Scores, highlights, analysis and human stories from global competitions – football, tennis, athletics, more.
As the August 2026 transfer window enters its final weeks, Europe’s elite clubs are locked in high-stakes negotiations. Manchester United has inquired about Galatasaray striker Victor … Read more
Cameroon secured its first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Sunday, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Rabat, Morocco. The victory marks … Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has delayed ace Paul Skenes’ next start until Wednesday to address general fatigue, despite the pitcher’s insistence that he was … Read more
Canada’s women’s flag football team captured the world title on Sunday, defeating the United States 27-20 in the final of the International Federation of American Football … Read more
Bangladesh secured its first Test victory on Australian soil with a nine-wicket win in the first Test at Darwin on August 16, 2026, marking a historic … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Baltimore Ravens 24-7 in their 2026 preseason opener, with both teams resting starters and focusing on position battles. The game … Read more
Stefan Nillessen of Groesbeek claimed gold in the 1500m at the European Championships in Birmingham, finishing with a time of 3:35.70. The 23-year-old Dutch athlete overtook … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates moved Paul Skenes’ scheduled start from Sunday to Wednesday, citing rest as the primary reason. Manager Don Kelly confirmed the decision after Saturday’s … Read more
Chelsea secured a 3-1 pre-season victory over Real Sociedad, with manager Xabi Alonso’s 3-4-3 formation demonstrating its efficacy ahead of the Premier League opener against Fulham. … Read more
Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15, 2026, joining Candace Parker, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the 1996 … Read more
Disney Parks and Fortnite have launched Smugglers Gambit, a cross-platform experience connecting the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction to a new Fortnite island, debuting August 16, … Read more
Ireland’s Andrew Coscoran claimed bronze in the 1,500m final at the European Athletics Championships, securing his first major outdoor medal and contributing to Ireland’s four-medal haul … Read more