Argentina found themselves at the centre of two major controversies during the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. The biggest erupted after their semifinal victory over England, when members of the squad celebrated the dramatic 2-1 comeback with a banner reading, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”). As FIFA opened…
Gavi has played down Argentina’s conduct following their heated World Cup final defeat to Spain, insisting he does not want any of their players suspended despite being directly involved in the post-match confrontation. Leandro Paredes clashes with Gavi during the 2026 World Cup final. (AFP) Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s final to become world…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill expressed concern over his team’s fitness standards after the ODI series defeat in England. A string of players breaking down before or during series has repeatedly left the team hamstrung over the past year. Gill suggested that India might be missing…
As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de France, organisers ASO are already planning the next editions of the Grande Boucle. Designing a Tour de France route: a three-year labour of love Work on each year’s Tour route begins three…
Ever since Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA in 2024, the league has experienced a significant surge in viewership, with several milestones reflecting her impact. Caitlin Clark’s influence remains the foundation of the Indiana Fever’s national appeal. (Getty Images via AFP) That trend has continued this season as well, further highlighting Clark’s star power and her…
At first glance, Luis de la Fuente could easily be mistaken for a college professor — calm, measured and scholarly, hardly the sort of figure who intimidates his pupils. Yet the 65-year-old grew up in an era when Spanish football was decided by who survived the tackle, not who passed around it. As Athletic Club’s…
Athletics rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle on Monday night after an injury during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Athletics’ Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (testicle) undergoes emergency surgery Kuroda-Grauer underwent the surgery at a hospital in Phoenix and the team said he is resting comfortably. The…
CHICAGO — Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day to day with a bruised left heel after he was struck by a comebacker. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton hoping to avoid IL after he was struck on heel by comebacker Thornton had a CT scan on Tuesday that showed no fractures. He played catch before the Cubs’…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and Kuldeep Yadav (AP Photo) Kuldeep Yadav‘s continued absence from India’s playing XI has drawn fresh criticism after the left-arm wrist spinner was overlooked for the entire ODI series against England, prompting former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to question the team management’s faith in him. The spinner once again missed…
The Esports World Cup 2026 Week 2 is done, and Paris has seen four more trophies lifted in an action-packed Championship Weekend. Free Fire and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang brought mobile esports to the global stage on Saturday, before Dota 2 and League of Legends crowned new winners to round off a rollercoaster of a…
