The New York Knicks have struck the first blow in the NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in a dramatic series opener that had everything clutch shooting, wild momentum swings and even a fan sprinting onto the court. New York silenced the home crowd by stealing Game 1
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already breaking records before a single ball has been kicked. With 48 nations now confirming their final squads, an unprecedented milestone has emerged: eight players aged 40 or above are set to feature in the same World Cup the highest number in the tournament’s
Aryna Sabalenka kept her march toward a maiden French Open title firmly on track, defeating Naomi Osaka 7‑5, 6‑3 in a high‑quality clash under the lights at Roland Garros. In the first women’s night‑session match at the tournament in three years, the world No. 1 overcame a shaky opening to
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect after determining the board committed “serious breaches” of its membership obligations a decision that comes just weeks after the ICC’s anti‑corruption unit launched a formal investigation into the organisation. Despite the suspension, the Canadian national team will still
The Socceroos suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their penultimate World Cup warm‑up match at the Rose Bowl, undone by a sluggish first half that left them chasing the game. Mexico struck early through Johan Vásquez, who rose highest to head home from a corner as Australia struggled
Paris Saint‑Germain basked in jubilation after clinching the Champions League title with a tense penalty‑shootout victory over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw, with players and staff describing the triumph as the reward for unity, hunger and belief. One of PSG’s stars summed up the emotion as he spoke to TNT
Liverpool have parted ways with manager Arne Slot, ending his tenure just two seasons after he delivered a stunning Premier League title in his debut year. Slot, who arrived from Feyenoord in 2024 as Jurgen Klopp’s successor, made an immediate impact by guiding Liverpool to the league crown. But his
Anthony Gordon’s boyhood fantasy of wearing Barcelona’s colours finally came true on Friday and the England winger stunned reporters by answering questions in fluent Spanish during his official unveiling. Barcelona confirmed the 25‑year‑old’s arrival from Newcastle United on a five‑year contract, with British outlets reporting an €80 million fee plus
Arsenal co‑chair Josh Kroenke says securing a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta is now the club’s top priority after the Spaniard delivered the Gunners’ first Premier League title in 22 years. Arteta’s current deal runs until the end of next season, but Kroenke made it clear the club wants
Australia has been dealt a major blow ahead of the Pakistan ODI series, with captain Mitchell Marsh ruled out due to an ankle injury a setback that has also cast doubt over his availability for next month’s tour of Bangladesh. Marsh had been appointed interim captain with Pat Cummins and
Julián Álvarez’s rise is the kind of football story that reminds you how quickly fortunes can change not in years, but in weeks. All information has been verified with a trusted, up‑to‑date source. Back in the early days of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Álvarez was little more than a
Australian tennis veteran James Duckworth is the first player to progress at this year’s French Open after Canadian rival Gabriel Diallo was forced to withdraw with an injury during their opening‑day clash at Roland‑Garros. Duckworth, ranked 82nd in the world, looked sharp from the outset, taking the first set 6-3
