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Moriyasu Hails Japan’s Late Tactical Switch as Ito Sinks Scotland 1-0 Amid Hampden Boos

Sports Hajime Moriyasu head coach of Japan gestures during the international friendly soccer match between Scotland and Japan in Glasgow, Britain, 28 March 2026. (EPA)

Moriyasu Hails Japan’s Late Tactical Switch as Ito Sinks Scotland 1-0 Amid Hampden Boos

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hailed his team's tactical flexibility after a late Junya Ito strike secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in a pre- World Cup…

Sports Aryna Sabalenka poses with the Butch Buchholz trophy after defeating Coco Gauff of the United States during the Women's Singles Final on Day 12 of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 28, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Sabalenka Sinks Gauff to Win Second Straight Miami Open Title

Aryna Sabalenka won her second straight Miami Open title on Sunday beating Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to complete a "Sunshine Double" Indian Wells-Miami sweep. …

Sports Vivianne Miedema celebrates her first goal as Manchester City dominate at Old Trafford. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images/Reuters

Man City Close in on WSL Title with 3-0 Derby Win

A quick-fire first-half double from Vivianne Miedema set Manchester City on course for a 3-0 WSL derby win over Manchester United at Old Trafford that left…

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Sports Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy steers his car during the qualifying session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Antonelli Leads Mercedes 1-2 as Verstappen Suffers Qualifying Shock

Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Max Verstappen suffered another…

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Sports Mar 26, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates her victory over Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in the semi-finals of the women’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Defending Champion Sabalenka and Gauff Meet for Miami Open Title

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are back on a big stage in the final of the Miami Open as their growing rivalry heats up. Gauff, the…

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Sports Brazil's Raphinha takes a shot during the international friendly soccer match between Brazil and France in Foxborough, Mass, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Barcelona's Raphinha to Miss Champions League Quarters Due to Injury

Barcelona attacker Raphinha will miss their Champions League quarter-final tie with Atletico Madrid early next month after suffering a hamstring injury on…

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Sports Mar 27, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA;   Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a backhand against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the semi-finals of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Sinner on Doorstep of 'Sunshine Double' after Beating Zverev in Miami

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where the Italian will be a heavy favorite to complete the 'Sunshine…

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Sports Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, looks on prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Getty Images/AFP)

Ancelotti Shrugs off Neymar Chants After Brazil Lose to France

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti ‌played down fans' chants for Neymar, who was not selected for the squad, after their 2-1 defeat to France in a warm-up…

Sports England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel attends a press conference at Wembley Stadium, west London, on March 26, 2026, ahead of their international friendly football matches against Uruguay and Japan. (AFP)

White Deserves Another Chance with England, Says Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel ‌said Ben White deserves another chance with the national team after the Arsenal defender returned to the squad for the…

Sports Football - International Friendly - Jordan Training - Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, Antalya, Türkiye - March 26, 2026 Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami speaks to the media during training. (Reuters)

Jordan Dream of Morocco-Style Run as World Cup Debut Nears

Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami has called on his players to emulate Morocco's shock run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago as they prepare for their…

Sports  Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi-final - Slovakia v Kosovo - National Football Stadium, Bratislava, Slovakia - March 26, 2026 Kosovo's Florent Muslija celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates (Reuters)

Kosovo One Game Away from Fairy Tale World Cup Qualification

It is less than a decade since Kosovo first played a World Cup qualifier, but they stand a single match away from a place at this year's finals in North…

Sports Mercedes' George Russell was fastest in the first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. Philip FONG / AFP

Mercedes' Russell Fastest in First Practice for Japan GP

George Russell went fastest ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli in an eventful first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday as Mercedes continued their…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Manchester City v Exeter City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 10, 2026 Manchester City's Rodri celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Peter Powell/File Photo

Man City's Rodri Keeps Door Open to Real Madrid Move

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has kept the door open to a possible move to Real Madrid as he enters the final year of his contract with the Premier League…

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Sports FILED - 26 November 2024, Bavaria, Munich: Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

PSG's Ligue 1 Visit to Lens Postponed to Aid Champions League Preparations

Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain's visit to second-placed Lens, set for April 11, has been postponed to May 13 to allow them more time to prepare for their…

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Sports The draw for January's Asian Cup finals has been postponed (AFC)

