4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (167+ words) World number four Iga Swiatek on Thursday announced that she was working with Francisco Roig, who used to coach Rafael Nadal. "Welcome to the team, Francisco! Very excited for this new chapter," the 24-year-old Pole wrote on Instagram. The news…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago  (301+ words) Manny Pacquiao's planned September fight with Floyd Mayweather will not be an exhibition, the Philippine boxing legend said Thursday, days after his fellow hall of famer said their bout would be strictly entertainment. Netflix last month announced a long-awaited rematch…...

7+ hour, 42+ min ago  (735+ words) Nils Nielsen's shock exit as Japan coach after leading them to Women's Asian Cup glory was partly down to communication issues and cultural differences, officials and experts said. Greenlander Nielsen took a rampant Japan to their third Asian title in…...

8+ hour ago  (352+ words) Japan abruptly axed Nils Nielsen as coach on Thursday just 12 days after taking them to Women's Asian Cup glory, with football chiefs accusing him of being "lax" and "lacking passion". Greenlander Nielsen led a rampant Japan to their third Asian…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (485+ words) The head of Italy's football federation resigned on Thursday, falling on his sword after the men's national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time. Gabriele Gravina revealed he would step down as the country's…...

13+ hour, 42+ min ago  (291+ words) In a standout event for Maltese triathlon, Kai Azzopardi and Danica Bonello Spiteri were crowned the 2026 Sprint Distance National Champions after an electrifying race in adverse weather conditions, marked by a record-breaking turnout. Organised by Agones SFC in collaboration with…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago  (248+ words) Nicolai Mallia, who had already won Bronze at last year's EYC in Turkey, repeated the feat this year, placing third after a great run. Mallia placed first in his squad with a splendid 1,408 series (234.7 average) to finish in third place…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (298+ words) Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni claimed on Wednesday that he had been punished "without evidence" following accusations that he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. The 20-year-old Argentinian was accused of making a racist insult towards the Brazilian in February,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (376+ words) Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions. Foden struggled in an unfamiliar role up front in the absence of Harry…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (349+ words) Bosnian football fans partied in towns and cities around the country until early dawn on Wednesday, after the Balkan nation defeated Italy in a nail-biting match to qualify for just their second World Cup. Scenes of jubilation erupted in Zenica…...