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…
Brazil’s Raphinha, left, and Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui go for the ball during the World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo) Morocco made FIFA World Cup history on Sunday by becoming the first team to field a starting XI made…
Referee Omar Artan, center, (AP Photo) Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being unable to officiate at the tournament after being denied entry into the United States, according to a person familiar with the matter.According to the Associated Press, Artan would remain eligible for the same tournament fee he…
India’s Smriti Mandhana hits her fifty (AP/PTI) The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday not only delivered a commanding Indian victory but also set a new attendance record in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.A crowd of 18,814 spectators packed the stadium for the Group 1 encounter, making it…
Manpreet Singh equalled former India captain Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 international appearances on Sunday, but the milestone came in a 2-3 defeat to the Netherlands in the FIH Men’s Pro League.The experienced midfielder reached the landmark during India’s match against the hosts, becoming only the second Indian men’s hockey player to play 412 international…
Lamine Yamal‘s decision to represent Spain over Morocco in 2023 despite his dual heritage still stings for Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Not only did he recall the efforts made to convince the Barcelona star to choose Morocco, but he also issued a playful challenge, saying he would like Spain…
New Delhi: Double Olympics medallist Neeraj Chopra will be the star attraction of the 32-strong track and field contingent at next month’s Commonwealth Games provided he meets Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) entry standard of 82.61m in the lead-up. Chopra, who has recovered from a back injury, is currently training in Bienne, Switzerland, at a…
