Canadian men jump to record No. 26 in FIFA rankings
The Canadian men's soccer team continues its record climb, jumping two places to No. 26 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
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Hamilton says a win looks 'far-fetched', still hopes for a podium
BAKU :Lewis Hamilton said his hopes of a first win for Ferrari this season looked "far-fetched" but he still hoped to stand on the podium at some point in the final eight races.
De Bruyne returns to Etihad as City face Napoli in Champions League
MANCHESTER: Manchester City welcome a familiar face back to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as they kick off their Champions League campaign against Napoli and Kevin de Bruyne. But while City boss Pep Guardiola shed tears when the Belgium midfielder made his final appearance for his team last season, the Spaniard said he will enjoy De Bruyne’s return on Thursday “after the game.” De Bruyne, who won 19 trophies during his glittering 10-year spell at City and captained the side through some of its most dominant seasons, makes a swift return to Manchester following his summer move to Naples. Though he now wears Napoli blue, “King Kev” remains a beloved figure at the Etihad. Guardiola is not surprised how seamlessly De Bruyne has slotted into Antonio Conte’s Italian team, scoring two goals in three matches.
Antonelli understands Wolff's criticism
BAKU :Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli said he understood why Mercedes Formula One team boss Toto Wolff criticised his last race as 'underwhelming' and had taken it positively.
Struggling Alpine will reap rewards next season, says Gasly
BAKU :Formula One laggards Alpine expect to reap their rewards next season after putting all their efforts into next year's car, according to the Renault-owned team's French driver Pierre Gasly.
Piastri sure he can still control destiny after Monza swap
BAKU :Formula One leader Oscar Piastri is confident he can still control his own destiny despite having to cede points to McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris in a controversial Italian Grand Prix swap.
2026 Milan Village is a stunning venue, says IOC President Coventry
MILAN :International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry praised Milan’s 2026 Olympic Village on Thursday, saying it was so impressive that it made her want to become a winter athlete.
Dortmund's Guirassy out to stretch scoring run against Wolfsburg
BERLIN :Striker Serhou Guirassy will look to stretch his eight league-game scoring run when Borussia Dortmund host VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday, with the Ruhr valley club eager to put their midweek Champions League disappointment behind them.