Sports Jong Sparta Rotterdam comeback against Groningen U21 for survival in Dutch Tweede Divisie playoff final Jong Sparta Rotterdam beat Groningen U21 3-2 after a comeback in the second leg of the playoff final at Sportpark Nieuw Terbregge. The 4-3 aggregate win kept the Rotterdam youth side in the Tweede Divisie after Groningen had led 2-1 at half-time, with Viggo Guit scoring twice in the decisive survival duel Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Málaga knock out Las Palmas after a 1-1 draw at La Rosaleda to reach LaLiga 2 promotion playoff final Málaga drew 1-1 with Las Palmas at La Rosaleda and advanced 2-1 on aggregate to the LaLiga promotion playoff final. Jesé’s early goal revived the visitors, but Joaquín Muñoz struck in the 68th minute to secure the decisive draw, trigger a major home celebration and set up a final against Almería for the last top-flight place Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Portugal vs Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria: Roberto Martínez final test and key win before the 2026 World Cup Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup. Goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição gave Roberto Martínez a useful win, while Akor Adams showed that Nigeria could punish defensive lapses from the favorite. The match offered Portugal a strong test of squad depth and a timely warning before Group K Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports England’s 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando, a clean-sheet final warm-up before the 2026 World Cup opener England defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando and completed their final warm-up with a clean sheet. Goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins underlined Thomas Tuchel’s attacking options, while England’s dominance in possession and chances raised expectations before the Group L opener at the 2026 World Cup Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Fury and Joshua set for UK showdown: contract clause, stadium options and warm-up fights for late 2026 The long-awaited Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight is currently tied to a United Kingdom contract, with Eddie Hearn saying Las Vegas or Los Angeles would require a revised deal. Before the planned late-2026 showdown, both heavyweights are expected to take warm-up fights, while the exact date and stadium remain unconfirmed Jun 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM · Sports desk
Sports Cooper Lutkenhaus stuns Wanyonyi in Oslo with the fastest 800 metres performance of the season Cooper Lutkenhaus, the 17-year-old American middle-distance runner, won the 800 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo in 1:42.08. In a dramatic photo finish, he beat Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the reigning Olympic and world champion, confirming his arrival among the elite of the event Jun 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM · Sports desk
Sports Infantino defends 2026 World Cup ticket prices as fans accuse FIFA of making tournament too expensive Gianni Infantino rejects criticism over high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA says tournament revenue funds football across 211 member associations, while fan groups warn that the World Cup has become too expensive for ordinary supporters Jun 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM · Sports desk
Sports Croatia's 1998 World Cup Bronze: Vatreni's Road From Ukraine Playoff to Football Legend Croatia reached the 1998 World Cup through a difficult playoff against Ukraine and ended the tournament with bronze in France. Miroslav Ćiro Blažević’s team defeated Germany 3-0, beat the Netherlands for third place, and Davor Šuker won the Golden Boot with six goals Jun 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM · Sports desk
Sports Mexico's security operation for World Cup 2026 with 100,000 forces across three host cities and stadium zones Mexico is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with one of the largest security operations in its history. About 100,000 military, National Guard, police and private security personnel will be deployed in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey to protect stadiums, fans, fan zones, tourist routes and national teams Jun 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA decision on Haiti’s 2026 World Cup kit, Vertières motifs and return to the stage after 52 years Haiti will play at the 2026 World Cup in a modified kit after FIFA rejected design motifs linked to the Battle of Vertières and the fight for independence. Saeta says the kit was not a political message, but a tribute to Haiti’s history and identity as the team returns to the World Cup after 52 years to face Brazil, Morocco and Scotland Jun 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester City offer £106m for Elliot Anderson as Nottingham Forest resist Premier League transfer pressure Manchester City are intensifying their pursuit of Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest holding firm over one of the most expensive potential Premier League transfers of the summer. Interest from Manchester United and Arsenal adds pressure as Anderson enters the 2026 World Cup with England Jun 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM · Sports desk
Sports Formula 1 changes power unit rules for 2027 and 2028 as V6 combustion power regains a bigger role in cars Formula 1 is changing its controversial power unit rules after criticism from drivers and teams. From 2027, more power will again come from the V6 combustion engine, while the electric part of the hybrid system is gradually reduced to make racing more natural, reduce battery saving and encourage more aggressive on-track battles Jun 10, 2026 at 8:56 PM · Sports desk