Sports UFC Abu Dhabi 2026: Ankalaev and Rountree in major fight to return toward the title Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree Jr. headline UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026, at Etihad Arena. The former champion and former challenger enter after defeats and need a win to move back toward the light heavyweight title picture, while Umar Nurmagomedov and David Martínez meet in a key bantamweight co-main event Jun 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports Serena Williams returns to professional tennis at Queen’s Club after almost four years away Serena Williams has accepted a doubles wild card for Queen’s Club in London, almost four years after her last official match at the 2022 US Open. The comeback of the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion raises fresh questions about her Wimbledon plans and brings major attention to the grass-court season Jun 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM · Sports desk
Sports Marc Cucurella transfer between Chelsea and Barcelona amid Manchester City summer window interest reports Marc Cucurella remains tied to Chelsea until 2028, but Barcelona’s renewed interest has reopened questions about his future at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City is also mentioned in media reports, while Chelsea’s summer rebuild could decide whether the Spanish defender stays or leaves. The fee, squad plans and club finances will be crucial Jun 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM · Sports desk
Sports Javier Aguirre names Mexico’s final squad for World Cup 2026: Ochoa, Jiménez and Giménez lead host nation Javier Aguirre has named Mexico’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup, which the host nation opens on June 11 against South Africa at Azteca. The 26-man list includes Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Giménez and Gilberto Mora, highlighting a blend of experience, European quality and a new generation Jun 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM · Sports desk
Sports New IFAB substitution rule already decided Japan v Iceland match before the 2026 World Cup The new IFAB substitution rule has already shown how strongly it can affect a football match. Iceland were briefly reduced to ten players against Japan after Kristian Hlynsson failed to leave the pitch in time, and Koki Ogawa scored in the 87th minute to give Japan a 1-0 win Jun 1, 2026 at 12:58 PM · Sports desk
Sports Stellini fires back at De Bruyne over Conte’s Napoli tactics criticism and growing Serie A debate Cristian Stellini responded sharply to Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian midfielder criticized his time under Antonio Conte at Napoli. De Bruyne said the playing style did not suit him, while Conte’s former assistant insisted that experienced stars must set an example of professionalism, respect and responsibility toward the club Jun 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM · Sports desk
Sports UFC Fight Night Belgrade: Bogdan Grad vs Dennis Buzukja in historic featherweight clash at the Arena The first UFC Fight Night in Belgrade is expected to bring Bogdan Grad against Dennis Buzukja to Belgrade Arena on August 1, 2026. The featherweight matchup between the Austrian fighter and the American of Albanian roots stands out on a historic card in Serbia, alongside the main event featuring Uroš Medić and Daniel Rodriguez Jun 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM · Sports desk
Sports GOAT League final at Klinček stopped after incident: Marko Martinjak headbutts opponent during Zagreb finale The futsal GOAT League final in Zagreb ended with a stoppage at Klinček after Marko Martinjak headbutted an opposing player. Organizers disqualified his team, registered the final by official decision and stressed that they reject conduct that undermines fair play and the integrity of the competition Jun 1, 2026 at 9:20 AM · Sports desk
Sports Serbia without three players in Mexico after Cape Verde defeat and new problems for Veljko Paunović Serbia travel to their friendly match against Mexico without Strahinja Pavlović, Andrija Živković and Jovan Milošević after the heavy defeat to Cape Verde in Lisbon. Veljko Paunović must reshape his squad before the Toluca test, where a stronger response is expected Jun 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM · Sports desk
Sports Tchouaméni speaks on Valverde clash: Real Madrid fined both players €500,000 after training incident Aurélien Tchouaméni has publicly addressed the clash with Federico Valverde for the first time, saying reports exaggerated the Real Madrid training incident. The club closed the case with disciplinary proceedings, apologies from both players and €500,000 fines each, while the midfielder says there is no problem now Jun 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM · Sports desk
Sports AC Milan facing major rebuild as Leão, Modrić, Rabiot and Maignan dominate turbulent San Siro summer After finishing fifth in Serie A and missing out on the Champions League, Milan enter a summer of major decisions. Italian media report that Rafael Leão is edging closer to an exit, while Luka Modrić, Adrien Rabiot and Mike Maignan weigh their futures at a club changing its boardroom, coach and sporting direction Jun 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM · Sports desk
Sports Denny Hamlin wins Nashville NASCAR race after dramatic final lap and complete JGR sweep of the podium Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway after a dramatic final lap, holding off Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a three-wide fight for victory. Joe Gibbs Racing swept the podium, while Hamlin turned an early penalty and a charge from the back into a major season win Jun 1, 2026 at 8:22 AM · Sports desk