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'From an opponent to a friend': Kohli pens heartfelt farewell message for Kane

Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute to Kane Williamson following the New Zealand great's retirement from international cricket. Kohli lauded their years of competition and cherished their friendship, wishing Williamson well in his post-cricket life. Williamson concluded a stellar 16-year career, leaving a significant legacy as one of New Zealand's finest cricketers.

Iran to become first World Cup team to play in country with which it is at war

Belligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ sloganIran will present a major challenge to Fifa’s “football unites the world” slogan on Monday by becoming the first country in World Cup history to compete on the soil of a host nation with which it is at war.The national team’s opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles will kick off amid continuing hostilities between Iran and the US that have intensified in recent days, as a fragile ceasefire has failed to ho...

How to watch USA vs Paraguay: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico defeated South Africa, 2-0, in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Now, the U.S. men's national team is set to launch its World Cup campaign on home soil Friday night in Inglewood, California.The USMNT and Paraguay will kick off at 9 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, enters Friday at the No. 17 spot in the FIFA World Rankings.WATCH USA VS PARAGUAYLate last month, the Americans defeated Senegal, 3-2, in a World Cup tuneup mat...

Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina June 12, 20268:47 AM ET By  The Associated Press Canada head coach Jesse Marsch, left, with Stephen Eustaquio, speaks during a press conference, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Toronto, on the eve of the team's World Cup soccer match against Bosnia. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Scarbrough/AP TORONTO — Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mis...

South Africa fall to Mexico in dramatic World Cup opener

Royals pitcher drilled in head with terrifying 107 mph liner, and the batter who hit it pulled a rare move

Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo exited Wednesday's game after taking a 107 mph liner off his head in another one of those "hold-your-breath" scenes out of Major League Baseball.I feel like we get about five of these a year, and they're all tough to watch. Frankly, I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. I've always been surprised by that. I played baseball for 15 years at every single level, and I NEVER saw a pitcher take a line drive off the head.Again, I feel like it should happen way...

Russell fastest from Piastri and Leclerc in Barcelona FP1

Mercedes driver George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to the top spot in Spain.

Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron goes absolutely berserk on his UFL team during furious halftime rant

College football and the NFL don't return for a few more months, but for those who need a football fix, I think I've got something for you today.The UFL. That's right. The United Football League. Bear with me for a second while I explain myself.For those who don't know, AJ McCarron is the head coach of the Birmingham Stallions. Yes, that AJ McCarron. The former Alabama QB who won three (!!!) national championships with the Crimson Tide under Nick Saban.McCarron was hired last December, replacing...

Explained: Why Virat Kohli is not playing the first ODI vs Afghanistan in Dharamsala

Team India starts its 2027 ODI World Cup journey against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill leads the squad in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli is out with a hamstring injury. Kohli has been in strong ODI form since 2025. India plays 20 ODIs before the World Cup. The team hopes for Kohli's quick recovery for the England tour.

'Structrual issues' unresolved despite Wimbledon prize increase, say players

Leading players have welcomed Wimbledon’s record increase in prize money but insisted significant "structural issues" remain unresolved.The All England Club announced on Thursday that the prize pot for this year's championships had been increased by £10.7m - or 20 per cent - to £64.2m.

Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice

Russell fastest in Barcelona first practiceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, George Russell is 68 points behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championshipByAndrew BensonF1 CorrespondentPublished3 minutes agoCommentsMercedes driver George Russell set the pace from McLaren's Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.Russell was 0.203 seconds quicker than Piastri, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.The sessi...

Russell starts big Barcelona weekend fastest in first practice

George Russell was fastest in first practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as he got his pivotal weekend off to a flying start.Russell has failed to score points in the last two Formula 1 grands prix after a terminal engine problem in Canada and a speeding penalty which led to a team blunder and another penalty in Monaco.

Ireland to play Israel behind closed doors overseas due to fears of protests

Ireland will play their upcoming contest against Israel behind closed doors in an overseas venue due to fears of protests.The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed its Nations League clash with Israel, scheduled for October 4, will take place at a neutral location.Uefa approved the FAI's request to relocate the fixture away from Dublin, the governing body announced on Friday.The match will no longer be staged at the Aviva Stadium, with the association citing "operational challenges" th...

Dalton Rushing Among Best Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 13

BusinessSportsMoneyDalton Rushing Among Best Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 13ByMike Barner,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Fantasy SportsFollow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 08:30am EDTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Dalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks his bat hitting in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)Ge...

The Packers And Spurs Have A Lot In Common — And That’s Not A Good Thing

BusinessSportsMoneyThe Packers And Spurs Have A Lot In Common — And That’s Not A Good ThingByRob Reischel,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rob Reischel is a Wisconsin-based reporter who covers the NFL.Follow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 08:25am EDTGreen Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is trying to figure out how to get his team to finish games better in 2026 than they did in 2025.Getty ImagesMatt LaFleur and De’Aaron Fox must be kindred spirits.The Gre...

Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina preview: Predict the score!

FIFA World Cup match Canada vs Bos&Herz 12.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Jude Bellingham shares what England got wrong at Euros as star looks ahead to World Cup opening match

Jude Bellingham has shared what England got wrong at the European Championships in 2024, as the Three Lions star looks ahead to their opening match against Croatia.England reached the finals at the Euros, losing to Spain, in a tournament which saw Sir Gareth Southgate step down as the Three Lions boss.Thomas Tuchel has spoken of creating a "brotherhood" in the England camp, with Bellingham saying that the players did not have a close bond. "At the Euros I think we got a few things wrong off the...

Wimbledon to escape protests after players accept 20% prize money increase

Representatives says increase is ‘signal of intent’Tennis stars had boycotted media at French OpenWimbledon will avoid the threat of player protests at this year’s tournament after representatives of the world’s leading tennis stars revealed they recognise the significant prize money increase offered by the All England Club.“Leading players from the ATP and WTA Tours welcome Wimbledon’s 2026 prize money announcement as a genuine and significant step forward – the 20% increase is the largest sing...

Beth Mead describes moving to Manchester City as a ‘no-brainer’

Forward signs three-year deal with WSL champions‘The way City plays suits me really well’ says 31-year-oldBeth Mead believes Manchester City’s playing style suits her own and has described her move to the Women’s Super League champions on a three-year contract as a “no-brainer”.The 31-year-old forward, who has scored 40 times in 81 appearances for England, has become City’s first signing of the summer, having completed a free transfer from Arsenal, whom she left at the end of the season after ni...

Will three points guarantee a spot in World Cup knockouts?

Will three points guarantee a spot in World Cup knockouts?ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoFor the first time since 1994, teams finishing third in the World Cup group stage have the chance to reach the knockout rounds.From 1998 to 2022, under the previous 32-team format, only the eight group winners and eight runners-up would comprise the 16 that progressed into the next phase.With the finals expanded to 48 teams in the US, Canada and Mexico - and an additional knockout ro...