Japan Leukaemia Survivor Ikee to Swim at Paris Olympics

Sports Rikako Ikee celebrates a bronze medal for the women's 50m butterfly at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year. Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP

Japan Leukaemia Survivor Ikee to Swim at Paris Olympics

Leukaemia survivor Rikako Ikee will compete for Japan in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics after missing out on an individual place at the Tokyo Games…

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Sports The FIFA Series 2024 Saudi Arabia wrapped up its friendly matches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - SPA

FIFA Series 2024 Concludes in Jeddah

The FIFA Series 2024 Saudi Arabia wrapped up its friendly matches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the Kingdom played host during the…

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Sports Liverpool’s captain Virgil van Dijk and head coach Jurgen Klopp and teammates celebrate after winning the EFL Carabao Cup final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, 25 February 2024. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Liverpool 'Not The Right Option' For Alonso, Says Matthaeus

Ballon d'Or winner Lothar Matthaeus said Wednesday a move to Liverpool in the summer was "not the right option" for in-demand Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi…

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Sports Brazil's forward #21 Endrick celebrates with teammates scoring his team's second goal during the international friendly football match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on March 26, 2024. (AFP)

Endrick and Yamal Shine as Vinícius Júnior’s Brazil Draws 3-3 with Spain in ‘One Skin’ Friendly 

Teenagers Lamine Yamal and Endrick took the spotlight as Brazil drew 3-3 with Spain on Tuesday in the “One Skin” international friendly that was set up to…

Sports Daniil Medvedev serves against Dominik Koepfer of Germany during their match on day 11 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 26, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Defending Champ Medvedev, No. 1 Seed Alcaraz Advance to Miami Open Quarterfinals 

Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev won his 350th career match to move into the quarterfinals for a fourth straight year, beating Dominik Koepfer 7-6…


Sports Anhelina Kalinina of the Ukraine returns a shot against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their match on Day 6 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 21, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Kalinina Rallies to End Wozniacki’s Miami Open Early 

Anhelina Kalinina was down and almost out Thursday with former top-ranked player Caroline Wozniacki one point away from winning in straight sets at the Miami…

Sports The match, played at Al-Awal Park Stadium in Riyadh- SPA

Saudi National Team Extends Lead in World Cup Qualifiers

The Saudi national football team secured a crucial victory over Tajikistan on Thursday, solidifying their lead in Group G of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. …

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Sports A picture taken on March 31, 2022 shows the World Cup Trophy during the FIFA Congress in the Qatari capital Doha. (AFP)

Australia Step Closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon Win

Australia's Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup. St Mirren…

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Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands reacts ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Verstappen Says he Plans to Fulfill his Red Bull Contract to 2028

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen wants to stay with Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028 amid rumors of a switch to Mercedes, even as he admits to…

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Sports Ndzinisa Stars as Eswatini Win First 2025 AFCON Qualifier in Morocco

Ndzinisa Stars as Eswatini Win First 2025 AFCON Qualifier in Morocco

Sabelo Ndzinisa scored twice for Eswatini in a 3-0 victory over Somalia on Wednesday in the first of 152 qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

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Sports Sudan Champions Al Hilal to Play in Tanzania League During War

Sudan Champions Al Hilal to Play in Tanzania League During War

Tanzania has agreed to allow Sudanese club Al Hilal to play in its football league from next season while a brutal war rages in Sudan, officials said on…

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Sports File photo/Saudi flag fluttering in the Jeddah

FIFA Series 2024 Friendly Matches to Kick Off Thursday in Jeddah

The friendly matches of the FIFA Series 2024 experimental project will kick off Thursday, with the Kingdom hosting for the first time two groups aligning with…

Sports Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr (C) speaks to team members at the Albert Park Circuit ahead of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 20, 2024. (AFP)

Ferrari’s Sainz Expected to Race in Australia After Return from Appendicitis Surgery 

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz is on track to return at Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after recovering from surgery for appendicitis, the Italian Formula One…

Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain speaks to the media during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 19, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Ferrero Giving Alcaraz Reason to Smile in Sunshine Double Quest 

Indian Wells champion Carlos Alcaraz has plenty to smile about heading into this week's Miami Open with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero helping him regain…

Sports 02 March 2024, Bahrain, Sakhir: Dutch Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen of the Oracle Red Bull team celebrates on the podium after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit. (dpa)

