024), in addition to a bronze in Rio de Janeiro (2016). He also clinched two World Championship titles in 2017 and 2022, and triumphed at three straight BWF World Tour Finals between 2021 and 2023.
Axelsen, a three-time European Champion, also led Denmark to its maiden Thomas Cup title in 2016.
He spent a total of 183 weeks as the No. 1 player in the men’s BWF Rankings, the third-longest reign in history, trailing only Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei (398) and China’s Lin Dan (211).
“Since the day I picked up a racket, I knew my dream was to become the best in the world. I have given everything to this sport. It has never been just a career to me. It has been my life and I have left no stone unturned,” said Axelsen, who had been out of action since the French Open in October last year.
“I have accomplished everything I once dreamed of, and more,” he said. “What makes it hardest to say goodbye is not the competition itself, but everything around it. The journey, the daily grind, the people,” added the 6’4” tall Dane.
Published on Apr 15, 2026
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and World Champion, announced his retirement from professional badminton at…


