Sports Nicole McGraw at Croatia training before World Cup 2026 and the key opener against England in Dallas U.S. Ambassador Nicole McGraw visited Croatia’s training session in the final phase of preparations for the 2026 World Cup, much of which will be played in the United States. Croatia open the tournament against England in Dallas, a match carrying extra weight because of the diaspora, U.S. hosting role and diplomatic symbolism Jun 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM · Sports desk
Sports Real Madrid and Michael Olise: Pérez’s €150m Bayern transfer plan turns into major summer football story Real Madrid are again linked with a major transfer, with Bayern winger Michael Olise emerging as a possible target for Florentino Pérez. Although the president denied he was referring to the Frenchman, reports say a €150m offer could define Madrid’s next sporting project and trigger difficult talks with Munich Jun 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM · Sports desk
Sports Cobolli Reaches Roland Garros Final Without Playing, Zverev Awaits First Grand Slam Title Chance in Paris Flavio Cobolli reached his first Roland Garros final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from the all-Italian semifinal because of a virus. In Sunday’s Paris final, Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev, who defeated Jakub Menšik and is chasing his first Grand Slam title. The unusual semifinal twist has become one of the biggest stories of the tournament Jun 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM · Sports desk
Sports Maja Chwalińska reaches Roland Garros final after qualifying and hotel uncertainty in Paris Maja Chwalińska produced a remarkable breakthrough at Roland Garros 2026 after coming through qualifying to reach the final. The Polish player won nine matches in Paris, overcame uncertainty over her hotel stay with sponsor support and secured at least 1.4 million euros in prize money Jun 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA faces World Cup 2026 ticket pressure as unsold seats and high prices stir debate FIFA is facing renewed scrutiny before the 2026 World Cup as unsold and resale tickets remain in focus. Fans are watching official last-minute sales and the marketplace, while critics question high prices, limited transparency and the growing role of secondary ticket platforms Jun 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM · Sports desk
Sports Haaland and Real Madrid at centre of transfer rumours as Manchester City rejects talk of negotiations Erling Haaland is again being linked with Real Madrid, but available information still shows no confirmed talks with Manchester City. His long-term contract until 2034, denials from the player’s camp and the Madrid election context make the story a major transfer rumour rather than an agreed deal Jun 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM · Sports desk
Sports Arsenal have three PFA Player of the Year contenders as Rice, Raya and Gabriel face Fernandes and Haaland Arsenal dominate the PFA Players’ Player of the Year shortlist after their Premier League title season. Declan Rice, David Raya and Gabriel Magalhães are up against Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki in a vote that again weighs trophies, statistics and individual class Jun 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM · Sports desk
Sports Latvia defeats Czechia 21:15 at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw and strengthens its Pool B playoff path Latvia defeated Czechia 21:15 in men's Pool B at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw, confirming its place among the tournament's most dangerous European teams. In a fast game shaped by short possessions, Latvia reached 21 points, protected a strong group record and earned a better route toward the playoff stage Jun 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM · Sports desk
Sports Lithuania beat France 21:15 in Warsaw to top Group D and reach the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 quarterfinal path Lithuania defeated France 21:15 in Warsaw and finished Group D of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 unbeaten. The 4-0 record gave Lithuania the strongest route toward the knockout stage, while second-placed France moved into a play-in matchup against Madagascar. The European clash underlined Lithuania’s efficiency, defensive control and medal ambitions Jun 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM · Sports desk
Sports Arnaud De Lie wins stage 4 of Ethias-Tour de Wallonie 2026 as Riley Sheehan keeps overall lead Arnaud De Lie won stage 4 of the Ethias-Tour de Wallonie 2026 from Dison to Eupen, finishing ahead of Riley Sheehan and Ben Oliver. Sheehan remained the overall race leader after a demanding hilly finale in Belgium, keeping the general classification open before the final stage Jun 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM · Sports desk
Sports Füchse Berlin near Champions League place after dominant MT Melsungen win and Bundesliga second spot Füchse Berlin took a major step toward second place in the Handball-Bundesliga and a Champions League berth with a commanding 39-28 win over MT Melsungen at Rothenbach-Halle in Kassel. Gidsel, Andersson and Gröndahl led Berlin’s decisive surge in the season finale. The result strengthened the club’s European ambitions Jun 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM · Sports desk
Sports Elisa Balsamo wins Stage 6 of Giro d’Italia Women 2026 in Brescello as Anna van der Breggen keeps pink jersey Elisa Balsamo won Stage 6 of the Giro d’Italia Women 2026 on the Ala to Brescello route and confirmed her sprint dominance. The Italian prevailed in a fast peloton finish, while Anna van der Breggen kept the pink jersey before the mountain stages that will shape the overall standings and the fight for victory in Saluzzo Jun 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM · Sports desk