Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipasto reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday. The 39-year-old eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof…
SEATTLE: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 2002 debut…
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham celebrate after scoring the equaliser against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16….
Cristiano Ronaldo has played every minute of the World Cup so far for Portugal. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday’s last-32 clash. But both men are facing questions…
A stage of the Route d’Occitanie in southern Tarn in June 2022 was shortened to 36km after temperatures rose above 41C. Photo: AFP PARIS: France has just endured a punishing heatwave, with another potentially on the way soon after the country’s emblematic cycle race starts this weekend. Heatwaves are an increasingly common nuisance — or…
Bangladesh are set to host Pakistan for a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series in 2027, according to reports citing the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) media rights tender for its home international fixtures. Local media reported that the BCB has invited bids for the television and digital media rights covering Bangladesh’s home internationals during the 2026…
WELLINGTON: Seamer Jacob Duffy was named Wednesday to play the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies after sitting out New Zealand’s 2-1 Test series win against England for the birth of his first child. Duffy is New Zealand’s reigning player of the year and holder of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal. He will…
Mexico forward Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring against Ecuador in the World Cup round of 32 at the Azteca Stadium. Photo: AFP MEXICO CITY: Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break a 40-year World Cup knockout curse. The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour…
Mbappe score his ninth goal in World Cup knockout matches, moving him ahead of Leonidas and Ronaldo France thrashed Sweden 3-0 with Kylian Mbappe’s brace to advance to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium in the US. France struck just before half-time with Mbappe in…
ARLINGTON: Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the tournament. It was…