Headlines

Sports News

Breaking stories, transfer updates, and match reports across every major sport.

More stories

New
⚽ Football

Finland make strong start to New Zealand series with victory over the hosts

Finland are off to a winning start in 2026 and justified the long trip to New Zealand, winning 2-0 against their hosts in their opening match of the FIFA Series in Auckland.

New
⚽ Football

All Whites lose FIFA Series friendly 2-0 to Finland in Auckland

New Zealand and Cape Verde suffered setbacks to their World Cup preparations on Friday in Auckland, losing to Finland and Chile respectively in friendlies.

New
⚽ Football

Potter hails 'world class' Gyokeres as Sweden keep World Cup dreams alive

It was easy to expect great things of Viktor Gyokeres coming into Sweden's 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final against Ukraine. Likewise, it is easy to brush it off as inevitable when the high-profile centre-forward was the difference-maker in the match.

New
📰 Racing

Piastri posts fastest time of Friday's second practice in Japan

McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time in Friday's second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, usurping the dominant Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

New
⚽ Football

Alarm bells starting to ring for high-flying Norway before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam

After their superb qualifying campaign for the World Cup, the players within the Norwegian squad are generally going through their worst spell since last summer, with injuries to key players, poor performances, and a lack of playing time. Consequently, coach Stale Solbakken will be looking for significant answers to his questions when Norway face the Netherlands and Switzerland in friendlies today and next Tuesday.

New
⚽ Football

Will Hugo Broos make a U-turn on his decision to quit Bafana Bafana?

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has done a U-turn on talk over his future and hinted that he may stay on with the national team after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

New
⚽ Football

What to expect when Thomas Tuchel's swashbuckling England side take on Uruguay at Wembley

For the first time since the 2014 World Cup, England will face Uruguay, though with little at stake other than pride in this friendly, there are unlikely to be too many robust challenges in a game that comes in the middle of one of the most important parts of the season.

New
🏒 Hockey

SHL Playoffs: Farjestad and Rogle increase series leads in game two thrillers

Farjestad came from 5-0 down to beat Rogle 6-5 after overtime and take a 2-0 lead in their Swedish Hockey League (SHL) playoff quarter-final series, as Vaxjo opened a two-game advantage over Brynas as 21 goals were scored across the two games.

New
⚽ Football

Aussie FIFA Series kicks off with China defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Sydney

A physical China beat World Cup-bound Curacao 2-0 on Friday in the Caribbean island nation's first match under new Dutch coach Fred Rutten after the abrupt departure of veteran Dick Advocaat.

New
⚽ Football

Benni McCarthy explains importance of FIFA Series as Kenya face Estonia

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has discussed the importance of the FIFA Series as Harambee Stars prepare to face Estonia at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday.

New
⚽ Football

EXCLUSIVE: Kouassi hails Korea and Scotland tests as ideal World Cup build-up for Ivory Coast

Former Ivory Coast star Cedric Kouassi has described the upcoming international friendlies against South Korea and Scotland as perfect preparation for the Elephants ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

New
⚽ Football

Carlo Ancelotti shrugs off Neymar chants after Brazil suffer defeat 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 game ‌in Boston on Thursday, saying the focus should remain on the ‌players involved.

New
⚽ Football

Jordan dreaming of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut approaches

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 first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in North America.

New
📰 Racing

Oscar Piastri outpaces Mercedes duo in second practice for Japanese Grand Prix

McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time in Friday's second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, usurping the dominant Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

New
⚽ Football

Raya enjoying stellar season for defensive juggernauts Arsenal yet remains Spain back-up

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya is on course to win yet another Premier League Golden Glove, joining fellow Spaniard Pepe Reina as the only player to win it three times in a row. He has an astonishing 21 clean sheets in 40 games in all competitions, more than any other keeper, with 15 of those coming in the league. Yet for Spain, he remains second-choice behind Athletic Club's Unai Simon.

New
⚽ Football

Manchester City face Rodri uncertainty but Elliot Anderson move gathers pace

Manchester City have a fresh headache over Rodri’s future - but their hopes of signing Elliot Anderson continue to grow.

New
📰 Darts

Luke Littler moves to top of Premier League with triumph in Berlin

Luke Littler moved to the top of the BetMGM Premier League table after claiming his third nightly title in four weeks with a 6-4 victory over Michael van Gerwen in the final in Berlin on Thursday.

New
⚽ Football

'We wore them down' says happy Riemer after Denmark's demolition of North Macedonia

Danish national team coach Brian Riemer says that "we wore them down" after Denmark yesterday moved one step closer to qualifying for a third successive FIFA World Cup finals after recording their 17th win in 21 games on home soil demolishing North Macedonia 4-0 at the Parken Stadium.

New
🏒 Hockey

NHL roundup: Wild score late winner as Ovechkin hat-trick leads Capitals past Mammoth

There were 13 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) on Thursday, which included an 11-goal game in Utah as the Capitals grabbed another victory. Here is a look back on some of the action.

New
⚽ Football

Jamaica hold on for nervy win over New Caledonia in inter-confederation playoff

Jamaica will face DR Congo to determine who will take their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) after a 1-0 win over New Caledonia in their inter-confederation playoff match at Estadio Akron.

New
🏀 Basketball

NBA roundup: Hornets, Magic, and Pistons claim wins on quiet night of play

Kon Knueppel scored 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets maintained their late-season charge for an NBA playoff berth with an emphatic 114-103 defeat of the high-flying New York Knicks on Thursday.

New
🎾 Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka makes Miami Open final to close in on Sunshine Double

World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka powered past second-ranked Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to line up a Miami Open title clash with Coco Gauff.

New
⚽ Football

Croatia get the better of Colombia in friendly to make it nine without defeat

In the first ever meeting between the two nations, Croatia extended their unbeaten run to nine games whilst simultaneously ending Colombia’s own run without defeat at the same amount with a 2-1 win in Orlando, Florida.

New
⚾ Baseball

MLB roundup: New York Mets dominate in victory as Detroit Tigers get off to winning start

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes was sent to the exit after two-thirds of an inning while other pitchers and new technology created a historic Thursday of Major League Baseball season openers.