2026 FIFA World Cup: First four nations book their spot
The identity of the 48 teams taking part at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament are beginning to emerge.
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World Rugby announces overhaul of sevens structure
World Rugby will introduce a new sevens structure in 2026 which will have a three-division regular season and an increased number of events in a bid to make it cost-effective and more competitive, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.
Found Ball Tampering And Security Issues Challenging: Just-Retired ICC Match Referee David Boon
Just-retired ICC match referee David Boon says ball tampering and security issues were the biggest challenges that he found "confronting" during his 14-year tenure in the position. Boon officiated in 87 Tests, 183 ODIs and 119 T20Is in the men's game and seven women's T20Is. The 64-year-old former Australia opener, who will join Cricket Australia (CA) as director to continue his long-standing association with the sport, looked back at the joys and challenges of officiating in international matches. "I think there are challenges that you have to meet everyday. You learn something everyday. I suppose there are certain things that are a bit more confronting, I found.
India Beat England 3-2 In Inconsequential Tie Of Sudirman Cup
India beat England 3-2 in their final group D match to register a consolation win at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals at Xiamen, China on Thursday. India had suffered their second defeat on the trot after losing 1-4 against Indonesia at the Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium to crash out of the race to the quarterfinals. The loss came after a similar 1-4 defeat to Denmark in their opening match of Group D last week. Indonesia and Denmark qualified for the quarterfinals from Group D as only the top two teams from each of the four groups will make the knockout cut.
Frost win to keep PWHL playoff hopes alive, put Charge's chances in jeopardy
Lee Stecklein scored twice as the Minnesota Frost staved off elimination and put the Ottawa Charge's playoff hopes on ice with a 3-0 win Wednesday night in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United live early team news and how to watch Europa League fixture
Manchester United will be targeting a first leg advantage when they face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the Europa League at the San Mames Stadium this evening, kick-off 8pm BST.
Bayern out to seal league title, Dortmund eye top-four finish
BERLIN : Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich can secure a 34th German league crown on Saturday at RB Leipzig, having opened up an eight-point advantage with three games left, while Borussia Dortmund are desperate for a top-four finish to rescue their season.
Viktor Gyokeres to Man United transfer update as striker flies in for medical
Manchester United return to action for the biggest game of their season when they travel to Athletic Club de Bilbao on Thursday. Ruben Amorim's side face the La Liga outfit in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.