Football | Saudi Arabia to support US bid to host 2026 World Cup

Saudi Arabia will back a joint bid by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to host football’s 2026 World Cup, underlining its eagerness to strengthen ties with the

Football | Ronaldo begins preparations amid Madrid doubts

Surrounded by doubts about his future at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo is bringing some unwanted distraction to Portugal ahead of the World Cup. Ronaldo joined

Football | World Cup spending, profits set to fall short of record sums

The 2018 World Cup has cost Russia billions of dollars to stage and will make FIFA hundreds of millions in profit. Still, the big

On the road to WORLD CUP | Hurst hat trick wins it for England in 1966

Alf Ramsey’s prediction that “England will win the World Cup” at home was bold. After all, the home of football had done very little since returning to

World Cup friendlies | Brazil’s Jesus admits challenge against Firmino for No. 9

The most loved Brazilian at Anfield, especially after Philippe Coutinho left for Barcelona, is Roberto Firmino. And it may seem likely that a striker who netted

Boxing | Legal bare-knuckle fighting makes bloody debut in Wyoming

The first ever state-sanctioned bare-knuckle boxing match got a bloody this weekend — and a big response from a raucous crowd. Arnold Adams, a 32-year-old

On the Road to WORLD CUP | Pele comes of age as Brazil wins 1958 trophy

It took a 17-year-old phenom to finally turn things around for Brazil. Present at each World Cup since its start in 1930, Brazil had always

Top golfing CEOs mix business with birdies for above par results

What does it take to be a top golfer when you’re also a chief executive officer? Play 60 rounds a year, spend your spare time gleaning tips

Tim Cahill set to play in fourth World Cup for Australia

Tim Cahill will have a chance to score a goal in his fourth consecutive World Cup for Australia. The 38-year-old forward was chosen on Sunday by

On the Road to WORLD CUP | Confetti greets Argentina’s first triumph in 1978

Controversy and confetti. The 1978 World Cup in Argentina was awash with both. Twelve years after being awarded the right to host the World Cup,

Football | Zidane quits as Real Madrid coach after third Champions League

At least as a coach, Zinedine Zidane is going out on top. After ending his playing career by headbutting an opponent in the 2006 World

Football | Portugal tries to repeat its European success

After finally breaking through with its first major title at the European Championship two years ago, Portugal will use the same formula at the World Cup.

ON THE ROAD TO WORLD CUP | Is the Battle of Santiago the most lawless match?

Good evening. The game you are about to see is the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football, possibly in the history of the

Football | Russian hooligans in World Cup crackdown after 2016 rampage

At their peak, Russian hooligans felt like gods. “We’re on Mount Olympus right now and it had to be done,” is how one veteran hooligan

Tennis | Venus Williams: two first-round Slam exits in row for first time

Venus Williams has lost her opening match at two consecutive Grand Slam tournaments for the first time in her illustrious career. Her coach, David Witt, thinks

Rugby | Kolisi first black player to be appointed Springboks captain

Siya Kolisi became the first black player to be appointed captain of the South Africa rugby team yesterday, a significant moment in the Springboks’ 127-year history.

Badminton | China wins its 10th Thomas Cup title after Japan scare

Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen survived two match points before beating Keigo Sonoda and Yuta Watanabe 17-21, 21-19, 22-20 to give China its 10th Thomas Cup

On the road to WORLD CUP | Cynicism wins as West Germany beats Austria in 1982

FIFA had been warned in 1978 that final group games should be played at the same time to ensure fairness. Four years later in Spain,

Wonder-goal, gaffes, injuries as Madrid seals CL three-peat

With his back to goal but eyes on the incoming cross, Gareth Bale connected with the ball while leaping in the air and sent a scissor-kick arcing

F1 Ricciardo overcomes power loss to win Monaco GP

Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo overcame a mid- race power loss to win the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position yesterday. The Australian driver showed outstanding composure

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