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Broken cheekbone but Croatia back Modric recovery for World Cup

Croatia confident of Modric recovery for World CupImage source, ReutersImage caption, Modric has played at four World Cup tournaments ByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished4 minutes agoCroatia coach Zlatko Dalic believes Luka Modric will be fit to lead his side at this summer's World Cup after the AC Milan midfielder had surgery on a broken cheekbone.The 40-year-old was injured following a clash of heads with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli when their sides drew 0-0 on Sunday....

Manchester United close to Champions League spot, but still work to do: Carrick

Manchester United close to Champions League spot but still work to do Carrick

8 रन, 6 व‍िकेट... द‍िल्ली कैप‍िटल्स का IPL में ऐतिहासिक पतन, अक्षर पटेल ने खोला टीम की हार का राज

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Pictured: Aussie father who lost two of his children in tragic Bowen Mountain house fire - as heartbreaking message is left at the scene

Pictured: Aussie father who lost two of his children in tragic Bowen Mountain house fire - as heartbreaking message is left at the sceneClassmates visited makeshift memorial on TuesdayREAD MORE: Loved ones return to scene after horror blaze killed two childrenBy CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:22, 28 April 2026 | Updated: 08:22, 28 April 2026 e-mail View comments

RCB's Suyash Sharma scripts history, becomes the first spinner ever to ...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, highlighted by Suyash Sharma’s historic spell of 20 dot balls, equalling the IPL record. DC collapsed to 75 after a 13/6 powerplay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball, while RCB chased 76 in just 6.3 overs, sealing a dominant nine-wicket victory.

भुवी का स्विंग वार, हेजलवुड का हथौड़ा... असली तूफान आने से पहले ही उड़ गए दिल्ली के 'धुरंधर'

Gary Neville admits Michael Carrick stealing Ruben Amorim's plan 'paid off'

Manchester United got the better of Brentford on Monday with Michael Carrick employing a back three, which was used by Ruben Amorim during his unsuccessful spell

Little boy cries inconsolably, smashes cricket bat after failing to meet Virat Kohli

Little boy cries inconsolably smashes cricket bat after failing to meet Virat Kohli

‘My life changes on one shot’: Joe Johnson on snooker glory, Princess Diana and his seven heart attacks

After starting the 1986 world championships as a 150-1 outsider victory against Steve Davis led to watching tennis with royalty and being mobbed in Tesco“It was like a strange dream,” Joe Johnson says as he remembers becoming the world snooker champion 40 years ago as a 150-1 outsider and former gas board and factory worker who was the father of six children. Johnson had never previously won a game at the Crucible and he had struggled for years to make a living as a pro.It was a t...

AFC Champions League gets finale fitting of fundamentally flawed tournament | John Duerden

Al-Ahli won for the second successive year, but few outside Jeddah will remember proceedings fondlyAs far as head-butts in major finals go, it wasn’t quite Zinedine Zidane in 2006, but Zakaria Hawsawi’s lunge forwards in Saturday’s AFC Champions League Elite final connected with Tete Yengi’s jaw and dropped the stunned Australian, almost a foot taller, to the ground.With the score 0-0 between Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli and Machida Zelvia of Japan midway through the second half, it all took place on...

Sabastian Sawe’s sub-two marathon feat is the Roger Bannister moment of our time | Sean Ingle

Sunday’s landmark in London was not only unexpected, dramatic and historic – it was a once-in-a-generation moment A few years ago at the London Marathon, organisers wheeled out an industrial-sized treadmill called the Tumbleator. Then they tempted curious onlookers with a simple question: can you keep up with Eliud Kipchoge? The answer was obvious. But that didn’t stop people trying. Most lasted a few seconds before comically flying off the back into crash mats.The Tumbleator has a fresh poster-...

What, Howe and why: big questions Saudi owners may ask under-fire Newcastle manager | Louise Taylor

Run of five defeats could lead to awkward queries this week, including why £124m of attacking talent is being underusedEddie Howe is braced for forensic questioning by Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian owners at a Northumberland country house hotel in the middle of this week. Matfen Hall sells itself as a venue for rest and relaxation but Newcastle’s struggling manager knows that, with his future at St James’ Park in the balance, a scheduled “summit meeting” with the club’s chair, Yasir al-Rumayyan, and...

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to again pitch but not hit in Tuesday's start

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani will pitch but not hit for the second time in his last three starts Tuesday, as the Dodgers continue to seek the right balance for their two-way superstar, manager Dave Roberts confirmed Monday night.Ohtani will make his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins on five days’ rest for the first time this season, which, along with Wednesday’s game being a 12:10 p.m. PT start time, both factored into the Dodgers’ decision to restrict him to just one side of baseball.Adv...

LIV Golf set to postpone New Orleans event

LIV Golf may postpone its ‌Louisiana event scheduled for June due to concerns the FIFA World ‌Cup could impact attendance and viewership.Issues ​such as high temperatures and course conditions are also factors in the decision.

All you need to know about the Irish Cup final

All you need to know about the Irish Cup finalImage source, InphoImage caption, Dungannon Swifts won the Irish Cup for the first time in their history in 2025ByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished6 minutes agoCommentsThe biggest day in the football calendar in Northern Ireland is almost upon us as Coleraine prepare to face holders Dungannon Swifts in the Irish Cup final at Windsor Park on Saturday.The Bannsiders are looking to win the trophy for the first time since 2018 after a strong...

Bowlers finally have their day in IPL 2026

Dubai: In a tournament increasingly defined by batting carnage and ballooning totals, the Indian Premier League (IPL) finally swung back in favour of the bowlers on a dramatic night in Delhi.Just days after a record chase of 265 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar ripped through Delhi Capitals with devastating spells to seal a dominant nine-wicket win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Delhi’s innings unravelled almost immediately, collapsing to six wickets down...

Jokic's triple-double draws Denver into contention

Jokic's triple-double draws Denver into contentionImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nikola Jokic won the NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023ByBobbie JacksonBBC Sport journalistPublished11 minutes agoCommentsNikola Jokic scored a triple-double to keep the Denver Nuggets' play-off hopes alive with a 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.Serbia's Jokic, 31, was the joint top scorer with 27 points but also chipped in with 12 rebounds and 16 assists.The Nugget...

Padres closer Mason Miller's scoreless streak ends after controversial call

For the first time since early August, Mason Miller finally allowed a run. Two, in fact. The San Diego Padres closer’s franchise-record scoreless streak ended at 34 2/3 innings Monday night, courtesy of the Chicago Cubs and a controversial call.Miller, pitching in a non-save situation after a late home run by teammate Gavin Sheets, yielded three hits for the first time as a member of the Padres. The first left the bat of Matt Shaw at 49.5 mph and trickled up the third-base line as infielder Ty F...

Man celebrates his 59th birthday by running 59 kms from Dehradun to Mussoorie

Man celebrates his th birthday by running kms from Dehradun to Mussoorie

Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup matches as FIFA changes stance

Boston World Cup host committee says fans will be allowed to tailgate for all seven matches at the Gillette Stadium.