Russell vows to bounce back from latest setback
Barcelona [Spain], June 13: George Russell is determined to "get back into the groove" and banish the bad luck which has left his championship campaign...
Al Annabi gear up for Swiss challenge
Doha [Qatar], June 13: Qatar will look to shrug the weight off their shoulders when they take on Switzerland in their Group B match of...
Shakira, local flair light up opening ceremony
Mexico City [Mexico], June 13: Pop star Shakira led a line-up of Latin singers who helped open the biggest ever World Cup before the opening...
Mexico off to a flying start
Mexico City [Mexico], June 13: World Cup co-hosts Mexico got off to the perfect start with goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jimenez sealing a...
Wimbledon prize money up by 20% following French Open protest
London [UK], June 12: Prize money at Wimbledon this year has increased by 20% from 2025 to a record-breaking figure of £64.2 million ($85.9 million).
Tharp runs 110m hurdles world record
London [UK], June 12: American Ja'Kobe Tharp has run a stunning 110 metres hurdles world record by clocking 12.75 seconds. Tharp, 20, achieved the feat...
Still top at 40: Dzeko back at World Cup
Toronto [Canada], June 12: Edin Dzeko returns to the World Cup after 12 years at the age of 40 and the Bosnia-Herzegovina captain is still...
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Canada
Canada [Toronto], June 12: The eyes of two nations will be on Toronto Stadium as co-hosts Canada get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign under...
FIFA to debut fan-centric pre-match ceremony
New York [US], June 11: FIFA has unveiled a bold new vision for pre-match ceremonies at the FIFA World Cup 2026, designed to deepen the...
U20s get France-based boost
Suva [Fiji], June 11: France-based Flying Fijian capped lock forward Setareki Turagacoke and Aisake Mana are expected to further strengthen the SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 squad...
Neymar still absent from Brazil training
Mexico City [Mexico], June 11: Forward Neymar was again absent from Brazil's training ground in Morristown, New Jersey, on Wednesday as the team prepares for...
Infantino urges people to 'chill' and put faith in FIFA at World...
Mexico City [Mexico], June 11: FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged people to "chill" and put their faith in his organization, saying it was doing its...
Messi penalty lifts Argentina to 3-0 win over Iceland in Alabama
Washington [US], June 11: Lionel Messi converted a second-half penalty as Argentina wrapped up their World Cup preparation with a 3-0 win over Iceland in...
Stokes' England future in jeopardy?
London [UK], June 10: Ben Stokes is understood to be considering his future as both England captain and an international cricketer - but there have...
World champ Tinch excited to get back on track in Doha
Doha [Qatar], June 10: Reigning world and Diamond League champion Cordell Tinch (USA) will compete at the Mazzraty Doha Meeting at the Qatar Sports Club...
Neymar recovery progressing well
London [UK], June 10: Neymar's World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced he was making "good progress" in his recovery from...
Platini files criminal complaint against Infantino
London [UK], June 10: FIFA president Gianni Infantino is the subject of a criminal complaint from his former boss at UEFA, Michel Platini, just days...
Somali referee to miss World Cup after being denied entry into US
London [UK], June 10: A Somali referee who was set to become the first from his country to officiate at a World Cup has been...
Singer Ha Phuong talks about her benefactor during her early days establishing...
Seoul [South Korea], June 8: In the US, singer Ha Phuong stayed by the side of pregnant Thuy Uyen's family to assist with funeral...
H'Hen Nie brought her child along when she served as a judge
Seoul [South Korea], June 8: The beauty queen said that since returning to work, she takes her child with her wherever she goes. Just like...
Iran team only allowed in US on World Cup match days: Ambassador
Tehran [Iran], June 8: The Iranian national team players will only be allowed to enter the United States on the day of their World Cup...
Algeria extend coach Petkovic's deal just before World Cup
New York [US], June 8: Vladimir Petkovic will remain coach of World Cup qualifiers Algeria until at least July 2028, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF)...
UAE Team ADQ strengthens its position in overall standings of Giro d'Italia...
Rome [Italy], June 7: What looked set to be a transitional stage turned into another day of bold racing for UAE Team ADQ, whose aggressive...
UAE sports federations implement ambitious strategies to boost international achievements
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 7: UAE sports federations are advancing their strategic plans to enhance the country's global and continental sporting presence, in line with...
Largest edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2026 kicks off
Dubai [UAE], June 7: The fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS), the Middle East and North Africa region's largest indoor sporting event, has...
Blitzboks edge Fiji in quarterfinal
Kinshasa [DRC], June 7: South Africa's Blitzboks overcame a spirited Fiji Airways Fiji men's side in a dramatic Bordeaux Sevens quarterfinal, winning 14-12 to advance...
Fijiana finish pool campaign with win
Suva [Fiji], June 7: The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side ended their pool campaign at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux on a winning...