Sports Topuria and Gaethje make 155 pounds for lightweight title unification at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje completed the official weigh-in in Washington and confirmed the UFC Freedom 250 main event on the South Lawn of the White House. Both fighters made 155 pounds, making the lightweight title unification official. The spectacle will decide the undisputed champion and draw extra attention because of its unusual venue Jun 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM · Sports desk
Sports Europa League 2026/27 qualifiers start with draw as clubs chase league phase places The 2026/27 Europa League qualifiers begin with the first qualifying round draw on 16 June, before the opening matches on 9 July. UEFA’s format sends clubs through four summer rounds, a play-off stage and a race for 12 spots in the 36-team league phase Jun 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM · Sports desk
Sports Infantino’s joke about Italy and a 64-team World Cup sparks fresh debate over FIFA tournament format Infantino’s comment on a possible 64-team World Cup hit a sensitive subject: Italy has missed the tournament for the third consecutive time. The FIFA president’s joke triggered debate over expansion, competitive quality and the crisis surrounding the Azzurri, as well as the limits of football’s biggest global event Jun 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM · Sports desk
Sports George Russell on pole in Barcelona, Mercedes ahead of Hamilton after dramatic Grand Prix qualifying George Russell secured pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with a 1:14.679 lap, only 0.064 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes underlined its strong weekend with Kimi Antonelli in third, while a red flag after Charles Leclerc’s off and tiny gaps shaped a tense qualifying session Jun 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM · Sports desk
Sports VAR, offside and Nikola Vasilj: why Canada were denied a penalty against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto The controversial incident from Canada’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto has reopened debate over VAR, offside and penalties. The key issue was the sequence of events: before Nikola Vasilj’s contact with the Canadian attacker, officials checked whether the forward had become active from an offside position Jun 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM · Sports desk
Sports Champions League 2026/27 qualifiers: schedule, draws, rounds and every club chasing the league phase The 2026/27 Champions League qualifiers start on 7 July and decide the final seven places in the league phase across four rounds. Here is the full schedule for the qualifying rounds and play-offs, the draw dates and the club-by-club overview by city, country and entry stage, from the first round to the decisive August play-offs Jun 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM · Sports desk
Sports Scotland returns to the World Cup after 28 years, Haiti first before Brazil and Morocco in demanding Group C Scotland returns to the World Cup after 28 years with Steve Clarke’s team built around Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Kieran Tierney. The Haiti opener in Group C is crucial to hopes of a historic knockout-stage push before tougher tests against Morocco and Brazil. A fast start could shape the whole campaign Jun 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM · Sports desk
Sports USA gain belief after 4-1 World Cup 2026 win, but Croatia and football giants remain title favorites The United States’ 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles has intensified the debate about the host nation’s ceiling at the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s team has pace, confidence and home support, but Croatia, France, Spain, Argentina and Germany still carry deeper knockout experience, stronger tournament pedigree and more realistic title claims Jun 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM · Sports desk
Sports Dana White announces record UFC bonuses for historic Freedom 250 spectacle on the White House lawn in Washington Dana White has confirmed a record bonus package for UFC Freedom 250, the event set for the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Fight of the Night will bring $400,000 to each winner, two Performance bonuses will pay $425,000, and the $1.65 million fund raises the stakes of a historic major UFC card Jun 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM · Sports desk
Sports Thomas Partey denied Canada visa as Ghana challenges ruling before Panama match at the 2026 World Cup Ghana is preparing diplomatic and legal steps after Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The experienced midfielder will miss the Panama match in Toronto, while FIFA says visa decisions remain with host nations. The case is linked to criminal charges in the United Kingdom, which Partey denies Jun 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM · Sports desk
Sports England equipment theft in Kansas City before Croatia World Cup showdown in Dallas raises new tension England’s World Cup preparations have been hit by an off-field problem after part of the team’s equipment went missing during transport to its Kansas City base. Police are investigating the incident, while Thomas Tuchel’s squad soon opens Group L against experienced Croatia in Dallas, a match that could shape the race for the top of the group Jun 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM · Sports desk
Sports VAR makes World Cup history as Ream’s yellow card is overturned and Almirón booked in USA win VAR made World Cup history during the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay by correcting a yellow card shown to the wrong player. Tim Ream had his booking overturned after video review, while Miguel Almirón was cautioned for simulation in Los Angeles Jun 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM · Sports desk