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'Nobody asks where Cabo Verde is anymore' 04 Jul 2026 - 09:25 pm

DOHA: Cabo Verde arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament's biggest underdogs. A nation of just over half...

Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence ended by Philippines' Eala 04 Jul 2026 - 07:31 pm

London: Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more...

Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury 04 Jul 2026 - 06:31 pm

London: Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on Saturday....

Qatar's basketball team to face off Saudi counterpart tomorrow in World Cup qualifiers 04 Jul 2026 - 06:00 pm

Doha:Qatar and Saudi Arabia national basketball teams will meet tomorrow in the closing fixture of the third window of the Asian Qualifiers for...

Former champ Rybakina crashes out at Wimbledon 04 Jul 2026 - 05:11 pm

London: Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock third-round exit in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 defeat against Elise Mertens on Saturday. Rybakina...

Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead 04 Jul 2026 - 04:48 pm

Silverstone: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became the youngest winner of a Formula One sprint on Saturday when he passed Ferrari's Lewis...

Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in their World Cup 04 Jul 2026 - 03:10 pm

Mexico City: Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever...

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way 04 Jul 2026 - 02:23 pm

Los Angeles: France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as...

Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon 04 Jul 2026 - 12:55 pm

London: Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner...

World Athletics maintains Russian and Belarusian ban 04 Jul 2026 - 12:32 pm

Paris, France: World Athletics (WA) confirmed Friday that their ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors would remain in place four years after the...

Recharged Klopp 'ready' for Germany coach talks 04 Jul 2026 - 12:09 pm

Berlin: Jurgen Klopp insisted Saturday he was recharged and "ready" for what he said would be "intensive discussions" over becoming the new coach...

Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch 04 Jul 2026 - 10:00 am

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout...

Raphinha returns to Brazil training 04 Jul 2026 - 09:06 am

New Jersey, United States:Raphinha resumed training with Brazil's World Cup squad on Friday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain. The...

Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16 04 Jul 2026 - 08:42 am

Kansas City, USA: Colombia saw off Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16....

Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat 04 Jul 2026 - 08:18 am

Praia, Cape Verde: Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration...

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach World Cup last 16 04 Jul 2026 - 12:03 am

Arlington, United States: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after they finished level at 1-1 following...

Garcia praises Belgium's resilience as Thiaw rues heartbreaking exit 03 Jul 2026 - 07:44 pm

DOHA: Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia hailed his side's resilience and unwavering belief after they produced one of the most remarkable comebacks of...