Sports Pochettino rejects excuses after United States collapse against Belgium and Balogun controversy in Seattle Follow how the United States' 4-1 World Cup last-16 defeat to Belgium raised questions about Pochettino's future, FIFA's Balogun decision and the limits of American progress after a tournament that had promised a deeper breakthrough before ending painfully in Seattle Jul 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Sports desk
Sports Arsenal near Illan Meslier signing, with former Leeds goalkeeper set to challenge David Raya at Emirates Follow why Arsenal are moving for Illan Meslier after his Leeds exit on a free transfer. The French goalkeeper brings Premier League, Championship and promotion experience, but at the Emirates he would first face a demanding role behind David Raya in a long season Jul 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM · Sports desk
Sports Mbappé, racist posts and a Paraguayan senator: 2026 World Cup defeat turns into a legal case in France Follow how Paraguay's 1-0 defeat by France at the 2026 World Cup turned into a case linking Kylian Mbappé, senator Celeste Amarilla, Paraguay's government response and a French investigation into alleged online hate speech after a tense knockout match Jul 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM · Sports desk
Sports CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in Chicago and reshapes SummerSlam race after chaotic Raw finish Follow how CM Punk seized a sudden main event change at Allstate Arena, defeated Sami Zayn and captured the Undisputed WWE Championship. The turn followed Gunther's attack on Cody Rhodes and opened a new battle for the top spot before SummerSlam in Chicago Jul 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM · Sports desk
Sports Newcastle near Sean Steur transfer from Ajax as young midfielder fits Eddie Howe's long-term squad rebuild Follow the final stage of Sean Steur's possible move from Ajax to Newcastle, a deal valued at about 27 million euros. The young midfielder has accepted terms on a five-year contract, with a medical expected to be the last step before confirmation of one of the summer's notable moves Jul 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM · Sports desk
Sports Donovan Mitchell stays in Cleveland as Cavaliers lock in max NBA deal worth about $273 million with player option Follow how the Cleveland Cavaliers secured their future around Donovan Mitchell with a new maximum extension. See what the player option, trade kicker, rising salary cap and roster pressure mean for a team trying to remain near the top of the East after a hard playoff exit Jul 7, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports Bennacer edges toward Milan exit after Dinamo Zagreb loan, agency switch and crucial summer transfer talks Follow Ismaël Bennacer's uncertain next step after his Dinamo Zagreb loan, Milan's push to trim the squad and the financial limits around a possible return. His 2027 contract, the unused buy option, salary level and a new agency now shape the market Jul 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM · Sports desk
Sports Dinamo and Livaković enter decisive Fenerbahçe talks over a permanent Zagreb stay after the loan spell Follow Dinamo's push to keep Dominik Livaković after his Fenerbahçe loan as the summer decision takes shape. The talks involve a possible five-year contract, salary limits, Turkish demands and a transfer market that may shift after Croatia's 2026 World Cup exit Jul 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA backs referee Raphael Claus after Trump criticism and Folarin Balogun red-card dispute at World Cup 2026 Follow how Folarin Balogun's red card turned from a refereeing call into a global debate about pressure on FIFA. The case links Raphael Claus, Donald Trump, a suspended ban, Belgium's protest and questions over equal disciplinary rules at the 2026 World Cup Jul 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM · Sports desk
Sports SuperSport HNL now adds clearer 3D VAR offside graphics, but not semi-automated technology or goal-line Follow how SuperSport HNL changes from the 2026/27 season: clearer 3D offside graphics should make VAR decisions easier to understand on broadcasts, while semi-automated offside and goal-line technology remain outside the plan because of costs and stadium conditions Jul 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM · Sports desk
Sports Ivan Rakitić ends Hajduk technical director role and remains ambassador for the Split club at Poljud See what Rakitić's departure after his contract expired means for Hajduk, how the club framed his influence as player and technical director at Poljud, and why his ambassador role keeps a strong link between the squad, the sporting structure and international football Jul 7, 2026 at 12:18 PM · Sports desk
Sports Onana knee injury after Belgium vs USA reshapes World Cup plans for Spain clash and Aston Villa season Follow how Amadou Onana's serious knee injury changes Belgium's midfield after the 4-1 win over the United States and why Aston Villa may need new answers before the club season begins. Belgium now faces Spain without a key ball-winner in the World Cup quarter-final Jul 7, 2026 at 11:48 AM · Sports desk