Iran to miss 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup in US
Iran’s men’s national team will not participate in the 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Fort Wayne, the United States.
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3 Iranians ranked among Asia’s greatest footballers
Mad Football has released its all-time ranking of Asia’s best footballers, with three Iranian legends being on the list.
Tour de France winner Ferrand-Prévot says she wants to defend crown
Women’s Tour de France winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot targeted the defence of her crown next year after confirming she will miss next month’s world championships in Rwanda to focus on the European championships in October in central France.
Ligue 1 returns in shadow of PSG brandishing more silverware
The 2025/26 Ligue 1 season gets underway on Friday night with last season’s runners-up Marseille travelling to Rennes. But as the squads were going through their final paces for the kick-off at the Roazhon Park, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain…
French qualifier Atmane sets up semi-final with Sinner at Cincinnati Masters
French qualifier Térence Atmane continued his spectacular run at the Cincinnati Masters on Friday with a straights sets dismissal of the seventh seed Holger Rune. The 23-year-old, who had to play three matches in the qualifying tournament to reach the…
Football: Ligue 1 kicks off with Rennes – Marseille and Lens – Lyon
Olympique de Marseille head off to Rennes for the Ligue 1 football season opener.
Emerald Downs cancels 7 Friday night races due to weather forecast
With very heavy rain in the forecast across Western Washington on Friday, Emerald Downs has canceled its seven-race program, with the weekend races still on as scheduled.
Iran defeats Chinese Taipei 78-75 to reach FIBA Asian Cup Semifinals
Iran’s national basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to beat Chinese Taipei 78-75 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Cup, securing a place among the tournament’s top four teams.
PSG defeat Tottenham on penalties to claim European Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain won European Super Cup by beating Tottenham (2-2, 4-3 on penalties). This is PSG’s fifth trophy this year.
European Super Cup: PSG’s late salvo fires shoot-out win over Tottenham Hotspur
Champions League victors Paris Saint-Germain lifted the European Super Cup for the first time after a late two-goal burst and a penalty shoot-out success over the Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.