FIFA President Gianni Infantino has accused critics of the 2026 World Cup of spreading hate and false narratives in an open letter. He defended the tournament as a success marked by unity and safety.
Anthony Joshua was knocked down twice in the first round by Kristian Prenga but rallied to win in the second round, keeping his highly anticipated fight against Tyson Fury on track, according to reports.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' February 2026 trade of Darius Garland for James Harden is now widely considered a factor in LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers instead of returning to Cleveland, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
The Powerball jackpot reached $600 million on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with no winner matching all six numbers. The winning numbers were 3-4-24-36-47 and Powerball 17.
LeBron James says the modern NBA’s pace and style make playing 82 games more physically taxing than in the 1980s and ’90s. He also highlighted how the game’s evolution has shifted injury patterns among players.
Lando Norris claimed his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, breaking Mercedes' 10-race streak of occupying the top spot. Norris clocked a time of 1:17.207, edging out Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc by 0.012 and 0.238 seconds respectively, according to n-tv.de.
LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul confirmed to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 41-year-old star will play his 24th season with the team.
Thousands of lightning strikes have triggered fresh wildfires in western Canada, with 90 active fires reported in British Columbia, according to The Guardian.
Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers in a deal that included Paul George. The move comes as the 76ers also announced the acquisition of LeBron James, making them a title contender.
Gaza residents face extreme heat and food spoilage without refrigerators, according to Al Jazeera.
Cambridge United defeated Preston North End 1-0 in a tightly contested match, with Isaac Heath capitalising on a defensive error to score the only goal of the game. The match took place under sweltering conditions, with
Marc Márquez’s recent signing with Ducati and lifestyle decisions continue to dominate MotoGP discussions, with Spanish rider Francesco Bagnaia reportedly furious over the team's choice and Márquez himself revealing a medical tip to extend his career.
King Charles III made a memorable entrance in a Tardis during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. According to the BBC, the event marked the start of a 10-day sporting spectacle.
Alexander Bublik defeated Facundo Díaz Acosta in two sets to begin his title defense at the ATP 250 Generali Open in Kitzbuhel, Austria, according to tennisnet.com.
Japanese men are showing more leg at work as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government encourages casual summer attire, according to the BBC. The policy has sparked debate over fairness and leg hair.