The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stage with all Round of 32 matchups confirmed. Defending champions Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Spain and other contenders now face win-or-go-home football as the tournament moves toward the final.
Austria celebrated its return to the FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Jordan, ending a 36-year wait for a World Cup win as veteran striker Marko Arnautovic played a decisive role.
Shakira, Burna Boy, Katy Perry, Lisa and Michael Bublé will headline FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States.
The Knicks lost 115-111 to the Spurs in NBA Finals Game 3. Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points as San Antonio earned a crucial road victory in New York.
Lionel Messi returned from a recent hamstring issue and scored within minutes of coming off the bench as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up match attended by more than 88,000 fans.
Kolkata Knight Riders stayed alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race after Cameron Green’s powerplay spell helped defeat Mumbai Indians in a tense chase.
Sunrisers Leeds signed Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for about $255,000 in The Hundred auction, becoming the first Indian-owned franchise in the league to pick a Pakistan player. Hours later, the team’s X account appeared suspended.
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards, delivering the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game.
England pulled off a tense four wicket win over New Zealand in Colombo, chasing 160 with three balls left and leaving the Black Caps’ semi-final hopes hanging on net run rate.
Alexander Sørloth struck a superb hat-trick as Atletico Madrid beat Club Brugge 4-1 to seal a 7-4 aggregate victory and book their place in the UEFA Champions League last 16.
Jack Hughes’ emotional USA celebration after a major hockey victory triggered online backlash, with some social media users urging Canadian singer Tate McRae to end their rumored relationship.
South Africa crushed India by 76 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 match in Ahmedabad, powered by David Miller’s 63 and Dewald Brevis’ 45, after an earlier on-field exchange added heat to the contest.
Mike Tirico says legendary broadcaster Marv Albert shaped a generation of NBA voices, including Mike Breen and Ian Eagle, highlighting Albert’s lasting influence on modern basketball coverage.
Real Madrid fought back at El Sadar after falling behind to Osasuna, with Vinicius Junior scoring the equalizer in a tense LaLiga clash that could impact the title race.
Jordan Stolz earned silver in the 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics, falling short of a third gold. Alysa Liu skates for a medal in the women’s free program, while Team USA meets Canada for hockey gold.
Fenerbahçe coach Domenico Tedesco says Sidiki Cherif is fully fit ahead of the Europa League clash with Nottingham Forest. The first leg will be officiated by experienced Swiss referee Sandro Schärer.
Ronda Rousey will return to professional MMA to face pioneer Gina Carano in a long-anticipated superfight on May 16 in California, marking one of the most historic matchups in women’s combat sports.
Indiana and No. 8 Illinois meet in a high-stakes Big Ten showdown Sunday, with the Hoosiers riding strong form and the Illini aiming to halt a recent slide as conference standings tighten.
Italian skier Federica Brignone captured two Olympic gold medals at Milano Cortina 2026 less than a year after a devastating leg injury, delivering one of the most emotional comeback stories of the Winter Games.
Ishan Kishan’s 40-ball 77 and a clinical four-pronged bowling effort helped India defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo, confirming their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round.
A viral training-net video showing Indian batters mimicking Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s pause-and-deliver action has intensified discussion ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, where the mystery off-spinner is expected to play a key role.
Fans are paying sharply higher travel and hotel costs to watch India vs Pakistan in Colombo, but weather forecasts warning of possible thunderstorms now threaten to disrupt the highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash
Olympic favorite Ilia Malinin stunned fans by finishing eighth after two falls in the men’s figure skating final, while Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov claimed a historic gold in one of the biggest upsets of the Milano Cortina Games.
Saiteja Mukkamalla’s masterful 79 and a late-innings blitz from Shubham Ranjane (48*) propelled the USA to a formidable 196/6 against the Netherlands in Chennai.
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during a dramatic T20 World Cup match against South Africa.
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe issued an apology after backlash over remarks describing the UK as “colonised by immigrants.” Political leaders, fan groups, and football authorities criticized the comments.
Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics features major medal events, hockey showdowns and key finals across skiing, speedskating and snowboarding as athletes compete for podium positions.
Liverpool travel to Sunderland in a crucial Premier League fixture, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. GMT and live broadcast coverage available on TNT Sports and streaming platforms.
Pakistan defeated the USA by 32 runs and New Zealand cruised to a 10-wicket win over the UAE, as both teams secured their second victories in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Team USA continued adding medals at the Winter Olympics despite Mikaela Shiffrin narrowly missing the podium, with strong performances in slopestyle skiing, cross-country events, and women’s luge competition.
Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam is gaining major attention ahead of the Winter Games, with strong medal expectations and growing public discussion surrounding her high-profile arrival and rising global popularity.
Key Points Netherlands posted 146 after early aggression and late collapse. Pakistan slipped from 98/2 to 115/7 before late recovery. Faheem Ashraf’s explosive 19th-over hitting sealed the win.
Key Points Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 84 to rescue India after early collapse USA bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk took 4 wickets to shake India India defended 161 as Siraj and Arshdeep struck early in the chase
Brentford hold a 2-1 advantage over Newcastle United in a tense Premier League clash, with the visitors showing disciplined defending while Newcastle push aggressively for an equalizer in the second half.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a warning from the Saudi Pro League after reportedly protesting Al Nassr’s limited transfer activity. League officials emphasized that club spending decisions remain independent despite the superstar’s concerns.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin tonight with an opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro Stadium, featuring global performances, the parade of nations, and a historic dual cauldron lighting across Milan and Cortina.
The Boston Celtics traded forward Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz ahead of the NBA trade deadline, freeing roster space and trimming payroll as Utah adds depth during its rebuild.
The Los Angeles Lakers added perimeter shooting at the trade deadline, acquiring Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a future second-round pick.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors will face each other without their biggest stars as Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry are both ruled out, forcing both teams to rely on depth in a critical interconference matchup.
Pakistan crushed Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore, piling up 198 for 5 before bowling the visitors out for 108. Salman Agha’s blistering 76 powered a series-clinching win.
Girona travel to face Real Oviedo seeking a fourth straight win as coach Míchel stresses confidence and recovery of key players, while the hosts battle relegation at the bottom of the La Liga table.
India completed a dominant 46-run victory over New Zealand in the fifth T20I as Ishan Kishan smashed a maiden century and Arshdeep Singh took five wickets. The win sealed a commanding 4-1 series triumph ahead of the T20 World Cup.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina headline the Australian Open women’s semifinals as four unbeaten players compete for places in Sunday’s final.
Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I in Lahore as Saim Ayub starred with 40 and 2 for 29. Australia were held to 146 for 8 in a chase of 169, giving Pakistan a 1 to 0 series lead.
Indian cricket fans responded with sarcasm after Pakistan left out fast bowler Haris Rauf from its T20 World Cup 2026 squad, citing his recent poor performances in key matches and joking that they would miss him as an opponent.
Pakistan has unveiled its 15 member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, naming Salman Ali Agha as captain and selecting several first time participants while leaving out senior players Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan.
Trinity Rodman made a courtside appearance to support Ben Shelton at Wimbledon, where he sealed his Round 2 win in just 69 seconds after an overnight delay.
UFC 324 features a blockbuster interim lightweight title fight as Justin Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett in Las Vegas. The event highlights a stacked card with championship stakes and rising global attention on Pimblett’s career moment.
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins will not play in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game as he continues recovering from foot surgery, leaving his potential return dependent on a Super Bowl appearance.
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points in his return from a knee injury as the Clippers survived a late Lakers rally to secure a 112-104 win in a heated Los Angeles matchup.