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13 Jun, 2026 0

Brazil coach faces more pressure than nation’s president

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP): Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. “His position perhaps has more pressure than…
13 Jun, 2026 0

Spain back at full strength ahead of World Cup opener 

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP): Spain will have a full squad available for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday with forward Víctor Muñoz returning to training a day after Lamine Yamal and…
13 Jun, 2026 0

Visa denial sidelines Partey for Ghana’s opener against Panama

TORONTO (AP): Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team’s World Cup opener on Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of…
13 Jun, 2026 0

Ronaldo wants Portugal to focus  on good start

AP: Portugal travelled to the United States yesterday with Cristiano Ronaldo saying the team needs to focus on getting off to a good start instead of thinking ahead about contending for their first…
13 Jun, 2026 0

Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in World Cup opener

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalising goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup. A…
13 Jun, 2026 0

Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the finals on Saturday night. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13…
12 Jun, 2026 0

Mexico off to roaring World Cup start

MEXICO CITY (AP): Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in history, giving the roaring home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium a huge jolt of excitement four years after a…
12 Jun, 2026 0

Shock exit: Duckie walks away from Chapelton Maroons 

Veteran local football coach Donovan Duckie has resigned his post as head coach of Jamaica Premier League outfit Phoenix Chapelton Maroons with immediate effect. Duckie, who has been head coach of…
12 Jun, 2026 0

THE CONTENDERS - Yamal and Co have questions to answer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday and while the world was enraptured by the beauty of the globe’s most popular game, Spain, a team known for beautiful football but underwhelming results —…