Leicester sign van Nistelrooy as manager after his impressive Man Utd spell
Leicester City appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager following Dutchman's release by Manchester United.
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Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund takes a stake in Audi’s future F1 team
Qatar Investment Authority has announced it will be a 'long-term investor and partner' to Audi's F1 team from 2026.
Liverpool vs Man City: kickoff time, team news, where to watch
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola asks for patience from the club's owners before Liverpool clash on Sunday.
Gukesh and Ding Liren draw Game 4 of tied World Chess Championship final
Indian teenager and China's reigning world champion record second draw of 14-game final in Singapore.
Pakistan to reject hybrid model for Champions Trophy despite India impasse
PCB says its cricket teams will not travel to India for any ICC events if India do not play their fixtures in Pakistan.
Mbappe needs ‘love and support’ after Real Madrid’s loss to Liverpool
The French striker missed a penalty as Madrid's loss brought them to the brink of elimination from the Champions League.
Gukesh beats Ding Liren in Game 3; ties World Chess Championship final
Indian teenager makes comeback on day three after losing the opening game and drawing the second one in Singapore.
Taiwan’s Olympic medallist Lin Yu-ting quits boxing event over gender issue
Taiwanese officials withdraw Lin from the event in the UK to 'avoid further harm' to the Paris 2024 gold medallist.
Host Pakistan to learn ICC Champions Trophy fate, amid India travel ban
The ICC will decide next steps for the Pakistan-hosted tournament after India refused to travel to the country.
Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told
- ITUC-Africa raises ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices
- Organisation calls on Caf to press Fifa on human rights
A trade union organisation that represents 18 million African workers has submitted a complaint to the United Nations against labour practices in Saudi Arabia. It has called for “immediate and decisive action” with the country poised to be granted World Cup hosting rights next month.
In an account that collates claims of malpractice and abuse alongside testimonies from migrant workers, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) argues that “the relentless cycle of abuse and exploitation mark the daily existence of African migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.
Continue reading...Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar
Portuguese star draws 37,000 fans to Al Bayt Stadium as Al Nassr beat Al Gharafa 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite.
India’s Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL history
Lucknow picks Pant for a record $3.2m in the IPL auction, followed by Shreyas Iyer at $3.17m, taken by Punjab.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins his fourth F1 title at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Verstappen edges Norris in the race and becomes the sixth man to claim four world championship titles, all in a row.
Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title.
Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title
Zambian striker Barbra Banda scored the only goal as Orlando beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game.
How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time
As Gukesh Dommaraju aims to win the world championships starting Monday, a city of chess stars cheers him on.
Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia
India close Day Two of the first Test on 172-0 in their second innings in Perth, leading Australia by 218.
Man City vs Tottenham: Pep latest, kickoff time, team news, where to watch
Pep Guardiola leads Man City out for the first time since signing a two-year extension when Tottenham visit on Saturday.
MMA fighter Conor McGregor raped woman at Dublin hotel, jury finds in civil trial
McGregor ordered to pay nearly €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after he was accused of 2018 assault
A jury at a civil trial at Ireland’s high court has found that the Irish martial arts fighter Conor McGregor assaulted a woman who had accused him of raping her at a hotel in Dublin in December 2018.
McGregor was ordered pay nearly €250,000 (£210,000) in damages to Nikita Hand, who is also known as Nikita Ní Laimhín.
Continue reading...Ispwich Town vs Manchester United: EPL – Amorim, kickoff, where to follow
Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first game with Manchester United on Sunday when the club visit Ipswich Town.