Romelu Lukaku’s entrance as a second-half substitute drew a standing ovation from the smattering of Belgium supporters. It took only 23 seconds to turn those hopeful cheers into raptures of euphoria. Lukaku’s presence sparked an immediate attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal against Egypt on Monday, helping to earn a 1-1 draw in the…
This summer’s FIFA World Cup has introduced a host of changes to the game — some aimed at improving the spectator experience, others at assisting match officials, and one specifically focused on player welfare. Yet it is the latter — the mandatory hydration breaks introduced midway through each half — that has attracted more attention…
Updated on: Jun 16, 2026 6:00:55 AM IST Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026: Follow Live Score and Updates Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 LIVE Score: Iran’s World Cup campaign has begun against the backdrop of escalating tensions with the United States, with visa issues affecting parts of the team’s backroom staff…
Tom Aspinall and Phil Foden’s absence from the United States was made apparent during their meeting on Saturday night. Tom Aspinall sidelined from UFC and Foden excluded from England’s roster, both training for future competitions. (Twitter) “Manchester lads sticking together. That makes two of us not going to the U.S,” UFC heavyweight Aspinall wrote on…
Monday morning saw a seldom-used VAR technology in action at the FIFA World Cup, with cricket-style “Snicko” being used to award Sweden’s fourth goal against Tunisia. Sweden’s Mattias Svanberg, left, celebrates with Alexander Bernhardsson (21) and Alexander Isak (9) after scoring their fourth goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)…
New Delhi: Many people in the United States weren’t even watching the FIFA World Cup over the last week. It wasn’t that they weren’t interested in football but something far more exciting was taking place at one of the most famous venues in sport: Madison Square Garden. Cape Verde’s Jovane Cabral and teammates celebrate after…
Aaron Rodgers is getting another chance with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but this time there will be little room for mistakes. The 42-year-old quarterback returned for one more NFL season, and Pittsburgh still believes he can help the team win. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in the team’s NFL football practice in Pittsburgh, Wednesday,…
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought on Saturday, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games to claim the NBA title. The Knicks’ postseason run in the 2025/26 campaign is projected to bring in roughly $9.5 million in total bonus earnings. They displayed remarkable resilience throughout the Finals, rallying from double-digit deficits…
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani leads all major league players in early All-Star Game vote tabulations, ahead of the July 14 contest at Philadelphia. Shohei Ohtani leads all players in early MLB All-Star Game voting While Ohtani tops the National League with 1.17 million votes in the first update of this year’s balloting,…
Wyndham Clark, who smashed his locker in frustration after missing the cut at last year’s US Open, arrived at Shinnecock for this year’s Open seeking redemption and better results. Clark seeks US Open redemption after smashing Oakmont locker The 2023 US Open winner has apologized for his actions last June at Oakmont, which prompted the…
