‘Grinding’ England hope for spark against Netherlands in Euros semi

England manager Gareth Southgate has led his country to a third semi-final in four major tournaments but ahead of Wednesday’s last-four showdown against the Netherlands at Euro 2024, critics of…

Sinner, Alcaraz eye Wimbledon semi-finals, Sun targets history

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday, confirming their status as the pathfinders of tennis’s next generation. Lulu Sun, the unheralded…

Ronaldo on Euros redemption trail after Slovenia penalty ride

Cristiano Ronaldo has so often been Portugal’s saviour that potentially becoming the villain brought him to tears. The 39-year-old superstar was shown crying after missing an 105th minute penalty in…

Brazil creates King Pele Day in honor of football icon

Brazil football legend Pele will be honored in his home country by a commemorative day baptised “King Pele Day”, reported Tuesday’s edition of the government gazette. Considered by many the…

Wimbledon rookie takes aim at Djokovic after beating Alcaraz and Sinner

Not many players can boast victories over Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner but British rookie Jacob Fearnley has notched up that impressive double and now looks for a third in…

Who could replace Biden if he withdraws from race?

Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race for the White House is still a rather improbable scenario, but the rumor mill is pumping out myriad possibilities as to who could replace…

Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro 2024 quarters at Austria’s expense

Merih Demiral was Turkey’s unlikely hero with both goals in a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday that booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The Al-Ahli centre-back smashed…

Nigeria weekend suicide bomb attack toll climbs to 32

The death toll from multiple suicide bombings in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza over the weekend has risen to 32, the country’s vice president Kashim Shettima said Monday. Saturday’s…

Our fans came for Ronaldo, now are behind us at Euros: Slovenia’s Gnezda Cerin

Slovenia fans flocked to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in a friendly earlier this year, said midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin on Sunday, but they are now fully behind the national team as…

Bellingham brilliance papers over cracks in England’s Euro 2024 case

England’s quest to end 58 years of hurt at Euro 2024 remains alive thanks to one moment of Jude Bellingham brilliance, but the Three Lions failed to look like future…