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Rimpact’s gravel bolt-on mass damper costs £229.99 and adds 400 grams. Its own engineer calls it an energy delay device, and no blinded test exists.

Haiti’s record scorer Duckens Nazon escaped Iran bombs in 2026, and now faces Scotland in his country’s first World Cup match in 52 years, in Boston.

Scotland’s Tartan Army has poured into Boston for the 2026 World Cup opener against Haiti, facing 31C heat, ESTA visa problems, and a sold-out fan festival.

John Souttar plays for Scotland, Harry for Australia, and both brothers are at the 2026 World Cup. The family story behind two jerseys and one family.

Scotland face Haiti in the World Cup Group C opener on Saturday in Boston. Both managers arrive making lineup bets the new 48-team format may not rescue.

16-year-old Shubhi Gupta gained 184 Elo points at the Munich Chess Festival to climb to FIDE World No. 32 in women’s chess and India No. 5.

Real Madrid have officially parted ways with first-team coach Álvaro Arbeloa, ending a brief stint that produced no trophies. Mourinho is set to take over.

Scotland beat Pakistan by 41 runs (DLS) in the final Women’s T20 World Cup warmup, leaving Pakistan winless before Sunday’s India opener at Edgbaston.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 to July 19 across the US, Canada and Mexico. 48 teams, 12 groups, 104 matches, $50m for the winner. Full explainer.

Scotland beat Pakistan by 41 runs on DLS, New Zealand edged South Africa by five wickets, and Ireland and Sri Lanka also won the final warm-ups.