Sports UFC Freedom 250 at the White House: Trump and Dana White’s spectacle between sport and politics UFC Freedom 250 at the White House brings fights featuring Topuria, Gaethje, Pereira and Gane, but also a wider story about Donald Trump, Dana White, American state symbols and the growing influence of UFC across sport, politics and popular culture Jun 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM · Sports desk
Sports USA vs Paraguay at World Cup 2026: home advantage and Pulisic as key factors in Group D The USA open their 2026 World Cup campaign in Los Angeles against a tough Paraguay side. Home advantage, Pulisic, Adams and attacking speed give the Americans a slight edge, but Paraguay bring enough experience, discipline and set-piece threat to make Group D highly unpredictable Jun 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM · Sports desk
Sports Victoria Mboko’s Queen’s Club knee injury and Wimbledon withdrawal, Darja Vidmanova in the main draw Victoria Mboko will not play at Wimbledon after injuring her left knee at Queen’s Club in a match against Karolina Pliskova. The retirement also ended her doubles run with Serena Williams, while Darja Vidmanova takes her place in the Grand Slam main draw and receives a major grass-court opportunity Jun 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM · Sports desk
Sports Giovanni Carnevali era at Juventus after Damien Comolli exit and failed Champions League push in Turin Giovanni Carnevali has become Juventus’ new chief executive and general manager after Damien Comolli’s exit and a season in which the Turin club missed out on the Champions League. The former Sassuolo executive now faces the task of rebuilding the squad, restoring financial discipline and pushing Juventus back toward the top of Serie A Jun 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester United debt pressure grows amid refinancing, new Old Trafford plans and Champions League return Manchester United enters a crucial financial period with heavy debt, possible refinancing of obligations due in 2027 and plans for a new Old Trafford. The club points to operational recovery, rising revenue and a Champions League return, but debt remains the main burden on the board and a key financial risk Jun 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM · Sports desk
Sports BKFC Comes to Serbia for the First Time: Fight Night Serbia in Belgrade on September 12, 2026, and McGregor’s Role BKFC Fight Night Serbia is scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Belgrade, marking the bare-knuckle promotion’s first announced event in Serbia. The event is drawing attention because of BKFC’s regional expansion and Conor McGregor’s ownership role, although his appearance in Belgrade has not been confirmed Jun 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM · Sports desk
Sports Nikola Jokić nearing record NBA contract with Denver Nuggets and salary above 70 million dollars Nikola Jokić could sign a new supermax extension with the Denver Nuggets and become the highest-paid NBA player per season. The Serbian center, three-time MVP and leader of Denver’s first championship team, has two financial options that could reshape the league’s biggest contract market Jun 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM · Sports desk
Sports Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović backs the Dragons before Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup clash with Canada Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović publicly supported the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team before its World Cup 2026 match against Canada. The former Croatian president highlighted neighborly ties, friendship and sympathy for the Dragons as Bosnia and Herzegovina opens Group B in Toronto and begins its second appearance on football’s biggest stage after Brazil 2014 Jun 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM · Sports desk
Sports Irish Fans Back Croatia Against England: Pubs, Rivalry and 2018 World Cup Memories Before Dallas 2026 Ahead of Croatia’s match against England at the 2026 World Cup, some Irish fans may side with the Vatreni, mixing sympathy for Croatia with pub humor, Premier League familiarity and the old sporting habit of backing whoever faces England. The Dallas opener also revives memories of the 2018 semifinal, when Croatia stopped England’s run to the final Jun 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM · Sports desk
Sports Como target Real Madrid: Carvajal, Gonzalo García and César Palacios as major Champions League signings Como 1907, after a major rise under Cesc Fàbregas and a place in the Champions League, is reportedly assessing reinforcements from Real Madrid for an ambitious transfer window. Dani Carvajal stands out as an experienced leader, while Gonzalo García and César Palacios are younger La Fábrica options for the attack and midfield Jun 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM · Sports desk
Sports England and Croatia in Dallas facing empty seats concern over expensive World Cup 2026 tickets England and Croatia open a high-profile Group L match in Dallas at the 2026 World Cup, but reports of unsold seats and steep FIFA ticket prices have raised fresh questions. Media reports claim hundreds of seats remain available, while premium packages cost several thousand dollars Jun 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports Beth Mead joins Manchester City from Arsenal in major WSL transfer and Champions League boost Beth Mead has signed for Manchester City until 2029 after nine years at Arsenal. The England international, European champion and WSL all-time assist leader arrives as a major attacking reinforcement for the defence of domestic trophies and renewed Champions League ambitions Jun 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM · Sports desk