This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about – even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport faces an … Read more
Santi Cazorla, the beloved Spanish midfielder renowned for his silky skills at Arsenal and Villarreal, has decided to hang up his boots after a remarkable career. At 41, the Real Oviedo captain confirmed in recent months that the decision on his future had been made, agreeing it with family and the club. While he helped … Read more
Riders interested in trying Zero Motorcycles’ latest electric off-road models now have a new opportunity in Italy. Through a technical partnership with Freeracing, the Zero XB and Zero XE will be available during off-road training courses and dedicated riding events, giving participants the chance to experience the X Line in real-world conditions before making a … Read more
Some batting stances need no introduction. When Samit Dravid walked out to bat for Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters during their thrilling two-run win over Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday, social media immediately sat up and took notice. The trigger movement, the high left elbow, … Read more
Alexandra Eala etched her name in Philippine sports history on Thursday by becoming the first Filipino woman to reach the third round of a Grand Slam. The 29th seed delivered a composed comeback to beat Maya Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the second round at Wimbledon 2026. What began as a rematch of last year’s … Read more
Speculation surrounding Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has gathered pace since the end of IPL 2026, with reports suggesting he could leave the franchise ahead of the next season. Several media outlets have claimed that as many as seven IPL teams are interested in signing the all-rounder, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reportedly emerging as … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian contingent for the Asian Games in Japan is expected to have around 600 athletes from a possible 35 disciplines. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday that the government will strictly adhere to its selection criteria before giving final approval to the contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Games to be held … Read more
So relaxed was Novak Djokovic during his demolition job over Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon, he pranked an unsuspecting ball girl by crying out in pain as she followed his orders to cut off some black tape from his right shoulder with a pair of scissors. Imagining she had injured the Serbian great in front of … Read more
Manchester City have confirmed the blockbuster acquisition of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, for an undisclosed transfer fee. The move reportedly shatters the British transfer record, with 2024-25 Premier League champions allegedly shelled out a remarkable £116 million for the highly-rated England international midfielder, solidifying their commitment to securing top domestic talent. The deal sees … Read more
Elliot Anderson has made history with his transfer from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City. The deal, worth a staggering £116 million, makes the 23-year-old midfielder the most expensive British player ever. He has surpassed Jude Bellingham’s previous record of £115 million (including add-ons) when Real Madrid signed him from Borussia Dortmund in summer 2023. Meanwhile, … Read more