News

Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe talking on the pitch while playing for the France national team
Soccer

Ousmane Dembele defends Kylian Mbappe before France World Cup opener

France forward Ousmane Dembele has strongly defended captain Kylian Mbappe against "excessive" criticism ahead of their World Cup opener against Senegal.

Mohamed Salah playing for Liverpool in a Premier League match
Soccer

Mohamed Salah’s agent addresses transfer rumours ahead of Liverpool exit

Mohamed Salah's agent has stated the Liverpool forward remains undecided on his future despite strong links to Fenerbahce and the Saudi Pro League.

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez standing on the touchline giving tactical instructions
Soccer

Roberto Martinez targets World Cup success with Portugal and Ronaldo

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez is relying on a meticulous collection of tactical notebooks as he targets World Cup glory alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Emma Raducanu hitting a forehand on a grass court at the Queen's Club
Tennis

Emma Raducanu beats Sorana Cirstea to reach Queen’s quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu has reached the Queen's Club quarter-finals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Sorana Cirstea.

Carlos Alcaraz looking dejected on a tennis court holding his tennis racquet
Tennis

Andre Agassi demands clarity on Carlos Alcaraz wrist injury absence

Andre Agassi has questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the wrist injury that forced Carlos Alcaraz to withdraw from Wimbledon.

Office building with large upward arrow, sealed contract document on desk, and stacked yen banknotes nearby
Crypto

Metaplanet to Acquire Siiibo Securities for Bitcoin Expansion

Metaplanet is buying Siiibo Securities for 2.1 billion yen, securing a Type I financial license in Japan. The deal enables the launch of Bitcoin-linked investment products for retail investors.

Ethiopian distance runner Gudaf Tsegay competing on the track
Other

World champion Gudaf Tsegay serves four-month doping ban for Letrozole

Former world champion Gudaf Tsegay has received a four-month doping ban after testing positive for Letrozole. The suspension concludes in late September following a retroactive exemption dispute.

Bradley Barcola playing for Paris St-Germain
Soccer

Paris St-Germain invite Bradley Barcola bids from Arsenal and Liverpool

Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola could be allowed to leave the club this summer. Arsenal and Liverpool are both closely monitoring the French international's situation.