Search for hydration expert under way ahead of inquest into boxer’s death
Work is ongoing to find a hydration expert to help an inquest probe the sudden death of an Irish boxer following a fight in Belfast last year.
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World Cup sets all-time attendance record, surpassing 1994 mark
NEW YORK: The 2026 World Cup on Thursday (Jun 26) became the best-attended in the tournament's history, surpassing the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million spectators, FIFA said.
Bumper World Cup tipped to smash betting records
SANTA CLARA, California, June 25 : The 2026 World Cup is already setting sports gambling records before the knockout stage has even begun, with an increased number of teams and market-favourable kickoff times raising industry expectations that it could become the all-time biggest betting event.
NEQSOL Academy Launches Free Learning Platform SkillHub
June 24, 2026 – NEQSOL Academy, the corporate learning ecosystem of the international NEQSOL Holding group, announced the launch of SkillHub—a new digital learning platform open to everyone and designed to empower people at every stage of their professional and personal journeys. SkillHub provides, free of charge, the up-to-date skills and competencies needed to succeed in today’s rapidly changing technological world.
World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle
NEW YORK, June 23 : World Cup attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions. Experts say it is less a reflection of America's fondness for soccer, and more a measure of its love of spectacle.
One dead, eight injured in stampede in Jordan as fans watched World Cup match, says Jordan News Agency
AMMAN: One person died and eight others were injured after a stampede during a crowded gathering of fans in central Amman to watch Jordan’s World Cup match against Algeria early on Tuesday, Jordan News Agency reported citing the country’s Public Security Directorate (PSD). The incident occurred at Hashemite Square, where large numbers of fans had gathered in the capital to watch Jordan’s 2-1 defeat to Algeria, according to the Jordan News Agency. Emergency teams transported nine injured people to hospital after heavy congestion and crowd movement at the venue led to the crush. One of those injured later died, while the others sustained minor to moderate injuries, it reported citing the PSD. Experts were investigating to determine the exact cause of death, it added.
New Zealand match offers historic chance for Egyptian football, former captains say
CAIRO: Egypt’s upcoming World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand presents a golden opportunity to make history, according to former team captains.
2026 U.S. Open: All of the news and analysis from Shinnecock Hills - ESPN
The 126th U.S. Open heads to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. The last time the U.S. Open was at Shinnecock Hills was in 2018, with Brooks Koepka winning — no player finished under par for the week.