The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup named “Trionda” is displayed throughout a presentation occasion in Mexico Metropolis, Mexico. Picture: REUTERS MEXICO CITY: Mexican authorities on Friday introduced that the varsity yr would finish over a month early because the nation gears as much as host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash. Training…
South Korea’s Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead after the second spherical of the PGA Truist Championship. Photograph: AFP WASHINGTON: South Korea’s Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to grab a one-stroke lead over England’s Tommy Fleetwood after Friday’s second spherical of the PGA Truist Championship. Im birdied…
CHRISTCHURCH: The Canterbury Crusaders say star back Leicester Fainga’anuku’s move into the forward pack has exceeded expectations after he powered the defending champions to an important Super Rugby win. Fainga’anuku was a dynamic performer playing as a flanker in Friday night’s 36-20 victory over the higher-ranked Auckland Blues in Christchurch. It was a third successive…
Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama dominated the first half’s scoring, managing 19 and 16 apiece, with everyone else combined shooting barely 30 percent from the field. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series Friday,…
Debutant Azan Awais completed on 85. Photograph: BCB Debutant opener Azan Awais introduced himself on the worldwide stage with a composed unbeaten half-century as he mounted a robust response in opposition to on the second day of the primary Check on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium on Saturday. At stumps, Pakistan have been nicely positioned…
PARIS: Teenage substitute Mezian Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to clinch his side qualification for next season’s Champions League, while relegating Nantes to the second tier. The result also keeps the Ligue 1 title race alive with second-placed Lens the only team that can still pip Paris…
Novak Djokovic hits a return to Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot during their Shanghai Masters semifinal. PHOTO: AFP ROME: Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros. Tennis…
Kenyans and many across Africa fell in love with the club during their glory days in the early 2000s. Photo: AFP NAIROBI: In Kenyan influencer Nana Owiti’s wardrobe, dozens of Arsenal jerseys tell the story of her passion for the club.It’s an unbreakable bond that goes back 20 years to the days when the London…
The Wolves, who have remained in the top division since promotion in 1997, sit in 16th place, the relegation play-off spot. PHOTO: AFP BERLIN: Already fighting to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg on Saturday host a Bayern Munich side still smarting from their Champions League elimination by holders Paris Saint Germain. The Wolves, who…
Barcelona are on the brink of the title and can claim it with a point in the Clasico on Sunday at Camp Nou. Photo: AFP/File BARCELONA: With the sting of Champions League disappointment fading but not forgotten, Barcelona are aiming to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles on Sunday when they host bitter rivals Real Madrid….
