Serena Williams of the United States holds a ball during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon will begin with a first-round match against Australia’s Maya Joint, a player less than half her age, as the 44-year-old prepares for her…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise through the ranks of Indian cricket has been rapid, and the 15-year-old now stands on the verge of another milestone. India are expected to hand him a debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, which would make him India’s youngest international cricketer.If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years…
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has slammed FIFA for their World Cup scheduling format, saying that his side are being “punished for winning the group.” Julian Nagelsmann takes aim at FIFA’s World Cup scheduling format (Getty Images via AFP) Despite a 2-1 defeat in their final group stage match against Ecuador, Die Mannschaft had been assured…
India vs Ireland Live Score: India begin a new chapter in T20I cricket under captain Shreyas Iyer when they face an injury-hit Ireland in the first match of the two-game series at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. While the reigning T20 World Cup champions start as overwhelming favourites, much of the…
Table tennis star Manika Batra once again presented her aggressive defence through a post on X on Friday morning. The controversy broke out earlier this month when she was omitted from India’s Asian Games main squad. She was demoted to reserve status. The Games are scheduled to take place in Aichi-Nagoya (Japan), from September 19…
A little flick of Gonzalo Plata’s big toe helped Ecuador make a great escape. Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and lifted Ecuador to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday and into the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time since 2006. Ecuador advance to…
Nicolas Pepe’s double sealed Ivory Coast’s first trip to the World Cup elimination rounds with a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Thursday to finish second in Group E. Nicolas Pepe scored brace against Curacao. (Getty Images via AFP) For manager Emerse Fae, the feat ends a wait of 20 years since he was an unused…
The Netherlands scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the first half en route to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday night in Kansas City in the final match of World Cup Group F play for both teams. The Dutch celebrate after sealing a place in the Round of 32. (IMAGN IMAGES…
Spain midfielder Pedri has hailed Argentina captain Lionel Messi after his vintage displays at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi has been in terrific form this World Cup. (REUTERS) Messi, who turned 39 last week, has lit up the tournament across his first two group games, scoring all five of Argentina’s goals, including a…
Ecuador pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, producing a stunning comeback to beat Germany and keep their tournament alive. After failing to score in their opening two matches – a 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast followed by a goalless draw with Curacao, the South Americans were widely expected…
