How Israel’s war on Gaza has changed Ramadan football
A five-a-side football tournament at a refugee camp for displaced Palestinians brings momentary joy amid the war.
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Spanish prosecutors seek jail term for Luis Rubiales for Hermoso kiss
Prosecutors want Rubiales to face a year behind bars for the kiss and 18 months for the charge of coercion.
Djokovic and Ivanisevic split after winning 12 Grand Slam titles together
The world number one ends a hugely successful, seven-year partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic.
BCCI says IPL to conclude on May 26, a week before ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Chennai to host the IPL final and second qualifier while the first qualifier and eliminator will be played in Ahmedabad.
Five key takeaways from football’s 2024 CONCACAF Nations League final
A fiery US-Mexico rivalry, Tyler Adams' 35-metre screamer, the end of the Reyna-Berhalter feud and more.
China releases South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho held in bribery case
Son has returned home after being held on the suspicion of accepting bribes while playing in the Chinese Super League.
Austria’s Baumgartner scores fastest-ever goal in international football
Baumgartner unleashed a 25-metre shot past the goalkeeper after six seconds to break the record for the fastest goal.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after Verstappen retires
Sainz finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc after Red Bull's Verstappen retired on the fourth lap with engine fire.
Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim comes out of retirement for ICC T20 World Cup
The all-rounder has made himself availble for Pakistan's squad for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in June.
Guns won’t stop goals from girl footballers in India’s violence-hit Manipur
The team keeps up its training amid the ethnic clashes that have rocked the northeastern Indian state.
Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza
Football's world governing body faces backlash for 'hypocritical' silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on.
The Indian Premier League is back: What are the main talking points?
Can Kohli finally win an IPL crown, will Starc justify that max contract and what role will the Indian election play?
Robinho, ex-Manchester City player, must serve 9-year prison term for rape
Brazilian judges uphold Italian court's ruling and say Robinho must serve the sentence in his home country.
Five key takeaways from cricket’s Pakistan Super League 2024
From Azam's and Rizwan's scoring sprees to smoking up the dressing room, here are some key storylines from PSL 9.
Uk’s government to introduce independent football regulator
The regulator will have the power to fine clubs up to 10 percent of their turnover for noncompliance with regulations.
Schedule, teams, format: All to know about the Indian Premier League 2024
The 17th season of the mega-money T20 tournament begins on Friday with 10 teams vying for the title.
The pain and gain in the Afghan game of buzkashi
The heart of Afghan identity, the sport has evolved from rough rural pastime to a professionalised phenomenon.
Six-time Miami Open champ Novak Djokovic pulls out, cites scheduling issues
Djokovic's announcement follows his shock defeat last week to world number 123 Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.
Lionel Messi sustains leg injury as Inter Miami enter CONCACAF Cup quarters
Messi and Suarez scored in Miami's 3-1 win but the Argentinian was substituted after sustaining an injury.
How ‘outstanding leader’ Rohit Sharma helped Ashwin in personal adversity
In an emotional video, Ashwin recalls events that led to his departure and return during a third Test cricket match.