Sports Marko Livaja stays at Hajduk, captain joins Gonzalo Garcia’s preparations with contract until 2027 Marko Livaja has decided to stay at Hajduk for the 2026/2027 season, giving Poljud a crucial answer before pre-season begins. The captain and leading figure of the Split side will be available to Gonzalo Garcia from day one, while a possible contract extension remains unresolved Jun 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM · Sports desk
Sports ESPN and Pat McAfee in contract talks after growth of The Pat McAfee Show and College GameDay ESPN and Pat McAfee are reportedly discussing a long-term extension, even though his current deal runs through 2028. The growth of The Pat McAfee Show, his College GameDay role and his digital reach have made him one of the most important figures in American sports media Jun 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM · Sports desk
Sports Lassana Diarra and FIFA Settlement That Reshapes Transfer Rules and Opens a New Football Legal Battle Lassana Diarra’s settlement with FIFA closes his personal dispute, but the Court of Justice ruling continues to pressure the transfer system. The former Real Madrid, Arsenal and France midfielder’s case raises questions over player mobility, club compensation and the future rules of football’s labour market Jun 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester United and Manchester City in race for Elliot Anderson as Forest seek around £100 million Manchester United believe they can beat Manchester City to Elliot Anderson, the 23-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder and England international. Forest are reluctant to sell, while reports suggest the club value one of the Premier League’s most wanted midfielders at around £100 million Jun 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM · Sports desk
Sports Somali referee Omar Artan ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after United States entry refusal in Miami Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup after United States authorities refused him entry following his arrival in Miami from Istanbul. FIFA confirmed that the host country’s decision prevents him from joining preparations or taking part in the tournament, ending a historic opportunity for Somali refereeing Jun 9, 2026 at 9:42 AM · Sports desk
Sports Croatia jersey for the 2026 World Cup ranked last by The Athletic as HNS defends its 1990 kit design The Athletic ranked Croatia’s jersey for the 2026 World Cup last among all 48 national teams, even as HNS and Nike highlight its link to the historic 1990 match against the United States. The debate over the red-and-white checkerboard design now moves from kit rankings to the tournament pitch, where results often reshape opinion Jun 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM · Sports desk
Sports Russia launches major campaign to restore flag and anthem at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games amid IOC limits Russian officials are intensifying diplomatic efforts for full Olympic reinstatement before the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The IOC still maintains the individual neutral athlete model, while decisions by federations such as World Aquatics have reopened debate over Russia’s return with its flag and anthem after years of suspensions, eligibility checks and political disputes Jun 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM · Sports desk
Sports Audi and FIS extend partnership through 2030 for Alpine World Cup and next Olympic cycle in ski racing FIS and Audi are continuing their long-running cooperation through 2030, keeping Audi as title sponsor of the Alpine World Cup and partner of the world championships. The agreement covers the next Olympic cycle, strengthens World Cup visibility and reinforces one of alpine skiing's most recognizable commercial partnerships Jun 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Belgian Olympic and Paralympic committees to merge into new BOPC for Team Belgium from 2027 Belgium’s Olympic and Paralympic sport system will enter a new phase in 2027 as BOIC and BPC become the unified BOPC. The merger creates one structure for Team Belgium and Paralympic Team Belgium, aiming to strengthen athlete support, increase the visibility of Paralympic sport and build a clearer national sports identity Jun 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Injuries before the 2026 World Cup: Timber, Karl and Wesley ruled out of major squads The injury list before the 2026 World Cup continues to grow. Jurrien Timber, Lennart Karl and Wesley have been ruled out for the Netherlands, Germany and Brazil, forcing the coaches to make late changes to their plans before the opening group matches Jun 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM · Sports desk
Sports Dana White reveals UFC White House plan: Aspinall vs Pereira before eye injury changed heavyweight card Dana White confirmed that UFC originally wanted Tom Aspinall vs Alex Pereira for its event in front of the White House. Aspinall’s eye injury stopped that plan, so Pereira will face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt and a possible later showdown with Aspinall for UFC heavyweight control Jun 9, 2026 at 7:48 AM · Sports desk
Sports McGinn’s defence of Clarke in Scotland and Norway row over cancelled match and World Cup injury fears John McGinn defended Steve Clarke after Ståle Solbakken criticised Scotland for cancelling a closed-door match with Norway before the 2026 World Cup. The row centres on Billy Gilmour’s injury, Scotland’s cautious approach, disrupted preparations and the need to protect key players before the tournament begins Jun 9, 2026 at 7:43 AM · Sports desk