Category: sports
What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?
In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes' village but now faces a backlash.
NBA star Irving pledges to pay Al-Shaair’s NFL fine over Hind Rajab message
Houston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for wearing the name of Hind Rajab on his eye black.
Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal
Former England captain David Beckham backs his Inter Miami player Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or after Campeones Cup win.
NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup
Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.
Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts
The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.
Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United
The VAR debate has raged since the Manchester derby, but Enzo Maresca says it wrongly overshadows City's win at United
Al Taawoun face stadium closure, fine over ‘Jota’ chants by fans
Taawoun fans chanted late Portugal player Jota's name at Al Hilal's Neves, prompting calls for a ban from Ronaldo.
FIFA to present review of Infantino’s shelved investment plan to Council
A review of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup selloff to be presented to governing body's Council.
Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine
National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.