Record-breaking LeBron James returns as LA Lakers down Utah Jazz
James began his 23rd NBA season in Lakers' home win as Curry's Warriors lost to Orlando Magic despite his 34 points.
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Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and who can still qualify?
Al Jazeera's breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.
Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw with Turkiye
Spain finish unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given genuine scare by Turkiye, who will compete in playoffs.
Spain vs Turkiye 2-2: UEFA qualifier World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Spain finish top of Group E and book place at 2026 World Cup after draw with Turkiye in Seville.
Germany, Netherlands qualify for World Cup 2026 on last day
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up FIFA World Cup qualification on the final matchday.
Jake Paul to fight Anthony Joshua in heavyweight bout on December 19
The social media star will box former two-time unified world champion Joshua in an eight-round professional fight.
Portugal, Norway book qualification spots at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Portugal recovered from shock loss to Ireland on Thursday to qualify, while Norway is through for first time since 1998.
Sinner defeats Alcaraz to repeat as ATP Finals champion
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for just the second time this year and defended his ATP Finals crown in Turin.
DR Congo shock Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffs
DR Congo reach inter-confederation playoffs for 2026 World Cup after beating Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
New York Jets player Kris Boyd in critical condition after being shot in abdomen
29-year-old was shot after incident in Midtown
Police say dispute outside restaurant turned violent
New York Jets player Kris Boyd is hospitalized in critical situation after being shot in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The NYPD said the 29-year-old was shot in the abdomen around 2am on West 38th Street in Midtown. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he is in critical but stable condition.
Continue reading...Skateboarding helps Gaza children with trauma amid ruins, adds rare joy
Children turn war-shattered ruins into makeshift skateparks as mental health crisis deepens.
LIVE: Nigeria vs DR Congo – CAF World Cup qualifiers playoff final
Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the CAF playoffs final for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jannik Sinner defeats Ben Shelton at ATP Finals ahead of semifinals
Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi spot.
Jack Della Maddalena backs himself to beat UFC ‘legend’ Islam Makhachev
UFC boss breaks up tense face-off between the two fighters before their welterweight title bout in New York.
‘Silliness’: Ireland and Portugal coaches at odds over Ronaldo red card
Ronaldo at risk of being banned for first game of 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualify after red card against Ireland.
France secure spot at 2026 World Cup as Mbappe scores twice against Ukraine
Olise and Ekitike also on target as two-time champions France qualify for 2026 World Cup with 4-0 home win over Ukraine.
Luis Rubiales has eggs thrown at him during book launch in Madrid
Former Spanish federation president struck by three eggs
Rubiales claims the assailant ‘was my own uncle’
The disgraced former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales had eggs flung at him, allegedly by his uncle, during the presentation of his new book on Thursday in Madrid.
Rubiales, convicted of sexual assault for a forced kiss on the player Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the Women’s World Cup, appeared to be struck on the back by an egg as the man Rubiales claimed was his uncle threw three in the direction of the 48-year-old.
Continue reading...LIVE: Ireland vs Portugal – World Cup 2026 qualifier
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Ireland host Portugal in Dublin.
Betting in Sport. More money, more problems?
Samantha Johnson explores the contradictions shaping today’s sports betting economy
Eubank Jr vs Benn 2: Fight undercard, start time and how to watch
Who are the fighters, and what's the family rivalry? When and where is the fight? Al Jazeera explains.