Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach his second French Open final on Friday. The German will face either 10th seed Flavio Cobolli or his fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Sunday after securing a 7-5, 6-2, […]
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Taylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewell
Katie Taylor said fulfilling a long-held dream of fighting at Croke Park will be the “perfect way” to end her decorated career after it was confirmed she will face Flora Pili at the Dublin venue on 5 September. Taylor will bid to become a three-time undisputed champion against unbeaten French fighter Pili in what will […]
FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums
Soccer fans looking to bring the party to World Cup games will have to go without vuvuzelas, with FIFA banning the plastic horns from venues in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in its stadium code of conduct. Vuvuzelas, a horn made with a long plastic shell, are a staple of South African soccer matches and […]
France brush off Ivory Coast loss, call it timely World Cup reminder
France brushed aside concerns after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, insisting the setback would serve as a useful reminder rather than a cause for alarm ahead of ?the tournament. Didier Deschamps’ side led through a superb first-half goal from Rayan Cherki but were overrun […]
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s 10th death anniversary observed
Guard Group of Companies on Friday observed the 10th death anniversary of legendary boxer and global humanitarian Muhammad Ali, paying tribute to his extraordinary achievements in sports and his enduring contributions to humanity. Guard Group Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik said Muhammad Ali was far more than a sporting icon, as he inspired millions across the […]
India beats Pakistan in nerve-wracking Asia Cup semifinal
India beat Pakistan by 5-3 in the nerve-wracking semifinal of U-18 Asia Cup 2026, organized by the Asian Hockey Federation, at Kakamigahara, Japan. According to details, India took an early lead through a penalty stroke. Tani Ashish scored India’s first goal. Pakistan’s Adeel then equalized. In the 35th minute, India’s Shahrukh scored to put India […]
FIFA regrets free ticket error but demands fans pay
FIFA has admitted an error on its website allowed 60 fans to purchase World Cup tickets for free. Football’s world governing body has cancelled the tickets with incorrect prices, and given the affected fans the opportunity to re-purchase the tickets at full price. “Fifa can confirm that approximately 60 fans received a communication on Wednesday, […]
Farrell extends Ireland contract to 2031
Ireland men’s head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union until 2031. The 51-year-old replaced Joe Schmidt after the 2019 World Cup – having spent three years in the New Zealander’s backroom – and has led Ireland to two Six Nations titles, including Grand Slam in 2023, and […]
Mexico thump Serbia 5-1 to complete World Cup preparations
Mexico came from behind to beat Serbia 5-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, gaining momentum a week before opening the tournament on home soil. Serbia struck first in the 19th minute when Petar Stanic capitalised on a defensive lapse and a fortunate deflection before firing a low shot past goalkeeper Raul […]
Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off
European champions Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up in A Coruna on Thursday, with manager Luis de la Fuente resting several key players before their final friendly against Peru in Puebla, Mexico, on Monday. De la Fuente left out Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, David Raya, Victor Munoz, […]