Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand
NEW YORK, June 11 : As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field.
Sailing-Reigning Vendee Globe champion Dalin dies at 42
June 11 : French sailor Charlie Dalin, who set the overall Vendee Globe record when he won the solo, non-stop round-the-world sailing race in January 2025, has died at the age of 42, organisers of the competition announced on Thursday.
Aston Martin expect reality check in Spain after first point of 2026
BARCELONA, June 11 : Aston Martin expect a tough reality check in Spain this weekend after Fernando Alonso brought the struggling Silverstone-based team their first point of the Formula One season in Monaco last Sunday.
Alpine skiing-Ospelt beats Eliasch by one vote to become FIS president
June 11 : Liechtenstein's Alexander Ospelt beat incumbent Johan Eliasch by one vote on Thursday to take over as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
German players to pay for 600 fans' stadium trip amid soaring transport costs
June 11 : German players have stepped up to ease fans' pain from soaring transport costs at the World Cup, offering to pay for 600 of them to travel by bus to their last Group E game against Ecuador in New Jersey on June 25, media reports said.
Serena return exciting, say Wimbledon, ahead of wildcard decision
LONDON, June 11 : Wimbledon organisers said the return of 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams to the sport was "exciting" as speculation mounts that the American could be given a wildcard for this year's championships.
Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup
NEW YORK, June 11 : Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, has been appointed to officiate next month's UEFA Super Cup between Paris St Germain and Aston Villa.
Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money amid player discontent
LONDON, June 11 : Wimbledon organisers have announced a record prize pot of £64.2 million ($85.74 million) for this year's championships although it may not be enough to placate leading players who are demanding a bigger share of Grand Slam revenue.