Sports 2026 World Cup: Four Round Of 32 Ties Confirmed, USA Faces Bosnia, Australia Awaits Group G Runner-Up After Group D was completed, four ties in the first knockout round of the 2026 World Cup are confirmed. The USA, winner of the group, will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Australia awaits the Group G runner-up, Paraguay remains alive as a third-placed team with four points, and Turkey is out despite beating the host side Jun 26, 2026 at 7:21 AM · Sports desk
Sports Tom Aspinall back in full training for Ciryl Gane rematch and UFC heavyweight title unification fight Tom Aspinall has confirmed his return to full training after an eye injury, putting the UFC heavyweight division back on course for a Ciryl Gane rematch. The bout could settle the unfinished first fight, unify the champion and interim champion belts, and define the next stage of the division in 2026 Jun 26, 2026 at 7:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports Pope Leo XIV with A.J. Pierzynski’s White Sox ball and the 2005 World Series memory at a Vatican meeting Pope Leo XIV received a baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, presented in the Vatican by former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The gift connects the pope’s White Sox fandom, Chicago’s historic title run and one of the most distinctive sports stories of his pontificate Jun 26, 2026 at 7:05 AM · Sports desk
Sports Emerse Faé challenges Schweinsteiger as Ivory Coast celebrates historic World Cup breakthrough Emerse Faé strongly responded to Bastian Schweinsteiger’s comments about Ivory Coast’s style of play, calling them an offensive stereotype. After beating Curaçao and reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, the coach stressed his team’s tactical maturity, intelligence and discipline Jun 26, 2026 at 7:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester City close to signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in deal worth up to £130 million Manchester City are reportedly close to signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a transfer that could reach £130 million. The young English midfielder has become one of the most wanted players in the Premier League, and Pep Guardiola could add a major new option to his midfield Jun 26, 2026 at 7:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Mark Williams stays with Phoenix Suns as new three-year deal shapes their NBA center rotation The Phoenix Suns have kept Mark Williams on a three-year, 38-million-dollar contract, securing a key piece of their frontcourt before NBA free agency. The young center averaged 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds last season, but his health remains the central question for the team Jun 26, 2026 at 7:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Croatia U20 edged by Faroe Islands 22:23 in dramatic IHF Women’s Junior World Championship finish in China Croatia U20 lost 22:23 to the Faroe Islands in Group H of the 2026 IHF Women’s Junior U20 World Championship in Jinzhong. The one-goal defeat in a tense finish left Croatia without points after two rounds, while the Faroe Islands claimed a historic junior world championship win. The result also complicated the fight for the main round before the Japan match Jun 26, 2026 at 6:49 AM · Sports desk
Sports Montenegro U20 vs USA 52:23: handball dominance at the 2026 IHF Women’s Junior U20 World Championship Montenegro U20 routed USA U20 52:23 in Group F at the 2026 IHF Women’s Junior U20 World Championship in Jinzhong. With 84 percent shooting efficiency, 52 goals from 62 attempts, balanced scoring and strong goalkeeping, Montenegro confirmed its attacking power, secured the main round and set up a decisive clash with Czechia Jun 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM · Sports desk
Sports USA defeat Iran 3-0 in Volleyball Nations League 2026 after dramatic third set in Orléans The USA beat Iran 3-0 in Orléans during the second week of the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2026. Although the scoreline looked clear, the third set produced major tension and ended 31-29, allowing the American team to strengthen its position at the top of the standings Jun 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ukraine’s 3-0 shock win over Italy in Ljubljana and a major Volleyball Nations League 2026 table boost Ukraine produced one of the biggest upsets of the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 in Ljubljana, beating Italy 3-0 with sets of 25-23, 25-19 and 25-16. The win over the reigning world champions lifted Ukraine to 4-2, fourth place and fresh momentum in the race for the Finals after victory over Brazil Jun 26, 2026 at 6:44 AM · Sports desk
Sports Slovenia’s dramatic VNL 2026 victory over Bulgaria in Ljubljana after a tense five-set comeback in Pool 6 Slovenia beat Bulgaria 3-2 in Ljubljana in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2026, saving the fourth set 26-24 before taking the tie-break 15-6. The Pool 6 comeback strengthened Slovenia’s momentum in the preliminary phase, rewarded composure under pressure, and left Bulgaria with one point Jun 26, 2026 at 6:44 AM · Sports desk
Sports Poland Edge Turkey In Five-Set Gliwice Thriller For Key Volleyball Nations League Victory Poland defeated Turkey 3-2 in Pool 5 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League in Gliwice after a tense comeback and decisive tie-break. The match featured Turkish pressure, a Polish response after losing the opening set, and two valuable points in the race for the VNL Finals Jun 26, 2026 at 6:44 AM · Sports desk