Sports Kansas City shooting near England World Cup 2026 base leaves nine injured as police continue inquiry Nine adults were injured in a shooting on Troost Avenue in Kansas City, close to the training base England will use during the 2026 World Cup. England’s players were still preparing in Florida at the time, while police had not announced arrests or a confirmed motive as the inquiry into the incident continued Jun 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Lamine Yamal on the Ballon d’Or, Dembélé, Barcelona and the lesson shaping his next big 2026 trophy chase Lamine Yamal admitted he expected to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, but now sees Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph as a key lesson in his development. The Barcelona winger, Kopa Trophy winner and runner-up in the vote, speaks with more maturity about PSG’s star, his own ambition, the Champions League context and the road toward 2026 Jun 7, 2026 at 11:21 PM · Sports desk
Sports Croatia’s 2:1 win over Slovenia in Varaždin as dramatic final test before the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Croatia beat Slovenia 2:1 in Varaždin in their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Luka Modrić opened the scoring, Andraž Šporar equalised late, and Mario Pašalić struck in stoppage time to give Zlatko Dalić’s team a winning send-off, useful confidence and a boost before the tournament Jun 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM · Sports desk
Sports Robin van Persie leaves Feyenoord as club seeks new coach after second place and Champions League qualification Feyenoord has ended its cooperation with Robin van Persie after an internal review, despite finishing second in the Eredivisie and securing a Champions League place. Technical director Dévy Rigaux pointed to a declining results trend, and the club is now looking for a coach to lead the team into the new season Jun 7, 2026 at 10:18 PM · Sports desk
Sports Federal lawsuit against UFC event at the White House sparks dispute over sport, politics and permits UFC Freedom 250 is planned for the South Lawn of the White House, but a federal lawsuit challenges the permits, temporary structures and use of national space for a combat-sports spectacle tied to Donald Trump’s birthday and the 250th anniversary of the United States Jun 7, 2026 at 10:11 PM · Sports desk
Sports Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark vs Ukraine match as federation confirms he is conscious Christian Eriksen again caused concern across football after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly match against Ukraine in Odense. The Danish Football Association confirmed the midfielder was conscious, while the match was abandoned after medical staff rushed onto the pitch Jun 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM · Sports desk
Sports Zverev's first Grand Slam title in Paris after dramatic five-set Roland Garros final against Cobolli Alexander Zverev captured the first Grand Slam title of his career by defeating Flavio Cobolli in the Roland Garros final. The dramatic five-set battle gave the German his biggest trophy, while the Italian surprise of the tournament confirmed a major breakthrough on the Paris clay. The Paris victory ended Zverev's long wait after painful losses in major finals Jun 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports FNC fighter Aleksandr Drabinca wounded in Ljubljana after bar attack and shooting in the legs FNC fighter Aleksandr Drabinca, known as Rus, was wounded in Ljubljana after four men allegedly attacked him in a bar. The confrontation turned into a fight, and one attacker reportedly shot him in the legs. The motive and the fighter’s medical condition have not yet been officially confirmed Jun 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM · Sports desk
Sports Matjaž Kek returns to Rijeka: the coach who delivered the club’s historic Croatian league title Matjaž Kek has returned to Rijeka after Victor Sanchez’s departure, taking charge of the club where he won its first Croatian league title, two Cups and the Super Cup. At Rujevica, he faces a fresh challenge: steady the squad, restore a winning identity and bring Rijeka closer to the top of Croatian football again Jun 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA rule change for the 2026 World Cup group stage: head-to-head record before total goal difference FIFA has changed the group-stage tie-breakers for the 2026 World Cup: when teams finish level on points, the head-to-head record of the directly tied national sides comes first, followed only then by total goal difference, goals scored, fair play and the FIFA ranking. The rule gives decisive matches greater weight Jun 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM · Sports desk
Sports Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona after Marcus Rashford advice, transfer opens questions in attack plans Anthony Gordon arrives at Barcelona after speaking with Marcus Rashford, who shared positive impressions of the dressing room, the city and life at the club. The major move from Newcastle strengthens competition in attack and raises fresh questions over whether Barcelona will keep Rashford permanently Jun 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tsarukyan’s alleged million-dollar bet on Gaethje raises questions over UFC betting rules Arman Tsarukyan has become the focus of a UFC controversy after an alleged one-million-dollar bet on Justin Gaethje against Ilia Topuria. Because he is the official backup fighter for the same bout, the case raises questions about betting rules, event integrity and possible consequences for the lightweight contender Jun 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM · Sports desk