Argentina’s Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland, Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US, July 11, 2026. — Reuters KANSAS CITY: Argentina’s Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win…
Conor McGregor looks on in a welterweight bout against Max Holloway (not pictured) during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, July 11, 2026. — Reuters In the highly anticipated UFC 329 welterweight main event, Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon ended in disaster as he sustained another severe leg injury, resulting in a TKO…
England’s Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate after guiding their side past Norway in the World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026. — Reuters Norway lead early through Schjelderup’s stunning first-half strike. Bellingham levelled match just before halftime with quality finish. England keep Haaland scoreless and hold firm…
Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2026. — Reuters LONDON: Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered…
England’s Jacob Bethell (centre) and Sam Curran (left) celebrate after dismissing India’s Sanju Samson during their fifth T20I at Utilita Bowl in Southampton, July 11, 2026. — AFP A blistering century by Jos Buttler, backed by a disciplined all-round bowling display, powered England to a 56-run victory over India in the fifth T20I at The…
Adams started vs Mexico and Czech Republic, helping his team reach the knockouts before losing to Canada Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group A – South Africa v South Korea – Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico – June 24, 2026 South Africa’s Jayden Adams in action. PHOTO: REUTERS South Africa international midfielder Jayden…
BERLIN: Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday, but Marco Bezzecchi will miss the rest of the weekend after breaking his collarbone following a heavy fall. Marquez, the reigning world champion, will start from pole for…
WELLINGTON: Will Jordan scored a hat-trick but found it “hugely humbling” to become New Zealand’s record try-scorer as Italy were overwhelmed 47-17 in a fast-paced Nations Championship Test on Saturday. The All Blacks shook off an unconvincing start to score seven tries and make it two bonus-point wins from two in the inaugural 12-nation competition…
JOHANNESBURG: When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine…
France’s Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scores a try against Australia in Brisbane. Photo: AFP BRISBANE: France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday. After losing by two points against New Zealand last week, the French roared back with four second-half tries to notch…
