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Why Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no sense

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.

Draper calls for patience amid 'perfect storm' of injuries

Jack Draper has called for his fans to be patient with his return after the former world No 4 withdrew from the DC Open with an arm injury.

Rumours ignite social media over alleged Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez wedding

If Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez had married this weekend, as so many tabloids claimed, it would have been the best-kept media secret in history.

India's Chhetri urges Tata Group to reverse Jamshedpur shutdown

Rockets see off late fightback to beat Sunrisers

Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 goes in vain as Trent Rockets hold on to beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge.

Dunkley, Sciver-Brunt fly as Rockets eclipse Sunrisers

England duo the difference as Sunrisers Leeds handed third defeat in four

Silver Ferns win first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 16 years

Two big defensive plays in quick succession from Kelly Jackson late in the third quarter turned the final New Zealand’s way.

Sources: Sparks trade All-Star Plum to Mercury

The Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, sources told ESPN.

Dunkley leads Trent Rockets past SunRisers Leeds

Sophia Dunkley's 56 off 33 balls fired the Trent Rockets past SunRisers Leeds in an impressive victory by five runs in The Hundred at Trent Bridge.

Russia’s Mariia Zhovner wins gold at European Rowing Championships

The Russian female athlete competing under a neutral status in the lightweight women’s single sculls cleared the distance in 7 minutes and 30.47 seconds

Philippines storms back, routs Laos to stay alive in Hyundai Cup

The Philippine Men's National Football Team (PMNFT) breathed life into its 2026 Asean Championship-Hyundai Cup campaign after roaring back to defeat Laos, 4-1, on Saturday at the National Stadium in Vientiane.... Keep on reading…

Selfies, signatures & social media - how Kerr embraced Glasgow Games

Gold medallist Josh Kerr has revelled in the Commonwealth Games and in competing for Scotland in Glasgow this week.