Canada joins 2026 co-hosts U.S., Mexico in World Cup handover ceremony
Chris Jones is in Qatar covering the men's World Cup for CBC Sports.
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Ukraine war: Western components found in Iranian-made drones used by Russian army, expert warns
The Iranian-made drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine's essential infrastructure and plunge the war-torn country into darkness are made "almost exclusively" of components manufactured by companies based in Europe, the United States and Asia, a report has found.
Celtics edge Lakers in overtime, Bucks pile road misery on Warriors
LOS ANGELES: Jayson Tatum and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics thwarted a furious late rally by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday to win 122-118 in overtime and snap a two-game skid.
Argentina erupts in joy after team reaches World Cup final
BUENOS AIRES: The streets of Argentina turned into a party Tuesday as the national team beat Croatia by a comfortable 3-0 and earned this soccer-crazed South American country a spot in the World Cup final.
Modric shares World Cup stage with Lionel Messi in loss
LUSAIL, Qatar: Luka Modric pulled his shirt up over his face as he trudged over to the sideline.
Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
DOHA: A Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina thumped 2018 runners-up Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a World Cup final against either France or Morocco.
‘Cricket still in denial’ says Rafiq after racism scandal
LONDON: Azeem Rafiq claims cricket is still “in denial” over the racism scandal that forced the former Yorkshire spinner to leave England after he lifted the lid on abuse in the domestic game. Rafiq appeared before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday for the first time since November 2021 when he gave harrowing evidence about the racism he faced during his time at Yorkshire. The 31-year-old used his latest appearance in front of the committee to highlight the abuse he and his family have endured since he blew the whistle.
Footballer union ‘sickened’ as Iranian player risks death sentence
PARIS: The world union of professional footballers FIFPRO said it was “shocked and sickened” by the risk of Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani being sentenced to death in connection with protests which have shaken the country for three months. Nasr-Azadani was arrested in the city of Isfahan two days after allegedly taking part in an “armed riot” in which three security agents were killed on September 16, Isfahan’s judiciary chief Abdullah Jafari said, quoted Sunday by Iran’s ISNA news agency.