Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semifinal, Sabalenka also advances
Carlos Alcaraz will meet Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells semifinals, while Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev.
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Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian Cup
Taiwan face China in a tense Women’s Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
‘He looked devastated’: club tells of Barcelona fan who ended up in Exeter
Supporter mistakenly travelled to St James Park ground instead of Newcastle namesake (save for an apostrophe)The two stadiums are 366 miles apart. One holds more than 50,000 people, the other less than 10,000. The buzz as you walk up to the two grounds…
Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players’ safety.
Pakistan’s Abrar signed by India-owned Sunrisers in Hundred auction
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in UK cricket’s Hundred auction.
How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next
Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players’ escape.
North Korea says no more protests after China stir in Women’s Asian Cup
North Korea face Australia in the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals, and promise no repeat of protests in China game.
PSG stun Chelsea as Jorgensen blunder sparks Champions League thriller
Paris St Germain beat Chelsea 5-2 in a thrilling Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday, helped by a costly error from goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The sides had been level at 2-2 after Chelsea twi…
Valverde hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-0 Champions League win over Man City
City will face huge task in next week’s second leg after Valverde inspires Madrid to a 3-0 rout at the Bernabeu.
FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier
The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.