Man City hammer Al Ain 6-0 to reach Club World Cup knockouts
Manchester City made a resounding statement at the FIFA Club World Cup, sealing their place in the knockout stages with a commanding 6-0 win over Al Ain at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Pep Guardiola’s men looked every bit the part, overwhelming the UAE Pro League side with flair, fluidity, and a ruthless edge. Ilkay Gundogan set the tone early...
Real Madrid beat Pachuca with 10 men in Club World Cup clash
Reduced to ten men after just seven minutes, Real Madrid dug deep in the Charlotte heat to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1 and take a major step toward the Club World Cup last 16. Xabi Alonso’s side were dealt an early blow when defender Raul Asencio was shown red for hauling down Salomon Rondon, leaving Madrid with a long road...
Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen’s Club title ahead of Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz held off a fearless challenge from Jiri Lehecka to defend his Queen’s Club crown, sealing a hard-fought 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 victory and sounding an ominous warning to the rest of the Wimbledon field. The 22-year-old Spaniard was pushed to the brink by the big-hitting Czech, but once again rose to the occasion under pressure, extending his grass-court winning...
Suns to trade Durant to Houston in bold roster shakeup
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Phoenix Suns look to trade Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, marking the end of an ambitious but ultimately unfulfilled chapter in the Valley. The 15-time All-Star will head to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year’s draft, and five second-rounders....
Vondrousova claims first title since Wimbledon in Berlin classic
Marketa Vondrousova capped a fairytale return from injury with a gritty three-set victory over Wang Xinyu in the Berlin Open final, sealing her first WTA title since lifting the Wimbledon crown in 2023. The 25-year-old Czech had dropped as low as world No.164 after a turbulent, injury-hit year but showed trademark resilience to prevail 7-6 (10), 4-6, 6-2 in a...
Lautaro and Carboni lift Inter past Urawa in Club World Cup
Inter Milan needed every ounce of resilience and a touch of late magic, to edge past Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in stoppage time, keeping their Club World Cup dream alive in dramatic fashion on a chilly night in Seattle. Trailing after just 11 minutes, Inter looked destined for frustration until Lautaro Martínez and 20-year-old Valentin Carboni produced two moments of...
Bellingham and Guirassy shine as Dortmund beat Sundowns
Borussia Dortmund survived a late surge from Mamelodi Sundowns to clinch a pulsating 4-3 win, keeping their Club World Cup knockout hopes alive after a topsy-turvy clash in Cincinnati. Under the scorching midday heat at TQL Stadium, it was the South African champions who struck first. Lucas Ribeiro stunned Dortmund’s backline with a surging solo run before slotting past Alexander...
Vondrousova topples Sabalenka to reach Berlin Final vs Wang
Marketa Vondrousova delivered a grass-court masterclass to oust world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 in Berlin, booking her first final since lifting the Wimbledon in 2023. The Czech left-hander was in total control, dictating play with fearless shot-making and precise serving to cap a resurgent run that’s seen her bounce back from injury and ranking setbacks. Sabalenka, fresh from a...
Black Queens Set for key international friendlies ahead of WAFCON 2024
The Ghana women's national football team, the Black Queens, are set to ramp up preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with three international friendly matches against Malawi, Botswana, and long-time rivals Nigeria. The fixtures form part of head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren’s broader strategy to fine-tune the squad’s tactical setup. This will foster team chemistry and enhance...
Nuno Espírito Santo signs new three-year deal at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have handed manager Nuno Espírito Santo a new three-year contract, rewarding the Portuguese tactician for a stunning turnaround that brought European football back to the City Ground for the first time in nearly three decades. Nuno’s fresh deal follows a landmark 2023/24 campaign that defied expectations. Appointed in December amid relegation fears, he not only secured Forest’s Premier...
