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Lee James presents Sportsworld live from the London Athletics Meet at the London Stadium, one of the highlights of the Diamond League season. Ed Harry and former World Championship silver medallist Hannah England bring you live commentary from a world-class filled afternoon of athletics and para-athletics. Those featuring include Mondo Duplantis, Julien Alfred, Keely Hodgkinson, Letsile Tebogo, Femke Broeders-Bol, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, as well as Salum Ageze Kashafali, Ben Sandilands and Sophie Hahn. As the World Cup reaches its conclusion, we'll be in New York to examine what the tournament's long-term legacy could be in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Delyth Lloyd will be joined by guests from all three host nations to hear how the competition has been received and discuss what impact it could have on football's future across North America. Plus, we'll explore the story of the New York Cosmos, one of the most iconic names in the game, following the club's latest relaunch and ambitions for the future. We’ll hear from those involved with current club including former Manchester United and Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi and hear first-hand accounts from those connected to the 1976 team led by Pelé. Away from football and athletics, we'll bring you the latest from the third round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, another demanding day in the mountains at the Tour de France, and all the key stories from Rugby Union’s Nations Championship Photo: General view of the London Stadium during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2025 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 19, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. (Credit: CameraSport via Getty Images)

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