World Cup 2026: Five big questions as football's biggest tournament kicks off
SINGAPORE: The wait is almost over and football's biggest tournament is once again upon us.
US players ready to seize 'once in a career' World Cup chance
IRVINE, California, June 8 : United States captain Tim Ream urged his teammates to embrace the pressure of a home World Cup on Monday, saying the tournament represents a once-in-a-career chance for the squad ahead of their opening match against Paraguay on Friday.
Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen’s doubles on Tuesday
LONDON: Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organizers confirmed the order of play at London’s Queen’s Club. Granted a wildcard into the women’s doubles of the WTA tournament, Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will face third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the grass-court event, a warm-up for Wimbledon. Williams is one of tennis’ all-time greats with 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her credit. The 44-year-old American last played at the 2022 US Open when she said she was “evolving away from tennis.” Williams’ return is fueled by a desire for her two young daughters with husband Alexis Ohanian to see her in a competitive environment before she finally hangs up her racquet for good. “It’s really about the kids seeing me play,” Williams told reporters at Queen’s on Sunday. “Olympia is a little bit older, Adira is very young.
Zane Albarus excited by EFL challenge after joining Gillingham following Premier League 2 play-off success at Brighton & Hove Albion against Manchester United
Zane Albarus has won trophies with Brighton’s academy but Gillingham’s recent signing says the biggest thrill is still to come.
Piala AFF U-19 2026: Thailand ke Semifinal, Malaysia Gugur
Thailand menyusul Indonesia lolos ke semifinal Piala AFF U-19 2026. Tim Gajah Perang melaju usai mengalahkan Malaysia di babak akhir grup.
From North Korea in 1966 to Japan in 2022: Asia’s greatest World Cup runs
SINGAPORE: Asian teams have rarely made deep runs at the World Cup, but the continent has produced some of the tournament's most memorable underdog stories.
Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident ‘with rugby player’
LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaking team rules in the early hours of Monday morning following England’s win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. It is the latest controversy concerning the England team following a tour of Australia where the side faced allegations of a drinking culture during a 4-1 Ashes series loss concluded in January. If Stokes is stripped of the captaincy, white-ball skipper Harry Brook could lead England for next week’s second Test across London at the Oval. This would represent a remarkable reversal for Brook, who was fined and censured for late-night drinking and clashing with a nightclub bouncer before captaining England in a one-day international in Wellington in October. “The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men’s Test against New Zealand,” the governing body said in a statement issued Monday. “Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place. “We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course.” Britain’s Daily Telegraph reported players from Saracens, who compete in English rugby union’s top-flight Prem league, were also present at the venue for the London club’s end-of-season party. Saracens subsequently issued a statement confirming one their academy players was involved in an incident in
Somali referee for World Cup is denied entry into the United States
Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup. US Customs and Border Protection confirmed Monday that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup had been denied entry after arriving to Miami International Airport from Istanbul on Saturday. While the CBP statement didn’t mention the person by name, Artan is the only World Cup referee from Somalia. “During processing, the traveler underwent additional inspection, a routine part of CBP’s inspection process when officers need to verify information or determine admissibility,” CBP said in its statement.