Ex-champ Wawrinka handed US Open wildcard after fan outcry
Reuters, New York
7 HOUR(s) Tennis
The 2016 champion was left off the initial list of wildcard entries in his farewell season, reigniting fierce debate over which players get the nod -- and which are left out -- in the wildcard process at the majors.
UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino
Reuters
7 HOUR(s) Football
A FIFA spokesperson said all qualified teams would participate in next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, the first major tournament that could have been affected by the standoff.

Amorim starts Serie A life with Milan win, Juve edge Frosinone

The Rossoneri turned to Amorim after finishing fifth last season, and the Portuguese has been provided with an overhauled squad as the giants look to challenge their city rivals and defending champions, Inter Milan.
24 August 2026

Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of ‘big’ South Africa Test series

Cummins, who remains Australia's official ODI captain, has played just two from a possible 28 matches in the format since the 2023 World Cup.
24 August 2026

Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition

Fermin then added the fifth goal in the 79th minute, controlling the ball on the edge of the box, swivelling past his marker and driving inside before smashing an unstoppable shot beyond the helpless keeper.
24 August 2026

UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.
24 August 2026

Conditions haunt Tigers despite encouraging ‘evidence’

While the wicket played its part in making batting difficult, the visitors also made things harder for themselves against Australia in the Mackay Test.
24 August 2026

Torres double rescues point for PSG at Rennes in Ligue 1 opener

Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a late double on his debut as Paris St Germain rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with hosts Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday.
24 August 2026

‘Call for humane treatment’: Chappell, Gavaskar, Kapil urge proper medical care for Imran Khan

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell, backed by 20 other former international captains including India greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, has appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government to provide “humane treatment and proper medical care” to former Pakistan prime minister and cricket captain Imran Khan.
24 August 2026

‘Call Watkins’: Emery washes hands of striker saga

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 Premier League loss away to Brighton on Sunday.
24 August 2026

'Unbelievable' Cherki proves his point to Man City boss Maresca

Enzo Maresca revealed Rayan Cherki was frustrated to be left on the bench before the "unbelievable" Manchester City playmaker inspired a dramatic 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.
24 August 2026

Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first match in charge of the Reds.
23 August 2026

Atletico's Alvarez jeered in Villarreal draw

Giuliano Simeone delivered a family rescue act in the dying moments, earning Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-2 draw with Villarreal after his father Diego's side had been reduced to 10 men on a scorching afternoon of fan anger and frayed nerves.
23 August 2026

England pacer Carse under investigation after 'nightclub incident'

Brydon Carse is under investigation after he reportedly became the latest England cricketer to be involved in a nightclub incident, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Sunday.
23 August 2026

Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa

Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
23 August 2026

Gvardiol’s late strike gives Maresca winning start at Man City

Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement.
23 August 2026

Brazil bound for Bangladesh?

Could Brazil really be heading for Bangladesh? That possibility gained momentum on Sunday after a five-member delegation from the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) inspected two Dhaka stadiums, apparently assessing their suitability for a future Brazil fixture.
23 August 2026

Kane voted player of the year in Germany

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.
23 August 2026

Rajshahi Stars sign off with 8-0 rout

Rajshahi Stars FC ended their maiden AFC Women’s Champions League campaign on a winning note, thrashing Rovers FC of Guam 8-0 in their third and final group-stage preliminary match at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Sunday.
23 August 2026

Sabbir leads Bangladesh HP to second straight win in Top End Series

Sabbir Rahman smashed a half-century as Bangladesh HP secured a three-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes Academy in the Top End T20 Series at Marrara Oval in Darwin on Sunday.
23 August 2026

Dropped on 0 and 1, Padikkal goes on to smash second consecuitve century

Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal's fine form continued as he scored 117 to help India reach 300-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.
23 August 2026

Man City agree £86m deal for Lille star Bouaddi

Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £86 million ($117 million), according to reports on Sunday.
23 August 2026