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SportsFernandes treble inspires Man Utd rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller
Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 rout of Ipswich, while Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso's perfect start with a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday.- Palmer genius - Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all scored when Alonso's reign as Chelsea boss kicked off with a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday.
SportsFIFA president Infantino 'must go', says ex-UEFA boss Platini
French football great Michel Platini said on Sunday FIFA president Gianni Infantino "must go" following the scandals that have rocked world football's governing body.European football's governing body UEFA has also accused Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" over the private financing.
SportsFive-wicket Abbas has Lord's landmark as Pakistan set 389 to win second Test
Mohammad Abbas finally achieved a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul on Sunday, but Pakistan were still set a daunting 389 to win the second Test against England.Pakistan will have to set a record if they are to achieve an improbable win.
SportsMunoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Newcastle condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat.After a 2-2 draw at Newcastle in his first game as Liverpool boss last weekend, Iraola had hoped for a memorable day to mark his first match in charge at Anfield.
SportsIndia's Neeraj Chopra out for season with ankle injury
India's two-time Olympic javelin medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Saturday that he has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 athletics season due to an ankle injury."After discussions with my doctor and team, we've decided that I will sit out the rest of this season."
SportsFour-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan collapse in second Test
Ollie Robinson took a sensational 4-11 in 13 overs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against England at Lord's on Friday.Atkinson, who has a Test century at Lord's to his credit, drove Usman's third ball Friday for four but holed out off the next. jdg/pb
NewsAsian Games chiefs say room for everyone amid accommodation crunch
Asian Games organisers said Friday that all participants at next month's event would have a place to stay after numbers ballooned to more than 17,000, raising fears of a bed shortage.A statement issued only in the name of the organising committee also on Friday said that the number of participants "fluctuates daily" and had not yet been finalised.
NewsIn Zambia, a Shaolin Temple offers a softer face of China
From a distance, the Shaolin Temple outside Lusaka appeared almost like a mirage, a slice of central China dropped into the Zambian landscape."So, my mum decided that, you need to go in the Shaolin temple."
SportsUEFA target Infantino for 'criminal mismanagement', suspend boycott threat
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino was on Thursday potentially facing a legal suit brought by UEFA accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup."More specifically, UEFA and other interested parties are preparing to bring criminal claims in Switzerland against Infantino and possibly other FIFA officials and advisors for criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code," it continues.
SportsArsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spend
Arsenal are out to inflict more damage on a wounded Aston Villa, while Tottenham are desperate to see some return for their £300 million ($408 million) investment in new signings when Newcastle visit north London.Villa torn apart Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut to a frosty reception on his return to Villa Park.
SportsSmith and Cox revive England against Pakistan after Abbas strikes
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's.But Smith's 61 and 55 from number three Cox -- his second fifty in successive Test innings -- got England back into the game.
Sports'Smart cricketer' Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in Colombo on Thursday.Dinusha, 25, batted superbly under pressure in just his fifth Test to be named player of the match after he made sure Sri Lanka picked up valuable points in the World Test Championship.
SportsAbbas's treble strike rocks England in second Test
Mohammad Abbas took three wickets, including the prize scalp of Joe Root, as Pakistan reduced England to 80-4 at lunch on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Lord's.The 36-year-old Abbas, well used to playing in England following spells with several counties, was soon into his stride on a Lord's ground where he was named player of the match after taking eight wickets in Pakistan's last Test at the 'Home of Cricket' -- a nine-wicket success in 2018.
SportsDefiant Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in Colombo on Thursday.Dinusha, 25, batted superbly under pressure in just his fifth Test to be named player of the match after he made sure Sri Lanka picked up valuable points in the World Test Championship.
SportsRuthless Bayern target treble as rivals reboot on Bundesliga return
Bayern Munich have vowed to pick up where they left off last season, targeting the treble, while their outclassed Bundesliga rivals have undergone a reboot to try and cut the gap.But Dortmund coach Niko Kovac, who won the Bundesliga as Bayern coach in 2018-19, told AFP "a lot must happen" to close the gap.
SportsUEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw
Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions."No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive," said the European governing body in a strong statement widely credited as being pivo
SportsLIV Golf to lay off majority of staff
LIV Golf will lay off the majority of its staff next week under drastic reforms intended to keep the breakaway tour afloat next year, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.As a result, we are scaling back operations as we transition to the next chapter of LIV Golf and work toward making LIV 2.0 a reality," said the LIV spokeswoman, in a statement.
SportsMbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach."I see him really hungry to make history with Real Madrid, and I see a team where, despite Kylian being Kylian, it's hard for me not to talk about the team."
SportsPakistan captain Babar Azam returns against England '90 percent fit'
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has said he is "90 percent fit" as he returns to lead his country in the second Test against England at Lord's."I've had a couple of practice sessions again and I'm 90 percent fit for the match tomorrow," Azam told a pre-match press conference at Lord's on Wednesday.
SportsIndia close in on win despite Sri Lanka fightback in second Test
India are closing in on a big win in Colombo after Sri Lanka slumped to 229-6 at stumps on day four of the second Test, having been made to follow-on on Wednesday.Sri Lanka lead by just 16 runs with four wickets in hand and going into the fifth and final day the tourists will be looking to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
SportsHigh quality, low risk: record number of Japanese in Premier League
A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, value for money and the "very little risk" involved in signing them."There aren't many examples of clubs signing Japanese players and having issues with their adaptation, with their personality, with their integration into the squad, with discipline," said Pannick, who has about 60 Japanese players on his books.
NewsPakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring
Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the footsteps of her idol Aliya Soomro.And like her idol, she is undeterred by the societal backlash.
BusinessGolf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry
Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground when she reaches for his new driver.The online advert showed Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark barging Epson Tour professional player Alexis Miestowski to the ground when she attempts to reach for his driver, before warning her: "Do not touch my new driver."
SportsPGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return
The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the struggling breakaway tour, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp said Tuesday. While the PGA Tour offered a temporary path back for some LIV players -- five-time major winner Brooks Koepka in January took advantage, paying financial penalties -- no repeats are planned, said Rolapp.
SportsAt least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study
At least a quarter of National Football League players may end up with a degenerative brain disease, according to a new study published Tuesday that lays bare the extreme toll of America's favorite sport. It has previously been linked to contact sports including American football and boxing, and found in military members exposed to explosive blasts.
SportsSri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test
Sri Lanka were fighting hard to avoid the follow-on when rain brought an early end to play on day three of the second Test against India on Tuesday, with the hosts on 265-8. Sri Lanka resumed on their overnight score of 8-2 but lost two wickets in the morning session.
SportsSri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test
Sri Lanka were fighting hard to avoid the follow-on when rain brought an early end to play on day three of the second Test against India, with the hosts on 265-8 on Tuesday. Sri Lanka, who resumed on their overnight score of 8-2, lost two wickets in the morning session before India made further inroads after lunch, picking up three more wickets.
SportsFederer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium
Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week's celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the first time since his final US Open in 2019.While Federer has played some other exhibitions since retiring, he said Monday that the time had only seemed to fall into place for a New York match this year ahead of the Newport ceremony.
SportsAlonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.On an evening when old friends were reunited on the touchline and on the pitch, Alonso emerged victorious against new Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa.
SportsIndia in driver's seat in second Sri Lanka Test
India took control on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday, posting 503-9 declared before claiming two quick wickets to leave the hosts reeling at 8–2.With Pant unable to keep wickets because of the pain from the blow to his forearm, Jurel was handed the gloves when Sri Lanka began their reply.
Sports'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory
Every morning Harka Man Gharti slices into the blue water of a swimming pool in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, chasing a dream that stretches far beyond its 25 metres."But Harka and we both dream to do something in swimming that even able-bodied athletes have not been able to achieve."
SportsUEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president must quit or face a leadership challenge.He now believes Infantino's previously impregnable position is under threat, with Ceferin forecasting the Swiss will have to stand down or face a leadership challenge if he seeks re-election at the next FIFA Congress, in Morocco in March.
NewsFormer cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care
A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan's government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.Khan was prime minister from 2018 to 2022 before being removed in a no-confidence vote during a political crisis over tensions between his government and Pakistan's powerful military establishment.
PoliticsTrump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut
US President Donald Trump rode a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and waved the green flag to start Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.Trump waved the green flag at the start-finish line in front of the US Capitol to start the race.
SportsMan City snatch late win in Maresca debut, Iraola's Liverpool rescue dramatic draw
Enzo Maresca made a dramatic start to Manchester City's post-Pep Guardiola era with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, while Andoni Iraola escaped with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle in his first game as Liverpool boss.
Sports'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs
Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.Earlier in the mixed doubles, French pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue beat Chinese top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping 22-20 19-21 21-15 to get a first-ever world championship gold for France.
SportsLanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double
Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.In the mixed doubles, French pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue beat Chinese top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping 22-20 19-21 21-15 to get a first-ever world championship gold for France.
SportsEngland v Pakistan first Test: Three talking points
England began Joe Root's second spell as full-time Test captain with a totally dominant innings and 103-run win over Pakistan at his Yorkshire home ground of Headingley on Friday.England's love affair with Leeds goes on England have now won seven Tests in a row at Headingley -- their longest current winning streak at any ground in the world.
SportsRoot hails emerging fast bowlers as England thrash Pakistan
Joe Root said a new-look England pace quartet "don't really understand how good they are" after helping him launch his second stint as full-time Test captain with an innings and 103-run rout of a lacklustre Pakistan at Headingley on Friday."I don't think they really understand how good they are, how well they complement each other and what they are capable of doing in these conditions," Root said.
SportsMalaysia's JDT claims unbeaten run world record
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) claimed a new world record for the longest unbeaten run in top-flight league football on Friday, extending their streak to 109-matches after a 3-0 win against Kuching City.JDT claimed the record under the guidance of Spanish coach Xisco Munoz, formerly of Watford and Sheffield Wednesday, in front of a packed home crowd at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium at the 2026/27 Super League season opener to kickstart their title defence.
SportsEngland start life after Bazball with rout of Pakistan
England launched their post-Bazball era with an innings and 103-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.The trio took three wickets apiece on Friday as England posted their seventh succesive Test victory at Headingley -- their longest sequence of wins at any home venue.
SportsEngland start life after Bazball with rout of Pakistan
England launched their post-Bazball era with an innings and 103-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.England, 366-8 overnight, posted 409 for a huge first-innings lead of 238.
SportsTop-ranked An, holder Yamaguchi reach badminton worlds semi-finals
South Korea's world number one An Se-young and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi registered strong wins to reach the semi-finals of the badminton world championships on Friday.Japanese star Yamaguchi -- a three-time world champion who won the crown in Paris last year, beat Michelle Li of Canada 21-17, 21-10 in 28 minutes in a strong show of intent.
SportsArgentina's Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA for World Cup fight
Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina players have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday.Paredes' Argentina teammate Nahuel Molina received a seven-match ban and must also pay a fine of $90,000, while Thiago Almada and Pablo Martin Paez Gavira were both suspended for one match and fined $30,000 each. gj/ea
SportsMaresca needs time to succeed after 'big changes' at Man City
Enzo Maresca insists he can replicate Manchester City's success under Pep Guardiola if he is given time to handle the "big changes" at the club.Filling the void left by the Spaniard is a daunting task for former Chelsea boss Maresca, who has arrived in Manchester at a time of change on the pitch as well.
SportsPremier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty
Champions Arsenal kick off the Premier League season on Friday reinforced by astute signings as boss Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being "hunted" by their title rivals.Bolstered by new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, with Ezri Konsa set to join from Aston Villa, Arteta has no doubts Arsenal can cope with the pressure of being the team everyone wants to beat.
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