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…
GENEVA: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland’s biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced to open the family safe and the assailants fled with…
LAS VEGAS: Fred Kerley will compete clean against drug-fuelled athletes at this weekend’s Enhanced Games and still hopes to race in the 2028 Olympics, the suspended former 100m world champion said Friday. Arguably the biggest name at the divisive event in Las Vegas, where doping is permitted, Kerley said he had chosen not to take…
JOHANNESBURG: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is under pressure ahead of the most valuable club match ever staged in Africa. Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead over Moroccan hosts FAR Rabat on Sunday in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final, which will be broadcast in more than 100 countries. The aggregate winners of…
KARACHI: “Rijwan (rizwan) bhai, listen to one thing—give me some tips about wicketkeeping and batting in T20,” Litton Das once said to Rizwan a few years ago. “Now his acting has started—50 rupees will be deducted for overacting,” Litton Das recently mocked Rizwan. Whether it’s cricket or any other field, respect comes from performance. If…
Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series. Photo: PCB KARACHI: Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series starting next week, selectors said Friday. Azam missed the away series in…