M62 traffic LIVE updates as lanes closed after 'multi-vehicle' crash
There are huge delays on motorways around Greater Manchester following a crash on the M62.
Zimbabwe fire coach after poor World Cup qualifying campaign
HARARE :Zimbabwe have fired their German coach Michael Nees after a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign and only two months before they play at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, the Zimbabwe Football Association said.
FIFA tournament featuring Afghan women's refugee team relocated to Morocco from UAE
A FIFA-organised tournament involving the Afghanistan women's refugee team has been moved from the United Arab Emirates to Morocco, the world soccer governing body said, with the four-team friendly competition set to begin on Sunday.
Olympic champion Thomas eyes return after Achilles injury ahead of busy 2026
NEW YORK :Three-times Olympic gold medallist Gabby Thomas hopes to be back training within weeks after missing the world championships last month with an Achilles injury, the American said on Wednesday, as she eyes a busy 2026 on and off the track.
Victor Wembanyama returns with 40-point showing in Spurs' win - ESPN
DALLAS — Victor Wembanyama stood next to Julian Champagnie in front of the scorer's table at American Airlines Center, admiring his work.
Spurs’ Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant NBA return
LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in a sensational NBA return on Wednesday, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
IOC recommends no international sporting events in Indonesia after country barred Israeli athletes
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee has recommended global sports federations cease holding events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta. The IOC’s executive board issued a statement Wednesday saying it was also ending “any form of dialogue” with Indonesia about hosting future Olympic events. An Indonesian government official declared earlier this month that Israeli athletes would be denied visas to participate in the world championships, which started last Sunday and run through this weekend. Israel was among 86 teams registered to compete, and its squad included 2020 Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion Artem Dolgopyat in the men’s floor exercise. “These actions deprive athletes of their right to compete peacefully and prevent the Olympic movement from showing the power of sport,” the IOC’s executive board said. Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation and has long been a staunch supporter of Palestinians. The scheduled participation of Israeli athletes had sparked intense opposition within the country. Jakarta Gov.
Argentine star Intense For Me makes first seasonal appearance in Riyadh
RIYADH: Several cup races take place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse this week but many eyes will on one of Saudi Arabia’s highest-rated horses, the South American Group One star Intense For Me (Argentina), who reappears in race eight on Saturday.