DR Congo seal historic World Cup return with extra-time win over Jamaica
DR Congo are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time goal secured a 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica in Guadalajara....
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Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as scheduled
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will still play their 2026 World Cup group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite recent uncertainty around travel, safety, and calls for a venue shift....
Moses Itauma knockout of Jermaine Franklin ignites world title talk
Moses Itauma’s fifth-round stoppage of Jermaine Franklin in Manchester has pushed the 21-year-old deeper into the world-title conversation after he became the first fighter to stop the durable American. Sky Sports reported that the win moved Itauma to 14-0 with 12 stoppages and strengthened calls for a shot at major honours....
Victor Wembanyama drops 41 as Spurs beat Bulls and fuel title push
Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Bulls 129-114 for their ninth straight win, keeping pressure on Oklahoma City in the race for the NBA’s best record....
Thunder beat Knicks as SGA stretches 20-point streak to 135 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and closed strongly as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 111-100, extending his 20-point streak to 135 straight games and strengthening Oklahoma City’s grip on the top spot in the Western Conference....
D’Tigress Add Indiana Fever To Expanded United States Tour Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
D’Tigress have added Indiana Fever to their growing United States preseason tour as preparations continue for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The African champions will now face three WNBA sides across three cities in a major test of their readiness....
Moisés Caicedo Reaffirms Commitment to Chelsea Amid Real Madrid Links
Moisés Caicedo has reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea, dismissing transfer rumors and emphasizing his desire to become a legend at Stamford Bridge despite interest from Real Madrid....
Coco Gauff Defeats Belinda Bencic to Reach First Miami Open Semi-Final
Coco Gauff powered through Belinda Bencic 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to make her first Miami Open semi-final. After a shaky start, Gauff showed resilience to secure the win....
Adam Silver Vows NBA Will Fix Tanking Before Next Season
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league will have a solution to tanking by June as concerns grow over teams chasing better draft lottery odds. He also confirmed the NBA wants EuroLeague, FIBA and national leagues involved in its Europe expansion plans....
Aryna Sabalenka And Elena Rybakina Set Up Miami Open Semi-Final Blockbuster
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina have booked a blockbuster Miami Open semi-final after straight-set and comeback wins in the quarter-finals. Their latest meeting adds another chapter to one of women’s tennis’ fiercest rivalries, with a place in the final now at stake....