Sports

July 7, 2026 1:17 PM

Belgium rout US 4-1 behind Charles De Ketelaere’s brace

Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace and added an assist as Belgium eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 4-1 win in their round of 16 match on Monday. It was a convincing performance against the co-hosts for the Red Devils, who advance to play Spain in a quarterfinal match in Ingle...

July 7, 2026 11:14 AM

Dhoni turns 45 as Indian cricket celebrates one of its greatest captains

Former India captain MS Dhoni turned 45 on Tuesday, capping a career that established him as one of the game’s greatest leaders and finishers. Rising from humble beginnings as a ticket collector with the Indian Railways, Dhoni guided India to the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in 2007, the 50-over W...

July 7, 2026 8:01 AM

Portugal coach Martinez to leave after World Cup exit to Spain

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his role after Spain beat his side 1-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Monday, calling the defeat the end of a cycle for the team. The Spaniard said his contract expired on Monday and that Portugal’s football leadership should now choose a new man...

July 7, 2026 6:24 AM

Substitute Merino hits late winner as Spain end Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Spain substitute Mikel Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday to take the former champions into the quarter-finals and bring the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. The midfielder scored six minutes after coming o...

July 6, 2026 12:33 PM

‘This is the golden era of women’s cricket’: ICC Chairman Jay Shah

International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah on Sunday presented the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 trophy to captain Sophie Molineux after Australia defeated England in the final at Lord’s to clinch their seventh title. Australia restricted England to 150 after electing to bowl before chasing d...

July 6, 2026 10:23 AM

Aguirre bids farewell with pride, backs Marquez to lead Mexico forward

Javier Aguirre backed Rafa Marquez to lead Mexico into the future after the co-hosts' World Cup run ended with a 3-2 defeat by England on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on Aguirre's third spell in charge. Aguirre, who had already made clear he would leave his role after the tournament, sai...