Asian Cup Draw Postponed

The draw for January's Asian Cup finals, which was due to be held in Riyadh on April 11, has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation announced on…

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Sports Manchester United's English defender #05 Harry Maguire is sent off the pitch after receiving a red card during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Maguire: Amorim Had Great Ideas but they Did Not Click at Man United

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire said former manager Ruben Amorim had strong ideas, but they ultimately “didn’t work” at Old Trafford, further praising…

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Sports Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton in Suzuka. Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP

Hamilton Says More Committed to F1 than Ever at 41

A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that he was more committed to Formula One "than ever" aged 41 and believes he trains harder than any other driver. …

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Sports Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Hailey Baptiste of USA during their Women's Quarterfinal match at the 2026 Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami, Florida, USA, 25 March 2026.  EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Sabalenka and Rybakina to Clash Again in Miami Semi-final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina on Wednesday booked a blockbuster semi-final at the Miami Open in a rerun of their Melbourne Grand Slam…

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Sports  Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen drives during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026. (AFP)

Verstappen’s Japan GP Win Streak Under Threat as Mercedes Dominate

Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favorite races, but his chances of a fifth straight victory at the weekend look vanishingly slim…

Sports 16 March 2026, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's national soccer team head coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks during a press conference to announce the squad for the international friendlies against France and Croatia in preparation for the upcoming World Cup. (dpa)

France and Brazil Weigh Up World Cup Prospects in Glamour Friendly

Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight nations continue their preparations for the…

Sports Jeddah will host the centralized competition despite the ongoing conflict ⁠in the Middle ⁠East. (SPA)

Asian Champions Al-Ahli Face Prospect of JDT Quarterfinal Clash

Defending champions Al-Ahli will take on Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in next month's quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Elite in Jeddah should the…

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Sports A mural of Mohamed Salah of Liverpool near Anfield stadium ahead of the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion, in Liverpool, Britain, 13 December 2025 (re-issued 24 March 2026). EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool, No Word on Next Club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of…

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Sports 23 March 2026, Bavaria, Ismaning: German football coach Jurgen Klopp  on stage at the Telekom press conference to present the concept for the World Cup. Photo: Felix Hörhager/dpa

Klopp Dismisses Real Madrid Speculation as 'Nonsense' and Denies Any Contact

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has dismissed as “nonsense” a suggestion he could take over as Real Madrid coach next season and said he hasn't heard…

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Sports  Italy's head coach Gennaro Gattuso gestures during the Italian team press conference in Florence, Italy, Monday, March 23, 2026. (Lapresse via AP)

Pressure on Italy as Play-off Hopefuls Eye 2026 World Cup

The final line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next week, with 16 teams competing for the last four places allocated to European countries. …

Sports Soccer Football - International Friendly - International Friendly - France Training - INF Clairefontaine, Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France - March 23, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe arrives before training. (Reuters)

Madrid’s Mbappe Fit and Ready to Play Every Game Before World Cup

France striker ‌Kylian Mbappe says he has fully recovered from a knee injury and wants to play all of Real Madrid's remaining matches in the season run-in…

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AFC Confirm Jeddah to Host Postponed Asian Champions League Matches

Four Asian Champions League Elite ties that were postponed due to the conflict in the Middle East will be moved to Jeddah and played on a single-leg basis next…

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Sports Galatasaray's Dutch forward #77 Noa Lang reacts on the floor after cutting his thumb during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg football match between Liverpool and Galatasaray at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on March 18, 2026. (AFP)

Netherlands Attacker Lang to Miss Norway Friendly After Surgery

Netherlands ‌attacker Noa Lang will miss Friday's friendly against Norway after having surgery on his hand but could return for their match against…

Sports Italy's head coach Gennaro Gattuso gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group I qualifier match between Italy and Norway in Milan, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP)

Gattuso Prioritizes Mental Issues Over Tactics as Italy Face World Cup Playoff

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for composure ahead of Italy’s World Cup playoff semi-final against Northern Ireland on Thursday, urging his players to…

Sports  Soccer Football - La Liga - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 22, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann in action with Real Madrid's Fran Garcia. (Reuters)

Griezmann Given Go-Ahead to Talk with Orlando City

France's World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is to hold talks with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, having been permitted by his present side…