Nick Kyrgios, former Wimbledon finalist, suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine metabolite; apologizes for 'huge mistake'
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios reveals positive cocaine test from June, accepts responsibility, and is provisionally suspended by the ITIA amid mental health and injury struggles.
Joe Root returns for his second stint as England Test captain at Headingley against Pakistan, succeeding Ben Stokes as the team faces a challenging rebuilding period and a difficult upcoming schedule.
Former Watford manager Xisco Muñoz is on the brink of a world record with Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta’zim. The team is one game away from 109 unbeaten league matches, potentially surpassing the 32-year-old record held by Asec Mimosas.
Fifa's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour was fired after opposing Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors, calling it 'the project of one person' and stating the administration was 'deceived'. Despite his reservations leading to the plan's shelving, Lamour was sacked on August 17, 2026, sparking criticism from Lise Klavness, head of the Norwegian Football Association, who termed it 'management by fear'.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his campaign for a fourth term in São Bernardo do Campo, vowing to prevent the far-right from returning to power as he prepares to face Flávio Bolsonaro in the October election.
Legendary makeup effects artist Rick Baker reflects on his illustrious Hollywood career, his iconic movie monsters, mentoring the next generation, and his views on AI during an interview at the Locarno Film Festival.
Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Mike Bailey has died at age 84 following a long battle with dementia. Bailey captained Wolves through a historic period, making 436 appearances and lifting the League Cup in 1974.
India's 18-year-old shuttler Unnati Hooda opened her BWF World Championships campaign in New Delhi with a 22-20, 21-16 victory over Myanmar's Thet Htar Thuzar, while expressing deep gratitude for her father and coach, Upkar Hooda.
India's Ayush Shetty defeated top seed Shi Yu Qi 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 in the first round of the BWF World Championships, while PV Sindhu and other Indian doubles pairs also advanced on Day 1.
Marking 18 years since his debut, this retrospective explores Virat Kohli's journey from a 19-year-old in Dambulla to becoming a defining figure of modern cricket, breaking records, winning major trophies, and transforming Indian cricket.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler wins St Jude Championship by 8 strokes, his 1st victory since January, extending his FedEx Cup playoffs lead.
Anne Montgomery House in Washington, D.C., a Catholic-run residence offering below-market rent and community for young women, is closing its doors after a decade as its founder, Sister Diane Roche, retires from running the home.
Entertainment figure Ralph Carr, convicted of rape and sexual assault against a former employee, is experiencing a 'living hell' and severe distress in custody, a Victorian court heard during a sentencing hearing.
Working parents in the UK face significant financial and career challenges during the 13-week summer school holidays, with childcare costing up to £1,145 per child and forcing many to adopt creative workarounds.
Inde Navarrette has been cast as Rogue in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot directed by Jake Schreier. The 25-year-old actress built her career through roles in 13 Reasons Why, Superman & Lois, and the horror film Obsession.
Tommy John, a four-time MLB All-Star who won 288 games and became the first pitcher to return from groundbreaking elbow surgery, has died at 83 in Bradenton, Fla.
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that this year could be his final season as a professional footballer, following his recent marriage to Georgina Rodriguez and reflecting on his 25-year career.
Cristiano Ronaldo stated in an interview with Vogue that the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his career, citing his contract expiration at Al Nassr and plans for life after football.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century, making 167 against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test in Galle, attributing the milestone to two years of hard work.
US Representative Sara Jacobs and others highlight the challenges of balancing demanding careers with motherhood, opting for egg freezing due to the lack of paid parental leave in the US, a policy lagging behind over 120 other nations.
Mahala Ashley Dickerson, a trailblazing African American lawyer, broke barriers in the legal profession and homesteading, becoming Alabama's first Black female lawyer in 1948 and Alaska's first Black homesteader and lawyer in 1958.
Thiago Agustin Tirante pulled off the biggest win of his career, knocking out five-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Cincinnati Open with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory.
India's Devdutt Padikkal scored a magnificent 167 off 230 balls against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle, anchoring the visitors' innings despite rain interruptions and joining an elite list of Indian number 3 batters.
