Uganda football star Owori killed, weeks after death of rugby’s Gongodyo
SC Villa captain and Ugandan international David Owori was found unconscious by passers-by, but later pronounced dead.
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South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment process
Hong Myung-bo's appointment under scrutiny amid raids with lack of proper interview process previously alleged.
UK police confirm Uganda boxers unaccounted for after Commonwealth Games
Athletes from Uganda and Pakistan were reported 'missing' after failing to return home from 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh refused to sing Iran anthem at Asian Cup, now granted Australia citizenship.
Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after joining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s event.
Messi scores his first goals since World Cup as Inter Miami beat San Luis
Lionel Messi scores his first goals since Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as Miami win 4-2 in Leagues Cup.
Pakistan beat West Indies to end 8 away Test losing streak and draw series
Pakistan win first away Test in three years, beating West Indies by eight wickets in Trinidad to draw two Test series.
LIV Golf secures ‘lead’ investor for player-driven future after Saudi exit
An agreement with an unnamed investor is approved by the LIV Golf board to replace Saudi Arabia deal.
Boxer Chapman recovering after emergency surgery for brain bleed
Featherweight Raven Chapman collapsed while sparring on July 24 and was rushed to surgery, her team says.
UEFA confirms legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino’s World Cup plan
UEFA tells Al Jazeera a preservation letter is with FIFA following a failed Gianni Infantino-led World Cup sell-off.
Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attack
The Brazilian fighter died in his sleep after a suspected heart attack, the UFC said.
Tennis: Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims DC crown
Alex Eala rallies past top seed Jessica Pegula in a two-day, rain-hit final, while Taylor Fritz beats teen Rafael Jodar.
Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case
Top female wrestlers vow to appeal following the controversial acquittal.
Pochettino agrees to new manager contract with US Soccer
Mauricio Pochettino inks a four-year head coach extension after Team USA finished in the last-16 at World Cup 2026.
FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup selloff plan: Report
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt against World Cup privatisation plan.
FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head
Claudius Schafer says there can be 'only one consequence' to Infantino's actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
Infantino’s FIFA crisis: What is reaction to World Cup investment U-turn?
Backlash to FIFA's private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn's fallout.
FIFA’s Infantino scraps controversial World Cup private investment plan
FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino faced fierce backlash from across football to plans to sell stake in World Cup.
Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins gold, while Neeraj Chopra takes silver, but Arshad Nadeem makes early exit.
FIFA COO Lamour says staff deceived over Infantino’s World Cup plan
Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.