As France arrives for the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé is a major draw for locals and a focus for media. Coach Didier Deschamps navigates managing Mbappé's fame and political stances, while also managing expectations for Ousmane Dembélé and the team's chances.
A young Virat Kohli fan, Yugveer Budhiraja, who was seen crying after failing to get an autograph, received a special surprise from former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. Modi promised and delivered a bat signed by all players from the inaugural IPL season, including Kohli, to the delighted boy.
Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi drew criticism after appearing at a Moscow football event organised by Fonbet on the same day Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv. The visit prompted condemnation from Ukrainian figures and Italian politician Pina Picierno.
West Ham's Josh Ajala, 19, scored four goals at the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens, reaffirming his commitment to the club after signing a new two-year contract. Despite a yellow card and a tough quarter-final against Aston Villa, Ajala expressed confidence in West Ham's future plans for him.
Former actress Hannah Murray reflects on her departure from acting and her entanglement with a wellness cult, detailing the psychological toll and eventual escape. She now advocates for critical thought regarding the wellness industry.
Lucknow Super Giants secured a crucial win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka showed respect by waiting to meet Virat Kohli. He patiently waited with his grandson, not interrupting Kohli's conversation. Later, Kohli warmly interacted with them and signed an autograph for the young fan. This moment went viral online.
Lucknow Super Giants secured a crucial win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka showed respect by waiting to meet Virat Kohli. He patiently waited with his grandson, not interrupting Kohli's conversation. Later, Kohli warmly interacted with them and signed an autograph for the young fan. This moment went viral online.
Wu Yize returned to China to a hero’s welcome when he appeared at a packed billiards club in Xi’an on Thursday night after winning the World Snooker Championship. The newly crowned champion only arrived back to China the night before, but he still attended the meet-and-greet from 7pm to midnight. The event included three sessions of autograph signings, photos and trick-shot performances, but the second session was reportedly cancelled due to overcrowding. The third session went ahead as...
Hur In-hoi was penalized two shots for playing the wrong ball in the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, dropping him from a tie for the lead to third place and costing him a chance at the title.
A video of a young fan in a red T-shirt crying after Virat Kohli walked past without signing his bat has gone viral, sparking divided opinions online. While some viewers sympathize with the child's heartbreak, others argue it represents a moment for learning emotional regulation. The incident has also prompted discussions among parents about teaching children to handle disappointment.
A young Virat Kohli fan's heartbreaking reaction to a missed autograph opportunity outside the RCB hotel has gone viral during IPL 2026. The boy's tearful outburst after being unable to meet his idol highlights the immense fan adoration for the star India batter, who is also enjoying a record-breaking season.
From Dion Dublin to Eric Cantona, the signatures I collected with my dad in the 1990s record a time when the Sky Blues seemed almost invincibleJohn Barnes: got. David Beckham: got. Ruud Gullit: got. Andrei Kanchelskis: got. Matthew Le Tissier: got. Alan Shearer: got.Looking back through the football autographs I collected as a teenager in the early 1990s feels delightful and discomfiting. The Merlin sticker albums, Pro Set cards and Shoot annuals chronicle a youth spent travelling the country with my dad, watching Coventry City take on the great and the good of the top flight at the dawn of the Premier League. We would hunt for the visiting teams at local hotels before each game, aiming to bag a handful of signatures when the players went for their mid-morning walk, then sneak around the back of Highfield Road after the match – darting past security, through the executive suites, to the players’ exit – where we would complete our haul as the players boarded the team buses. Continue reading...
