Sports
June 16, 2026
World Cup debut to remember - Forty-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper turns in spectacular performance to thwart mighty Spain
ATLANTA (AP):
It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut.
The long, long wait was worth every fleeting second.
Vozinha recorded seven saves…
June 16, 2026
World Cup referee Artan will receive full fee from FIFA
ATLANTA (AP):
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
A person with knowledge of the situation told The…
June 16, 2026
Egypt earn 1-1 draw with stuttering world No. 9
Romelu Lukaku's mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium's lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt…
June 16, 2026
Portugal fans torn over whether Ronaldo will help or hurt
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (AP):
It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal…
June 16, 2026
Advocaat: Heavy loss to Germany nothing to be ashamed about
HOUSTON, United States (CMC):
Despite being thrashed 7-1 by Germany in their first-ever World Cup match on Sunday, Curaçao head coach Dick Advocaat does not believe his side should be embarrassed…
June 17, 2026
by Karen Madden
Jamaica still the place for cricket - Shallow
Despite not pulling in bumper crowds at Sabina Park during the recently concluded One-Day and T20 International series, Dr Kishore Shallow, president of Cricket West Indies, believes Jamaica is…
June 16, 2026
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the United States and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing…
June 16, 2026
Senegal looks to repeat 2002 World Cup upset of France
France’s last World Cup match against Senegal set off dancing in the streets of Dakar. Les Bleus were the defending champions when the Lions of Teranga’s 1-0 upset win in the 2002 opener caused…
June 16, 2026
Tunisia fires coach Lamouchi after heavy opening World Cup loss and appoints Renard
Tunisia has fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after being thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in its first match at the World Cup and appointed French coach Hervé Renard.