United States’ Alex Freeman (16) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) The United States continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a controlled 2-0 victory over Australia at Seattle…
Iran’s football federation has stated that they will lodge an official protest with FIFA af the US reportedly denied the national team’s request to travel to Los Angeles two days before their FIFA World Cup Group G match against Belgium. Iran had a positive start in their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw with…
A television presenter from Argentina, Florencia Pena, had to step down from Luzu TV after falsely claiming on air that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, died during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pena made the announcement after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in their campaign opener, where Messi also scored a hat-trick. A presenter…
HS Prannoy keeps going back to 2023. Coming off a tough couple of years that saw him struggle with post-Covid health complications and a subsequent dip in performance, Prannoy turned things around dramatically that year. HS Prannoy. (Hindustan Times) A World Championships bronze en route wins over then world No.1 Viktor Axelsen and former world…
A Mexican national who authorities say was previously deported from the United States twice has been arrested after allegedly operating a drone in restricted airspace during a FIFA World Cup event in Atlanta. FIFA has designated airspace around official World Cup matches and fan festivals as a “No Drone Zone.” (REUTERS) According to the US…
Having kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a dominant victory over Paraguay, the United States now turns its attention to a crucial Group D showdown against Australia in Seattle on Friday afternoon. United States now turns its attention to a crucial Group D showdown against Australia in Seattle. (TWITTER) Mauricio…
Neeraj Chopra came fourth on his competitive return in the men’s javelin throw final at the Doha Diamond League on Friday. The Indian ace’s best throw was 85.69m, but he failed to qualify for the final round as he wasn’t in the top three. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage continued his hot form, coming first with…
Former NBA champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has been named the new general manager of Jackson State University’s men’s basketball program. The 41-year-old will take on the new role while also serving as a liaison between Jackson State’s men’s basketball program and the university’s broadcast and journalism department. Kendrick Perkins is a former NBA…
New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls (AP photo) Henry Nicholls made an instant impact on his return to New Zealand colours, stepping in for the retired Kane Williamson and delivering a composed unbeaten century to push his side into a dominant position against England on day three of the Test at The Oval. By stumps on Friday,…
Just as the USMNT were gearing up to begin their second FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture against Australia, a sudden and unexpected setback emerged from inside the camp only moments before kickoff. Christian Pulisic has been ruled out of Friday’s clash against Australia (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) Christian Pulisic ruled out Christian Pulisic has been…
