A renowned World Cup prediction model, accurate for the last three tournaments, suggests Argentina will be eliminated in the 2026 quarter-finals by Portugal. The model predicts Lionel Messi will be decisive against Turkey in the Round of 16, but Portugal's squad depth is expected to overcome Argentina.
Top seeds Luke Humphries and Luke Littler of England defeated Spain 8-5 in their opening match at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt. They will face Wales in the quarter-finals.
Katie Boulter secured the biggest win of her career, defeating world No. 2 Elena Rybakina 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 at Queen's Club. Emma Raducanu also advanced to the quarter-finals, but her match was postponed to Saturday due to a rain-delayed schedule, forcing her to play two matches.
PV Sindhu defeats Chen Su Yu in 27 minutes, advancing to the Australian Open semi-finals where she will face Akane Yamaguchi.
Serena Williams' return to tennis was cut short after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from Queen's Club due to a knee injury. The pair had won their first match but were forced to forfeit their quarter-final.
Ecuador, Japan, and Norway are highlighted as potential dark horses for the upcoming World Cup. Ecuador boasts a strong defense and a 19-game unbeaten streak. Japan aims to break their knockout stage jinx with a confident squad. Norway, led by Haaland and Ødegaard, has a potent attack but lacks major tournament experience.
Harry Kane has proven to be a pivotal signing for Bayern Munich, exceeding expectations with his goalscoring, technical brilliance, and leadership, transforming into a global football icon.
Flavio Cobolli secured his first Grand Slam semi-final appearance at the French Open, defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. This victory sets up an all-Italian semi-final and marks a significant career milestone for Cobolli.
Matteo Berrettini leads Matteo Arnaldi 3-0 in the first set of their Roland Garros quarter-final derby. The winner will face Cobolli in the semi-finals, with Italy guaranteed at least one finalist.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning quarter-final defeat at the French Open to Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 after leading by a set and a double-break. Qualifier Maja Chwalinska also advanced to the semi-finals.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka expressed a desire to 'quit tennis' after a shocking 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 defeat to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals, losing 10 consecutive games.
Félix Auger-Aliassime, Aryna Sabalenka, Matteo Arnaldi, Matteo Berrettini, and Maja Chwalińska have advanced to the quarter-finals of Roland Garros. Auger-Aliassime faces Flavio Cobolli, Sabalenka meets Diana Shnaider, and Arnaldi plays Berrettini in an all-Italian clash.
Alfie Hewett advanced to the French Open men's wheelchair singles quarter-finals, while fellow Briton Gordon Reid was eliminated in the first round. Hewett will face Ji Zhenxu next, while Reid's doubles partnership with Hewett continues.
Italian Matteo Arnaldi reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open after a marathon win over Frances Tiafoe. He will face compatriot Matteo Berrettini, ensuring an Italian presence in the semi-finals.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in the French Open, advancing to the quarter-finals. Sabalenka celebrated with a moonwalk, delighting the crowd. Osaka recorded her best run at Roland Garros.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka celebrated with a moonwalk, delighting the Paris crowd. She will next face Diana Shnaider.
Matteo Berrettini, Flavio Cobolli, and Matteo Arnaldi have all reached the Roland Garros quarter-finals, marking a historic achievement for Italian tennis. Berrettini, despite a low ranking due to injuries, expressed his deep love for the sport.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in a high-quality Roland Garros night match, marking a significant moment for women's tennis at the tournament. Sabalenka's win advances her to the quarter-finals, while Osaka showed encouraging progress.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in a high-quality Roland Garros night match, marking a significant moment for women's tennis at the tournament. Sabalenka's win advances her to the quarter-finals, while Osaka showed encouraging progress.
Matteo Arnaldi is competing against Frances Tiafoe in Roland Garros for a spot in the quarter-finals. The match score is currently 7-6(7/5), 6-7(5/7), 3-6, 1-3.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka in straight sets to reach her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final. Sabalenka advanced after a 7-5, 6-3 victory, showcasing strong serving and drop shots. She will face Diana Shnaider next.
Monaco fired coach Sebastien Bouzounyoli after a disappointing season. Nico Rosberg doubts Lewis Hamilton's chances for an 8th title due to Ferrari's car. French Open quarter-finals start, with Ukrainian players Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk advancing.
Matteo Arnaldi faces Frances Tiafoe in the Roland Garros Round of 16. The match is currently tied 3-3 in the first set after a series of breaks and holds.
Poland's Maja Chwalinska, ranked 114, has reached the French Open quarter-finals, becoming the first qualifier to do so in six years. The 24-year-old beat Diane Parry and is projected to enter the top 50.
