Ousmane Dembele was in hot form as the PSG star scored a sensational first-half hat-trick in France’s 4-1 win in their final Group I FIFA World Cup fixture vs Norway. The Frenchman’s goals came in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes. Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick for France. (REUTERS) It was also the first…
Mumbai: Hydration break has become the buzzword in football. As players break for a breather in the middle of either playing halves, critics scoff at the idea, calling it a commercial break. Many players and experts feel it breaks momentum. Australia takes a drink during a hydration break in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match…
New Delhi: Basketball coach Veselin Matić was long involved with the Indian team as a coach from 2019 to 2024 and now visits the country as a FIBA instructor. He believes there is a lot of potential in India at the youth level, but the absence of a structure and lack of competitive exposure are…
Erling Haaland was a surprise omission from Norway’s starting lineup for their final group-stage match against France. Norway head coach Stale Solbakken opted to leave Erling Haaland on the bench vs France. (REUTERS) Is Haaland absent due to an injury? The decision was not injury-related, however. Instead, Norway head coach Stale Solbakken opted to leave…
A dominant India thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan 7-1 in their return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Friday. FIH Pro League: India defeated Pakistan in London. (Screengrab – JioHotstar) In their previous fixture, India were held 2-2 by hosts England in regulation time, but then lost 1-4 in the shootout. In their earlier…
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has surprised fans by saying he is preparing to run for President of the United States in 2028. In a post on X, Sonnen revealed that he is already putting together his cabinet, long before making any formal campaign announcement. The unexpected statement has once again put the retired…
The highly anticipated clash between France and Norway, which will determine the group winner, is set to kick off at Boston Stadium on Friday afternoon. Erling Haaland starts on bench vs France in group winner deciding fixture. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) Much of the pre-match attention had centered on a showdown between star forwards Kylian…
The Indiana Fever’s season has been a turbulent one so far, with inconsistent results leaving them seventh in the standings. While the team has managed to stay in playoff contention, a fresh injury concern threatens to make matters even more challenging. Fever head coach Stephanie White confirmed that Caitlin Clark will not play in Saturday’s…
Jun 27, 2026 12:24:25 AM IST France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: Time for the National Anthems France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: So, it is time for the National Anthems. Immediately after this we get the action going. Jun 27, 2026 12:16:33 AM IST France vs Norway World Cup LIVE: Norway’s path France vs…
UFC Freedom 250, held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, became one of the biggest events in UFC history. The promotion says the card reached around 34 million viewers worldwide, making it one of its most-watched shows ever. FILE PHOTO: Fireworks explode during UFC Freedom 250, on the South Lawn…
