Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka (AP Photos) There was plenty of entertainment at Wimbledon on Monday beyond the tennis, as Novak Djokovic produced one of the most memorable off-court moments of the opening day by asking for an invitation to a fan’s wedding after witnessing a marriage proposal from Centre Court.The heartwarming moment unfolded after…
Jannik Sinner reacts during the men’s singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic. (AP Photo) LONDON: There was little of the authority that has come to define Jannik Sinner these last couple of seasons. The defending champion sprayed 52 unforced errors over three hours and 32 minutes, yet when his Wimbledon title defence threatened to unravel, he…
The knockout fever of the FIFA World Cup 2026 hits a crescendo as European powerhouses, the Netherlands, lock horns with African giants, Morocco, in a tantalising, high-stakes Round of 32 clash at the Estadio BBVA on Tuesday. With a coveted spot in the pre-quarterfinals on the line, both continental heavyweights enter the arena knowing that…
In a thrilling World Cup Round of 32 match, Gabriel Martinelli’s late-game heroics led Brazil to a sensational 2-1 victory over Japan.(AP Photo) Super-sub Gabriel Martinelli emerged as Brazil’s saviour, scoring a breathtaking winner deep into stoppage time to script a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over a resilient Japan in their FIFA World Cup Round…
Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez celebrates after winning the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a stunning end after Paraguay produced one of the greatest knockout upsets in tournament history, defeating the…
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo was training with his club in Caracas when the powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela last Wednesday. His home in the coastal state of La Guaira had crumbled by the time he got back, leaving him to search among the debris for his wife and two little children. Lucas Trejo was with…
Former NFL star Chris Johnson is trending after opening up about his ongoing battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Former NFL star Chris Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Why is Chris Johnson trending? The ex-Tennessee Titans running back revealed in a June 29 interview on ABC’s…
The US co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup has meant that millions more Americans are now betting on soccer games. As the contest entered it critical knockout phase on Sunday night- two new dimensions were added to the betting odds: extra time and penalties. The Germany vs Paraguay Round of 32 game in the FIFA…
Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is on track to have the charges stemming from his February arrest in Miami dismissed, provided he successfully completes a year-long pretrial diversion program. He was accepted into the expedited program in April and formally approved last month. Rickea Jackson voluntarily withdrew her request for a permanent restraining…
A new report has raised concerns that India’s existing broadcasting tariff framework is allowing commercial establishments to generate significant revenue from premium sports broadcasts without fairly compensating the owners of the content rights. Titled Unauthorised Sports Broadcasting: Unlocking Revenue from Commercial Establishments, the report by Koan Advisory examines what it describes as a major loophole…
