Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick’s first game in charge of the North Carolina Tar Heels ended in disaster as his team was thrashed 48-14 by Texas Christian University on Monday. The loss, watched by sports icons including Michael Jordan, was the second-worst defeat of Belichick’s 30-year head coaching career and…
English Premier League clubs have spent huge amounts of money this summer, but early results raise doubts about whether the investments will pay off. Liverpool, last season’s champions, spent over £300 mln on new players including Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. But defensive problems remain, with the team conceding four…
Boxer Tommy Fury swapped the boxing ring for endurance sport this weekend, completing a World Championship-level triathlon in Saint-Raphael, France. The 26-year-old tackled the T100 challenge, which included a 2km swim, 80km cycle and 18km run in scorching heat. After a sprint finish, Fury was met at the line by…
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year contract with Al-Nassr, ensuring the 40-year-old will continue leading the club as the Saudi Pro League (SPL) kicks off its new season on Thursday, The Guardian reports. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, now just 61 goals short of the 1,000-goal milestone, is eyeing…
India risks being banned from world football for the second time in three years after FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) demanded that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) adopt a new constitution by October 30. In a joint letter to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, FIFA and the AFC…
Manchester City are reportedly considering a late swoop for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, potentially disrupting Liverpool’s transfer plans. Liverpool have been in talks with Palace over the 25-year-old defender, with reports suggesting they are prepared to pay up to £35 mln. However, Palace are holding firm on their £45…
Chelsea’s summer exodus is set to continue, with Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino both closing in on moves to Borussia Dortmund. Chukwuemeka is expected to join the Bundesliga side on a permanent transfer worth around £24 mln, after impressing on loan in Germany last season. Chelsea have included a significant…
FIFA has confirmed to continental confederations that the next Club World Cup will be staged in the summer of 2029, effectively ending Qatar’s proposed bid to host the tournament in the winter. The governing body also indicated that the competition will feature more than the 32 teams that took part…
Uzbek officials discussed long-term projects with Chief Operating Officer Roel de Vries
