Sports

Spain cruises to win over Peru in last World Cup warmup game

09 Jun 2026 | 5:46 PM

Puebla (Mexico), June 9 (UNI) Spain beat Peru 3-1 in its last warmup game ahead of the FIFA World Cup. .

see more..

England defender Spence to wear brace at World Cup after suffering broken jaw

09 Jun 2026 | 5:39 PM

New York, June 9 (UNI) England defender Djed Spence is set to play the entire FIFA World Cup with a brace to protect a broken jaw. .

see more..

Spurs cut Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1 with narrow win

09 Jun 2026 | 5:29 PM

New York, June 9 (UNI) The San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3
of the NBA Finals on Monday to cut the series deficit to 2-1.

see more..

Cabo Verde issues commemorative stamps to mark historic World Cup qualification

09 Jun 2026 | 5:26 PM

Praia, June 9 (UNI) Cabo Verde's postal company and football federation has aunched a set of commemorative stamps to mark the country's first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup. .

see more..

Somali referee denied entry to U.S. to officiate in World Cup

09 Jun 2026 | 5:11 PM

New York, June 9 (UNI) A Somali referee due to officiate in the FIFA World Cup has been denied entry to the United States, according to an official from his country's sports ministry. .

see more..

Brazil among World Cup favorites: Bruno

09 Jun 2026 | 5:08 PM

New Jersey (United States), June 9 (UNI) Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes said Brazil deserves to be considered among the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup, which starts this week in the United States, Mexico and Canada. .

see more..

Netherlands replace Timber with Geertruida for FIFA WC

09 Jun 2026 | 4:49 PM

Zurich, June 9 (UNI) The Netherlands have made a late change to their squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with defender Lutsharel Geertruida replacing injured Jurrien Timber, head coach Ronald Koeman confirmed.

see more..

Prasidh Krishna replaces Mohammed Siraj in T20I squads for Ireland & England

09 Jun 2026 | 4:41 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England.
Following discussions between the BCCI Medical Team and the Team Management, Siraj has been advised a period of rest as part of his workload management programme.

see more..

ICC set to deliver biggest women's sporting event in global digital engagement

09 Jun 2026 | 4:20 PM

Dubai, June 9 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a range of digital fan engagement initiatives that will make the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 the most digitally engaged and globally accessible women’s sporting event.
Designed around a fan-first philosophy, the initiatives will make it easier than ever for fans, audiences and event-samplers to discover, follow and engage with the tournament.

see more..

Lewis puts trust in young Ireland team for T20 World Cup

09 Jun 2026 | 4:01 PM

London, Jne 9 (UNI) The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a steep learning curve for Ireland, but captain Gaby Lewis has faith in her young side.

see more..

Kim Garth relishing key role as Aussies refine T20WC preparations

09 Jun 2026 | 3:27 PM

Cardiff, June 9 (UNI) Australia looks on track to be a major player at the ICC Women's T20
World Cup 2026 after a strong five-wicket win against hosts England in Cardiff.

see more..

India welcoming pressure for spots at Women's T20 World Cup

09 Jun 2026 | 3:20 PM

Cardiff, June 9 (UNI) India will take a 15-player squad to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and selectors might have some tricky moments deciding which ones don't make the starting XI.
The squad's impressive depth was on full display in their warm-up match in Cardiff, claiming a comfortable 26-run victory over the West Indies while also resting a couple of locked in starters.

see more..

West Indies name squad for Sri Lanka T20I series

09 Jun 2026 | 3:14 PM

Jamaica, June 8 (UNI) The West Indies have named a 15-player squad for their upcoming three-game T20I series at home against Sri Lanka.

see more..

New Zealand captain Melie Kerr regains top ranking on eve of T20 World Cup

09 Jun 2026 | 3:08 PM

Dubai, June 9 (UNI) New Zealand captain Melie Kerr will enter the ICC Women's T20 World
Cup as the No.1 ranked T20I all-rounder following the latest update to the ICC Women's Player Rankings.

see more..

FIFA WC Golden Ball 2026: Mbappe Leads Generational Battle as New Stars Rise

09 Jun 2026 | 3:15 AM

New York, Jun 8 (UNI) The race for the adidas Golden Ball at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up as a high-voltage showdown between established superstars, emerging prodigies, and midfield architects set to define football's next era.

see more..