Morocco becomes first African team to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup; Egypt beats Ethiopia Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half […]
PSG’s Luis Enrique suffers fractured collarbone in cycling accident, to undergo surgery Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) head coach Luis Enrique suffered a cycling accident on Friday, the Ligue 1 club said. The 54-year-old Spaniard was taken in for treatment by emergency services following the crash. PSG did not immediately give details on how long he might […]
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Gukesh draws with Turkish teenager, Praggnanandhaa wins in Round 2; Vaishali takes joint lead in Women’s section World Champion D. Gukesh was held to a draw by 14-year-old Yagiz Khan Erdogmus of Turkey, while defending champion R. Vaishali excelled at the expense of Eline Roebers of Holland in the second round of […]
Asia Cup 2025: India sweats it out in nets before starting title defence in UAE Defending champion India had a full-fledged practice session at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy here on Friday as it put the finishing touches to its Asia Cup preparations. India will open its campaign against host United Arab Emirates (UAE) […]
IOC creates panel to review female issues in Olympic sports, protects experts’ identity The names of experts appointed to an Olympic panel looking at female gender issues are not being revealed, the IOC said on Friday in confirming its creation. A working group on “Protection of the Female Category” in sports was promised by the […]
Hockey India felicitates Vandana Katariya, Lalit Upadhyay Hockey India on Friday felicitated former internationals Vandana Katariya and Lalit Upadhyay for their outstanding contributions to Indian hockey following their recent retirements from the sport. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the ongoing men’s Asia Cup in Rajgir, where the federation presented cheques of INR […]
Italy vs Estonia LIVE streaming info: Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier? Italy will look to record its second win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers when it faces Estonia on Friday. The Azurri have so far played two matches, having won one and lost the other. They sit third, with Estonia […]
Messi doubtful over playing in 2026 World Cup Lionel Messi cast doubt on his participation in the 2026 World Cup after his double in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela in the penultimate round of the South American qualifiers. Despite his goals against La Vinotinto and Argentina’s early qualification, the 38-year-old national captain was cautious about […]
England squad update for South Africa, Ireland series: Duckett rested, Curran added On Friday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced changes to its men’s team squads for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa and Ireland. Opener Ben Duckett will be rested for the three-match T20I series against the Proteas, which will begin […]
Boxing chiefs vow to learn lessons after world championships sex test row Boxing chiefs on Friday pledged to redouble efforts to get their message across about newly introduced genetic sex tests after a row overshadowed the start of the world championships. Twelve boxers have reportedly been barred from competing in Liverpool, including the five-member women’s […]
