Arsenal have been criticised in some quarters for their approach but it has proven fruitful on the way to the Champions League final. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arsenal’s immovable object meets the unstoppable force of Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final offering a pronounced clash of styles. Holders PSG’s flowing attack is arguably the continent’s…
WASHINGTON: The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 with a 130-93 victory at Cleveland on Monday, stretching their team-record playoff win streak to 11 games. Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, O.G. Anunoby added 17 points and reserve Landry Shamet had 16 points with 4-of-4…
LONDON: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner wants to secure a “perfect ending” to his successful two-year reign with victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Europa Conference League final in Leipzig, Germany on Wednesday. The Austrian will be in the Palace dugout for the last time having overseen an era of unprecedented success at Selhurst Park…
LONDON: Scotland return to the global stage at a first World Cup for 28 years determined not to just make up the numbers as Steve Clarke’s side aim to finally end generations of group-stage heartbreak. In 12 previous attempts at major tournaments Scotland have fallen short of making the knockout stages.However, the new format at…
Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming favourite in the men’s draw in the absence of injured rival Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: AFP LONDON: Jannik Sinner will start his first bid to complete the career Grand Slam at Roland Garros on Tuesday, with Coco Gauff getting her French Open title defence under way. World number one Sinner is…
Iran opens Group G against New Zealand on June 15, then Belgium and Egypt on June 21 and 26 Soccer Football – Iran players and staff in Ankara for VISA procedures ahead of the World Cup – Ankara, Turkey – May 21, 2026 Iran’s Ali Alipour and staff arrive at the Canada embassy for VISA…
Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi leaves the field after suffering an injury scare in his team’s win over Philadelphia, less than three weeks before the start of the World Cup. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Lionel Messi was at the center of an injury scare just weeks before the start of the World Cup on Sunday…
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev ‘beat’ the men’s 50m freestyle world record during the Enhanced Games. Photo: AFP LONDON: Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to “beat” a world record Sunday at the Enhanced Games, winning the men’s 50m freestyle at the divisive event where competitors were free to take performance-enhancing substances. His time…
AUCKLAND: Cameron Howieson proved the hero as Auckland FC edged Sydney FC 1-0 Saturday become the first New Zealand team to win Australia’s A-League grand final. In front of a sold-out Go Media Stadium in Auckland, the 31-year-old bagged the winner on the hour mark to send the home fans into raptures. It was a…
Pole winner Mercedes’ British driver George Russell (L) and teammate Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (2nd Position) celebrate after the qualifying session for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: George Russell bounced back on Friday to claim pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of championship…