Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi’s Argentina. More than 80,000 people crammed into the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to witness a tense, tight final punctuated by cynical Argentine fouls that […]
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Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, Spain’s Rodri gets Golden Ball
Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else. Shortly after winning the World Cup title Sunday, the Spaniards claimed all three individual player awards, keeping Messi from leaving with any more personal hardware. Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, Unai Simón won the […]
New Zealanders wake to a new major champion, heap praise on Ryan Fox
When Ryan Fox rolled in a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Royal Birkdale to win the British Open by one shot, it was just past 5.30 a.m. in his homeland and the sun hadn’t yet risen. Most New Zealanders woke Monday to a wintry morning and the news their small nation had […]
Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony
Boos descended from the stands as US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino took to the field for the World Cup trophy ceremony at New York New Jersey stadium on Sunday. Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the title. The One Essential Read newsletter highlights a standout story each weekday from […]
Argentina faces backlash after World Cup final defeat
Argentina is facing growing criticism after its controversial FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain, with opponents and commentators accusing the team of poor sportsmanship and overly aggressive tactics throughout the tournament. Read More: Fan gloom as Argentina World Cup victory parade ends abruptly The backlash intensified after Argentina lost the final 1-0, with critics pointing […]
PHF rejects reports of dissolving selection committee
hockey1Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Monday dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it had dissolved its selection committee and transferred all selection powers to the coaching staff, describing the claims as baseless. In an official statement, the federation said the current PHF Selection Committee remained fully functional and would continue to discharge its […]
Pakistan juniors storm into Round of 64 at World Squash Championships
Pakistan made an impressive start to the World Squash Junior Individual Championships 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, as all national players in action advanced to the Round of 64 in the boys’ individual event. According to information received here, Nauman Khan defeated New Zealand’s Vihan Chathury in straight games, winning 11-6, 11-6, 11-3, while Yahya Khan […]
Logano ends victory drought in NASCAR points return to North Wilkesboro
The drought is over for Joey Logano. Logano snapped a 45-race winless streak Sunday night with a dominant victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway in the first points race at the 0.625-mile track in 30 years. After Logano wrapped up a lengthy on-track burnout, Denny Hamlin approached him and dabbed him up out of respect. Hamlin […]
Kimi Antonelli relieved to get ‘tough win’ in Belgium Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli showed relief and satisfaction on Sunday after taking full advantage of Mercedes team-mate George Russell’s misfortunes to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship with a calm win in the Belgian Grand Prix. His victory ended a three-race winless streak and lifted the Italian 50 points clear of the luckless Russell, who slipped […]
From Pakistan’s ‘Get into Rugby’ programme to captaining Muslimah Rugby in England: Ayesha Khuram’s inspiring journey
LAHORE: Ayesha Khuram’s remarkable rise from a beginner at Pakistan Rugby Union’s Asia Rugby “Get Into Rugby” programme to becoming the inaugural captain of the newly formed Muslimah Rugby Team in England is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of rugby. Ayesha was first introduced to the sport through an Asia Rugby grassroots “Get […]