Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fit but will begin the European champions’ World Cup opener against Cape Verde on the bench. Yamal fit but will not start Spain’s World Cup opener, says De la Fuente Barcelona superstar Yamal has not played since suffering a hamstring injury on April 22….
The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years, triggering massive celebrations across the city as fans erupted in joy after the long-awaited title victory. The Knicks’ season has marked a dramatic turnaround after years of struggles, having long been among the league’s weakest teams. (AFP) They…
Germany kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, cruising past debutants Curaçao with a 7-1 win in Group E in Houston. The Germans took the lead via Felix Nmecha in the sixth minute, as he curled in a low effort past the goalkeeper. Germany sealed a 7-1 win vs Curacao. (AFP) Then,…
Iranian football legend Khodadad Azizi, who played in the first World Cup meeting between Iran and the United States in 1998, has told AFP that football should promote “peace” and remain separate from politics. Iranian football legend Azizi puts peace above politics amid World Cup tensions Azizi, 54, was speaking as Iran prepare to play…
A short video featuring UFC president Dana White and Kai Trump drew attention on social media after the two staged a playful face-off inside a UFC octagon set up on the White House grounds. The clip, shared by Kai Trump, shows Dana White standing across from Donald Trump’s granddaughter in a light-hearted UFC-style stare down….
New Delhi: Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti’s first public reaction to his team’s 1-1 draw against Morocco was an apology. And to many fans, that was the right thing to do. Achraf Hakimi of Morocco (left) competes for the ball against Vinicius Junior during their match against Brazil. (AFP) “I am sorry we didn’t play as…
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is scheduled to stage a special event on the White House South Lawn on Sunday evening. Dubbed “UFC Freedom 250,” the event is being promoted as part of the celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary and will also align with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Current forecasts indicate a chance of rain…
New Delhi: When the Indian men’s hockey team took the field in Rotterdam on Sunday to start the European leg of the FIH Pro League against Netherlands, a quiet transition took place in the record books. Manpreet equalled the all-time Indian appearance record held by former defender and skipper, Dilip Tirkey, who is the current…
New Delhi: For almost a year and a half, a question hung over the Formula 1 paddock like a persistent shadow: Had the magic faded? Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Spain F1 Grand Prix. (AP Photo) When Lewis Hamilton made the seismic decision to leave Mercedes for Maranello, critics called it a…
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson found himself at the center of a political firestorm after his reaction to President Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals raised questions about whether he supports the president. Why Fans Think Mitchell Robinson Supports Trump After Viral TikTok Posts (Getty Images via AFP) Then, the Knicks…
