Sports Serena and Venus Williams get Wimbledon 2026 wildcard and reunite in women’s doubles on London grass Serena and Venus Williams have received a wildcard for the Wimbledon 2026 women’s doubles draw, returning to the grass court where they won six titles together. The comeback links Serena’s renewed competitive schedule with Venus’s selective Tour appearances and gives the London Grand Slam one of its biggest stories Jun 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tottenham target Sandro Tonali as De Zerbi statement signing while Newcastle demand £100 million fee Tottenham under Roberto De Zerbi are now exploring a summer move for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, but there is still no agreement between the clubs. The Italian midfielder is viewed as a major reinforcement for Spurs’ midfield rebuild, while Newcastle are reported to value him at up to £100 million Jun 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM · Sports desk
Sports Iran criticizes World Cup conditions after New Zealand draw, visa problems and urgent return to Tijuana Iran opened the World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, but coach Amir Ghalenoei shifted the focus to exhausting logistics, visa problems and the order for an immediate return from Los Angeles to the team base in Tijuana. Before the matches against Belgium and Egypt, player recovery has become a central sporting issue Jun 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM · Sports desk
Sports England lose Livramento before Croatia opener as Tuchel calls up Chalobah for World Cup squad England have lost Tino Livramento to injury just before their World Cup opener against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel has called up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, adding a late twist to the Group L match in Dallas and testing England’s defensive depth at the start of the tournament Jun 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM · Sports desk
Sports Ivan Ćubelić to HNK Rijeka from Slaven Belupo, four-year deal for Matjaž Kek’s Rujevica midfield plans Ivan Ćubelić has signed a four-year contract with HNK Rijeka after arriving at Rujevica from Slaven Belupo, where he played an important midfield role. The 23-year-old, developed in Hajduk’s academy, brings 71 appearances, two goals, four assists and experience from the UEFA Youth League final Jun 16, 2026 at 3:59 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tunisia sack Lamouchi after Sweden rout as Hervé Renard takes over during the 2026 World Cup group stage Tunisia responded to the 5-1 defeat by Sweden by dismissing Sabri Lamouchi after the opening round and appointing Hervé Renard for the rest of the World Cup. The former Saudi Arabia coach and two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner must quickly revive a squad facing Japan and the Netherlands in Group F Jun 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM · Sports desk
Sports Clément Turpin to referee England and Croatia in Dallas as Tuchel row returns to spotlight French referee Clément Turpin will take charge of England against Croatia at the World Cup in Dallas. The Group L opener carries major sporting weight, while extra attention comes from Turpin’s past clash with Thomas Tuchel after Bayern’s Champions League meeting with Manchester City in 2023 Jun 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ayyoub Bouaddi watched by Liverpool, Arsenal, PSG, Chelsea and Bayern after Brazil World Cup display Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old Lille midfielder and Morocco international, drew fresh attention after the draw against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring his rise, while Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich are also mentioned in media reports as a major transfer battle begins to form Jun 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Rúben Amorim move to AC Milan could ease Manchester United finances after costly contract exit Rúben Amorim is close to taking charge of AC Milan, and the move could reduce Manchester United’s financial obligations after his expensive departure from Old Trafford. United have already recorded a major cost in official financial reports, while Milan seek a fresh start after a disappointing Serie A season Jun 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports IBA Bare Knuckle in Miami: U.S. debut of the fight platform with Jon Jones at James L. Knight Center IBA Bare Knuckle reaches U.S. audiences for the first time on July 18 in Miami, where James L. Knight Center will host a bare-knuckle boxing card, a premium fight-night production and a major test of the International Boxing Association’s expansion into the American market. Miami, Jon Jones and the IBA project shape the story Jun 16, 2026 at 8:19 AM · Sports desk
Sports Istanbul 2027 in EOC focus: European Games, Olympic qualification plans and Budapest assembly The 55th General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees has concluded in Budapest, with preparations for the Istanbul 2027 European Games at the centre of discussions. Organisers outlined deadlines, the sports programme and the event’s qualification importance ahead of the final year of preparations Jun 16, 2026 at 8:19 AM · Sports desk
Sports Renata Zarazua comeback against Petra Marcinko secures WTA 500 Berlin Tennis Open main draw spot on grass Renata Zarazua defeated Petra Marcinko 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the final qualifying round at Steffi Graf Stadium. After losing the opening set, the Mexican player completed a comeback to reach the VANDA Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open main draw and set up a grass-court match with Linda Noskova in Berlin Jun 16, 2026 at 7:42 AM · Sports desk