Sports UFC Freedom 250 at the White House: Topuria and Gaethje lead historic Washington fight night UFC Freedom 250 brings a historic fight night to the South Lawn of the White House, where Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline the card in a lightweight title bout. With Washington as the stage, the event combines an outdoor octagon, national symbolism and one of the strongest UFC lineups of the season Jun 10, 2026 at 8:38 PM · Sports desk
Sports World Cup 2026 favorites, outsiders and betting odds before the expanded tournament The 2026 World Cup brings an expanded 48-team format, with Spain, France, England, Brazil and Argentina leading the betting markets while the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Colombia and Morocco attract attention as dangerous outsiders capable of a major run Jun 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM · Sports desk
Sports Pochettino urges USA to believe in a World Cup 2026 title bid and a historic breakthrough on home soil Mauricio Pochettino wants the United States to enter the 2026 World Cup with the mindset of a title contender. As co-hosts, the USA face huge expectations and will rely on unity, European experience, home support, Pulisic’s leadership and a demanding Group D path to chase a historic soccer breakthrough Jun 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM · Sports desk
Sports Kieran McKenna leaves Ipswich Town after third promotion and opens major search for successor Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town manager after a third promotion in four seasons and another return to the Premier League. The Portman Road club now loses the coach who took it from League One back to the elite, with the search for a successor beginning at a crucial stage of preparations for the new season Jun 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM · Sports desk
Sports Joško Gvardiol ahead of summer transfer window: City protects contract as Real, Barcelona and Bayern watch Joško Gvardiol remains one of the major stories of the summer transfer window. Manchester City hold his contract until 2028 and want to keep the Croatian defender, while Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern are linked with interest that could shape one of the costliest transfer sagas in European football this summer Jun 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM · Sports desk
Sports Serena Williams’ Queen’s Club comeback in doubt after Victoria Mboko injury before doubles quarterfinal Serena Williams began her WTA Tour comeback with a doubles win at Queen’s Club, but Victoria Mboko’s knee injury against Karolina Pliskova has put the quarterfinal in doubt. After beating the third seeds in the first round, the London grass-court tournament turned from a comeback celebration into uncertainty over their next match Jun 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM · Sports desk
Sports Everton to appeal £35m Burnley compensation ruling over Premier League financial rules breach Everton is challenging an independent Premier League commission ruling ordering the club to pay Burnley more than £35m over financial rule breaches. The case is tied to the 2021/22 season, Burnley’s relegation and a potential precedent for future disputes in English football Jun 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tottenham sign Marcos Senesi on free transfer as De Zerbi adds left-footed defender to Spurs squad plans Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Marcos Senesi on a free transfer after his Bournemouth contract expires. The Argentine left-footed centre-back officially joins on July 1, subject to international clearance, giving Roberto De Zerbi an experienced defender for build-up play and added tactical flexibility Jun 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM · Sports desk
Sports Polish flag on Haiti’s 2026 World Cup kit as a symbol of history and a long-awaited return Haiti return to the World Cup in 2026 after 52 years, and one detail on the national team’s new kit has drawn special attention. The Polish flag is not a design mistake, but a gesture of gratitude to Polish legionnaires who sided with Haitians during the Haitian Revolution Jun 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM · Sports desk
Sports Record referee fees at the 2026 World Cup: FIFA, VAR and the biggest officiating team in tournament history FIFA is assembling 52 main referees, 88 assistants and 30 VAR officials for the 2026 World Cup, while British media report that top referees could earn more than $100,000. The expanded tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico brings a record number of matches and intense scrutiny of every decision Jun 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM · Sports desk
Sports Croatia team hotel incident in Alexandria: food manager fired over HNS Croatian wine request leak at World Cup 2026 At Hotel AKA in Alexandria, Croatia’s base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a food manager was reportedly fired after revealing to journalists that HNS had requested two Croatian wines. Although the detail was not sport-sensitive, the case highlighted the strict confidentiality around the Vatreni camp Jun 10, 2026 at 3:16 PM · Sports desk
Sports Belgium checked on Atlanta airport tarmac after win over the USA before the 2026 World Cup Belgium’s national football team underwent a detailed security check on the airport tarmac in Atlanta after a friendly win over the USA and before flying to Chicago. Document, bag and shoe inspections caused reactions online and raised questions about procedures awaiting teams at the 2026 World Cup Jun 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM · Sports desk