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Dani Olmo: ‘Winning the World Cup changes you, it changes your life’

One of Barcelona’s eight World Cup winners reflects on how Spain’s triumph is inspiring them in the Champions League Dani Olmo nods towards his right arm. “Look: goosebumps,” he says. The Spain midfielder is sitting in a back room at…

AI company deal with AFL club defended by team boss

The Tasmania Devils have signed a six-year sponsorship deal with artificial intelligence infrastructure company Firmus Technologies. The AI company and club say it's a natural pairing — but not all are convinced.

SA government backed a risky horse in LIV Golf — lucky it hedged its bets

The catalyst for the Malinauskas government's $45 million upgrade of the North Adelaide Golf Course has filed for bankruptcy. But the story could have been far worse.

Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Copa Libertadores quarterfinals return with Palmeiras vs LDU Quito and Estudiantes vs Corinthians on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. The post Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

Are women better than men at endurance running?

Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?

England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract

England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.

Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan

Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.

Tiafoe, Michelsen share emotional moment after 5-set US Open battle

After handing his fellow American a crushing defeat in the US Open quarterfinals Tuesday, Frances Tiafoe held Alex Michelsen in a long embrace while the 22-year-old sobbed on his shoulder.

Casas' buzzer-beater completes CIT-U comeback over UP Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Axyl James Casas hit a game-winning shot from near midcourt with six seconds remaining as the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats completed a stunning comeback against the University of the…

Grehan reveals source of GB&I's Walker Cup comeback

Walker Cup winner Stuart Grehan has admitted he felt responsibility to lead Great Britain and Ireland through the tournament as he detailed the trigger behind his side's historic comeback.

Lynagh makes timely return after Wallabies fly half Gordon breaks leg

Tom Lynagh's timely return at number 10 for the Queensland Reds and Zac Lomax's move to the centres for the Western Force will have Wallabies ramifications in a pre-season Ballymore hit-out.

New Zealand focus on discipline after South Africa loss