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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash 15 Jul 2026 - 03:48 pm

London: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men's 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead...

Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash 15 Jul 2026 - 02:14 pm

Stourbridge, United Kingdom: As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham,...

Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland 15 Jul 2026 - 01:10 pm

London: Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he was "hugely excited" to "begin a new chapter" after he signed for Premier League side...

India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships 15 Jul 2026 - 12:13 pm

Tokyo: Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the world championships on...

Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan 15 Jul 2026 - 10:27 am

Tokyo: Two badminton veterans enjoyed 16 minutes of fame at the Japan Open on Wednesday when they appeared in the main draw of...

World Cup closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of final 15 Jul 2026 - 09:55 am

Doha, Qatar: As the largest sporting event in history reaches its conclusion, the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, which will take place...

Balogun admits red card furore affected US World Cup team 15 Jul 2026 - 09:54 am

Washington: Folarin Balogun admitted yesterday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added...

Norway receive rousing welcome in Oslo 15 Jul 2026 - 09:53 am

Oslo: Around 90,000 people welcomed back Norway’s players to Oslo on Monday after they returned home from making a historic run to the...

World Cup final ball, halftime show outfits to be auctioned 15 Jul 2026 - 09:32 am

New York: A sale of World Cup memorabilia, including a ball used in the final and outfits worn by performers at the halftime...

England seek return to final against Messi’s Argentina 15 Jul 2026 - 09:26 am

Doha, Qatar: England will aim to end Lionel Messi’s bid for back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles and then charge their way into the...

Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final 15 Jul 2026 - 12:15 am

Arlington: Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus'...

Spain unchanged for France World Cup semi-final 14 Jul 2026 - 08:58 pm

Arlington: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday's World Cup semi-final clash with France. De la Fuente...

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'What stars are saying before semi-finals' 14 Jul 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Major tournaments are often underpinned by players who rarely grab the headlines but there are also moments when the biggest names...

Real lead clubs behind World Cup brilliance 14 Jul 2026 - 09:56 am

Doha, Qatar: While nations battle for World Cup glory, Europe’s biggest clubs have quietly staged a contest of their own in North America....

Mbappe, Yamal duel as France and Spain clash for spot in final 14 Jul 2026 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: France’s bid for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final faces its toughest challenge today when the two-time champions meet reigning...

'VAR-gentina?': conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals 13 Jul 2026 - 08:34 pm

Atlanta: Lionel Messi's brilliance has helped carry Argentina into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. But the defending...

Jose Mourinho back at Real Madrid with a "mission" 13 Jul 2026 - 07:12 pm

MADRID: Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid's Valdebebas training center on Monday to begin preseason training after taking charge of the club's first...