FIFA vows 'invasion' as 2026 Soccer World Cup venues revealed
FIFA president Gianni Infantino warned Canada, Mexico and the United States to prepare for a football "invasion" on Thursday as the host cities for the 2026 World Cup were revealed.
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Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
BOSTON: The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Stephen Curry scored 34 points for the Warriors, who claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall. And this one completed a journey like none other, after a run of five consecutive finals, then a plummet to the bottom of the NBA, and now a return to greatness just two seasons after having the league’s worst record.
Sweden's Armand Duplantis dominates at Oslo Diamond League
OSLO: Sweden’s Armand Duplantis battled through rain and cold to dominate the men’s pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League on Thursday, while home favorite Jakob Ingebrigtsen raced to victory in the mile.
Canada's Hadwin fires 66 to lead US Open, McIlroy one back
BROOKLINE, US: Canada’s Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine and seized a one-stroke lead after Thursday’s first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy in a pack one adrift.
Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City named among host cities for World Cup 2026
NEW YORK: Los Angeles, Toronto and Mexico City have been named among the host cities for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be shared by three different countries.
Coco Gauff reaches first grass-court quarterfinal in Berlin
BERLIN, GAIBA: Coco Gauff reached her first grass-court quarterfinal by beating Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-0, 6-4 Thursday at the Berlin Open.
Canham confirmed as new FAI director of football
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Marc Canham as its director of football, essentially succeeding Ruud Dokter who left his position at the end of 2021 after eight years in the role.
Paul Pogba out to show Man United ‘made a mistake’ with ‘nothing’ contract offer
Paul Pogba says he wants to prove Manchester United wrong after claiming their reported £300,000-a-week offer to keep him at Old Trafford was “nothing”.