Verstappen Eyes Perfect 10 at Albert Park Amid Red Bull Discord 

Formula One champion Max Verstappen will bid to win back-to-back Australian Grands Prix on Sunday and match his record of 10 successive race victories even as…

Sports Simona Halep of Romania speaks to the media after a 6-1, 4-6, 3-6 loss to Paula Bados at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 19, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Simona Halep Returns from Overturned Doping Ban with Loss to Paula Badosa at Miami Open 

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep returned to professional tennis after getting her doping suspension reduced on appeal, playing her first match in…

Sports Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks to his players during the Japan official training on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 preliminary joint qualification round 2 match against North Korea at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP)

Japan Warns Football Fans Not to Go to North Korea for World Cup Qualifier 

Japan has warned football fans not to attempt to travel to "hostile" North Korea for next week's World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang. The Tokyo foreign…

Sports Russian model Irina Shayk leads Russia's flag bearer, bobsledder Alexander Zubkov, and the delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. (AFP)

IOC Excludes Russian and Belarusian Athletes from Taking Part in the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday…

Sports 18 March 2024, Berlin: DFB President Bernd Neuendorf (C), Minister of State Reem Alabali-Radovan (SPD), Government Commissioner for Anti-Racism, and former national soccer player Gerald Asamoah, stand on the sports field next to youth players from Steglitz Football Club Star 1900 e.v. at the launch of the DFB's anti-racism campaign and hold a poster with the campaign motto "Football time is the best time against racism". (dpa)

German Soccer Targets Racism Before Hosting Euro 2024 

The German soccer federation is targeting racism and discrimination among fans and amateur players with a new campaign ahead of this summer's European…

Sports Football - Premier League - Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - March 16, 2024 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)

Spurs Ace Son Back on Road to World Cup After Turbulent Asian Cup 

Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a…

Sports Football - Premier League - Burnley v Brentford - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - March 16, 2024 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)

Obstacles Faced by Black Coaches in English Football Highlighted in New Report 

Non-Black former soccer players in England were 50% more likely than their Black counterparts to progress into management, said a report published on Tuesday. …

Sports Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Burnley - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - September 30, 2023 General view of the ball ahead of the match. (Reuters)

British Government to Introduce Independent Football Regulator 

The British government is planning to establish an independent football regulator to oversee the sport and encourage financial stability via a bill introduced…

Sports Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola follows the FA Cup quarter-finals soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United in Manchester, Britain, 16 March 2024. (EPA)

Guardiola Focused on ‘Final’ Against Arsenal 

Manchester City are still in the running to pick up two trophies at Wembley this season, but manager Pep Guardiola said all his focus is on their Premier…

Sports Fenerbahce's players clash with Trabzonspor supporters at the end of Turkish Super Lig soccer match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce at the Senol Gunes stadium in Trabzon, Türkiye, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (Huseyin Yavuz/Dia Images via AP)

Türkiye: Trabzonspor Fans Invade Pitch, Attack Fenerbahce Players

Turkish top tier club Trabzonspor fans invaded the pitch following a home loss against Fenerbahce late Sunday, touching off violent scuffles between the fans…

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Sports 17 March 2024, US, Indian Wells: Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their Men's final tennis match of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Photo: Charles Baus/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Alcaraz Defeats Medvedev to Defend Indian Wells Title

Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Indian Wells full of doubt about his twisted right ankle. He's leaving as a two-time champion, The Associated Press reported. He…

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Sports Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage in London on March 16, 2024. (AFP)

Fourth Place Not the Goal for Tottenham, Postecoglou Says

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said he is more interested in building a competitive team than in finishing in the top four of the Premier League,…

Sports Casemiro of Manchester United thanks the fans after the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC, at Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, 09 March 2024. (EPA)

Casemiro Out of Brazil Squad with Injury, Porto Forward Pepe to Take His Place

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is out of the Brazil squad for this month's friendlies against England and Spain due to injury, coach Dorival Junior said…

Sports  A view shows the Eiffel Tower and rooftops of Paris, France, March 16, 2024. (Reuters)

Paris Games Could Feature Only 40 Russian Athletes, Says IOC’s Coates

Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice-President John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games…

Sports Football - FA Cup - Quarter Final - Manchester City v Newcastle United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 16, 2024 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)

Howe Insists Newcastle Can Still Salvage Season after FA Cup Exit

Newcastle United's 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City has left them without a shot at silverware, but manager Eddie Howe said his side still have plenty to…