Japan has potential to win 2026 World Cup, says veteran Honda
HONG KONG :Japan has the potential to win next year's World Cup, Keisuke Honda, one of the country's biggest football stars in the first two decades of the millennium, said on Tuesday.
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Sailing-Ainslie hires British veteran Walker as CEO for America's Cup bid
LONDON :Ben Ainslie's Athena Racing named former British sailor and coach Ian Walker as CEO of their America's Cup challenge on Monday as they prepare their bid for another tilt at New Zealand.
Haaland: the relentless force behind Norway's World Cup dream
MANCHESTER, England :When Erling Haaland walked off the pitch at the San Siro stadium after helping seal Norway's first World Cup berth since 1998, it was the culmination of a mission the 25-year-old has carried on his shoulders for years.
World Cup play-offs: Who could Ireland play and how does the draw work?
After the excitement of Ireland's incredible 3-2 comeback over Hungary, attention will now turn to who Ireland will play in the play-offs.
McLaren add 14-year-old Ella Hakkinen to driver programme
LONDON :Formula One champions McLaren have added Ella Hakkinen, 14-year-old daughter of Finland's double world champion Mika, to their Driver Development Programme along with British teenager Ella Stevens.
Italy fans brace for more World Cup playoff drama
MILAN :Frustrated Italy fans streamed out of the San Siro, bracing for more World Cup playoff drama, after their team slumped to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Norway on Sunday in their last qualifier.
Norway book World Cup spot and force Italy into playoffs
MILAN, Italy :Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after a 4-1 win away to Italy in their final qualifying match, condemning the hosts, who have missed out on the last two editions of the tournament, to the playoffs.
Jannik Sinner defends ATP Finals title after edging out Carlos Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner got the better of his great rival Carlos Alcaraz to successfully defend his ATP Finals title.