Sports FIFA eases water bottle ban at 2026 World Cup stadiums, while Mexico still awaits final confirmation After pressure from supporters, FIFA has softened its water policy for 2026 World Cup matches in the United States and Canada. Fans will be allowed to bring one factory-sealed soft plastic bottle of about 590 millilitres, while metal and reusable bottles remain banned. Final confirmation for matches in Mexico is still pending Jun 6, 2026 at 5:21 AM · Sports desk
Sports Trump on expensive NBA Finals tickets: Knicks and Spurs bring the spectacle to Madison Square Garden Donald Trump commented on the soaring ticket prices for the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, telling fans they can watch the game on television. His planned appearance at Madison Square Garden adds extra security and renews debate over access to major sporting events Jun 5, 2026 at 11:47 PM · Sports desk
Sports McEnroe questions Roland Garros after Arnaldi withdrawal and Cobolli reaching the final without playing John McEnroe questioned Roland Garros organizers after an ill Matteo Arnaldi and Flavio Cobolli appeared together before the media following Arnaldi’s late semifinal withdrawal. Cobolli reached his first Grand Slam final without playing, while Arnaldi missed the biggest match of his career because of illness Jun 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM · Sports desk
Sports Bayern monitor Rio Ngumoha as Liverpool reject sale of teenage winger after historic Anfield breakthrough Bayern Munich are monitoring Rio Ngumoha, but Liverpool currently do not want to sell the 17-year-old winger. After Luis Díaz left, the teenager gained greater importance at Anfield, made 29 senior appearances, scored twice and drew interest as a long-term option for the left side of attack in a new Liverpool squad Jun 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM · Sports desk
Sports Canada without Alphonso Davies against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto World Cup opener Canada will open the 2026 World Cup without captain Alphonso Davies, who is set to miss the Bosnia and Herzegovina match in Toronto because of a hamstring injury. Coach Jesse Marsch must adjust his plan for a group that also includes Qatar and Switzerland, while Davies is hoping to return later in the tournament Jun 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM · Sports desk
Sports Lennart Karl injury worries Germany before 2026 World Cup as Nagelsmann weighs a late squad replacement Lennart Karl’s injury during Germany’s final training session in Chicago has disrupted preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann is awaiting medical tests and has not ruled out a late replacement, while the young Bayern attacker remains a major talking point before the group stage opener Jun 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM · Sports desk
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