Heather Knight leaves the field for the final time in an England shirt. Photo: AFP LONDON: England great Heather Knight bowed out of international cricket calling for more domestic red-ball games following her side’s 270-run thrashing by India in the inaugural women’s Test at Lord’s. The hosts were outplayed in all departments in a match…
The pack of riders (peloton) cycles during the 9th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 154,6 km between Malemort and Ussel in central France.Photo: AFP FRANCE: Since the Tour de France began in Barcelona 10 days ago, there has almost been more talk about the extreme heat than the…
DAKAR: The Senegalese football federation (FSF) president said on Monday toxicity surrounded the team at the World Cup after coach Pape Thiaw had demanded a pay rise. Thiaw was sacked on Sunday after his side were knocked out in the last 32 by Belgium on July 1. “There was a breakdown in trust between Pape Thiaw and us”, FSF president Abdoulaye Fall…
Norwegian men’s football team arrives in Oslo. Photo: REUTERS OSLO: More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their soccer team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England on Saturday brought Norway’s…
Spain built their run to the last 4 around their ability to dominate the ball, control the rhythm of matches Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – France Training – Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, US – July 13, 2026 France’s William Saliba, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Ngolo Kante and Aurelien Tchouameni during training….
Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Algeria in Kansas City. Photo: AFP Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England — he will finally get the chance in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final. Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste…
Norwegian men’s football team arrives in Oslo, Norway, July 13, 2026. — Reuters OSLO: More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their football team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England…
NAIROBI: American Soccer’s NFL got here to Kenya this weekend for its newest competitors on the African continent because it seeks to win converts to the game. US sports activities have more and more sought to interrupt into the African market, with the NBA launching a high-profile Basketball Africa League in 2019, based mostly in…
SAN FRANSICO: Golden State Warriors ahead Draymond Inexperienced detailed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James on his podcast on Sunday, hoping to play alongside the NBA all-time scoring chief subsequent season. James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time Most Precious Participant, has introduced he’ll go away the Los Angeles Lakers, with a fistful of groups…
LOS ANGELES: Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on the first kick of his mixed martial arts showdown with Max Holloway to end a five-year layoff. And the Irish star who lost in 69 seconds at UFC 329 in Las Vegas vowed to make another comeback once he recovers…
