Torrential rain and cold conditions disrupted Commonwealth Games athletics in Glasgow, but several athletes still delivered record-breaking performances. England's Amy Hunt, Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme and Canada’s Camryn Rogers were among the standout performers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the 124-member Indian contingent success for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence in their determination. India begins its campaign Thursday with bowls events, with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu leading medal hopes.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, featuring 74 associations competing in 215 events across 10 sports, including Para sport. Australia, England, Canada, India, and New Zealand are expected to be dominant medal contenders.
Falkland Islands bowler Cecil Alexander expressed disappointment over Argentina's "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" World Cup banner, stating politics should be kept out of sport. His comments followed a match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which also saw several high-profile athlete withdrawals.
17-year-old American track sensation Cooper Lutkenhaus is rapidly rising in the 800m, breaking records and securing a Nike contract. His family navigates his sudden superstardom as he aims for national titles and the 2028 LA Olympics, balancing elite sport with high school life.
India is set to commence its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with a 125-member contingent, aiming to maximize opportunities in a significantly trimmed program. The Games feature only 10 sports, impacting India's medal prospects after a successful Birmingham 2022, but still boast gold contenders like Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu.
كشفت شركة Neurathletics في معرض VivaTech عن تقنية تعتمد على الذكاء الاصطناعي لقياس نشاط الدماغ أثناء التدريب الذهني. تهدف هذه التقنية إلى مساعدة الرياضيين على تحسين أدائهم عبر جهاز يوضع على الرأس يحلل البيانات في الوقت الفعلي لتنشيط مناطق الدماغ المرتبطة بالحركة.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, 27, has made a strong comeback after a career-threatening patellar tendon rupture in April 2024, which caused him to miss the Paris Olympics. Now in peak physical condition, he aims to win gold at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and perform well at the Asian Games, having recently registered an 8.38m jump.
Spain secured a World Cup triumph, completing a footballing renaissance under coach Luis de la Fuente. The victory, built on collective strength and an evolved tactical approach, follows their Euro 2024 win, marking a return to empire status.
A Espanha conquistou a Copa do Mundo de 2026 com Lamine Yamal e Nico Williams, filhos de imigrantes, como figuras centrais. A vitória destaca a diversidade do elenco, onde apenas um jogador não nasceu no país, e a política migratória tolerante da Espanha.
Nico Williams fue fundamental en la final del Mundial 2026, asistiendo el gol de la victoria de España contra Argentina. Su hermano Iñaki Williams le dedicó un emotivo mensaje en redes sociales, destacando su impacto para inmigrantes y españoles.
Nico Williams, after Spain's Euro 2024 victory, dedicated his medal to his mother, stating her journey across the Sahara from Ghana to Spain was a greater feat than his speed on the pitch. He emphasized her sacrifice enabled his success.
A 19ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro teve Fluminense e Red Bull Bragantino empatando em 1 a 1 com confusão e expulsões. Mirassol venceu Grêmio por 2 a 1, e Bahia superou Chapecoense por 2 a 0 em jogo atrasado, marcando o retorno da competição.
Josh Kerr, former 1500m world champion, aims to break Hicham El Guerrouj's one-mile world record (3:43.13) at the London Diamond League, feeling in the best shape of his life and unafraid of failure.
A final da Copa do Mundo entre Argentina e Espanha promete ser marcada não apenas pelas estrelas Messi e Yamal, mas também por jogadores menos destacados que podem decidir o jogo.
Nico Williams festeggiato dai compagni della nazionale spagnola per il suo 24° compleanno. Domani toccherà a Lamine Yamal, che compirà 19 anni. Se la Spagna vincerà la semifinale contro la Francia e la finale, Yamal diventerà il quarto giocatore più giovane a vincere la Coppa del Mondo.
La selección española de fútbol es la única que no ha recibido goles en el Mundial, gracias en gran parte a la pareja de centrales formada por Pau Cubarsí y Aymeric Laporte. A pesar de sus diferencias de edad y estilo, ambos defensas han demostrado una gran solidez y habilidad en la salida del balón, siendo fundamentales tanto en defensa como en ataque.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout, 18, will miss the remainder of the season, including the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, after suffering a grade-three hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The injury, a complete muscle rupture, requires three to six months of recovery, with Gout aiming for a 2027 return.
The All-Russia Athletics Federation (RusAF) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against World Athletics' decision to extend the ban on Russian track and field athletes. The appeal argues the ban is discriminatory and restricts athletes' rights.
Russian Athletics has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to overturn World Athletics' ban on its athletes from international events, citing discrimination due to the war in Ukraine. World Athletics will defend its decision, which contrasts with the IOC's eased restrictions.
Russia's athletics federation is challenging World Athletics' decision to maintain the ban on Russian athletes from international competitions at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The ban, imposed due to the war in Ukraine, continues despite the IOC easing restrictions on Russian athletes.
Всероссийская федерация легкой атлетики (ВФЛА) подала иск в Спортивный арбитражный суд (CAS) на решение World Athletics о продлении отстранения российских спортсменов. В организации считают, что решение ограничивает права российских спортсменов.
La Federazione russa di atletica ha presentato ricorso al Tribunale Arbitrale dello Sport (Tas) per contestare il divieto totale imposto ai suoi atleti di partecipare alle competizioni internazionali, confermato da World Athletics.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout has withdrawn from the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships due to a serious hamstring tear suffered in training. The 18-year-old, who holds the U20 200m world record, will miss the rest of the year and focus on rehabilitation.
