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Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP to Extend Championship Lead Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his championship lead in the process. The Mercedes driver benefited when title rival and teammate George Russell crashed out on the opening lap, leaving Antonelli to control the race comfortably from there. The win further…

Messi Sends Emotional Message to Argentina Ahead of World Cup Final Lionel Messi has addressed his teammates, coaching staff and Argentina supporters on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain, posting an emotional message on his official Instagram account. The Argentina captain reflected on his years with the national team and the bonds formed within the squad throughout their Wor…

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Olise Breaks Pelé's World Cup Assist Record in France's 6-4 Loss to England Michael Olise has rewritten World Cup history after recording his seventh assist of the 2026 tournament, surpassing Pelé's long-standing record for the most assists in a single World Cup campaign. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder delivered two assists in France's third-place playoff against England — a high-scoring…

Josh Kerr Breaks 27-Year Mile World Record at London Diamond League Scotland's Josh Kerr has shattered one of athletics' most enduring records, running the mile in 3:42.66 at the Diamond League meeting in London to break Hicham El Guerrouj's mark that had stood for 27 years. Kerr's run at London Stadium bettered the Moroccan legend's record by almost half a second, stunning the crowd in the proce…

France vs. England Meet in 2026 World Cup Third-Place Match Saturday France and England will contest the third-place match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with both sides having fallen short of the final. Kylian Mbappé is among the notable names flagged as an anytime goalscorer option for the fixture, according to SportsLine's soccer analysts. No match details, kickoff time, venue or scor…

Spain vs Argentina: Odegbami Previews the 2026 World Cup Final Veteran Nigerian football analyst Segun Odegbami has weighed in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, posing the question on every football fan's mind: Spain or Argentina? The final brings the curtain down on a tournament that featured 104 matches across 48 nations. Both finalists are among the seven countries to have previously lifted th…

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Garfield Sobers, Cricket's Greatest All-Rounder, Dies at 89 Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, has died at the age of 89. The West Indies legend was a master of multiple disciplines — an exceptional batsman, a bowler capable of finger spin, wrist spin and seam, and an outstanding fielder in any position. His rare versatility made him, to many, the…

FIFA Appoints Slavko Vinčić to Referee 2026 World Cup Final FIFA has confirmed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić as the man in the middle for Sunday's 2026 World Cup final between Spain and defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Vinčić will be assisted by compatriots Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič as assistant referees, with Jordan's Adham Makhadmeh named as fourth offic…

McGregor's UFC 329 Return Draws 16 Million Viewers on Paramount+ Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 329 drew nearly 16 million viewers across Paramount+ in the United States and Latin America, making it one of the platform's biggest sporting events. The bout marked McGregor's first fight in over five years, and the audience figures underline the enduring commercial pull of…

Kamaru Usman Eyes Two-Division Title Glory Before Retirement Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has reaffirmed his ambition to become a two-division champion before he retires from mixed martial arts. The Nigerian Nightmare is set to headline a Fight Night event and has made clear that joining the exclusive club of fighters who have held world titles in two weight classes remains a pri…